By now, you’ve probably heard: The Dodge Demon is coming back to possess our souls and melt our faces in the form of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Because, apparently, the 707-horsepower Hellcat just wasn’t getting it done for some people. While Fiat Chrysler has confirmed the Demon’s summoning, officials haven’t shared power numbers,
Pete Chapouris wasn’t one of the original hot rod pioneers. But he did take the torch from those early legends of the dry lakes and helped keep it burning from the 1960s through today. Chapouris passed away on January 6 at the age of 76. Pete Chapouris was active in the Southern California hot rodding scene for a
Generally speaking, we like to go fast. But sometimes the weather demands that we slow down. Those of us who suffer through winter in the North know this all too well, but folks in the South aren’t necessarily used to driving in the snow. We’ve put together a list of winter driving tips for our Southern friends,
We really want to show you your Top Fan Rides of 2016. But before we can do that, we have to name the Top December Fan Ride. So let’s get started. Below are the Top 12 December 2016 Fan Rides based on your social media engagement. Vote for your favorite in the comments section below,
Nope, it’s not April Fools’ Day. Ford Motor Co. announced today it will soon offer hybrid versions of the iconic Mustang and F-150. In total, the Dearborn, MI-based company unveiled plans for 13 new electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicles during a press conference at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. Among the highlights: A Mustang Hybrid
Arias Piston Co. founder Nick Arias Jr. — a man who helped redefine high-horsepower engines for drag racing, tractor pulling, and boat racing — died Monday. He was 87. Arias Jr. has been immersed in piston and cylinder head design since the 1940s, but left his signature on motorsports forever after unleashing a 10-liter Chevrolet Hemi engine
The International Hot Rod Association will announce a new television deal in early 2017, is suspending U.S. pro-series point racing until 2018, and is introducing a new national sportsman championship with larger payouts as part of its ongoing changes to position itself for long-term success. IHRA’s parent company, West Palm Beach, FL-based IRG Sports +
On November 2 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. Marshals seized alleged counterfeit aftermarket automotive parts being displayed and sold by six Chinese vendors. The parts infringed on patents and trademarks on products sold by Jeep accessory manufacturer Omix-ADA, which worked directly with SEMA to shut down the alleged counterfeiters. The raids brought
The parade is over, the turkey is gone, and Black Friday is in the books. But there are still many special holiday offers, and many great November fan rides. So, while you’re saving money from the former, don’t forget to vote on the latter. Below are the Top 12 November 2016 Fan Rides based on your
[portfolio_slideshow id=58612] Do you remember your most beloved childhood toy? If you’re a gearhead, chances are it had wheels and fueled your imagination like nothing else. Many enthusiasts can trace their lifelong passion for things automotive back to early memories of unwrapping pedal cars on Christmas morning, racing Hot Wheels on Day-Glo-orange strips of plastic,
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