It's that time of year again. For most of the country winter is here. While the images of a white Christmas and children playing in the snow are nice to think about the reality is not so charming. The harsh winter cold, snow and ice can wreak havoc on your home and your car. Fortunately there are some things that you can do to prepare. Finding the best winter tires depends a lot on where you live. Areas that receive no snow or ice will probably be fine with all-weather tires. On the other hand, [...more]

Still the world's best selling sports coupe the Ford Mustang broke another record, on the 7th of September Ford’s Lommel Proving Ground, 1326 Mustang's met and roared onto the grounds with 20 meters between each vehicle. All generations were represented. The previous record was set in Toluca, Mexico on December 3, 2017, when 960 vehicles from all generations gathered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wijRBAmSi9o&feature=youtu.be

Watch this classic Buick Riviera with custom Lexani forged wheels just beautiful. From LexaniTV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlgrSXFnI78

Many would agree that we do not live in a fair and just world. It does seem like the universe has ways of redeeming itself though. Through a Swiss corruption investigation, the opulent vice president of Equatorial New Guinea, Teodorin Nguema Obiang, had his possessions seized. Just one glance at the objects repossessed shows that this vice president was certainly living the high life prior to his conviction. Teodorin is the son of the president of Equatorial New Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema [...more]

Watch the boys from the Grand Tour have a lot of fun with their RV demolition derby. After a great adventure they trashed their RV's in the derby. https://twitter.com/thegrandtour/status/1103218662109077504 You can catch the Grand Tour series on Amazon Prime. Follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/thegrandtour/

The pickup truck is as American as bald eagles and apple pie. And among the many pickup trucks on the market, there’s no truck more iconic than the Ford F-150. It’s a truck with a long history. There’s a reason that truck owners hold onto their Ford trucks for so long. The Original F Series Ford built its very first pickup trucks way back in 1917. It was called the Ford Model TT and had a capacity of one ton. That’s not much by today’s standards, but back then it was considered a feat of [...more]

Mention contact sports, and most immediately reference American football, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, rugby, roller derby, or karate – contact is a major part of the game. Other sports qualify, too, like association football (soccer), field hockey, baseball, and NASCAR – contact happens. Usually, contacting another racer in NASCAR or IROC might do more harm than good, but what if we just pulled out all the stops and went full-contact? The history is a little hazy, but one demolition derby ori [...more]

NASCAR race cars haven’t been “stock” since the late-80s, but they attempt to stay relevant to Joe Everyman and his daily driver. Under the skin, whether it’s a Dodge Charger, Toyota Camry, Chevy Impala, or any other model, all NASCAR vehicles are practically identical. Still, racing technology often makes its way back to our daily drivers, for better power, stability, fuel economy, handling, safety, you name it. Transferring power to the asphalt is where Goodyear Tires has made its mark, criti [...more]

I have never been someone to show a strong interest in cars. Discussions about anything automotive-related have long bored me. Going into a tire or repair shop has always just been an errand to me. I have often associated tire shops with drab concrete walls and misery. So when my boyfriend had us stop by the Performance Plus Tire store in Long Beach, I did not have particularly high expectations. I initially understood the Performance Plus Tire shop to be a store more geared towards niche au [...more]

Chances are good that, if you are one of nearly a quarter-million registered drivers in the United States, you just might love cars. We’re not talking about just driving cars, as the millions of drivers put on an average of over 13,000 miles per year, but someone who loves driving, someone who loves engines and transmission and car bodies and everything with four wheels and an engine. Now, it’s one thing to love cars, and maybe you even get to work on your own cars, detailing, upgrading, mai [...more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCY_Wjstea0 The 1990’s were a simpler time, full of windbreakers, scrunchies, brown lipstick, and sitcoms. One of the decade’s staples were The Spice Girls. Every teenage girl in the 90’s knew of the Spice Girls. The British pop group was a worldwide sensation immediately after their widely successful breakout single “Wannabe” was released in 1996. The group’s star power was solidified with the 1997 release of the movie Spice World. On June 14 and 15, all Sp [...more]

The 1980s was a strange time for the automobile, with the United States fresh from the throes of the Oil Crisis. Some really bad cars were made in those years, but a few legendary cars from that decade are worth a look. Hagerty Insurance says Mustangs, Firebirds, Camaros, and Corvettes are in decent supply, with plenty of parts and aftermarket support for restoration enthusiasts, but what about something even more special? Lamborghini Countach was first unveiled at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show [...more]

We are saddened to announce that Lee Iacocca has passed away at the age of 94. A remarkable auto designer and businessman, he saved Chrysler from bankruptcy back in 1979. Deemed the father of the Ford Mustang, he contributed to the design and launch of the famous car, along with many other automobiles. Today, we celebrate his professional accomplishments and contributions to American car market. Throughout his career, Lee fostered innovation within the automotive industry. After original [...more]

We’re always on the go, but staying up to the minute with business, entertainment, or friends can sometimes be a hassle. At your desktop or on your smartphone, information and interaction is available at a moment’s notice, but in a car can be difficult, if not dangerous. Android Auto aims to keep you focused on the road, get you to your destination, and keep you connected to your life while you’re on the road. Of course, this isn’t to say that Android Auto is some magic bullet. Inde [...more]

Like most automakers and many other companies, Ford Motor Company took a huge hit during the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. Ford stock bottomed out in January 2009, just like many other companies, but managed to stay afloat. While most companies are clawing their way back to profitability, Ford’s comeback hasn’t been encouraging. Taking, for example, the comparison between the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Ford Motor Company, things seemed to be improving in sync for a few years. Sin [...more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ8mD31jkoU&feature=youtu.be This is not the story of just any man, but one who overcame great odds to fulfill a dream. He’s been immortalized in records, books, film, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, and even a postage stamp: Niki Lauda, perhaps Formula 1’s greatest legend. Born into a prominent Austrian banking family in 1949, Niki Lauda eventually determined he had no interest in plying the family business. Instead, against his family’s [...more]

NITTO Tires is all about the enthusiasts, particularly since the company’s renaissance in the mid-1990s. Though always a small company, NITTO made its mark when it started asking drivers what they wanted, and then delivering. Today, NITTO sells tires for all kinds of vehicles, from luxury cruisers and agile sports cars to highway commuters and off-road trucks and SUVs. NITTO offers more innovation in tires than most companies. NITTO tire si [...more]

Ask anyone for a good auto repair experience and you’re more likely to hear stories of being overcharged, misdiagnosed, overlooked, ignored, or outright scammed. To begin, auto repair is already expensive. Auto mechanics spend years on training and thousands of dollars on specialized tools and equipment to maintain, diagnose, and repair automobiles. For example, an experienced mechanic might have personally invested up to $30,000 in tools, and the shop might equip a computerized vehicle alignme [...more]

Ever since Toyota invented the crossover – lookin’ at you, RAV4 – sedan sales have been in steady decline, whatever the gas prices and fuel economy numbers have been saying. In their place, crossovers and wagons have been steadily increasing in sales, but why isn’t anyone buying sedans anymore? Indeed, why are some automakers cutting more sedans from their lineups every year? There are at least a couple of good reasons. People Aren’t Buying Sedans Once asked what ten vehicles you wish you [...more]

Today’s college graduates have it tougher than ever. Tuition expenses are rising, student debt is at an all-time high, and the cost for reliable transportation just keeps going up. If you’re in college or just graduated, reliable transportation for classes or your new job is essential. The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition is just what your financial aid officer or human resources manager would recommend, and it’s not just some stripped-down MINI Cooper so MINI USA can say you drive one of their vehic [...more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZCRFvcbIJQ The Grand Tour is the go-to show for car enthusiasts. Hosts Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May display a passion and love for all things car-related: driving anything from a Bugatti to a Ford Fiesta. They love them all. In 2018, Ford announced that they would be discontinuing their saloons, amid sedans losing popularity with consumers. More people are opting for SUVs and larger cars, leaving sedans in the dust. The only Ford cars y [...more]

Despite declining sales in the sedan market – SUVs and CUVs are “it” for now – Acura is keeping its main focus on its luxury sedans. Three sedans underpin the Acura brand, including the entry-level Acura ILX, mid-range TLX, and high-spec RLX. The Acura ILX compact luxury sedan marked a several firsts when it was released in 2013. After the Integra was discontinued in 2001, ILX was the first compact luxury sedan that might be called a replacement, though that still meant a whole generation misse [...more]

After you’ve spent hundreds of dollars on new tires, maybe even new wheels to mount them on, and even more to have them mounted and balanced, why would you be interested in spending even more on a road hazard warranty? With every tire we sell, we suggest purchasing a road hazard warranty, doesn’t every tire already come with a warranty? Yes, your tires do come with some basic warranty coverages, such as tread-life warranty, workmanship and materials warranty, and uniformity warranty. These w [...more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANIZyD1xejA Watch this Mini Cooper be wrapped When looking at the average automobile, chances are it’s going to fall into a strictly monochromatic scale. In fact, half of all cars sold in America are either Silver (23%), White (15%), or Black (12%). The rest of the automotive fleet covers much of the color spectrum, including reds, blues, browns, yellows, and even gold, what if you wanted something really crazy, like a pink car? Would you paint your car pink? [...more]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvuvjEkeDAw The most popular car in the world might be the Toyota Corolla, but not everyone wants to drive one. True, they’re great little cars, but going to the opposite end of the scale, you realize why movie stars, billionaires, and museums drive something altogether different. The rarest cars in the world weren’t produced in their millions, not even in the hundreds, and it’s that exclusivity that makes them also some of the most expensive cars in the wor [...more]