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Car culture extends well beyond just the car. Join us as we spotlight exciting cultural developments in the automotive community, from people doing exceptional work to fun and exciting trends and connections.

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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Automoblog StaffReviewed by: Research Team

Meet Jose Campos: Certified Automotive Technician, Dedicated Family Man & Loyal Saab Fan

Like many automotive professionals and enthusiasts today, Jose Campos spent his youth under the hood with an older family member.
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

6 Quirky Car Subcultures: Wheels Take Center Stage

People do some pretty wild things with their cars, so we’ve showcased six quirky car subcultures that have gained popularity...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Automoblog StaffReviewed by: Research Team

Meet The Car Mom: Sales Consultant, Instagram Influencer & Working Mom

“I was very nervous when my dad decided to put me at our BMW store,” recalled Kelly Suntrup Stumpe, aka The Car Mom. “I was 22 years old; I had never sold a car, and yet I’m now selling $80,000 5 Series cars to people two or three times my...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Automoblog Staff Reviewed by: Research Team

When Random Acts of Kindness Go Viral: The Story of Duck Duck Jeep

The phenomenon known as Duck Duck Jeep is a global movement that emerged from a single, random act of kindness.
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Big Rims, Big Hearts: The Crown Vic Boys & Girls Enhance Cars and Community

Photographs by James KieferAdditional reporting by Jennifer Chonillo and James Kiefer From the moment our team arrived and stepped out...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Trans Mechanics Are Here to Fix Gears. Get Used to It.

*Editor’s note: This article cites statistics that use binary gender concepts in their data collection. We understand that this is a limited representation of gender diversity and does not take into account people who do not fit neatly into “male” or “female” statistical categories or people who do not identify...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen Kenney

Photo Gallery: Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

A three-hour rain delay couldn’t stop Austin Prock from taking home his first Wally of the 2023 NHRA season on...
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Justin Ashley's Top Fuel dragster at one of the events on the NHRA schedule
David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

NHRA Schedule: How to Watch the 2023 Four-Wide Nationals

Friday, April 28 marks the start of the 2023 Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Fans can watch the fifth event...
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Justin Ashley, NHRA’s “Giant Killer” Talks About His Hot Start

To say that Justin Ashley has taken the drag racing world by storm would be an understatement. After being named the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Rookie of the Year in 2020, the Plainview, New York native’s success on drag racing’s biggest stage has only accelerated. Before the start of...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

N.C. A&T Self-Driving Shuttles Nearly Ready to Hit the Road

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been making headlines recently, and not always for good reasons. But while tech companies face scrutiny...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

How Strutmasters Turned a Breakdown Into a Breakthrough

When Chip Lofton and his family were stranded on the side of the highway during a road trip, he needed...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Interview: Sam Fiorani on When the Auto Chip Shortage Ends

As the first quarter of 2023 draws to a close, the auto chip shortage continues to be one of the biggest storylines in the automotive industry. In early March, automotive trend analyst group AutoForecast Solutions announced that the projected number of vehicles cut from North American production cycles had nearly...
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

How Do Carvana Vending Machines Work? We Found Out

Even if you haven’t heard about Carvana’s car vending machines, you may have seen one along the highway. The tall,...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Meet the Person Behind Those Big Red Bows for Cars

In every advertisement for a holiday car sales event, there are a few critical elements. The smiling family. A snowy...
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Wolfspeed Chips Away at the Semiconductor Shortage

As the third quarter of 2023 approaches, the semiconductor shortage that began in 2020 is still having a broad impact on the automotive industry. Automakers around the globe have cut 2.82 million vehicles from their production schedules so far this year, partially due to the scarcity of chips, or semiconductor...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

The Unstoppable John Force: Interview With an NHRA Legend

John Force is the winningest driver in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history in any category. But unlike the quarter-mile...
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Vehicles for Change: Providing Access and Mobility

In most parts of the U.S., access to a car is essential to daily life. Most Americans rely on private...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Autonomous Cars & Cognitive Brain Science: Is There a Missing Link?

This article originally appeared on AutoVision News. It has been republished with permission. “Consider the hallmarks of human intelligence,” writes Dr. Mónica López-González in her whitepaper published by the Society for Imaging Science and Technology. “Overcome by computers in speed, accuracy, and precision, we continue to surpass computers in our capacity to...
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Automoblog StaffEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

A Huge Gallery of The Incredible Vehicles On Display During The 2020 Beijing Motor Show

The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (also known as Auto China 2020 and the 2020 Beijing Motor Show) is happening now...
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Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Metallica’s James Hetfield On Music & Cars With The Petersen Automotive Museum

“I’m a dad and husband. I am a singer and guitar player for a band called Metallica . . ....
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Automoblog StaffEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Enjoy These 3 Fun Off-Road Videos From The 2021 Motor Bella Show

Motor Bella, the outdoor version of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), opened to the public this week (September 20th, 2021) at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan. With the pandemic, NAIAS organizers called off the 2020 and 2021 editions of the famous motor show here in Detroit. Although...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Ringbrothers Unveil Beautiful 1969 Dodge Charger Restomod (Photo Gallery)

If Bumblee were a Charger and not a Camaro, this is what he would be! World-famous custom car builders Ringbrothers...
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Richard ReinaEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

What’s In a Name? A Brief History of Car Model Nomenclature

Bel Air. Barracuda. Bronco. What do these words have in common? When presented together, you don’t have to be a...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Research TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Meet The Dark Knight, Kevin Hart’s 1987 Buick Grand National T-Top Restomod

Kevin Hart stopped by the 2022 SEMA show in Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of his latest project build, a 1987 Buick Grand National T-Top. Hart’s Grand National, nicknamed “Dark Knight,” was on display at the Magnaflow booth, just across from his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner in the Meguiar’s booth....
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Alex HartmanEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Podcast: Are Fully Autonomous Vehicles Coming? What Does The Future Hold?

Sam Brake Guia, host of the Brians Byte Back podcast, invited our Managing Editor, Carl Anthony, on to discuss the future of...
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Carl AnthonyEdited by: Content TeamReviewed by: Research Team

Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group: Small Cars & Big Dreams

The Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Group is a growing organization in both Michigan and Canada. Those who enjoy science and engineering...
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David StraughanEdited by: Stephen KenneyReviewed by: Brenda Woods

Every City Has the Worst Drivers in the Country, Apparently

Aren’t drivers in your city just the worst? Apparently, people in every city seem to think so – at least if local online communities can be believed.  If you frequent these communities in places like Reddit, you’ve probably seen posts that insist that people in your city just don’t know...
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David StraughanEdited by: Brenda WoodsReviewed by: Stephen Kenney

Aggie Auto Pilot Program Puts AV Shuttles On City Streets

When we last saw Dr. Ali Karimoddini and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) team in...
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