Like it or not, ethanol is back in the news. A new update to the Renewable Fuel Standards requires that 19.28 billion gallons of ethanol and other biofuels must be included in gasoline supplies in 2017. That’s an increase over the 18.11 billion gallons mandated for 2016, but it’s a far cry from the original
Time to give thanks. It goes without saying, but we’re most thankful for family, friends, good health, and the other meaningful blessings in our lives. We’re also thankful we get to write about cars and car stuff (and truck stuff, too) for a living. And to a lesser degree, there are some pretty amazing automotive-related
The Chevrolet El Camino wasn’t the first American “coupe utility pickup” vehicle—the Ford Ranchero beat it by two years—but it’s probably the most famous. Is it a car? A truck? Who can tell? And does it even matter? The distinctive Elco has a look all its own. It has been featured in auto magazines and blogs,
It appears the Ford Mustang lineup will no longer include a V6 option beginning in model-year 2018, setting up the 2.3L EcoBoost as the entry-level option moving forward. Ford officials have declined to comment on the change, but according to several reports, all Ford Mustang body type codes for the 3.7L V6 come up invalid
The 2016 season couldn’t have gone much better for the Summit Racing-sponsored KB Racing Pro Stock team of Jason Line and Greg Anderson. Following an off-season of changes which included Pro Stock’s much-publicized switch from carburetion to EFI, the team grabbed early momentum and raced to the top of the point standings. The teammates would remain
Early last month, Automotive News reported Dodge would introduce the Dodge Challenger ADR. According to the report, the ADR, or American Drag Racer, would be a wide-body variant of the Challenger Hellcat. The folks at SpiedBilde captured a prototype of the Challenger Hellcat ADR testing near the SRT facility in Auburn Hills, MI. The wide-body
Can you believe it’s already November? You just finished putting your Halloween costume away, and you already have to think about decorating the Christmas tree. But before you cover your carpet in tinsel, there are still a few things left to do. We finished the first last week with the 2016 SEMA Show. Now, it’s
(Image/Embassy Suites) The Auburn Hills, MI-based Walter P. Chrysler Museum will be open just two more weekends before closing forever to be converted to Fiat Chrysler office space, according to several news reports. The museum will be open Nov. 19-20 and Dec. 17-18, with Dec. 18 being the final day. There are 65 historical vehicles
This Rugged Ridge Spartan grille for Jeep Wranglers is one of several patented aftermarket parts that Omix-ADA officials say was ripped off by Chinese competitors in a federal court filing this week which led to the search and seizure of eight Chinese companies which appear to be selling counterfeit versions of products like the Rugged Ridge
(Image/Motor Authority) The Dodge Challenger will be available as an all-wheel-drive V6 called the “Challenger GT,” according to various auto news reports. We haven’t gotten the official word from Dodge or Chrysler, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website which lists vehicle fuel economy information, the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT will be an
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