John Oates’ custom 1960 Emory Outlaw Porsche 356 to be featured with other rock-star cars at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance…
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The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Sights From Detroit Autorama
See what else you missed—including highbrow customs, shimmering hot rods, and garish experiements—from Detroit Autorama…
PHOTO GALLERY: Great Eight Rock the Motor City
A 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham—built by Jordan Quintal, Sr., of Super Rides By Jordan—won the 2019 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama last weekend…
Ken Block Resurrects YouTube Channel with Towing Stunt
Hoonicorn has gone tow-nuts for donuts. Professional driving stuntman Ken Block has released a new video showcasing his recent rendezvous with big truck. In an effort to relaunch his YouTube page, Block hitched his all-wheel drive, 1,400-horsepower Mustang to a truck and let a rip on some big-time donuts. Watch the video by clicking the play button… Continue reading Ken Block Resurrects YouTube Channel with Towing Stunt
Modern Small Engine Challenges Drive Harmonic Balancer Innovation
Reducing materials and improving fuel efficiency are pillars of modern OE engine design. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. Who would have thought 10 years ago that 150-horsepower-per-liter would be common off the dealer showroom? With 25-plus highway mpg to boot?! To get there we’ve seen remarkable achievements in forced induction, direct injection, cylinder power… Continue reading Modern Small Engine Challenges Drive Harmonic Balancer Innovation
Champion Corvette Racers Design Unique ‘Drivers Series Models’
Special-edition vehicles honor winning Corvette Racing drivers with four distinctive appearances…
PHOTO GALLERY: California Shop Builds Ridler Award Winner
The winner of the 2019 Ridler Award presented by Meguiar’s last weekend at Detroit Autorama was a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham named CadMad…
From R&D to Clutch: Centerforce Showcases Manufacturing Tactics
Watch the above video above to take a rare and detailed look inside the Centerforce Clutches factory in Arizona. The company quickly walks through its process of researching, developing and producing its quality clutch kits.
ICON 4×4 Auctioning Classic BR Bronco for Charity
ICON 4×4 will donate a classic Bronco from its BR series at an upcoming auction. Ten percent of the sale’s proceeds will go to the Autotype Scholarship Fund to aid students currently enrolled in design schools. ICON 4×4 will partner with Autotype to auction the Bronco. “Autotype co-founder Derek Galkin and I share a lot… Continue reading ICON 4×4 Auctioning Classic BR Bronco for Charity
Katech Exceeds 1,300 Horsepower on E85
It was only a month ago when Katech was shooting to push the new LT5 engine past 1,000 horsepower on E85. Not only did the company succeed, but it’s since hit a new high mark on its quest for more horsepower with the same engine. Watch the above video as Katch tests the limits of… Continue reading Katech Exceeds 1,300 Horsepower on E85
Pfaff Reimagines One of His Most Iconic Builds
The Imperial Speedster has such a storied history, it certainly makes one wonder why Pfaff would tear the Imperial Speedster apart. He’s here to explain what’s he’s doing…
Custom Bronco Gallops Toward Detroit Autorama
The NIL8 Ford Bronco built by Maxlider Brothers Customs for the United Pacific Industries SEMA Show booth will appear at the March 1-3 Detroit Autorama…
Gold Rush Star to Join CTech at The Work Truck Show
Juan Ibarra, from Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush will be at the CTech booth (No. 319) signing autographs every morning during the The Work Truck Show, set for March 5-8 in Indianapolis. Ibarra, who appears on the show as Team Hoffman’s heavy-equipment mechanic and expert welder/fabricator, outfitted his orange work truck with CTech Tool Drawers throughout. “I’ve worked in some of the toughest,… Continue reading Gold Rush Star to Join CTech at The Work Truck Show
Sinkhole-Damaged Corvette Restored in the Public Eye
The National Corvette Museum completed the restoration of a high-flying 1982 Corvette in a garage bay near the museum’s AutoZone Maintenance Shop…
Calling All Bootleggers and Rum Runners to ‘Drive the Blues Away’
A nonprofit that promotes American car culture is hosting a prohibition-era themed event called Drive the Blues Away: Bootleggers Blowout on Feb. 22 at America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, Washington. The event by America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) kicks off the nonprofit’s 2019 Signature Event and will feature live music, southern bites from “Tacoma’s best… Continue reading Calling All Bootleggers and Rum Runners to ‘Drive the Blues Away’