The modernized Defender 90 is equipped with an electric powertrain, four-wheel drive, an air suspension system, roll cage, all-terrain tires and more…
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TMI Products TRIM Awards Return for 2023 SEMA Show
TMI Products is bringing back its TRIM Awards for the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The 2023 SEMA Show TRIM Awards aim to shine a spotlight on exceptional vehicle builds, focusing on the interiors of cars, trucks, SUVs, and wagons exhibited during the show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The TRIM Awards were… Continue reading TMI Products TRIM Awards Return for 2023 SEMA Show
Goodguys Names 2023 GM Iron, GM Retro Iron Builders of the Year
Hot Rod Garage took home the GM Iron Builder of the Year while Rutterz Rodz secured the GM Retro Iron Builder award for its LS3-Powered 1941 Willys build…
Goodguys Reveals America’s Most Beautiful Award Winner
Built by Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop, the inline-six-powered 1952 Chevy Suburban was designed to tow a custom motorcycle trailer and features several modern amenities…
Latest ECD Build Blends Southern Charm With European Design
ECD Auto Design (ECD), has unveiled Project Tiger, its new, Corvette LT1-powered, all-white Defender aimed at blending Southern charm and old-money aesthetics, the company announced. “Project White Tiger blends British history with American history in an entirely fresh way. It’s exactly what we love at ECD – genuine European design with unique New World ideas,”… Continue reading Latest ECD Build Blends Southern Charm With European Design
Vigilante 4×4 Unveils 1975 Jeep Cherokee S Restomod
Finished with a two-tone paint job, the Cherokee S is powered by a 485-hp HEMI 392 engine and features steering upgrades, modern interior appointments and other custom components…
ECD Reveals Trio of E-Type Builds
Each design features one of ECD’s various drivetrain options, including an original V12 engine and ECD’s second generation EV system…
Gildred Racing Reveals Tesla-Powered MINI EV Conversion
The Super Cooper EV incorporates a 300-hp Tesla drive unit, a high-capacity battery, and modern accessories like A/C, a premium audio system and more…
JeepHeritage Introduces 1981 J-10 Honcho Sportside
The pickup is powered by an AMC 401 engine and features a 6-inch front lift, 37-inch tires, a period-correct interior and more…
Ep. 49 – Restoring Vintage 4x4s with Greg Ward
Greg Ward, owner of Massachusetts-based Greg’s Restorations, joins the show to discuss the Battle of the Builders, the shop’s growing YouTube presence, EV conversions, and more…
Piston Foundation Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients
The Piston Foundation has awarded 23 scholarships to students who are training for careers in automotive restoration, collection management and vintage motorsports, the organization announced. This year, the Foundation saw a significant increase in the quantity and diversity of scholarship applications compared to the initiative’s inaugural year in 2022, representative said. Twenty-three recipients were chosen… Continue reading Piston Foundation Names 2023 Scholarship Recipients
ECD Automotive Design Reveals First Jaguar E-Type Build
Added to its production line last year, ECD’s first completed E-Type restomod is powered by a Corvette LT1 engine and is finished in classic Jaguar green…
Brand New Muscle Car Announces Limited Series of Mustang Restomods
Available in 1965-1970 fastback or convertible configurations, the bespoke restomods will be available with a variety of powertrains, including a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, Tesla electric motor and more…
K5 Blazer Joins Velocity Modern Classics Signature Series Lineup
Each 1969-72 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is equipped with Dana axles, adjustable coilovers, a 6.2-liter Gen V LT1 engine, color-matched upholstery, modern climate control and more…
Goodguys Names 2023 PPG Street Machine of the Year
The award went to a 1967 Ford Mustang built by Ironworks Speed & Kustom of Bakersfield, California…