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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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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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/ 3 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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/ 3 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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/ 3 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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/ 4 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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/ 4 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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/ 4 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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/ 4 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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/ 5 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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FEMA Worker Fired After Discriminating Against Trump Supporters in Hurricane Response

Trump’s Gains With Latinos Could Reshape American Politics. Democrats Are Struggling to Respond

Frustrated Americans Await the Economic Changes They Voted for With Trump

Actor Tony Todd, Known for His Role in the Movie ‘Candyman’ and Other Films, Dies at 69

Biden and Trump Will Meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House Says

Longtime Los Banos Leader Ahead in Controversial Race to Replace Incumbent Mayor

The Vance Walberg Era of Bulldog Basketball Begins With a Win Over Sac State

Millions Face Health Insurance Crisis as Trump Win Threatens ACA Subsidies

Newsom Uses a Stunt to Position Himself as a Leader of Anti-Trump Resistance

CA Legislature Sets Record for Women in Office and Could See Historic Gender Parity

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

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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

/ 5 months ago

FEMA Worker Fired After Discriminating Against Trump Supporters in Hurricane Response

Trump’s Gains With Latinos Could Reshape American Politics. Democrats Are Struggling to Respond

Frustrated Americans Await the Economic Changes They Voted for With Trump

Actor Tony Todd, Known for His Role in the Movie ‘Candyman’ and Other Films, Dies at 69

Biden and Trump Will Meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House Says

Longtime Los Banos Leader Ahead in Controversial Race to Replace Incumbent Mayor

Wink, the Sweet One-Eyed Pup, Seeks a Forever Family

The Vance Walberg Era of Bulldog Basketball Begins With a Win Over Sac State

City of Fresno Invests in El Dorado Park Upgrades in Maxwell-Led Move

Wired Wednesday – Hikers, Off-Roaders React to Proposed Change to Sierra National Forest

Different Faces, Different Voices, But the Same Goal: Exercising Democracy by Voting

Fresno County to Open New West Annex Jail, Replacing Aging Facility

Fresno County DUI Rate Is an ‘Epidemic,’ DA Says

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