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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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/ 4 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...

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/ 5 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...

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/ 6 months 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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/ 6 months 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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/ 6 months 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 ...

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/ 6 months 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 ...

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/ 7 months 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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/ 7 months 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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/ 7 months 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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/ 7 months ago

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Trump Administration Directs All Federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff Be Put on Leave

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Baseball’s Newest Hall of Famers: Suzuki, Sabathia, Wagner

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‘Once in a Lifetime’ Snow Hits Parts of the US South

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Trump’s First Full Day Back in White House Includes Firings and an Infrastructure Announcement

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

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

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

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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

/ 7 months ago

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

/ 7 months ago

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

/ 7 months ago

Trump Administration Directs All Federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Staff Be Put on Leave

Baseball’s Newest Hall of Famers: Suzuki, Sabathia, Wagner

‘Once in a Lifetime’ Snow Hits Parts of the US South

Trump Temporarily Halts Leasing and Permitting for Wind Energy Projects

Fresno Man Who Dealt Deadly Fentanyl Pill Gets 80-Month Prison Term

What’s Next for EVs as Trump Moves to Revoke Biden-Era Incentives?

US Throws out Policies Limiting Arrests of Migrants at Sensitive Locations like Schools, Churches

Visalia Police Find Man Shot Near Shopping Center. Tips Sought.

Thousands in Downtown Fresno to Celebrate MLK Jr. in Annual March

Fresno Protesters Rally Against Deportations on Heels of Trump Inauguration

Fresno Women’s Celebration Calls for Equality for All

School Is Safe Place for Kids Regardless of Immigration Status, Fresno Districts Say

Madera Driver Arrested in DUI After Near Head-On Collision

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