About 11,000 Corolla and Matrix vehicles have been targeted for a limited recall regarding the serpentine belt on 1.8L 2ZR-FE DOHC four cylinder engines that could become detached, loose, or deteriorate altogether. The only real danger is the overheating of an engine, Toyota is expecting half of the belts to be in need of replacement. [...] Read the rest of this entry »
The SEMA Challenge asks you to name who will win the SEMA Award which is a new award where exhibitors pick vehicles out of three distinct categories. The SEMA Award will be given in Hottest Car, Hottest Truck, and Hottest 4×4-SUV. Head on over to the SEMA Challenge website and vote for which vehicles you’ll [...] Read the rest of this entry »
Two new Slot It’s to show.
CA11c, Alfa Romeo 33/3 – #54 1st 1000 Km Brands Hatch 1971
Drivers: H.Pescarolo – A.De Adamich
The hardcore hip-hop group, Imperial Stars, hailing from Westminster, California decided to do a little promo session for their latest single Traffic Jam 101 by actually d riving a box truck onto the freeway, blocking multiple lanes, and creating a traffic jam of their own. The best part is that the driver of the truck [...] Read the rest of this entry »
A photo of the new Carrera Digital124 Cheetah to show today, coming soon. Read the rest of this entry »
A pair of Racer Alfa Romeo T33/3’s to show today.
RCR53C – Alfa T33/3 #35 – Le Mans 24hrs 1970 – R.Stommelen / N.Galli
RCR53D – Alfa T33/3 #37 – Le Mans 24hrs 1970 – T.Hezemans / M.Gregory
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It is likely that right now you put E10 (gasoline + 10% ethanol) in your vehicle every time you fill up. The Environmental Protection Agency just approved a version with 15% ethanol E15 for use in newer vehicles. Why only newer vehicles you may ask? Manufacturers claim that the high percentage of ethanol could corrode [...] Read the rest of this entry »
I saw this on Facebook and I could not but help post it here… wow what a great video showing race cars, diecasts, and some slot cars. Read the rest of this entry »
The Elegance of Speed show will be this weekend in Philadelphia. Come see some real race cars, check out slot cars on sale, and racing memorabilia of all kinds for sale at the show all weekend!
Go “Car Crazy” at the Elegance of Speed Automotive Collectible and Memorabilia Show, October 16 and 17 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. The Show will feature vendors offering something for everyone from the most discerning collectors to Holiday shoppers looking for the perfect gifts for their car lover(s). The Show is free with Museum admission.
Some news from Flyslot! New Daytona Prototypes and a new DP mold! Also Sunred bodies will be available!
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