Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart announced that 2016 will be his last season as a driver. “Next year will be my last year in the Sprint Cup Series,” Stewart said during a press conference at Stewart-Haas Racing. “It was a choice that was 100-percent mine. There wasn’t any pressure from anybody. If anything, it was
The purpose of your factory exhaust system is to muffle as much sound as possible. With that comes power-robbing backpressure created by restricting exhaust gas flow from the tailpipes. Aftermarket exhaust systems help you reclaim that power with less-restrictive performance exhaust components to add a little giddy-up to your rig along with more-aggressive exhaust
Someone get Geraldo Rivera on the phone. On the 60th anniversary of actor and racing enthusiast James Dean’s fatal car accident, officials at the Volo Auto Museum in Chicago, IL are “vigorously” investigating credible claims from a man saying he knows the whereabouts of Dean’s long-missing Porsche 550 Spyder. The car (said to be cursed) has been missing
By now, you know the factory programs your vehicle’s computer with the everyday driver in mind. That means things like power and torque are often sacrificed in favor of more mild performance and driver convenience. Luckily, an avalanche of aftermarket computer programmers, modules, and chips has made it easier and more affordable than ever to
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has come to the defense of Batman. According to a three-judge panel, the Batmobile is entitled to copyright protection and cannot be replicated without permission from DC Comics, the copyright holder. The ruling was the result of DC Comics’ lawsuit against Mark Towle, a car builder who produced
Volkswagen cheated emissions tests with about 2.8 million diesel vehicles in its home country of Germany, the company’s transport minister said Friday. That’s about six times as many cars as the 482,000 the embattled automaker admitted to rigging in the United States last week after the Environmental Protection Agency kicked off a global firestorm for
Much like hitches, running boards and nerf bars (and their little cousins—side steps) are among the most useful truck accessories available. But unlike hitches, they are used virtually 100 percent of the time drivers and passengers hop into the cab, and they provide the awesome bonus of significantly improving how a truck looks. Running
Holley Performance Products acquired the MSD Group this week in a deal that brings a massive group of iconic automotive performance brands under the Holley umbrella. The acquisition was announced late Wednesday and terms of the deal were not disclosed. New York private equity firm Lincolnshire Management, which manages about $1.7 billion, provided financial backing.
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned Wednesday as the German automaker reels from the emissions cheating scandal fallout. His successor will likely be appointed Friday. Winterkorn denied involvement in or knowledge of the intentional use of software in 11 million Volkswagen diesel cars designed to trick emissions regulators. That was echoed by Volkswagen’s executive committee. The
Auxiliary truck lighting performs an important task, whether it’s to light the way in inclement weather conditions or provide much-needed additional lighting on the trail. It’s also become a fashion accessory for some as LED lighting has now been incorporated into grilles, grille guards, bull bars, and other accessories. How to Choose Auxiliary Lights for
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