1941 Buick Sedanette Wins Big at Sacramento Autorama

*See additional award winners in the gallery above The 1941 Buick Sedanette on display at last weekend’s 68th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds received the coveted Custom d’Elegance award. The car is owned by Clifford Mattis and was built by Antioch, Calif.-based Lucky 7 Customs. Nicknamed Dillinger, the Buick earned… Continue reading 1941 Buick Sedanette Wins Big at Sacramento Autorama

New 2019 Ram 1500 Lone Star Launches at Dallas Auto Show

The Ram 1500 Lone Star, the brand’s top-selling truck in Texas, offers buyers a no-compromise balance of strength, capability, technology and comfort, according to Ram. “Trucks are an important part of Texas life, and Ram trucks are proven to last. Ram’s long-lasting reliability has helped the Ram 1500 cement the highest owner loyalty of any… Continue reading New 2019 Ram 1500 Lone Star Launches at Dallas Auto Show

Shop Owner Honored by Yellowstone Trail Association

The Yellowstone Trail Association on Feb. 9 held its annual Board of Directors Meeting at Sentry World in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. As part of the meeting, THE SHOP contributor John Gunnell and former automotive technology instructor, Dave Sarna, were presented with certificates recognizing them as Honorary Trailmen. Gunnell owns Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa,… Continue reading Shop Owner Honored by Yellowstone Trail Association

Shop Earns Loyal Customers with Monthly Event

*See above for photo essay documenting JBA Speed Shop’s event Horsepower Junkies united for the Feb. 11 rendition of a popular car event held every month at the JBA Speed Shop in San Diego. J. Bittle runs the shop and about 10 years ago he started to add some excitement to the second Sunday of… Continue reading Shop Earns Loyal Customers with Monthly Event

Just 29 of 102 Drivers Finish King of the Hammers

For the second time in his off-road career, Jason Scherer climbed high on the podium at the 2018 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries in Johnson Valley, California. Scherer on on Friday, Feb. 5, claimed his first crown in 2009 and is now one of five drivers to win the event more than… Continue reading Just 29 of 102 Drivers Finish King of the Hammers

Part Three: Wraps & Graphics at the SEMA Show

This is the final installment of a three-part photo gallery series celebrating the best wraps and garphics packages at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Click to view the first part or second part of the wraps & graphics photo gallery series.

Toyota Debuts 2019 Off-Road Vehicles

Toyota is returning its TRD Pro Series for the next generation of its vehicles. For 2019, Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The 2019 TRD Pro series will be available in fall of 2018,… Continue reading Toyota Debuts 2019 Off-Road Vehicles

VIDEO: Holley and Keystone Bringing Bullitt Mustang to the BIG Show

The iconic 1968 Mustang fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt will be on display during the Keystone BIG Show…

Callaway’s Yukon Denali Uses Technology Made for Corvettes

*See images in the photo gallery above Callaway Cars has introduced its 2018 Callaway Yukon Denali SC560. This $120,000 special build transforms the stock 420-hp and 5,743-pound luxury truck into a faster, more nimble 560-hp supercharged beast, according to the company. Under the hood drivers will find Callaway’s GenThree Supercharger paired with a TripleCooled Intercooler… Continue reading Callaway’s Yukon Denali Uses Technology Made for Corvettes

Part Two: Wraps & Graphics at the SEMA Show

This is the second part of a photo gallery series showcasing the best wraps and garphics packages at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Click to view the first part of the wraps & graphics photo gallery series.

‘Wisconsin Star Cars’ Clones the Legends

Wisconsin Star Cars is a free car club consisting of mostly young car enthusiasts from across the Badger State who have an interest in TV and movie cars. The club was recently at a car show in Merrill, Wisconsin, with clones of the Knight Rider Trans Am, the General Lee Dodge Charger, the Back to… Continue reading ‘Wisconsin Star Cars’ Clones the Legends

Industry Pitches in on Student Jeep Build

SEMA has launched a new program designed to support and engage high-school students in the automotive hobby. As part of the pilot program, high-school students from the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will oversee and execute an entire project Jeep build-including tracking time, expenses and associated… Continue reading Industry Pitches in on Student Jeep Build

Polaris Debuts Single-Seat RZR

*See images of the RZR RS1 in the gallery above Polaris is producing its first single-seat RZR, the RZR RS1. The all-new RZR RS1 solo-cockpit format delivers a heightened sense of control and takes the hard-charging trail riding experience to another level, thanks to the perfect balance of power and precision, according to the company. The RZR RS1’s single-seat center-of-mass position unlocks high-visibility… Continue reading Polaris Debuts Single-Seat RZR