Route 66 Turns 100: Tips for Doing the Mother Road Right

100 Years Later, It’s Still About the Drive Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and there may never be a better excuse to point the hood toward America’s most famous highway. Established in 1926, the Mother Road connected Chicago with the West and stretches through eight states and roughly 2,448 miles, linking big cities, tiny …

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Build of the Month: The Veteran RAM That Became a Beacon

For Andre Daigle, a retired U.S. Navy veteran and the owner of @Veteran_RAM, building a custom truck was never about collecting trophies.  His RAM began as a personal expression of military pride. As Andre attended more shows, however, he noticed how often the truck brought veterans and their families over to talk. Those conversations gave him an opportunity to …

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Build of the Month: Mike Maxham’s Dream Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

Some people feel most at home with both feet on the ground. Mike Maxham just happens to be comfortable at 35,000 feet too. As a Boeing 737 captain and check airman, Mike spends much of his professional life in the air, traveling between Maui, Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas and wherever the job calls him next. …

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Before VS After: Total Transformation With MGP Caliper Covers

You Already Did the Hard Part You’ve already put time and money into the build. The wheels hit with just the right look. The setup and stance is where you want it. From ten feet away, it is totally dialed. But when you get up close, or you catch it at the right angle, you …

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Build of the Month: “Ultimate Carnage” Dodge Charger R/T

The vision behind James AKA Shock West very custom Dodge Charger R/T, known as Carnage, started early. He recalls sketching the core design as a kid. Years later, after time spent living around the world as part of a military family, that idea came back with him and took shape in the car you see …

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What Most People Get Wrong About Caliper Covers

The Truth About Brake Caliper Covers Brake caliper covers have earned their place in modern vehicle customization. They’re visible. They’re impactful. And when done right, they can completely finish the look of a build. But like many aftermarket upgrades, there’s also a lot of misunderstanding around what caliper covers are — and what they’re not. …

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Build of the Month: 2024 Dodge Durango R/T Plus

When Doug Pfautz brought home his 2024 Dodge Durango R/T Plus, he already knew how he wanted it to look, which was just clean and stylish. After decades spent working across both the automotive OEM and aftermarket industries, Doug has a trained eye for what works and what does not when it comes to car …

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