Raising the performance level of an engine can often set off a domino-effect chain of requisite upgrades to support the changes that have been made. An engine’s valvetrain is a prime example, as camshaft profiles are made more aggressive, in turn requiring heavier valve springs to maintain control of the valves at high RPM, which […]

Right to Repair laws give what has heretofore been proprietary manufacturer information to independent shops. The idea is that by restricting certain types of repair to dealerships – for instance, software issues in a hybrid – it’s anticompetitive. Not to mention onerous for consumers who might well have to schlep many miles to their dealership, […]

If I had to take a wild guess, I’d say that the seller of this 1973 Ford Maverick would have enjoyed the Eliminator-era ZZ Top music videos I linked to last week. The colors, the cacti, the street rod interior (minus the cowgirl floating across the ceiling, unfortunately), the dual quads sticking out the hood, […]