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
I just bought my first car, a ’64 Chevelle with a 283 small-block and a Powerglide trans. The engine runs well, but I’m concerned that when I put the engine in gear at idle, the red “Charge” light comes on. What’s the best way to cure this problem? My friend says I should install a
Detonation is a great thing if you’re taking in a fireworks show or maybe watching MacGyver. Inside your engine? Not so much. In fact, it’s probably best if you avoid detonation at all costs where your engine is concerned. Detonation occurs when excessive heat and pressure in the combustion chamber causes the air/fuel mixture to ignite on
If you happened to catch the introduction of the Saving Silverado project, then you know that there are as many things wrong with it as there are right. One of the trouble spots with this newly acquired crew cab pickup is the braking system, which shows off its warped front rotors and squeaky pads at
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
Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video for an easy-to-understand explanation of common towing terms and abbreviations you should know to tow safely and effectively. You will learn important tow rating terms such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) which is the maximum tow rating of your specific make and model of vehicle, which includes
Trucks are built to withstand changing conditions. Changing terrain. Changing speed. Changing trailer weight. Changing applications. Commutes to work are different than rock crawling, and towing the race trailer is different than desert racing. One of the best ways to deal with these changing demands on the fly is to incorporate adjustable shocks and/or
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