Evija the Latest to Stake Claim as ‘World’s Most Powerful Production Car’

British sports car maker Lotus recently unveiled the world’s first all-electric British hypercar-the Evija-at an exclusive event at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. The Evija has a target output of 1,973 hp (2,000 metric horsepower), making it the world’s most powerful series production road car, according to Lotus. It was designed and engineered in… Continue reading Evija the Latest to Stake Claim as ‘World’s Most Powerful Production Car’

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

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

Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring

Hagerty recently posted a YouTube video showcasing the full restoration of a 401 Buick Nailhead engine. “The engine is together and running like a dream. And now, for your enjoyment, we present our latest Redline Rebuild time-lapse video,” the company stated in the video bio. “We pulled this iconic V-8 from a 1965 Buick Wildcat… Continue reading Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring