Category: General Interest

2026 Model Cars and Trucks Still Available with a Manual Transmission

While putting together a list of new 2026 cars and trucks that offer a manual transmission option unfortunately doesn’t take as long as it used to, there are still several legit options for the new car and truck buyer looking to shift their own gears. These are legit affordable (well, affordable for 2026 at least) production vehicles – we’ve omitted ultra-rare supercars that most people couldn’t afford unless they won a really big lottery. See the list below for the full lineup available in the USA. Read More “2026 Model Cars and Trucks Still Available with a Manual Transmission”

How the TREMEC TR-3650 5-Speed Helped Define the Driving Experience of the 2005–2009 S197 Ford Mustang

With the S197 Ford Mustang celebrating 20 years, we thought we’d share some TREMEC-related history related to the car. The S197 was one of the most significant redesigns in Mustang history, drawing heavily on retro styling cues when it debuted for the 2005 model year. After 25 years on the Fox Body platform, the S197 introduced a completely new architecture. The TREMEC TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission continued its role that started in the 2001 Mustang, delivering strong performance and capability in this next-generation Mustang. Read More “How the TREMEC TR-3650 5-Speed Helped Define the Driving Experience of the 2005–2009 S197 Ford Mustang”

#TREMECequipped 1967 Mercury Fastback Predator

It takes more than money and a platoon of workers to create a custom car like the JF Kustoms Mercury, dubbed Predator. It takes vision, a wellspring of design creativity, passion, and a ton of patience. And, in this case, 3 ½ of patience with 10 years of inspiration. Read More “#TREMECequipped 1967 Mercury Fastback Predator”

Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars at the 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Auction

Today’s mainstream classic car auctions are like going to a massive car show where many interesting types of makes and models can be seen. The 2025 auction season was kicked off by Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, and we checked it out and see what kind of cool TREMEC equipped cars (and even non-TREMEC equipped ones) caught our attention. Read More “Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars at the 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Auction”

Red River Customs Tribute to Drag Racing Legend Shirley Muldowney

The Red River Customs Cha-Cha Nova was unveiled at the 2024 SEMA Show as car #1 of a 25-car series tribute to drag racing pioneer and legend Shirley Muldowney. Built from original and full restored Chevrolet Nova bodies, only 25 will be built on a first come first served basis. The paint scheme was designed by Red River Customs using Axalta Switchblade Silver (mix tweaked by Red River Customs) and Tropical Glitz Sparkling Berry paint. This Cha-Cha Nova, number 01, will be available for purchase on January 25th at the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona. Read More “Red River Customs Tribute to Drag Racing Legend Shirley Muldowney”

Spencer Campbell CarBuff Network Trans Am Inspired 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

In a world of 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle muscle car builds, it can be tough to build one that stands out from the others. Spencer Campbell and his son Sawyer set out to do just that, taking inspiration from the muscle car Trans Am race cars of the late 1960s to influence their build. With the help of Spencer’s brother Trent, the idea was transformed into reality, and the build was documented on CarBuff Network. Read More “Spencer Campbell CarBuff Network Trans Am Inspired 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle”

XS Live, A Modern Supercar with 1959 Corvette Styling

The Ridler Award is one of most prestigious awards in hot rodding. It is awarded at the Autorama, held annually in Detroit, and the winner is chosen from the Great 8 show cars. Placing in the Great 8 is a massive accomplishment by itself, which is where the car-building father-and-son team of Steve and Steven Sheats found themselves at this year’s event with their recently completed 1959 Corvette named XS Live. Read More “XS Live, A Modern Supercar with 1959 Corvette Styling”

TREMEC Goes to the Skip Barber Three-Day Racing School

Going to a performance driving school is something every driver can benefit from, both for the fun and to improve your driving skills. Even if you’ll never go racing, you’ll see a great improvement in everyday driving skills making it easier to handle difficult situations and maybe even avoid an accident. Read More “TREMEC Goes to the Skip Barber Three-Day Racing School”

Cool Cars Spotted at Mecum Kissimmee 2024

The 2024 Mecum Auction Series kicked off as usual in the warm winter climate of Kissimmee, Florida, for two weeks of automotive enjoyment. Going to one of these auctions is like going to a massive multi-make car show that has a bit of everything. It’s a fun way for automotive enthusiasts to spend a day or more checking out different types of cars, trucks, motorcycles and even automotive-related memorabilia. Read More “Cool Cars Spotted at Mecum Kissimmee 2024”