The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine is set to deliver an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 mpg city in rear-wheel-drive models…
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Pilot Automotive Hires Jean Franks as New Chief Financial Officer
She joins the company during a time of expansion…
Is Driving the New Meditation?
Countless millions of Americans find relief from their over-connected, stressed-out lives in the simple pleasures of yoga and meditation. Then there are car lovers. “What I remember most are those precious times I fired up my car with no particular place to go and no precise timetable, owing my punctuality to no one and my… Continue reading Is Driving the New Meditation?
Driver-Assistance Systems Highlighted in Advanced Tire & Auto Center Name Change
The new Advanced ADAS Calibration Centers reflect a growing focus on next-gen technologies…
Lightyear Unveils Long-Range Solar Car
Prototype presented to investors, customers, partners & press in the Netherlands…
Ziebart Honors Top Franchisees During Owner’s Meeting in Detroit
Dealer of the Year, New Dealer of the Year & service award winners celebrated…
‘Roadkill Nights’ Headed Back to Woodward Dream Cruise
Watch for legal street racing & plenty of activities at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan…
Mitsubishi’s U.S. Headquarters Relocating to Tennessee
The move is part of an ongoing plan to ‘reinvent every aspect’ of the carmaker…
Why Water is a Performance Engine’s Worst Enemy
Those who have experienced coolant loss due to high pressure and boil-over, corroded cooling system components, scaling, and pitting from electrolysis, can blame a common culprit: water. Here’s how water can turn into a race team’s worst enemy. Vapor At the risk of stating the obvious, the simplest way to get past the performance limitations… Continue reading Why Water is a Performance Engine’s Worst Enemy
Lexus Teases Off-Road Concept
Lexus this week introduced its GXOR concept SUV. The company explained the OR in GXOR stands for off-road; but the company was short on all the other details and specifications for the ride. In fact, here’s the company’s full, unedited press release: Concept vehicles are typically created to generate excitement for the enthusiasts, but sometimes,… Continue reading Lexus Teases Off-Road Concept
Thermo-Tec Backs Matusek at His First Pro Stock Race
Steve Matusek, president of Lenexa, Kansas-based Aeromotive Inc., became the 449th driver to ever qualify in the NHRA Pro Stock field last weekend during the Mile High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway…
Photos: CTech Sponsors Three Drag Racing Cars
Three race teams this season have cars to match their CTech sponsorships…
Best in the Desert Rolls Out 2020 Schedule
The schedule will include eight races with six points-paying events for cars, trucks, motorcycles, quads, and seven points-paying events for UTVs…
NFIB: State-by-State Minimum Wage Update
Eighteen states began 2019 with higher minimum wages, either because of automatic cost-of-living increases or previously approved legislation or ballot initiatives. Other states also have minimum wage hikes in motion…
What Are the Best Times to Post to Social?
Social media marketing is always evolving. What worked last year (or even last week) may not do the trick again. That’s why you’ve got to stay afoot of the latest trends and studies…