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Pony Car to Thoroughbred: The Ford Mustang GTD’s 800-HP Evolution

Hark back to 1962, when Ford executives were sitting around a table, probably nursing their third martini lunch. Lee Iacocca, looking like h...

Pony Car to Thoroughbred: The Ford Mustang GTD’s 800-HP Evolution

Hark back to 1962, when Ford executives were sitting around a table, probably nursing their third martini lunch. Lee Iacocca, looking like h...

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/ 11 months ago

The 2024 Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach in Video and Pictures

PEBBLE BEACH — There’s something about rolling out of bed at 3 a.m. that makes you question your life choices — especially when those choice...

Central Octane

/ 12 months ago

Iconic Rides: Shane McMullen’s Classic ’55 Chevy: From Barn Find to Fresno Street King

Prepare for a cruise into the world of Shane McMullen, a hot rod hero who’s got more passion for pistons than a politician has for por...

Central Octane

/ 1 year ago

Toyota Tacoma’s New Safety Features: A Crash Course in Crash-Avoidance

Rear-ending a car or dodging a jaywalking pedestrian can turn your morning commute into a disaster movie. That’s why Toyota is rolling out t...

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/ 1 year ago

How a Kentucky Coal Miner’s Move to California Led to Bob Graham’s Gleaming ’55 Chevy

There’s something about dads and cars that’s more American than apple pie and arguing over who makes the best BBQ. Before some of us could w...

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/ 1 year ago

End of the Roar: Porsche Bids Farewell to the 718 Internal Combustion Engine

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the end of an era. Porsche is giving the internal combustion 718 Cayman and Boxster the boot. That’s ...

Central Octane

/ 1 year ago

Chromes and Legends: This Fresno Garage Holds a Wealth of Vintage Cars and Memorabilia

Fresno’s car culture is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of horsepower, grease, and community spirit. The Central Valley has long been ...

Central Octane

/ 1 year ago

Steve McQueen, a 1912 Indian, and Dan and Kathy Rouit’s Clovis Flat Track Motorcycle Museum

I recently had the privilege of spending an afternoon at the Dan and Kathy Rouit Clovis Flat Track Motorcycle Museum in Clovis, California. ...

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/ 1 year ago

A Half-Century of Roaring Passion: Cobras, Shelby Mustangs & The People Who Love Them

COSTA MESA —The Cobra Owners Club of America-Orange County just threw a party that made Woodstock look like a quiet evening at home. Celebra...

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/ 1 year ago

As the Flag Drops at Le Mans, Remembering the 3 Americans Who Won in 1978

OK, let’s set the way-back machine to 1978. The disco ball was still spinning, Star Wars was blowing our minds, and in the quiet town of Sar...

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/ 1 year ago

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Pony Car to Thoroughbred: The Ford Mustang GTD’s 800-HP Evolution

Pony Car to Thoroughbred: The Ford Mustang GTD’s 800-HP Evolution

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Iconic Rides: Shane McMullen’s Classic ’55 Chevy: From Barn Find to Fresno Street King

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How a Kentucky Coal Miner’s Move to California Led to Bob Graham’s Gleaming ’55 Chevy

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End of the Roar: Porsche Bids Farewell to the 718 Internal Combustion Engine

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Chromes and Legends: This Fresno Garage Holds a Wealth of Vintage Cars and Memorabilia

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Steve McQueen, a 1912 Indian, and Dan and Kathy Rouit’s Clovis Flat Track Motorcycle Museum

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A Half-Century of Roaring Passion: Cobras, Shelby Mustangs & The People Who Love Them

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As the Flag Drops at Le Mans, Remembering the 3 Americans Who Won in 1978

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Fresno Unified Wants Parents to Know About New Resources as School Begins

Special Election Over Redistricting Could Cost Fresno County $4 Million, Clerk Warns

North Korea Says South Korea’s Peace Overtures a ‘Pipedream’

Trump Revokes Biden-Era Order on Competition, White House Says

Clovis Police Say Teen on E-Bike Seriously Injured in Collision With Truck

Google to Spend $9 Billion in Oklahoma to Expand AI, Cloud Infrastructure

US Judge Blocks Trump Religious Exemption to Birth Control Coverage

Wired Wednesday: What’s the Latest in California-Texas Redistricting Duel?

Fresno Unified Wants Parents to Know About New Resources as School Begins

Wired Wednesday: What’s the Latest in California-Texas Redistricting Duel?

Developer Says of Coming Fresno Senior Center: ‘Bigger, Better Than Clovis’

EJ Warner Named Fresno State Starting QB, Gets Shout-Out From His Dad

Targeted Israeli Rocket Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza

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