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 Aaron Widmar

This Husband-Wife Team Turns Old Car Parts into Decor You Can Buy

This Husband-Wife Team  Turns Old Car Parts into Decor You Can Buy

Unique gifts, furniture, and accessories made from automotive parts

Cars don’t have to die when they reach the end of the road; with ingenuity and artistry, they can live on in other forms. As mystical as that sounds, that’s what artists like Ben Harvey are doing with scrapped car parts that would otherwise be piling up in landfills. As founder and craftsman of Ben’s […]

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Honda Renovates a Chevrolet Pickup Truck

Honda Renovates a Chevrolet Pickup Truck

Don’t let anyone tell you that companies loathe to put other brands forward. In honor of its American origins and to celebrate its 60th anniversary of U.S. operations, Honda renovated a 1961 Chevrolet half-ton pickup truck it once used for motorcycle deliveries. When Honda’s American division first opened for business in 1959, the company purchased […]

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4 Car Museums in Maine

4 Car Museums in Maine

Visitors flock to Maine for its fresh lobster, diverse landscapes, and beautiful lighthouses and beaches. Among all that nature you will also find several car museums scattered through the Pine Tree State, including the following four. Stanley Museum The Stanley family is famous for the invention of the Stanley Steamer steam car. The Stanley Museum […]

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6 Car Museums in Tennessee

6 Car Museums in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to country music, Jack Daniels, and beautiful Appalachian landscape. The Volunteer State is also home to several unique car museums, including the following six. Hollywood Star Cars Museum Known for its myriad tourist attractions and its access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is also home to the Hollywood Star […]

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5 Car Museums in Texas

5 Car Museums in Texas

Like many states, Texas is home to several car museums well worth checking out. From large collections to small, here are five car museums in Texas to visit. Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum A trip to the Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum is a must for every automotive enthusiast, though you’ll need to […]

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UK Tests Acoustic Cameras to Help Crack Down on Loud Cars

UK Tests Acoustic Cameras to Help Crack Down on Loud Cars

Per the BBC, the Department for Transport is currently testing acoustic cameras in the U.K. These “noise cameras” will measure the decibel level of vehicles on public roads. An onboard microphone will detect which vehicles emit excess noise. If it senses that a car or motorcycle is too loud, it will then trigger a camera […]

 Richard Bazzy

First Impressions of 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 Agree: Wow!

First Impressions of 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 Agree: Wow!

The upcoming return of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 — all 700-plus horsepower of it — fortunately does not spell the end of the Shelby GT350, which has been tearing it up since its return in 2016. In fact, the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 gets some modest updates, including an optional Gurney flap spoiler, […]

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CarbonPro Bed Finally Coming to GMC Sierra This Summer

CarbonPro Bed Finally Coming to GMC Sierra This Summer

This summer, buyers of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 will finally be able to obtain models outfitted with the innovative new CarbonPro bed. General Motors claims that this high-tech bed made from carbon fiber composite will resist dents, scratches, and corrosion more effectively than anything else in its class. CarbonPro models will go into production […]

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Charity Car Show in Connecticut Gives Back to Veterans

Charity Car Show in Connecticut Gives Back to Veterans

Danbury will be hosting a charity car show in Connecticut on Sunday, April 28. The initial War Memorial Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show expects to fill Rogers Park with 300-400 cars. Learn More: About the communities in New York and Connecticut Each vehicle entry costs $20, which will go toward renovating the Danbury War Memorial. […]

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Car and Motorcycle Pros and Cons for Commuters

Car and Motorcycle Pros and Cons for Commuters

For city-based commuters, the sight of a smug motorcycle overtaking the grumpy driver caught in the grip of congestion is becoming more common. So, is it time you swapped the clutch for the pedal and the steering wheel for the handlebars and jumped on the biker bandwagon? Here we’ve taken a balanced look at both […]

 Caleb Cook

Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for March 2019

Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for March 2019

Buckle up for this month’s installment of Vehicular Viewing, a feature where I highlight notable car-centric movies and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. March’s streaming goodness (and badness) includes everything from biker movies to cheesy comedies to behind-the-scenes racing documentaries. Ready to Buy? Learn these common car financing terms Netflix […]

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[Photos] 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 Goes Whole Hog

[Photos] 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 Goes Whole Hog

Love trucks? Love motorcycles? Love America? Then you’re probably gonna love the 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150, which combines two American powerhouses in the Ford F-150 and Harley-Davidson Motor Company to great effect. The 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 debuted in February at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show following the unveiling of a concept at the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary […]

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WV Auto Fair New Name Validates Mission

WV Auto Fair New Name Validates Mission

There will be something different about a West Virginia car show this year, and people will notice it off the cuff — its new title. Learn How: To prepare for a road trip in West Virginia The Friends of Charity Auto Fair — previously known as the Friends of Coal Auto Fair — runs July 12 […]

 Kimiko Kidd

3 Awesome Off-Road Trails in Louisiana

3 Awesome Off-Road Trails in Louisiana

Spring is just around the corner, and with warmer weather comes outdoor fun. Get ready to gas up your ATV, hitch up your trailer, and rev up your truck, because we’re about to tour a few of Lousiana’s finest off-road trails. Pride and Patriotism: How a giant American flag became a dealership’s icon Sandstone Trail […]

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Vehicles and Trailers for Traveling Businesses and Outdoor Functionality

Vehicles and Trailers for Traveling Businesses and Outdoor Functionality

As both companies and individuals look to portable living spaces, businesses on wheels, and outdoor functionality using commercial trailers, a new world has opened up. No longer is anyone restricted to only what can be provided within a building — there are other options today. The new flexibility coincides nicely with the lower price of […]

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How to Handle a Staged Car Crash

How to Handle a Staged Car Crash

Not all collisions are caused accidentally. In some cases, the collisions are carefully staged by individuals seeking to make money from fraudulent claims. If you own a luxury vehicle, new car, or work vehicle, you’re more likely to be a target for this scam. Learn more about the different types of staged crashes as well […]

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What Makes an Effective Car Advertisement?

What Makes an Effective Car Advertisement?

The automotive industry is worth a staggering amount of money. A significant factor in this massive revenue are the ads released by the industry. But what is it exactly what makes these ads so good at selling?

 Aaron Widmar

Our Exclusive Interview With Zach McGowan, Star of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy

Our Exclusive Interview With Zach McGowan, Star of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy

Zach discusses the cars in the new film, plus how well his own Land Rover would do in a death race

Few people can say they’ve come face-to-face with Frankenstein — the notorious masked driver of the Death Race series — and lived to talk about it. We were lucky to track down actor Zach McGowan, star of Universal Pictures’ new film, Death Race: Beyond Anarchy. Known for his roles in Shameless, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Black […]