Jeep is sometimes referred to as one of the most “patriotic” vehicle brands, and for good reason: Jeeps are often credited with helping the allies to victory during World War II. It’s one of the Jeep’s later gigs however, that perhaps cemented the Jeep’s image of tenacity and pluck. We’re talking about the “Dispatcher Jeep”
In light of our favorite speed shop’s 50th birthday in 2018, we took a look at some of the gearhead milestones in both Summit Racing’s history and automotive history in general. To that end, we’ve put together a list of what we feel are the 10 most significant performance cars made from 1968-2018. Now, before
Jason Johnson succumbed to injuries he sustained in a crash on Saturday during a sprint car race at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, WI. Johnson, 41, and a Eunice, LA native, raced in the World of Outlaws sprint car series. The crash occured on lap 18, just after a restart, according to the Milwaukee Journal
Chevrolet just revealed that it is bringing the Blazer name back to its lineup. It is expected that this new vehicle will slot in between the compact Equinox and midsize Traverse. The new Blazer, which Chevy is calling a “contemporary midsize SUV,” will have five-passenger seating and be powered by either a standard 193-horsepower 2.5L
Every year, we ask readers to chime in with some of the best bits of advice they’ve received from their Fathers. …And without fail, every year we get the same three responses: Never Buy A Ford. Don’t Drive a Mopar. Stay Away from GM. Automotive loyalties aside, we do get a ton of good ProTips
Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, one of the NHRA’s all-time greatest drivers and most colorful personalities, passed away on June 10. He was 81. McEwen began racing in 1953 and eventually rose through the ranks to pilot gas and fuel dragsters in the early 1960s. In September 1964, McEwen became “the Mongoose” after he defeated Don
The Omega symbol is the final letter of the Greek alphabet. It’s commonly used to symbolize something great, or to denote the end of—and the best, or ultimate version of—a significant period of advancement. It’s also been known to symbolize apolcalyptic destruction. The end of all things, leading the way to change and rebirth. Enter
When Dodge initially teased the Challenger SRT Demon, it was poised to be the world’s fastest, most powerful production muscle car. With 800+ horsepower, a 9.65-second 1/4-mile ET, and the largest hood scoop ever attached to a production vehicle, Dodge made sure it delivered. (You can read more incredible Demon facts here.) But now, the
During World War II, nearly every domestic industry adapted its operations to assist the War Effort. For some companies, that simply meant rationing raw materials, but others (namely those in the manufacturing sector) were called upon to re-tool their factories and begin assembling battle-ready vehicles, components, and other equipment. This was especially true for automotive
OK, so General Motors, maybe even Chevrolet, is building what appears to be a mid-engined supercar. We’ve teased some spy shots before. So far however, nobody has officially called it a Corvette—heck, by the time it reaches production, it could just as easily be called a Fiero. But we’re pretty confident now that this mid-engined beast
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