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Month: August 2018

A big homecoming!
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No Guts, No Glory: Karen Salvaggio Has What It Takes to Win BIG

August 8, 2018December 10, 2019 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Karen Salvaggio, racing, Women in Racing

Racing is more than pushing oneself beyond a natural comfort zone; it’s living there. True competitors enter a state of

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Aggressive wheel and tire packages... on a Subaru Crosstrek?
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Aggressive Wheel and Tire Packages… on a Subaru Crosstrek?

August 8, 2018August 3, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Anderson Design-Fab, Off Road, Subaru Crosstrek, Wheel and Tire Upgrades

We dare you to name a trend that’s hotter and more popular than lifted trucks with bigger wheel and tire

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This 2018 Ford Raptor received quite the overhaul.
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Gobel Sets Out to Overhaul a 2018 Ford Raptor

August 7, 2018September 13, 2022 Gerald Charles 0 Comments addictive desert designs, Campburg, Ford Raptor, FOX, Method Wheels, Off Road, Raptor Performance Group, Rigid Industries, SPD Performance, The Lifted Life, WARN

Andy Gobel knows a thing or two about fine tuning a vehicle. He’s made the automotive aftermarket his second home.

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Top Coverage LTD knows a thing about custom upholstery and the quality of aftermarket leather options.
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The Dying Art of… Custom Upholstery: Aftermarket Leather Manufacturers Up Their Game

August 7, 2018April 11, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Car Interior, Custom Upholstery, Katzkin, Roadwire, Seating, Top Coverage LTD

In the beginning, Man created the Automobile. Now the Automobile was roofless and open to the elements, divots and muddy

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Jeep gets sensitive over the Roxor.
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Auto Industry News: NASCAR Mogul Brian France Arrested, Massive Classic Car Scam, & Jeep Has Beef with Roxor

August 6, 2018September 4, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments F1, Jeep, Michelin, NASCAR, NHRA, Roxor, Tesla

There’s an aura of negativity floating through this week’s auto industry news beginning with NASCAR mogul Brian France, “who was

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This golden lion is the leader of donks, with its rockstar paint job and badass blower sticking out of the hood.
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What’s with the Donks? Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, But Respect ‘Em

August 5, 2018August 2, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Airbrush, Caprice, Donks, Hi-Risers, Impala, Pinstriping

Donks: love ‘em or hate ‘em, but respect ’em. And as my fellow Engine Block writer covered in his recent

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Let's have some fun and play the game, "10 Things Car Guys Should NEVER Say to a Cop"
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What Car Guys Should NEVER Say to a Cop

August 4, 2018October 7, 2018 Bruce Lindermann 0 Comments Chase, Cop Cars, Fast and Loud

It’s going to happen. You will get pulled over by the police. No, you will, I promise, especially if you’re

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The 2019 Hyundai Kona is unconventionally sexy.
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Vehicle Spotlight: 2019 Hyundai Kona is Unconventionally Sexy… to EV Lovers

August 4, 2018April 20, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2019 Hyundai Kona, Crossover, Electric Vehicles, EV

The 2019 Hyundai Kona knows exactly what it wants to be, and that is its ultimate charm. The Kona has

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Burn Up the Trail with Edelbrock’s JK Supercharger

August 3, 2018August 6, 2018 Blake Bonser 0 Comments E-force, Edelbrock, Horsepower, Jeep, JK, Supercharged, Supercharger, Wrangler

Yeah, yeah, yeah…we know. The new JL Wrangler has been released out into the wild and all the cool kids are

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Time to go all out with the team at Allout Offroad
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SHOP PROFILE: Go All Out on Your Next Custom Ride with Allout Offroad

August 3, 2018April 20, 2022 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Aftermarket, Allout Offroad, e-Keystone, Keystone Automotive

Humble roots and keen foresight have ignited two decades of success for the team at Allout Offroad. Owner Chance Kamp

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Meet the 2023 Jeep Lineup
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Meet the 2023 Jeep Lineup

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Learn what’s new on Jeep’s menu for the 2023 model year. With the recent launch of several new and majorly

Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind
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Moroso Dry Sump Oil Tanks Keep Racers In Mind

December 21, 2022 Mark Williams 1
Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars
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Auto Industry News: Sirius Hackers, Sporty Integras, Electric RAMs, & Top Collector Cars

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Auto Industry News: November Sales, New Vehicles, More Gift-Giving Ideas, & Whispers of a Corvette Sub-Brand
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Auto Industry News: November Sales, New Vehicles, More Gift-Giving Ideas, & Whispers of a Corvette Sub-Brand

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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System
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Enjoy Max Gains with the MaxFlow Xtreme Exhaust System

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Auto Industry News: Hipster Smart Car, Self-Balancing Motorcycle and More

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Mustang vs Camaro: Age-Old Rivalry Alive and Well

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Competition Corner: January 2023 Auto Events

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