Supra-Stars

The 5th generation of Supra was the first joint project between Toyota & BMW

After more than 20 years of waiting, fans can now purchase the fifth-generation 2020 Toyota GR Supra at Toyota dealerships nationwide. The all-new Supra features a blend of power, precision and agility, according to the company, paying homage to its predecessors with a twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six engine, rear-wheel drive design, low center of gravity and… Continue reading Supra-Stars

Auto Repair Industry Faces Retirement Surge

More than half of independent auto repair shop owners expect to retire in the next nine years, and the majority plan to sell their businesses, potentially leading to a wave of consolidation in the industry and leaving drivers in search of a reliable neighborhood shop. That’s according to a new survey of shop owners conducted… Continue reading Auto Repair Industry Faces Retirement Surge

The Recipe for a Comeback

The description of the word classic in general terms means something that’s judged over a period of time to be of highest quality and outstanding of its kind. And in extreme form, a true classic is a recognized work of art with established value. Some examples of classic high-performance American automobiles include the iconic 1932… Continue reading The Recipe for a Comeback

Key Performance Indicators Report – August 2019

The Briefing – Trade War The trade war is heating up, as the U.S. government says China is manipulating its currency. Subsequently, it will involve the International Monetary Fund to eliminate unfair competition from Beijing. Reuters reports, U.S. law has three criteria for identifying manipulation among major trading partners: a material global current account surplus,… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – August 2019

Petty’s Garage Techs Build MAHLE Challenger Engine

The  building of a supercharged, 1,100-horsepower Hemi engine for the MAHLE Dodge Challenger, the grand prize in the 2019 MAHLE Drive with the Original technician promotion, is documented in the second in a series of videos posted by MAHLE Aftermarket North America. The MAHLE Challenger, being built by Petty’s Garage, will be awarded to one technician… Continue reading Petty’s Garage Techs Build MAHLE Challenger Engine

Working with Magnesium Used on Older Cars

Albert Zuger, the Guild of Automotive Restorers’ top metal worker, takes an in-depth look at the differences between shaping an aluminum sheet and a Magnesium sheet of metal. He showcases the difference in the properties between the two metals and the theory behind metal working multiple compound curves in aluminum and magnesium. Watch the video… Continue reading Working with Magnesium Used on Older Cars