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Medium The automotive world is changing. We see it every day. The 100-year dominance of the internal combustion engine (ICE) is being challenged on a daily basis, especially in the commuter segment, but more recently in the sports car arena. ...

History Of The 2010-2018 HD Rams: Fresh Body Style, New Suspension Options, Best-In-Class Towing

Medium In the midst of the Great Recession, and despite working through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chrysler pushed through the release of its redesigned half-tons, followed by its HD Rams for the ’10 model year. Despite the severity of the situation, ...

Ford Drive Mode Guide: Understanding FoMoCo’s Late-Model Driving Systems

Medium The modern automobile is a marvel of engineering. From high-tech, small-displacement aluminum engines turning out better than 300 hp, driver-assist technologies that make every aspect of the driving experience safer and terrain-specific driving modes that optimize performance in any ...

5 Ways to Transform Your Eighties Pickup into a Modern Cruiser: 1986 Chevrolet C10 Project

Low The 1980’s represented an interesting time in the American truck market. Stylistically, the trucks moved past the classic look, trading in those ’60s and ’70s curves for the squarebody angles. Technologically, however, these trucks had little to show for ...

History Of The 2007.5-2009 HD Dodge Rams: Brand-New Cummins, Six-Speed Automatic And Stricter Emissions

High Before the third-generation body style was put out to pasture, Dodge implemented some big changes in its ’07.5-’09 heavy-duty Rams. Replacing the coveted 5.9L Cummins with the all-new 6.7L displacement version was perhaps the biggest news. The change occurred ...

Thinking About Buying an Electric Vehicle? These are the EV Terms and Definitions You Need to Know

High Electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and traditional hybrids are dominating new vehicle showrooms these days, with nearly every automaker prioritizing electrified versions of its line-up over gas-only offerings. Shopping for a new EV can make you feel like you need ...

Gelled Up! How To Avoid The Age-Old, Cold-Weather Diesel Catastrophe

Medium It’s a worst case scenario for diesel owners. It’s freezing cold outside and your truck either won’t start or (worse) starts to lose power going down the highway. You either become stranded or try to make it to your ...

Vintage American Muscle Car Project or Modern Muscle Project? How to Choose a Platform

Medium Picture the words “vintage muscle car” or “vintage pony car” and the first image that comes to mind is probably something from the 1960s or 1970s. The reality though, is that right now in the 2020s muscle cars and ...

Electric "Corvette" SUVs and Sedans are Coming: Has Branding Gone Too Far?

Medium In the last couple of years, few models have gone through a bigger transformation than the Chevrolet Corvette. It started with the intro of the current C8 generation, as the ‘Vette left behind decades of history as front-engined sports ...

Unique Diesel Swaps: A ’70 K15 Duramax and a CAT-Powered ’93 F-350

Swapping a diesel into a vehicle means it can be used for anything. Towing, daily driving, drag racing, sled pulling, off-roading, the versatility that comes with converting to diesel power is endless. Of course, all diesel conversions garner attention—and we’ve ...

History Of The 2003-2007 HD Dodge Rams: Common-Rail Cummins, New Transmissions And A Stronger Frame

Medium Following the half-ton body style change that took place in 2002, Dodge’s 2500 and 3500 series trucks received a fresh look for 2003—but the new look was only the beginning. The high output 5.9L Cummins option was graced with ...

What are Forged Wheels and Do You Need Them for Your Muscle Car?

There’s a lot to think about when choosing a wheel for your muscle car. Style, of course, is crucial, but there’s also diameter and width to consider, especially if you’re looking to mount a larger-than-stock tire combo, or lowering your ...

Battle of the Off-Road Oriented Base Models: The Budget-Minded Ford Bronco Two-Door vs Jeep Wrangler Two-Door

While it seems there have never been more or better options when it comes off-road machines right off the showroom floor, one issue that everyone runs into is just how expensive a lot of these new rigs are. Dealer markup ...

History Of The 1998.5-2002 HD Dodge Rams: The 24-Valve Cummins, Better Interiors And Standard 4-Wheel Disc Brakes

24-Valve Cummins More Fire For The V-10 Automatic Transmission Updates And A Six-Speed Manual Option Proven Chassis Rear Disc Brakes Easy Entry The Sport Group How Did The ’98.5-’02 Rams Stack Up? Medium By 1998, Dodge was still riding ...

Budget C5 Corvette Project Car Update: All The Little Things

The Little Gremlins Interior Makeover? Plan of Attack Medium Despite the ongoing inflated prices across the used car, and especially the used performance car market, the C5 Chevrolet Corvette continues to be one of the best values you can find. ...

History Of The 1994-1998 HD Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks: Improved Design, New Engines And Coil Spring Front Suspension

P-Pumped 5.9L Cummins Magnum V-10 Strongest Frame Coil Spring Front Suspension Rear Dana 80 47RH, NV4500, And NP241 How Did It Stack Up? Perpetual Popularity Medium Perhaps the biggest move in the history of Dodge pickups occurred for the ...

Half-Ton Heavies: Chevy & GMC 3.0 Duramax Diesel vs 6.2 Gas V8

Torque or Horsepower? Real World Performance Medium For a long time, the engine options for a half ton pickup truck or SUV were pretty simple. You might have an inline or V6 engine as a base choice, followed by ...

Test Drive Review: The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Finds Off-Road Monster Truck Middle Ground In Battle Against TRX and Raptor

Keeping It Skinny Familiar Drivetrain, Exotic Shocks Does The Silverado ZR2 Make Sense For Off-Road Fans? Medium Is there a middle-ground when it comes to building an off-road monster? In a world where pickups like the Ford F-150 Raptor ...

Cheaper than a V8, But Worth the Savings? The Chevy Camaro V6 & 2.0 Turbo

More Than Just V8s Track-Proven Performance Cheaper, But Better? Medium When it comes to pure performance, the current sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro is easily the best of the breed. Yes, there were a lot of great Camaros built, going ...

Built-To-Order Explorer: Our Black-On-Black Twin-Turbo ST Arrives

The Final Letter From Ford Exterior Walk-Through A Look Inside Brand-Spanking New Built-To-Order Was The Right Choice Wheel & Tire Plans Medium After six months of waiting, our built-to-order Ford Explorer ST is here. And just like that, this ...

History Of The Cummins-Powered Ram (1989-1993)—The Truck With An Unlikely Hero Engine

5.9L Cummins: The Savior Engine An Antiquated Platform’s Last Ride Conventional Leaf Spring Suspension Dana Axles And Front Disc Brakes A Little Transfer Case Love Transmission Options “The Hardest Working Pickup In America” Curb Appeal That Never Fades Medium ...

Tom the C-10: A Faithful, Rejuvenated ’84 Chevy Truck

The Commuter Stage The Makeover Getting a Bit More Serious Forever Tom Low Commuter vehicles tend to go through a lot. Between stop-and-go rush hour traffic and piling up tons of miles, they usually don’t get the privilege of ...

Trailer To The Trail: Should You Build A Street-Legal Rig Or Go All-Out For Off-Road Fun?

Street-Legal Advantage: Cheaper Operating Costs* Street-Legal Advantage: You Don’t Have To Buy A Trailer (Or A Tow Rig) Street Legal Advantage: No Extra Driveway Space Off-Road Only Advantage: Cosmetic Damage Means Nothing Off-Road Only Advantage: Ride Comfort Is Not ...

Floored by Four: This Turbocharged GMC Z71 is Not Your Typical 4x4 Pickup

Making a Modern Sport Truck A Different Drop Maximizing Grip Stop N Go The Journey Continues Low While shopping for a tow rig for his road-race Integra, Dan Hamilton come across this 2014 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 4×4 and ...

The Death Of Domestic Half-Ton Diesels

The 3.0L Power Stroke’s Dilemma Comparatively Underpowered The Casualties (Ford And Ram) Emissions System Failures Other Causes Of Death The Lone Survivor: GM’s 3.0L Duramax Pivoting Toward BEV’s The ¾-Ton And Larger Segment—A Safe Haven For Diesel They were ...

Test Drive Review: The 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Resets The Luxury Pickup Clock

First Impressions Inside The Cabin Under The Hood Under The Chassis Paying The Price High It’s been a weird year for GM’s pickup trucks, as 2022 saw a hurried refresh of both the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra ...

History Of GM’s HD Trucks, Part 5: ’24-Beyond

A Subtle Refresh A New, More Powerful Duramax Diesel Allison, Standard Best-In-Class Towing (2500 Models) Sierra HD Denali Ultimate Top Of The Food Chain Enhanced Driver-Assist Towing Technology Hitch Guidance & Blind Zone Alerts With A Trailer High New ...

Dirt Cheap Fun: The 1990s and 2000s Ford Ranger is a Bargain Blast

Light & Nimble It’s Affordable Factory Engine Options Swaps: V8s, Turbos and More A Blank Canvas High Last month we discussed some of the big reasons why the second-generation Chevrolet S-10 pickup is one of the best project vehicle platforms ...

Back to 2010 : The 5th Gen Camaro SS is an Affordable & Potent Modern Muscle Car Option

The Essentials How Has it Aged? How much to pay? The Sweet Spot? Medium With so many formerly inexpensive V8 performance cars becoming harder to find and more expensive than ever, many enthusiasts have begun looking elsewhere for their muscle ...

Aqua-Tested Part II: Wet and Dry Track Driving In A Nitto NT01-Equipped Ford Mustang GT

Full Tread Fun Real Deal Wet All-Around Impressive Low Not every track day fan has the space, or budget, to keep a set of rain tires in reserve for when conditions get wet. Being able to store a second ...

Remaining Relevant: How To Make Your Older Diesel Keep Pace With Detroit’s Latest 1,000 LB-FT Monsters

Ford 7.3L Power Stroke (‘94.5-‘03) Ford 6.0L Power Stroke (’03-’07) Ford 6.4L Power Stroke (’08-’10) Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins 12-Valve (’94-’98) Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins 24-Valve (’98.5-‘02) Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Common-Rail (’03-’07) Chevy/GMC 6.6L Duramax (’01-’16) A Word On ...

History Of GM’s HD Trucks, Part 4: ’17-‘23

L5P Duramax Denso Fuel System 10-Speed Allison GMTK2XX Platform, Similar Frame, Axles And Suspension High-Strength Steel Cab and Bed Upscale Trim Levels That Delivered Huge Towing Increases Beginning In ’20 Vs. The Competition Medium Times were once again changing ...

Internal Combustion Lives: Dodge Introduces New Line of "Hellephant" and "Hurricane" Crate Engines

Hellephants on the Loose A New Era of Mopar Performance? Medium Major changes have been swirling around the Dodge brand over the last few months, with none bigger than the phasing out of its popular Challenger and Charger as ...

No Diesel Needed? Comparing the 3/4 Ton V8 Options from Chevy, Ford and Ram

Chevy & GMC 6.6L Ram 6.4L Ford 7.3L What’s to Come? Medium When one thinks of a modern heavy-duty, 3/4 ton pickup truck, a Diesel engine will probably be the first thing that comes to mind. Whether its GM’s ...

Cummins Crazy: A 1947 Cab Over Engine GMC Packing A P-pumped 12-Valve

The Cab Went Untouched, The Rest Was Fair Game Snug As A Bug… A Common Cummins Transmission Four-Link And Air Ride Custom, Patina-Matched Flatbed 22-inch Alcoas And Terra Grappler G2s Dura Grapplers And Plenty Of Clearance A Well-Executed Interior ...

History Of GM’s HD Trucks, Part 3: ’11-‘16

Fully Boxed Frame Asymmetrical Leaf Spring Arrangement More Stability Up Front LML Duramax Allison Upgrades Best-In-Class Payload Capacity Best-In-Class Towing Capacity The Competition…Was Left Scratching Its Head High By 2011, it was time for GM to challenge Ford’s Super ...

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