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…

Dan Gurney Passes Away

Daniel Sexton Gurney passed away at the age of 86 this week. Gurney was a legendary racer, successful race car manufacturer and championship team owner. He was also the first to win races as a driver in the four major categories of motorsports: Grand Prix, IndyCar, Sports Car and NASCAR. All totaled, he raced in… Continue reading Dan Gurney Passes Away

All the Facts for the All-New Chevrolet Silverado

Exactly 100 years after the Chevrolet delivered its first trucks to customers in January 1918, the company introduced the next-generation Silverado. The all-new 2019 Silverado sets the course for the next century of Chevy trucks. The truck features a longer wheelbase, more passenger and cargo volume, while weighing 450 fewer pounds than the current model.… Continue reading All the Facts for the All-New Chevrolet Silverado

Motovicity to Take Over Airstrip in April

Motovicity Distribution is bringing a new, high-powered racing event to life this year. The half-mile top-speed airstrip battle-officially called Never Lift-is set for April 28-29 at the New Coalinga Municipal Airport in Coalinga, California, which is about 85 miles southeast of Fresno, California. Never Lift will be hosted by Motovicity in collaboration with half-mile horsepower… Continue reading Motovicity to Take Over Airstrip in April

PART THREE: Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles at the SEMA Show

Click to view parts one and two of this gallery featuring the top Jeep and off-road vehicles at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The Economical F-150 Diesel

For the first time, Ford will offer an F-150 Power Stroke diesel with a targeted EPA-estimated 30-mpg highway rating, 11,400 pounds of towing capacity and 2,020 pounds of payload capacity, plus 250 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque. “For every truck owner who wants strong fuel economy while they tow and haul, we offer a new… Continue reading The Economical F-150 Diesel

PART TWO: Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles at the SEMA Show

See the Jeeps, trucks and off-road vehicles at the 2017 SEMA Show in the below photo gallery. Click to see the part one of this gallery, originally published Jan. 9.

Jeeps & Off-Road Vehicles at the SEMA Show

The new JL Wrangler will have to wait for its big SEMA debut later this year, but the 2017 SEMA Show still had plenty to offer in off-road vehicles and accessories. See the photo gallery below-”the first part of several galleries showcasing the best rough-and-tumble rides seen at the show.

VIDEO: BMW and Detroit Speed Together Set World Records for Drifting

Detroit Speed Inc. and BMW North America recently partnered on a project that literally went down into the record books…

1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic

The Mullin Automotive Museum’s 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic nominated for the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award…

Mercedes-Benz Debuts New G-Class

Every G-Class has to conquer the Schöckl, a mountain in Austria. Mercedes-Benz uses the 1,445 meter high local mountain near the Austrian city of Graz as a test track. The 3.4-mile route includes gradients of up to 60 percent and lateral inclinations of up to 40 percent. During the development stage of the new G-Class,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Debuts New G-Class

‘Shark Tank’ Appearance Helps Mat Maker

When John Gunnell ran into Tom Burden at the PRI Show last month, he said he had no idea he was talking to a TV star…

Supplier Springs into Action for Historic Relic

A recent phone call caught the attention of Mike Eaton, president of EATON Detroit Spring. The call came from Randy Becht, owner of Hoosier Restoration and Movie Props, who was seeking help on a very special project. Becht has been in the street rod business for many years, and throughout his career has restored military… Continue reading Supplier Springs into Action for Historic Relic

Impromptu Car Show at Porsche Shop’s End-of-Year BBQ

*See photo gallery above EDITOR’S NOTE: John McCabe is a regular contributing writer to THE SHOP magazine. See his profile on Jack Staggs Auto Repair in an upcoming issue of THE SHOP. —- When you’re one of the top Porsche 356 mechanics in the land and you decide to create an event and invite all… Continue reading Impromptu Car Show at Porsche Shop’s End-of-Year BBQ