Posts by: Mark Bach

Getting your AC blowing cold air used to mean a recharge of Freon, also known as R12 refrigerant. But now you should use R134a.

Manufacturers are taking cabin-based electricity to the next level by equipping cars and trucks with three-prong outlets.

It was impossible to take in all of the cars at Scottsdale’s WestWorld convention grounds. But here are a few of our favorites.

It's the time of year for open-air driving. So what’s the best way to remove and safely store your Jeep hardtop?

Resetting your tire pressure monitoring system probably requires using a TPMS relearn tool.

This Dormobile is both a capable overlanding machine and a handsome show-worthy example of automotive history.

Barrett-Jackson sold more than 1,000 vehicles, with receipts tallying $95 million. The event reflects a return to business as usual.

The long-time DeLorean fan added a turbocharger and an iPad-powered dashboard—complete with head-up display. The response was fantastic.

The Model B often gets overlooked. But fortunately, savvy builders are still turning the Model B into compelling street rods.

Let’s look at a few of the coolest vehicles going on the block—including the Super Snake 1966 Cobra owned by Carroll Shelby.

Is there “no replacement for displacement?” Or go small with a mighty mouse engine? The debate rages on.

The alternator provides power to your car's energy-thirsty electronics. So it's important to know how to test an alternator. Here's how.

Running Boards and side steps for trucks provide an easier way to step into the cabin. They can be retractable and lit.

Suspension parts wear out over time. It saves time and money to replace all the parts that come in a single suspension kit.

Wheel spacers give a car a wider stance. They move the tire wider in the car's track, making it look cooler while increasing grip.

Does a car nut really want another trinket that ends up in a drawer? Instead, earn big points with Cupid-inspired auto accessories.

Many new trucks have a slight rake or downward tilt to the front. Installing a leveling kit can correct for the tilt.

Major car auctions are going mostly virtual this year. We were on hand last week at Arizona’s famed annual auctions.

Are your brakes not working as well anymore? Do they squeak? The rotors could be the culprit.

The Lotus Seven is a British roadster produced from 1957 to 1973. The Seven lives on as a kit car, thanks to its timeless style.

This nine-passenger, 461-hp Chevy Kingwood wagon rides on a Ridetech air suspension. Drivers can adjust the ride height on the fly.