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Cruising the 'Hot Rod Power Tour 2013′ with Hot Rod Magazine Publisher Jeff Dahlin [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:24:20 +0000

The 19th Annual “Hot Rod Power Tour” was more than I ever thought it could be. Thousands of Hot Rods, Street Rods, Custom Cars and Trucks, and Custom Creations of all sorts rolled into the Four States Fairgrounds and we took a tour of the midway with publisher Jeff Dahlin. Just as the gates were [...]

HOT ROD Power Tour 2013 Will Be Pulling Into Texarkana[VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:53:43 +0000

This seven-day, seven-city tour presented by Chevrolet Performance, Edelbrock and Continental Tires will travel over 1,400 miles through five states kicking off in Arlington, Texas and traveling to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The tour arrives at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana on Sunday, June 2.

8th Annual Car Show This Railfest Weekend May 11 [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:34:49 +0000

Do you like old classic cars and trucks? I don't know how you feel when it comes to vintage-type automobiles but there is something unique and nostalgic about climbing behind a car that's been restored to it's original beauty. It's part of our American heritage to see and remember a car the way it was when it came off the assembly line years ago.

Is Your Truck on The Most Wanted List?

Mario Garcia — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:17:29 +0000

In Texas, the most popular vehicle is the pickup truck and it is also the most wanted vehicle by car thieves in a recent report from the Texas (DPS). The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released its final MVT19 report on the top vehicles reported stolen in Texas during 2012. Based on [...]

'A Car That Drives Itself' to be Revealed at Electronics Show [VIDEO/POLL]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:52:59 +0000

A car that drives itself sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. I don't know how many times when driving alone on a trip I thought to myself, I wish I could put this car on cruise control and it would really drive itself, sort of like auto pilot on a plane. Well, guess what - at next week's International CES that could just become a reality according to IDG News Service.

Dealership Accidentally Sells BMW for One Dollar!

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:34:42 +0000

Talk about a steal of a deal!! A woman in New Zealand bid on a car in an online auction from a dealership and auction price was one dollar! That’s right, I said, one..uno…the number 1! Yes, it was an accident! $1 figure was entered into the wrong field, allowing any buyer with a [...]

10 Funny And Weird Personalized License Plates [SURVEY]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:50:44 +0000

Hey, do you find when your driving down the interstate look for personalized license plates? Does make for a good road game if you want to pass some time away. Customized vanity plates seem much more interesting than just some random letters and numbers. And if you're willing to share a little of your personality on the open road, it sure can beat the standard license plates issued by the state.

Ford Recalls Over 8,000 Escapes Due to Carpeting Issue

Scott Mills — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:08:02 +0000

Ford Motor Company has issued a voluntary recall of its 2013 model Escape. The recall affects 8,266 vehicles, all built at the Louisville Assembly Plant from March 8, 2012 through June 7, 2012. According to the recall notice from Ford: Certain 2013 Escape vehicles may have the carpet padding mispositioned during installation. This may result [...]

Steven Tyler's New 1.1 Million Dollar Ride [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:33:09 +0000

As you do your best to save a little gas this summer, it might make you feel a little better to know that Steven Tyler just spent a little more that $1,100,000 on a new car. Steven just took delivery of his new 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder. It is the first of only five [...]

Older Drivers Are Safer Than We Think [POLL]

Mario Garcia — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:42:41 +0000

Ok, it seems like every week we read about a senior citizen who drove into the side of a building or crashed their vehicle thru a window. But did you know older drivers are actually the more safer drivers on the streets. There always seems to be a perception that if you are an older [...]

Woman in Florida Has 576,000 Miles on Her Car! – How Many Miles Are on Your Car or Truck? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:00:44 +0000

How many miles do you have on your vehicle? How ’bout 576,000 miles? That’s how many miles 93 year old Rachel Veitch has on her 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, and she’s the original owner! She’s taken good care of her vehicle over the years and told Fox News “I’ve never been a destructive person and [...]

How Much Are You Willing To Pay For Gas-Survey

Mario Garcia — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:14:36 +0000

Alright, Are you feeling the pain at the pump these days? I've noticed that the average price of gas is approaching four dollars a gallon and some states it's already over $4 per gallon. The question becomes whether you are going to seriously start changing your current driving habits and vacation plans, in light of higher gas prices.

Are You Confused By Basic Road Signs?

Mario Garcia — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:50:17 +0000

A recent story out of Britain says that two-thirds of drivers are confused by basic road signs. And I’m saying right now it would apply to drivers in this country, too.Are you still confused on the new service road exits and still trying to learn all the different ways to merge into traffic around town. [...]