Yes, it is possible to have a modern, sure-footed feel in the handling and steering department using the vintage K-member torsion bar front end. The aftermarket offers us plenty of upgrades to retain our beloved torsion bars while improving the road-holding abilities of our classics. There are tubular K-members, control Read more
The Volkswagen Group has agreed to pay $1.2 billion to fix or buy back approximately 78,000 vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter TDI turbodiesel engines affected by the automaker’s emissions scandal. Additionally, owners of those vehicles will receive up to $16,000 in compensation. According to the company, it will fix model year Read more
The opening day of the North American International Auto Show was also the day the FBI arrested former VW emissions manager Oliver Schmidt and subsequently charged him with conspiracy to defraud the United States, defraud customers, and violate the Clean Air Act. The New York Times broke the story, and Read more
The Winternationals are upon us, and to celebrate let’s turn back to 1969. In the far lane is Nelson Carter’s former Imperial Kustoms Charger, now named “Superchief” after he conducted a name-my-Funny-Car contest. Over the years Carter’s Funny Cars were shoed by Ron Perau, Steve Bovan, Dave Beebe, Tim Grose Read more
When Roger Vorwerk wanted to build a ’50s custom the way guys did back in the day, he didn’t have to pore through a stack of crumbly magazines to find out how it was done. He just had to remember. Because back in the day, Roger was one of those Read more
I can’t think of a better business plan than an auto repair shop that continuously has cars flying off of a highway off-ramp and crash-landing into the parking lot. The only better place to land is probably a hospital. Read more…
Filed under: Celebrities,Government/Legal The tweet was a response to a Muslim Nascar fan. Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweets support of immigrants in response to Trump’s executive order Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweets support of immigrants in response to Trump’s executive order originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jan 2017 Read more
Filed under: McLaren,Emerging Technologies,Supercars In addition to BMW Group, there are some interesting names joining the band. Continue reading McLaren wants to revolutionize engine efficiency with an all-star partnership McLaren wants to revolutionize engine efficiency with an all-star partnership originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:02:00 EST. Read more
After getting over 800 replies on my question to you last week, asking for the worst car advice you’ve ever received, I’m convinced that some people don’t know what they’re talking about. Read more…
As if the stars had aligned, I received a friendly “time for you next maintenance” reminder email from our local Chevy dealer’s service department. They were right. With the odometer at 14,356 miles and the self-reported engine oil-life indicator reading at 2 percent, it had been five months and nearly Read more