Did everyone have a good weekend? Are you feeling nice and relaxed, ready to ease into another week? Well that’s too bad. Fasten your seatbelts because the North American International Auto Show kicks off in Detroit this morning, and Leith is bringing you curbside. You’ll know about all the latest debuts and news as soon […]
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From 426 to 5.7 L Hemi: History of the Elephant
Time flies. It flies for any number of reasons. Could be because you’re having fun. Could be because of the theory of relativity. Or it could be because you’re driving a car with a Hemi under the hood – a really fast, powerful car. Granted, if you’re driving a fast car, you’re probably having fun, […]
Glorious Tradition: The History of the RAM Logo
Ram truck enthusiasts know that the brand has a rich tradition of building gutsy trucks, dating back to the 80s. They may even know that this year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Dodge brand, which sired the first Ram model. How many know the origins of the iconic RAM logo, though? It wasn’t until […]
Higher Ups Considering Jeep Hybrid
Fuel efficiency regulations are a driving force in development these days. That in itself is not news. What is news is the higher ups at Jeep are looking into ways to hybridize parts of their lineup. Car and Driver reported this week that Jeep designers were exploring the possibility but had not made any final […]
Tax Break for Business Vehicles Expiring
Small business owners, take heed: a very useful tax break that you may or may not be aware of is expiring at the end of this year. Currently, Section 179 of the United States tax code allows you to write off the purchase of large vehicles and SUVs. The cost of these purchases can be […]