The Ultimate American Used Car: 1967 Ford GT40

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 in Racing | 1 comment

America’s first real supercar. One of America’s favorite big-screen auto-racing heroes. The most expensive American car ever sold. Thanks to some history with the one and only Steve McQueen, a 1967 Ford GT40 has sold for $11 million, making it the most expensive car ever built here in the land of recliners and football. At the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours...

EPA: Race cars have always required factory emissions equipment; SEMA: shenanigans

Posted on Feb 15, 2022 in Featured | 2 comments

In response to an outcry over the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to require intact factory emission control devices on race cars, the EPA maintained that has always been the rule, prompting the automotive aftermarket to call foul and take action to block the proposal. Included in a 629-page EPA/NHTSA proposal to regulate CO2 emissions and fuel...

Here’s Your Chance to Sell Your Truck Back to the Automaker

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in Safety | Comments Off on Here’s Your Chance to Sell Your Truck Back to the Automaker

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has flexed its muscle and leveled Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with a massive fine and buyback program, in addition to requiring strict oversight of future recalls. A fine of up to $105 million is the result of a settlement between the government and FCA over allegations of misconduct in...

Best Winter Maintenance Tips for Your Vehicle

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in Technology | 1 comment

Those of us who live in the northern half of the United States are accustomed to the drill: every year, the approach of winter means the possibility of driving in treacherous weather conditions (we can hear you Floridians smirk). Deep down, you know there are preventative maintenance items your daily driver needs, but the exact list of things to look after...

Have You Ever Had a Car Stolen?

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 in Safety | Comments Off on Have You Ever Had a Car Stolen?

If you’re one of the unfortunate people to have experienced an auto theft, you’re familiar with how invasive and unsettling it is to know someone has your car. At first you think you just can’t remember where you parked. You spin in circles, visually scouring the parking lot for any sign of your car. Then you replay the events in your mind of where you parked...