Charisse Medrano
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Chevy’s L79 327 V-8 became famous as a powerful engine made for the street
The Chevrolet L79 327 cubic inch V-8 did something unusual in the muscle era. It delivered big-block punch in a small-block package, and it did…
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The Cummins 5.9 that kept running long after everything else gave up
In truck circles, stories about the Cummins 5.9 can sound exaggerated, until someone lifts the hood of a battered Dodge Ram that has long outlived…
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The RB26DETT that turned the GT-R into Japan’s ultimate giant killer
The RB26DETT was never just another engine code on a cam cover. It was the compact, overbuilt straight-six that turned the Skyline GT-R from an…
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The 1968 Mitsubishi Colt 1100 flew under the radar and stayed there
The 1968 Mitsubishi Colt 1100 arrived at a moment when Japanese compacts were starting to gain global attention, yet it never became a hero car…
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Mechanics warn the 1968 Dart GTS pushed its platform beyond comfort limits
The 1968 Dodge Dart GTS looked like a compact commuter, yet mechanics quickly learned it was closer to a street fighter in a suit. Chrysler…
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Mechanics warn the 1969 Road Runner’s stripped-down approach came with tradeoffs
The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner promised muscle car thrills without the luxury fluff, and it largely delivered. Mechanics and restorers who live with these cars…
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Kyle Petty Charity Ride marks 30 years with May 1–9, 2026 route
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is preparing to celebrate three decades on the road with a new cross-country route set for May 1…
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Tesla considers more affordable, compact EV after delaying $25,000 model
Tesla has pushed back its long-promised 25,000 dollar electric car, but the company is not walking away from the idea of a cheaper entry point.…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley teases $30,000 EV pickup, promises bold design
Ford chief executive Jim Farley is raising expectations for the company’s next electric pickup, floating a target starting price of about $30,000 and promising a…
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NTSB criticizes Ford BlueCruise following fatal crashes, calls for stricter oversight
The National Transportation Safety Board has sharply criticized Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assistance system after investigating fatal crashes involving vehicles using the technology. The agency is pressing…
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