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Original Tires, Tons of Papers: 1969 Camaro Z28 Seeks Owner at Its First-Ever Public Sale

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Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in the fall of 1966 as a first-responder Bowtie alternative to the immensely successful Ford Mustang. Curiously, GM didn’t have anything to show in the pony car field for a year and a half, giving the Blue Oval icon a massive head start. What it lost in numbers, Chevrolet made up for in specialized, dedicated offers for a select few, and none was more appealing than the Z/28.

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Pacific Northwest Roads Ranked Worst in North America, Nokian Tyres Finds

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Nokian Tyres revealed that the Pacific Northwest has the worst roads in America, following a social media-driven competition. Voters selected the Pacific Northwest over Quebec in the finals of Nokian Tyres’ online campaign, which compared six North American regions. Seattles Freeze-Thaw Cycles Create Pothole Problems USA Today ranked Seattle No. 1 nationally for potholes, based on Google search trends in 2024.

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1964 Chevy Corvette Eats Supercars for Breakfast, It Hides a Monster Under the Hood

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It looks like a 1963 Corvette, but it is a 1964 and has an LS7 engine under the hood. As confusing as it may sound, things get simple along the way. It is a 1964 with 645 horsepower and an $80 split window that makes it look like a 1963. All the numbers revolve around a tiny car with a brutal behavior. Tony from Arizona-based American Legends Hotrods and Muscle is the man to blame for the supercar-eating Chevy Corvette.

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Pacific Northwest Roads Ranked Worst in North America, Nokian Tyres Finds

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Nokian Tyres revealed that the Pacific Northwest has the worst roads in America, following a social media-driven competition. Voters selected the Pacific Northwest over Quebec in the finals of Nokian Tyres’ online campaign, which compared six North American regions. Seattles Freeze-Thaw Cycles Create Pothole Problems USA Today ranked Seattle No. 1 nationally for potholes, based on Google search trends in 2024.

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Google Caught Working on an Android Auto Feature Nobody Ever Imagined Using

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Google is working on all kinds of new-gen ideas, and the recently filed patents provided us with a glimpse into how the search giant sees the future behind the wheel. However, evidence of a new feature nobody ever imagined using a few years ago was recently discovered in Android Auto 14.2. The latest beta build shipped to users earlier this week includes suggestions that Google paves the way for integration with smart glass, as the compan. ( continue reading.

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Chevy's 305 Small-Block Was Way Better Than Everyone Thought

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Chevrolet's 305 small-block was created to assist with fuel efficiency in mind, which can affect power. However, this little V8 engine could do so much more.

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Survivor 1967 Chevelle SS396 Street Racer Rocks Low Miles; Someone Wants Big Money off It

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The Super Sport badge appeared on Chevrolets in 1961, with the Impala, hand in hand with the 409 V8 big-block. The Impala was the inceptor of the SS cars, followed loyally by the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 and the Camaro in 1967. Although each nameplate was an icon of high-performance motoring, the Chevelle was doing the heavy lifting in the horsepower wars of the sixties, cubic-inching its way to the top of the food chain, where it arrived in 1970.

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Japanese-Style Tiny House Yutori Is Integrated Into a Real Zen Garden

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Tiny house design and traditional Japanese aesthetics go hand in hand, and this brand-new house on wheels proves it. A true masterclass in contemporary Japanese-inspired minimalism, the Australian-built Yutori takes a step further than any other similar model based on the same aesthetics: this tiny house was designed in collaboration with an award-winning landscape designer and integrated into an actual Japanese garden.

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How To Tell If The Car You're Buying Was In A Flood

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Unless you're buying an Amphicar, a used vehicle that's spent time in water is generally a terrible buy. Here's how to spot flood damage.

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Cafe-Style Honda CB550 Comes With Fancy Leatherwork in Abundance, But That’s Not All

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Led by one Florian Hubert, Mellow Motorcycles took the bike-modding world by storm with some truly incredible builds. Most of them are based on various Triumph models, but the German shop will occasionally work with other marques, as well. For instance, the stylish cafe racer pictured here has classic UJM genetics, as it started out as a regular Honda CB550 Four from the model-year 1976.

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Why Turbo Engines Need Different Oil From NA Cars

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Turbo engines are a different animal compared to the typical naturally aspirated cars, and because so, they require a different oil. Here's why.

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Dealer Sells Rare Falcon F7 for $100,000 under MSRP, It Has 14K Miles and an Eject Switch

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This is one of the seven Falcon F7s ever made and of only six known to have survived. The ultra-rare sports car comes with a massive 7.0-liter V8, over 600 horsepower, and an Eject switch on the dashboard. 14,406 miles (23,184 kilometers) in 13 years. This is how much this car has traveled since it rolled off the production line as an uber-rare machine.

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Why Doesn't Dodge Race In NASCAR?

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It feels like every year there's a rumor that Dodge is getting back into NASCAR, but what soured the American automaker on racing in the first place?

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Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Gets Smoked by Ranger Raptor but Takes Revenge on Its Tundra Sibling

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This unusual quarter-mile pickup truck drag race honestly sounds like a bar joke: "A straight-four, a V6, and a V8 step onto a drag strip one mile above sea level." So, without further ado, let's meet our main two contestants and see how they performed in two- and four-wheel drive modes. After which, we're in for a real treat when a wild Toyota Tundra appears out of the blue and challenges the loser—yes, you read that rig. ( continue reading.

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Switching Points For HEI Makes Sense, But Will You Really Be Able To Tell The Difference?

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If you're swapping points to an HEI distributor to lower maintenance requirements, you're good to go, but will you be able to feel a difference if you do?

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This Architecturally Designed Tiny House Is the Perfect Weekend Retreat

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Even the most compact homes on wheels can be stylish and elegant. In a world where it's becoming increasingly tempting to have a private sanctuary where you can take a breath and reconnect with nature, the aptly-named Freedom tiny home offers a wonderful solution. Mobile dwellings like this, with a compact frame and minimal furnishings, are ideal for a wide range of short-stay scenarios and are easy to relocate.

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10 Tips for Buying Your First Project Car (That I’ve Ignored)

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Sometimes a project car evolves out of something you already own, or perhaps something you have inherited. But at some point, you may get the itch to seek out a car specifically to build as a project. That may be a restoration, a race car, a high-performance build or a show car. Regardless of your project intentions, choosing the right subject vehicle can avoid numerous pitfalls that might derail the best plans.

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Glamis Is a Mobile Home That Folds Up for Transport and Multiplies Its Size Once Parked

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As conventional brick-and-mortar homes are getting more expensive and living costs are constantly rising, tiny living has been gaining increasing popularity as an alternative housing solution. Tiny houses on wheels, modular homes, and prefab homes have emerged as innovative alternatives that promise a simpler lifestyle, reduced living costs, lower environmental impact, and more freedom of movement.

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Why The 'Check Fuel Cap' Warning Can Be More Serious Than You Think

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While it might seem like a straightforward warning light to fix, seeing "Check Fuel Cap" on your dashboard could be a sign of something far more serious.

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Custom Yamaha RD125 Cafe Racer Is a Delightful Rescue Story From the Two-Stroke Realm

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Even if a bike has one foot (or wheel) in the grave, Giles Colliver and Andy Dorr of Sabotage Motorcycles are perfectly capable of turning it into something fantastic. We’ve seen what this Sydney-based shop can pull off on several occasions, and will happily bring them up again whenever we get the chance. The motorcycle pictured here was a complete mess prior to the Sabotage treatment, but it now looks like a million bucks.

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Caffeinated Yamaha Virago Bears Almost No Resemblance to Its Former Cruiser Self

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The work of Jacek Mulak from Cardsharper Customs is something you can easily fall in love with at first sight, as he knows what it takes to build a true masterpiece. Be they new or old, his custom bikes always manage to captivate onlookers and make one hell of an impression that’s sure to last. The sporty Virago cafe racer shown above is no different, so let’s go ahead and see what Jacek has been up to here.

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1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Is Selling for Big Dollars, Odometer Shows 28K Miles

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The convertible was the most expensive Impala configuration in 1960, sporting a starting price of $2,847 in Chevrolet's domestic market. The four-door sedan and the four-door hardtop sport sedan, now the least desirable due to the number of doors, were the most affordable at $2,590 and $2,662, respectively. The two-door hardtop sport coupe was somewhere in between, with a price tag of $2,847.

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2026 Mazda EZ-60 Electric SUV Previewed, Tesla Model Y Challenger Debuts Later This Month

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Changan Mazda has recently previewed a new electric sport utility vehicle. Dubbed EZ-60 in China, the newcomer is expected to be called CX-6e in Europe in light of a trademark filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office on September 3, 2024. The different nomenclature will help the zero-emission crossover align with its liftback sibling, which Changan Mazda refers to as EZ-6 in the People's Republic of China and Mazda. ( continue reading.

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Custom-Built Suzuki TU250 Scrambler Has a Vintage Allure Bordering on Irresistible

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It always puts a smile on our faces to find a new custom project from Heiwa Motorcycle, as everything Kengo Kimura has built thus far was truly exceptional. He’s one of Japan’s most celebrated and well-known builders for a very good reason, with a distinctive signature style you could never mistake for anyone else’s. The bike pictured above has all the tasty attributes you’d expect to see on a Heiwa build. ( continue reading.

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BMW R nineT Six Days Resurrects the Vintage Enduro Spirit With Glee and Gusto

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The BMW R nineT has been a darling of the custom bike scene all throughout its lifespan, serving as the starting point for so many great projects. It already comes with plenty of power and great running gear straight from the factory, while also taking to customization like the proverbial duck to water. Essentially, the nineT is a custom bike builder’s dream come true thanks to its mod-friendly nature.

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This Custom Camper Is a Digital Nomad's Dream Home on Wheels, Features a Cool Office

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There are now more digital nomads than ever. It's the dream for many people—to work from anywhere and enjoy what the world has to offer. Some of these adventurers like living this lifestyle from a tiny home on wheels. Today, I have what might just be one of the best remote work-ready camper vans you've ever seen. Meet Dom, a creative director, videographer, and full-time road trip enthusiast, as he himself described. ( continue reading.

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Tested: Simcraft Apex4 CT – a World-Class Racing Simulator That Makes You a Better Driver

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These days, some racing drivers spend nearly as much time in the simulators as they do on the track. That's why when the ultra-exclusive Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte had its grand opening, the biggest name in professional-grade racing sims was on hand to show their metal. While what must've been billions of dollars worth of classic cars and racers sat outside, Simcraft had some considerable hardware on hand as well.

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2025 BMW M5 Touring Drag Races Audi and Mercedes Rivals, May the Best Wagon Win

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Mat Watson and the carwow gang are back with a wagon-tastic drag race between three German brutes. The oldest car here is the E 63 S T-Modell, which is better known as the Wagon stateside and Estate in the United Kingdom. This particular 2020 model used to cost around 100,000 pounds sterling when it was new. Although it's the least powerful vehicle of the bunch, the M177 twin-turbo V8 hiding under the hood of the Merc puts out a resp. ( continue reading.

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This 1935 SS 1 Airline Is the Ghost of Jaguar's Past, What the Brand Refresh Left Behind

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I run into a fair few other auto journalists on my travels. But more and more, I find myself getting clowned because of my stance on Jaguar's recent "rebrand." More like brand assassination if you ask me. But all I said to the contrary is that thanks to being behind the curve on their old-school brand image, mostly owed to a legacy of roaring V8s and V12s, meant that Jaguar needed to do SOMETHING to not be up you-know-what's creek when the time came to. ( continue reading.

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This Is How Bose's Failed Project Sound Electromagnetic Suspension Works

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Bose may be synonymous with home and vehicle audio systems, but did you know that the Framingham-based company developed one of the most intriguing active suspension designs of all time? It all started in the 1980s with the genius of Amar Bose, an electrical and sound engineer who donated the majority of Bose's non-voting shares to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks Blue Paint, Has an LS Surprise Under the Hood

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Gorgeously blue and scaringly ferocious, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro has undergone a complete rotisserie restoration. Now, it flaunts vintage design and modern tech, plus extra oomph to match the head-turning looks. An LS surprise resides under the hood of the restomod. Painted in bright blue with carbon fiber details, the car sports hideaway RS headlights, which flank the carbon-fiber-coated grille that supports the "SS" ( continue reading.

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F1 25's New Management System Is Pretty Hands-On

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In their most recent deep dive video, F1 25's Codemasters developers showed how they want to improve the management system, but if that ends up being a good thing or a miss, it remains to be seen when it comes out on May 30. One of the first things they discussed was My Team 2.0, an upgrade to the old formula where you can race during the day and manage the business at night.

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Ultra-Rare 1967 Dodge Hemi Coronet W023 Could Become World's Most Expensive

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A full-size car from 1949 to 1959, the Dodge Coronet returned for the 1965 model year as an intermediate vehicle. And like all midsize rigs of the 1960s, it became part of the muscle car wars. When talking about the B-body Dodge muscle cars, we often think about the Charger and. ( continue reading.

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This Camper Van Is a Deluxe Yacht on Wheels With a Charming Interior and a Genius Shower

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The marine and camper van industries share many similarities, as they're both centered on recreational vehicles that satisfy the innate desire for freedom and natural exploration. Today, I'm checking out a van that can easily be called a land yacht. What we have here is a conversion based on a 2024 AWD ( continue reading.

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Let's Take a Closer Look at All Seven 2025 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts From JPP and Jeep 

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The legendary Jeep off-road brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar are currently in Moab, Utah, between April 12 and 20 for the 59th annual Easter Jeep Safari. Naturally, they're not alone – seven concepts/custom builds accompany them. The traditiona. ( continue reading.

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Kawasaki H2R Drags Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Someone Should Have Stayed at Home, Frankly

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I ride a nice little scooter now, but I'm still afraid of the big bad motorcycles and their power-to-weight ratio. Of course, some folks don’t share my concerns – at least not when they're driving muscle cars with hundreds of horsepower at their disposal. I've always loved things that go fast – first, it was bikes, then planes, trains, boats, and automobiles as I grew up, though not necessaril. ( continue reading.

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Pink Brabus G-Wagen on Disc-Like Wheels Is Unlike Any Other

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Some say the Mercedes G-Wagen can rock any exterior color and still look good, and we certainly agree. After all, when was the last time you saw a pink car that wasn't kitschy? Actually, you may want to hold that answer for the comments area below. Before scrolling down, let's talk about the. ( continue reading.

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