Mercedes-Benz orchestrated a stunt just in time for the Jan. 14-28 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. With a newly-designed G-Class to show off at the show, the company decided to pay homage to the SUV’s heritage by encasing a 1979 GE 280 G-Class in a giant cube of resin. 1979 was the… Continue reading G-Class Encased in Resin Cube at NAIAS
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Ranger Back on the Job
The long wait for the new Ford Ranger is over. The company has revealed the 2019 Ranger for North America. Production begins late this year at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant as customer demand is growing for midsize trucks. U.S. sales are up 83 percent since 2014 as a new generation of midsize truck buyers seek… Continue reading Ranger Back on the Job
Motor State Releases 2018 Engine Parts & Accessories Catalog
Motor State Distributing’s Engine Parts & Accessories catalog is the one parts sourcebook for any engine builder…
Horizon Global Joins Team Penske NASCAR, Indycar Programs
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Thermo-Tec Has Diesel Competitors Covered
Thermo-Tec will serve as the official 2018 turbo cover sponsor of DIESEL Motorsports…
Demand for Exotic and Vintage Automobiles Continues to Rise
The overall demand and average price for exotic, vintage and highline vehicles have continued to increase since 2012…
Investors Ignore U.S. Auto Sales Outlook, Bet on Pickups and SUVs
Most major automakers on Jan. 3 reported lower December U.S. sales and forecast weaker overall sales in 2018…
Auto Leases Maintain 2017 Prices Entering January
Thirty-three different vehicles maintained their prices in January from last month, showing that lease prices are holding steady in the New Year…
Ram 1500 Gets Lighter, Tows More
*See images of the new Ram 1500 in the photo gallery above Fiat-Chrysler has introduced the new 2019 Ram 1500 with a redesign that starts with the truck’s new frame. The company this week revealed the following facts about the new truck: Engineering Overall weight reductions totaling nearly 225 pounds net when compared to previous… Continue reading Ram 1500 Gets Lighter, Tows More
VIDEO: ’Life of a Spring’ with Eibach
An automotive spring seems simple enough. But the engineering and manufacturing required to produce such a spring requires several finite details that ensure a high-quality product…
Heidts Acquires Iowan Company
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LIQUI MOLY Enters IMSA Series with Turner Motorsport
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Mario Andretti Named Honorary Chairman For MSHFA 30th Annual Induction Ceremony
Mario Andretti will help lead the 30th annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) induction ceremony…
‘Hurst Edition’ Jeep Project to Raise Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Omix-ADA has partnered with the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer on a Jeep build to help raise awareness and increase support for the nonprofit…
FCA to Invest $1 Billion in Michigan Plant
FCA is making a new investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations as well as rewarding employees with a special bonus…