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The side view of a red 2021 Aston Martin DBX as it descends a rocky trail

It Takes 2 Days to Make An Aston Martin Wing Badge

Modifications to a vehicle are usually a matter of swapping out one part for another. For example, changing out stock tires and wheels for wider, more eye-catching units can be accomplished with a loosening and tightening of a few bolts (studs). However, other modifications can be more time consuming and labor-intensive. They involve custom work, …

Does Adding a Body Kit To a Car Actually Help With Aerodynamics?

Whether it’s a Dodge Charger or a Suzuki Swift, customizing your car can be a lot of fun. You can add horsepower by installing performance parts under the hood or add a sense of flare by installing a body kit. But are body kits good only for appearances, or do they actually help with aerodynamics? …
The red Oldsmobile Silhouette OSV

Want To Own a Factory-Tuned Oldsmobile Silhouette Concept?

While wagons can make great high-performance vehicles, the same usually can’t be said of minivans. However, that hasn’t stopped some manufacturers from trying to give these practical haulers a touch of sportiness. The Toyota Previa, for example, had a mid-engine layout with an optional supercharger and manual. And the Mercedes-Benz R-Class was a luxury minivan …
The side view of the black Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch 2-Door SEMA Concept

Ford’s 2020 SEMA Builds Are Ready To (Virtually) Hit the Dirt

While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has quashed the in-person SEMA show, that’s not stopping Ford. Toyota has already virtually introduced its planned SEMA builds, and now the Blue Oval is doing the same. The official reveal is happening on YouTube over two days, starting at 8 pm EST on November 19, 2020. We’ve already seen …
The black-and-red Audi RS Q8 tuned by Mansory

Is Mansory’s Audi RS Q8 the New World’s Fastest SUV?

Claiming the title of ‘world’s fastest’ doesn’t just matter to supercar owners. It can also be a mark of pride in the luxury SUV world. Bentley still claims the 2021 Bentayga Speed holds the title. But British tuner Lister’s 675-hp Jaguar F-Pace-based Stealth is even faster. However, another tuner, Mansory, has thrown itself into the …
The rear 3/4 view of Expedition Overland's 2019 Jeep Gladiator in a field

The Expedition Overland Odin Is a Jeep Gladiator Ready for Ragnarok

If you’re looking for an off-road-ready pickup truck, it’s hard to compete with the Jeep Gladiator. Especially now that, in addition to the rock-crawling Rubicon, there’s now the dune-jumping Mojave. And just like the Wrangler it’s based on, the Gladiator is a popular platform for customization. Jeep itself has released a few Gladiator concepts, including …
Sandy Stuvik with the blue-and-white Super Pickup Ford Ranger racing truck

Ford Turned the Ranger Into a Manual Diesel Racing Truck

Even without an official US Raptor, it’s not uncommon to see the Ford Ranger geared up for off-road adventures. Customizers and tuners like Hellwig and Roush have done so, as has Ford’s own Performance Division. However, not all pickup truck competitions involve off-roading; some are done on paved roads or tracks. And as Ford of …
A close-up of the 2022 Cadillac V-Series Blackwing gold-colored magnesium wheel

Cadillac’s New Magnesium Wheels Are a Big (but Not Heavy) Deal

Although the V-Series Blackwing models won’t have Cadillac’s Blackwing engine, they’re shaping up to be serious performance sedans. Plus, like the BMW M3 and M4, you’ll be able to get them with a stick. And recently, Cadillac unveiled details about another V-Series Blackwing feature: magnesium wheels. Why are the Cadillac V-Series Blackwing models getting magnesium …
The Indian Challenger modified by S&S for King of the Baggers on the racetrack

The 2020 King of the Baggers Is the Indian Challenger

After making its return to flat-track racing, Indian is expanding its motorsports participation even further. For example, it recently got back into hill climbing for the first time in 70 years. Seeing one of Indian’s cruisers and touring bikes, like the Challenger, racing is a fairly rare sight, though. However, that’s exactly what happened at …
Solar panels mounted on the roof of a camper van

How Easy Is It To Put Solar Panels on Your Camper Van or RV?

Whether you’re building or buying a camper van or other RV, modern lifestyles demand it has some kind of steady power supply besides the vehicle’s battery. An on-board generator is one such option. But a cleaner and easier-to-maintain alternative is to install solar panels on your camper van or RV. And with a bit of …
A saucepan on a blue camper van cooktop stove

How Do You Install a Stove in Your Camper Van?

There’s a long list of things to keep track of when building your camper van RV. Sleeping arrangements, storage spaces, and potentially a bathroom are just part of that list. And, if you plan on adventuring in the cold, you need to consider insulation, and possibly a stove. But installing a camper van stove doesn’t …
The sink and fridge in a converted Volkswagen T3 camper van

How Do You Put a Sink in a Camper Van?

Even before the recent growing interest in camping and RVs, camper vans had a certain appeal. Now, not only are they more popular, but it’s easier than ever to buy a pre-made one. However, if you want to save some money, it’s possible to build a camper van yourself. Although you don’t need every single …
A black lifted Porsche 911 test mule on the Nurburgring

Is Porsche Working on a Factory Safari 911?

If you’re tired of over-restored, over-valued air-cooled 911s, there’s one kind of Porsche build that’s arguably their anti-thesis. That would be the Safari 911, where tuners turn the rear-engine sports car into a lifted dirt-pounding ersatz rally car. The trend has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, and Porsche may be thinking about getting …
A white 2011 Mazda RX-8 drives down a road

A More Reliable Mazda RX-8 Could Be a Small Modification Away

The rumors are true: a rotary engine will once again appear in Mazda’s lineup. That’s great news for the ‘spinning Dorito’ faithful, but for many, it can seem like an odd decision. The rotary engine has been dinged for unreliability, especially the one found in the Mazda RX-8. It’s held in poor regard compared to …
Eileah Ohnings builds her camper van

Here’s What You Need To Know About Making a DIY Camper Van

While motorhomes and camper vans aren’t the same thing, they’re both RVs. And though they’re not as spacious, vans are cheaper and easier to live with. Still, while many companies offer sweet van conversions, they can get pricey. Luckily, it’s possible to DIY it. But before you make your own camper van, there are a …