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TUNING OPTIMIZED
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TUNING OPTIMIZED

VARIABLES WITHIN FUEL-INJECTOR CONSTRUCTION CAN LEAD TO POOR ENGINE OPERATION. HERE'S HOW TO TUNE YOUR FUEL INJECTORS.

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7 mins  |
February 2024
LET IT BREATHE!
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LET IT BREATHE!

Project X’s new ZZ632 big-block needed to breathe, and this do-ityourself stainless exhaust kit was just the ticket to make it happen.

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2 mins  |
February 2024
Making Connections
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Making Connections

Project T-top Coupe: We install a Terminator X Max for big power.

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7 mins  |
February 2024
WILD MASH-UP
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WILD MASH-UP

Built to long-haul the 2023 HOT ROD Power Tour, this 1984 Monte Carlo’s facade hides a performance secret!

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5 mins  |
February 2024
6 TIMER!
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6 TIMER!

Tom Bailey captures his 6th HOT ROD Drag Week Unlimited/Overall title with his Sick Seconds 1.0 Camaro.

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10+ mins  |
February 2024
JIM MCFARLAND'S INFLUENCE WENT WAY BEYOND HOT ROD MAGAZINE.
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JIM MCFARLAND'S INFLUENCE WENT WAY BEYOND HOT ROD MAGAZINE.

Jim McFarland, the multitalented, multifaceted Texan who enjoyed several careers in the automotive performance industry, passed away in October 2023 at the age of 88.

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3 mins  |
February 2024
THE TRIBUTE FOR THE WIN
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THE TRIBUTE FOR THE WIN

Ron Capps wins the NHRA U.S. Nationals driving a Don Prudhomme-Hot Wheels tribute Funny Car.

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3 mins  |
February 2024
A RADICAL SHIFT
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A RADICAL SHIFT

When you're a teenager and the police know you by name, it's not usually because of your volunteer work or class-topping GPA. Not at all. That was especially true for Jeff Kainz when he was behind the wheel of his 1975 Camaro. In the '80s, while cruising his hometown in North Dakota, his buddies with police scanners often heard the police tell one another: \"Kainz is out on Main Street.\"

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5 mins  |
February 2024
So Close
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So Close

Following a nearly flawless performance, a pít lane penalty kept the C8.R off the top of the podium in the IMSA Sportscar Weekend.

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3 mins  |
February 2024
2024 Porsche 911 S/T
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2024 Porsche 911 S/T

This subtle killer is peak Porsche.

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3 mins  |
January 2024
AGENTS OF ZERO
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AGENTS OF ZERO

WE DID IT AGAIN: RUNNING OUR VW ID4 EV OUT OF ELECTRICITY, JUST TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS

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7 mins  |
January 2024
THEY LISTENED
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THEY LISTENED

THE NEW TESLA MODEL 3 HIGHLAND FIXES NEARLY EVERYTHING WE HATED ABOUT THE OLD CAR

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9 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Land Rover Defender
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2024 Land Rover Defender

The Defender 130 is a tricky one to judge. On one hand, it potentially improves upon a design and package we previously lauded enough to crown as our 2021 SUV of the Year in the form of the standard Defender 110. The 130 is more than a foot longer than the 110 and has more room for people and stuff, stretching the existing design into a new body style. (The 130’s wheelbase remains unchanged.)

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2023 Ford Escape
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2023 Ford Escape

The Escape is one of those SUVs that hasn’t ranked at the top of its class for a long time, but every time we drive one, we’re pleasantly surprised. Although it perpetually feels a little outdated, there’s some inherent goodness baked into the Escape.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2023 Lexus RZ
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2023 Lexus RZ

Lexus says it will make only battery-powered vehicles by 2035, and the new RZ 450e is the brand’s first dedicated EV. This midsize crossover indicates Lexus’ future lineup will have luxurious appeal, but we find this first effort lacking in crucial areas.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Kia Seltos
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2024 Kia Seltos

If you’ve been a fan of Kia’s recent styling direction but don’t want to pay top dollar for it, the 2024 Kia Seltos is a great way to get a rolling piece of that design aesthetic at a reasonable price.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
MOTORTREND SUV OF THE YEAR 2024 - CERTIFIED FRESH
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MOTORTREND SUV OF THE YEAR 2024 - CERTIFIED FRESH

THERE’S NO REST FOR SUV MAKERS IN THE INTENSE QUEST TO BE THE BEST

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January 2024
2023 Ford F-150 FP700
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2023 Ford F-150 FP700

Having recently sampled a pristine OG Lightning from the 1990s (July 2023), believe us when we say the F-150 FP700 is the only modern successor to that exuberant original.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2025 Lotus Emeya
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2025 Lotus Emeya

Weird name, four doors, stupid speed.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2023 BMW X7
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2023 BMW X7

BMW’s updates to the X7 address a few of our complaints about last year’s version. It gets a redesigned front end, retuned handling, and a particularly nice distraction: more power. Yet that might not be enough to impress for such a pricey offering.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Buick Encore GX
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2024 Buick Encore GX

As far as midcycle refreshes go, the 2024 Buick Encore GX’s is unusual in that the car looks all-new when really only the nose and tail see significant changes.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

The Mach-E Rally is Ford’s first rally-inspired EV, a Mach-E modified to play around on unpaved surfaces. With four WRC manufacturers’ championships to its name, Ford isn’t exactly new to rallying, but it is a new space for the brand stateside, and certainly for the Mustang.

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3 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Maserati MCXtrema
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2024 Maserati MCXtrema

Maserati Centro Stile designs a racer with extreme aerodynamics.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Nissan Z NISMO
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2024 Nissan Z NISMO

Nissan Z chief product specialist Hiroshi Tamura says his aim was not to deliver an ultimate numbers car but rather a “willing dance partner” to enjoy a favorite challenging road with.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2023 Lexus LM
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2023 Lexus LM

For the best experience, don’t even drive it.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron
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2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron

The updated Audi E-Tron has a new name: the Audi Q8 E-Tron. But much like the old E-Tron, the design and engineering of the updated luxury electric SUV seems to be geared toward not scaring off legacy customers.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Dodge Hornet
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2024 Dodge Hornet

Is this a Kirkland label discount Alfa Romeo Tonale, or is it a slightly pricier but way more fun-to-drive Toyota RAV4/ Honda CR-V competitor? The former perception might earn the new Dodge Hornet value points with us, but the brand is counting on the latter impression to gain it a toehold in a hugely profitable segment and arrest its long slide into rear-drive Hellcat oblivion.

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1 min  |
January 2024
2024 Buick Envista
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2024 Buick Envista

We had high hopes for the Envista, Buick’s new entry-level SUV. It sports a new nameplate and standout looks, especially for a model that sees even its top-tier Avenir trim carrying a starting price of less than $30,000.

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2024 Hyundai Kona
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2024 Hyundai Kona

The Kona enters its second generation for 2024 with a new design language. It’s larger than the outgoing Kona, too, and its uncommonly ornate (for this class) and unmistakable design is something we’re already seeing in other upcoming Hyundai products. Having really liked the previous Kona, would our judges warm to this one?

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2 mins  |
January 2024
2023 Jeep Compass
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2023 Jeep Compass

When asked to identify an off-road vehicle, the average person will point to just about any Jeep.

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2 mins  |
January 2024