‘Car Talk’ Radio Host Tom Magliozzi, 77, Dies

Tom Magliozzi, co-host of NPR’s Car Talk  since 1987, died Monday due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 77. “Tom and his brother, Ray, became famous as ‘Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers’ on the weekly NPR show Car Talk. They bantered, told jokes, laughed and sometimes even gave pretty good advice to listeners who

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NHRA Wrap-Up: Ender-Stevens, Massey, Worsham and Hines Win in Las Vegas

Erica Enders-Stevens reclaimed the Pro Stock points lead with one race remaining by earning a major victory at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday. Spencer Massey in Top Fuel, Del Worsham in Funny Car, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle also were winners at the penultimate

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Go Automotive Ghost Hunting in the World’s Largest Classic Car Graveyard

[portfolio_slideshow id=35461] OK, it’s more like a junkyard than a graveyard. Actually, it’s probably more automotive museum than junkyard, but Old Car City USA in White, GA is the final resting place for more than 4,000 classic cars. Here, you’ll find the ghosts of old and rusted vintage vehicles haunting over 34 acres of land.

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SEMA Preview: Heatshield Products to Feature Turbine Powered Bike

SEMA 2014 preview courtesy of Heatshield: Heatshield Products is proud to announce the presence of the Voodoo Bikeworks turbine-powered bike, as seen on History Channel’s Bike Battleground Phoenix. Heatshield Products helped out Kody and his crew with its Inferno Wrap. It was the only wrap Kody found that could tame the heat of his 30-inch turbine-powered

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Video: A Quick Guide to Rotor Phasing

Rotor phasing refers to the alignment of the rotor top and the distributor cap terminal when spark occurs, according to MSD Ignition. It’s critical to maximizing engine performance. Incorrect alignment can lead to misfire and power loss. The folks at MSD Ignition have put together a nice visual guide that will show you how to

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SEMA Preview: RideTech to Feature its New C2/C3 Corvette Coil-Over Kits

SEMA 2014 Preview courtesy of RideTech:  Now, 1963-79 Corvette owners can enjoy the benefits of 2014 suspension technology with RideTech’s new C2/C3 Coil-Over Suspension System. The new system will be on display at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. RideTech’s C2/C3 Corvette coil-over system is a complete bolt-on system–no cutting up your classic

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Lokar to Introduce its New Billet Exterior 12 Volt Door Handles

SEMA 2014 preview courtesy of Lokar: Lokar will introduce new billet exterior 12 volt door handles at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. Lokar’s billet exterior 12 volt door handles are a great way to elevate your vehicle to the next level. With all the same great features of our standard pieces the all

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Video: Tips and Tricks for Installing DEI Exhaust Wrap

Learn the proper way to wrap your exhaust header pipes by watching this video from our friends at Design Engineering Inc.  The exhaust experts at DEI will show you, step-by-step, all of the tips and tricks you need to install DEI glass fiber exhaust wrap with ease. Benefits of exhaust wrap include insulating your exhaust

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