2+ hour, 51+ min ago   (398+ words) First off, if you go “The WHAT?” about the moniker, you’re not the only one. In fact, it’ll be a surprise if you heard of it, and a downright miracle if you ever saw one in person. No one knows…...

5+ hour, 25+ min ago   (578+ words) The legendary 454 engine officially debuted in 1970 as the ultimate evolution of the Chevrolet Mark IV big-block architecture. Arriving right at the pinnacle of the muscle car era, this massive 7.4-liter internal combustion containment units immediately claimed the absolute status of…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1270+ words) Eve Nowell writes about cars for Backfire News, and she comes by it honestly—she grew up in a racing family, around engines and pit lanes before she was old enough to drive. That world isn't a beat she picked…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago   (389+ words) The history of the American auto industry is filled with illustrious nameplates and vehicle platforms, with many of them having an impact and recognition that go far beyond auto enthusiast circles. One of these is Ford's legendary Panther platform. Even…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago   (661+ words) Every officially licensed Eleanor Mustang built over the last two decades owes its existence to one specific fastback. Custom shop Trick Rides has quietly listed that car, cataloged internally as Serial No. 1, for private sale. It isn't the widest, loudest,…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1111+ words) The 420-hp Dodge Charger R/T mixes AWD grip, RWD fun, huge practicality and surprising efficiency into one compelling package There are faster cars. There are cheaper cars. There are better-handling cars, more luxurious cars, and certainly more efficient cars....

11+ hour, 29+ min ago   (404+ words) Mercedes-AMG’s new super-coupe looks kind of like the hottest Mustang, but the GTD outpoints it in some key metrics Mercedes-AMG just delivered the best kind of apology for messing us around these last couple of years. The Benz performance division…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago   (504+ words) "I bought this car in 2015," says David, the owner of a perfectly executed tribute General Lee, recalling the moment he accomplished his lifelong childhood dream of owning the famous bright orange cruiser. Kevin Chauhan, the host over at the Classic…...

16+ hour, 55+ min ago   (79+ words) The Lufkin Daily News - Tennessee woman dies in crash involving Zavalla teen on Highway 63 in Jasper County - After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network - LPD to increase efforts to reduce loud noise…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (938+ words) John Lloyd is a staff writer at Backfire News, where he writes about the messier, more entertaining side of the car world—celebrity rides, motorsports drama, and whatever weird automotive thing happened to blow up online that week. He's drawn…...