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The Dallas Classic Auction Set to Feature a Jeep Scrambler, Willys Jeepster, and Bronco
Collector car enthusiasts have a two-day opportunity to bid on a varied lineup of classic vehicles at The Dallas Classic, taking place at Dallas Market Hall on November 21 at noon and November 22 at 10 a.m. Central time. The sale features vehicles spanning several decades and styles, each starting with a $5 opening bid.…
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Win a 1969 Pontiac Firebird + $5,000 Cash – Extra Entries for Auto Wire Readers
A fresh classic car sweepstakes has launched, and this one delivers pure late-’60s muscle. One lucky entrant will take home a 1969 Pontiac Firebird in Champagne Gold Metallic, plus $5,000 in cash—and our readers get 50% more entries just for being here. WIN HERE After the buzz of the previous giveaway, where a 1965 Mustang…
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Toyota Unveils Twin-Turbo Hybrid V8 Aimed at Future GR Performance Models
Toyota has revealed a new twin-turbocharged hybrid V8 engine at the Japan Mobility Show, positioning it as the foundation for the next generation of performance vehicles across both Toyota and Lexus. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am How the Engine Works The new V8 combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter gasoline engine with…
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Tremec Unveils Aftermarket Manual Transmission Option for the C8 Corvette
The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette marked a major shift for the model, moving away from its traditional front-engine layout to a mid-engine platform paired exclusively with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, leaving no manual option for the first time in the car’s history. Tremec, the supplier behind the C8’s factory dual-clutch transmission, has now introduced an aftermarket…
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Chrysler Recalls Over 24,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Models Over Stalling Software Bug
Chrysler is recalling more than 24,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids after identifying a software defect that can cause the engine to unexpectedly shut off while driving. Ford Driver’s Car Wash Meltdown Caught On Camera What Caused the Issue The recall affects 2023 through 2025 model year Wrangler 4xe vehicles and stems from a previous…
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Armored Truck Driver Attacked, $500,000 Stolen Outside Maryland Credit Union
Maryland investigators are searching for suspects following a daylight robbery outside a Navy Federal Credit Union branch that left an armored truck driver injured and approximately $500,000 stolen. The Notorious Guy Fieri Lamborghini Heist: Remembering Max Wade’s $200K Theft of Guy Fieri’s Supercar How the Robbery Unfolded Police say the incident occurred Monday morning on…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns Chinese Automakers Pose Existential Threat to Legacy Brands
Ford CEO Jim Farley has issued a stark warning about the competitive threat posed by Chinese automakers, saying companies like BYD and Xiaomi have reached a combination of manufacturing scale and cost efficiency that could significantly disrupt established automakers if left unaddressed. A Comparison to Japan’s Rise, With a Sharper Edge Speaking to CBS, Farley…
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Leaked Slide Points to Electric Toyota Hilux Ahead of November Reveal
A leaked internal slide circulating online suggests Toyota is preparing to launch a battery-electric version of its Hilux pickup truck, one of the company’s most important global nameplates. How the Leak Surfaced The image, reportedly shown during an internal briefing in Asia, appeared online shortly before Toyota announced a global reveal event scheduled for November…
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Three Injured After Willys Pickup Strikes Multiple Classics at Mecum Dallas Auction
Three people were taken to the hospital after a 1958 Willys pickup collided with a lineup of classic vehicles at Mecum’s Dallas-Fort Worth auction, damaging several high-value cars including a 1966 Corvette, a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, and a 2019 Corvette ZR1. How the Crash Happened Witnesses say the incident occurred when the driver…
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Maury County Firefighters Rescue Driver After Mustang Teeters Over Embankment
Maury County, Tennessee firefighters rescued a driver Sunday night after a Mustang went off the road on Theta Pike and came to rest precariously balanced over a steep embankment. How the Rescue Unfolded According to fire officials, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle, sending it off the…
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Train Strikes Stalled Car Hauler in Schertz, Texas, No Injuries Reported
A westbound train struck an 18-wheeler hauling new vehicles Sunday morning in Schertz, Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. The collision occurred just after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Schertz Parkway and FM 78, after the truck came to a stop on the tracks. Quick-Thinking Officer Helps Rescue Car from Tracks Moments Before…
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San Clemente Weighs New Rules for Cars and Coffee Amid Resident Complaints
San Clemente’s long-running Cars and Coffee meetup at the Outlets is facing growing pushback from residents over recurring safety and noise issues associated with the Saturday morning gathering. What’s Driving the Complaints The weekly event has long drawn enthusiasts eager to see a mix of supercars and classic vehicles, but residents say the surrounding scene…
