The Meaning of Mopar
It Wasn't Always About Power
Mopar is a commonly used word in today’s motorsports and high-performance car scenes, but the origins of the term Mopar had absolutely nothing to do with high horsepower or checkered flags.... more
MOPAR
Jim Maxwell - December 01, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Nova fuel tank replacement
Fixing fuel system problems you might not even know you have
Let’s face it. We’re all messing with cars that are 40 or so years old, And those years have a way of deteriorating hardware, even on low mileage vehicles.... more
GM
Wayne Scraba - December 01, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
THANKS-for-GIVING
Goodguys Give Back in Del Mar
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association closed the 2011 season on a high note with the 1st annual Fall Del Mar Nationals at the Del Mar Fairgrounds north of San Diego over Thanksgiving weekend. The first time event attracted well over a thousand cars and a bustling holiday weekend crowd.... more
CORVETTE
Andy Bolig - November 29, 2011 03:27 PM - Comments
GM Builds 100-Millionth Small-Block Engine
Milestone Center comes 56 years after introduction
General Motors built its 100-millionth small block engine – 56 years after the first production small block – representing an engineering legacy that continues to deliver greater performance and efficiency through advanced technology.... more
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Andy Bolig - November 29, 2011 01:02 PM - Comments
Margie Petersen
Co-founder of Petersen Automotive Museum Passes
Margie Petersen, lifelong philanthropist, wife of the late publishing magnate Robert E. Petersen and co-founding benefactor of Southern California’s Petersen Automotive Museum, passed away peacefully at her home in Beverly Hills, California, on... more
GENERAL
JMPR Public Relations - November 28, 2011 12:01 PM - Comments
Prepare for Pebble Beach
Special Classes Announced
The search for the world’s finest cars and motorcycles is once again underway. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has announced the featured marques and special classes for its 2012 collector car competition, and entry applications are now... more
CLASSICS
Larry Jewett - November 28, 2011 09:43 AM - Comments
2011 Daytona Turkey Run
Leftovers in the fridge and enthusiasts in the big oval
One of the best ways to overcome the guilt from gobbling up copious amounts of turkey the day before, on Thanksgiving, is to walk it off amid the acres and acres of parts and cars inside the Daytona International Speedway.... more
GENERAL
Andy Bolig - November 25, 2011 11:02 PM - Comments
Passing the Test
Camaro Earns Perfect Score
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe is the first vehicle to receive the highest possible five-star score in every individual safety rating segment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program since the federal testing... more
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Larry Jewett - November 25, 2011 09:28 AM - Comments
Happy Thanksgiving
Our Special Wish
Many of you will be putting down the wrenches and picking up the carving knives to prepare the family meal. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes cranberries and green bean casserole (the fruitcake of the Thanksgiving season) will dominate many tables across... more
GENERAL
Larry Jewett - November 24, 2011 08:58 AM - Comments
1958 Cadillac Biarritz
Enjoy its vintage looks but drive it anywhere.
On more than one occasion, we’ve been told that old memories were directly responsible for the latest project car. Sometimes those highlights from childhood resurface decades later.... more
CLASSICS
Joe Greeves - November 23, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments