Dodge Viper production will end in 2017, according to various reports, after the United Auto Workers union and Fiat Chrysler agreed to new four-year labor contract that eliminates new-vehicle production at the Detroit, MI plant where Vipers are made. The specific facility is Fiat Chrysler’s Conner Avenue plant where Vipers are hand-built by a team
[portfolio_slideshow id=47121] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has released teaser images of the modified vehicles that will debut at the 2015 SEMA Show in less than two weeks. The company, which says it will have 20 vehicles in its display, shared teaser photos of four vehicles–most notably a Challenger with AWD badging (see above). Does that mean
A Brief History of Jeep CJ and Wrangler Vehicles Civilian Jeep CJs CJ-2A (1945-49) The first civilian Jeep vehicle was built to replace farm horses on working farms. CJ-3A (1949-53) Fun fact: from 1949-1964, either a complete Jeep vehicle or chassis was used on all Zamboni® ice resurfacing machines. CJ-3B (1953-68) This was the first
In 2014, Ken Block unveiled his all-wheel drive 1965 Mustang. This year Block and his Hoonigan Team have revived Block’s 1978 Ford Escort MK2 RS rally car. Block purchased the car in 2008 and over the past several years gave it the Hoonigan treatment which includes flat black paint, a wide body kit, a 2.5L high revving
It’s October 21, 2015. According to the Back to the Future trilogy, the future is now. We should all be driving around in garbage-powered flying cars and floating around on hoverboards. Instead we have selfie sticks, Snapchat, and vaping. Gee, the future sure isn’t what it was cracked up to be. Although there are some pretty awesome,
[portfolio_slideshow id=46984] The annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas is typically a platform for automotive manufacturers to show off customized versions of their popular vehicles. For Ford, no vehicle has been more popular than its F-Series line of pickups—at least according to the numbers. The F-Series has been America’s best-selling truck
Summit Racing Equipment and Armed Forces Entertainment have announced preparation for 2015’s “Operation Appreciation,” the annual journey by Summit Racing and Harley-Davidson racers to visit American troops stationed overseas. Operation Appreciation is made possible by Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE). The trip caps off a full season of on-track competition and has become a much anticipated
Jay Leno returned to late night television last night, making a guest appearance on The Tonight Show staring Jimmy Fallon. For car guys and gearheads, Leno’s real return to television takes place tonight when Jay Leno’s Garage debuts on CNBC at 10 pm ET. The long-awaited show is based on Leno’s popular Jay Leno’s Garage video series. The
Tonneau covers—for us—are clearly the top truck accessory ever. You have many choices when it comes to choosing tonneau covers, as there are several different designs. All have their particular postive characteristics. If you’re adding a tonneau cover to your truck, style-wise, there are no wrong choices. Only several degrees of right. You decide. Types of Tonneau
Antron Brown increased his 2015 Countdown to the Championship round record to 12-0 with his Top Fuel victory Sunday at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Jack Beckman in Funny Car, Chris McGaha in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners in their respective categories at the third of six playoff races
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