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A rat rod is a type of hot rod. Hot rods are put together for speed, handling, exhaust notes, and looks. A rat rod, however, is a little different animal. It is also put together for speed and exhaust notes. But, the handling and the looks aren’t so much a priority. The driving thought, well… …

Koenigsegg has built a reputation for manufacturing an incredible hypercar or two. Their cars are also very exclusive and rarely trade hands on the open market. In the case of any Koenigsegg Regera model, one has never been offered at a public auction until now.  The Koenigsegg Regera Only 80 copies of the Koenigsegg Regera, according to the listing …

If you believe what websites say, then “ the fastest full-electric hypercar in the world” just landed in the United States. It came from a company founded in Japan back in 2005, called Aspark. Never heard of them?  Who is Aspark? In recent years there have been many upstart companies that were vocal about bringing …

Every year people take time to reflect on what has happened during the previous twelve months. For some, it has been a great year – Congratulations to all those that got married! Yet, for others, it has been a time of great loss. For everybody, however, 2020 has been a more challenging year thanks to …

Someone at an online Bronco Forum has somehow obtained information that alleges the date for the beginning of the Ford Bronco’s production. The leak also suggests that target dates are hinting that consumers may see some of the SUVs on dealer lots toward the very beginning of Summer.  Teased for years The return of the Ford …

If one searches automotive-related content online long enough, sooner or later, they will discover that there are many stereotypes of drivers that are awful and humorous at the same time. For example, there are different online quizzes out there that will guess the kind of car one drives after one answers a few questions about …

Original Shelby cars from the 1960s are highly desirable cars for collectors. The cars were known to be amongst the top echelon of muscle cars. Many of them were even turned into racetrack pavement-carving machines. So, when what appears to be an original Shelby car shows up on E-Bay, it garners a lot of attention.  …

In the automotive world there are a lot of terms that are tossed around. Many of us don’t realize we do that. But, to people who are car curious, the terms we volley around tend to linger in the air and need defining. One of those often used terms is, hot rod. Why is this …

Ever feel like there are no brakes on this ride? Well, JD Power and Associates is pretty much confirming that. Even though the world dealt with a global health crisis in 2020, car sales continued, and prices kept going up. In a recent report, the firm said that those that are car shopping should expect …

Vroom is an automotive retailer that enables people to buy and sell their cars online. Basically, the retailer is an e-commerce business that permits consumers to buy or sell a car from the comfort of their home. That online car shopping model has allowed them to weather the global health crisis this year better than …

A recreational vehicle is a source of joy for many families. It provides an opportunity to visit the scenic outdoors, but at the same time provide home-like shelter. So, they are made in such a way to make use of every little space. Numerous cabinets, under-bed storage, and under chassis storage are common in most …

Let’s get the basics out of the way, the Roxor UTV looks like an old Jeep Wrangler. FCA, the owner of the Jeep, doesn’t like the similarities but approved of Roxor’s use of the design for off-road, sporting, or agricultural use only. At the time, Roxor was selling mostly overseas. But, then, Mahindra, Roxor’s parent, …

Ant Anstead is a popular motoring television personality. He has hosted or co-hosted multiple on-air shows in the United States and abroad. But, he is not just a talking head. He also has some serious mechanical and fabrication skills and business acumen. That’s why when he was given the opportunity to build an Alfa Romeo …

Question: When is an open-top not a convertible? Answer: When the car has a targa-top. Convertibles may get a lot of attention from sun-seekers, but the targa-top vehicle provides the air-in-your hair experience too! But, to a large degree, many people have forgotten about the fun cars that had them. Interestingly, if a person is …

Top speed runs have been a thing of meticulous planning and great pride once achieved. In recent years Bugatti, Hennessey, and Koenegsig have held the record for the fastest production car. But, records are made to be broken. So, Engineers do what they do, get to work at finding ways to improve speed and stability. …

The Porsche 914 is a vehicle Porsche enthusiasts would like to forget. The car resulted from a collaborative effort between Porsche and Volkswagen to produce a small, entry-level sports car for the masses. To do that, they stuck with Porsche’s winning formula of a car that is lightweight and has the engine rearward. The result was the 914 …

The Toyota Tacoma is a truck that has earned the respect of many people that enjoy off-roading. A quick search on YouTube will show that people have converted the pickup truck platform into rock-crawling machines, a camper, and even into overlanding off-grid adventure machines. Recently a YouTube channel called Terra Crew came across a Tacoma …

The Toyota Supra has received a lot of hate and praise. One thing it has not received is a convertible top. So, Toyota wanted to play on that open-air theme a bit for November’s SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association show. But, that show moved to an online-only format due to current global health concerns. …

The Toyota Tacoma is a much-loved pickup truck by consumers. Its reliability and ability to stay with the times through mild updates means that buyers have been lining up to buy copies for decades. Consequently, many off-road-minded individuals choose Tacoma as the platform to build an off-road rid to go overlanding. But, building up their …

Carroll Shelby is an automotive icon. He has raced, owned race teams, and developed specialty sportscars for large manufacturers. Even with the vastness of his knowledge and experience that spans decades, a vehicle that he built in the 1960s is the thing that fans ardently praise him for to this day. One of those Shelby cars is coming to …