2022-11-18 14:15
Making a Statement in Steel and Patina
SEMA is Finally Back to Its Full Potential
Say what you will about the patina craze we see at SEMA but the distinct weathered ‘n’ wo… Read More
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The Dawgbox is a car blog dedicated to celebrating the cult of automobile through quality articles, video, and event coverage. Whether its vintage muscle cars, off-roading vehicles, JDM imports, motorsports events, or DIY car gatherings, the Dawgbox team covers it all.
2022-11-11 23:55
EVs at SEMA 2022
The Electric Age is
EVs were one of the major topics at the 2022 SEMA Show. With a dedicated space called “SEMA Electrified”, several EV manufacturers dis… Read More
2022-11-10 01:49
SEMA 2022: Impressions
SEMA is Finally Back to Its Full Potential
You never know how much something will be missed until it’s gone, and the SEMA comeback continues with pent-up… Read More
2022-11-03 18:53
SBN All-Female Bronco Build Graces SEMA 2022
The Ladies at SBN Show off their Hard Work
127 Women, 176 Build hours and unmeasurable amount of determination!
The SEMA Businesswomen… Read More
2022-11-02 18:30
Top Exotics at SEMA 2022
Sexy Wide Body Kits and Big Turbos
When it comes to The SEMA Show, exotic supercars are on another level. From body kits to twin turbos, these supercar builder… Read More
2022-09-23 16:00
Shop Talk With Demello Offroad: Navigating the Rough Trails of Small Off-Road Business
Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma Tires: Milestar Patagonia M/T 40×13.50R17 LTJason Demello of Demello… Read More
2022-08-17 13:11
Dirt, Mud, Sand & Beyond: Demello OffRoad’s Solid Axle Swap 2005 Toyota Tacoma
In the world of custom trucks, there’s basically no limit on what can be done. This goes… Read More
2022-08-08 21:51
Milestar XPDN4 Cascadia: An Overland Trek Through Oregon’s Many Exciting Landscapes
Adventures are best when shared with good company to experience the high times together… Read More
2022-07-28 13:11
Hyundai Previews the Future of Hydrogen Tech with the N Vision 74
With the world turning its back on combustion engines in favor of EVs, more and more people have grown concerned about… Read More
2022-07-25 13:12
Juggling Mistresses Ain’t Easy, But Pin Did It With the 1972 Buick Riviera
Vehicle: 1972 Buick Riviera Tires: Milestar MS932 XP+ Front: 245/30ZR22 Rear: 295/25ZR22Ladies first, as the… Read More
2022-07-21 19:03
Honda Reveals the All-New 2023 Civic Type-R
After riling up Honda fans with teasers and a full view of a camo covered Type-R, Honda has finally revealed the all-new 2023 Honda Civic Ty… Read More
2022-07-13 13:12
Lifting Your Rig 101: What to Consider
When the manufacturer sets out to design and produce the latest model four-wheel drive (4wd) vehicle, they are required to balance many factors… Read More
2022-06-13 15:11
Nissan 370Z: A Nissan Unlike Any Other
Vehicle: Nissan 370Z Tires: Milestar MS932 XP+ – 255/35ZR19The Nissan 370Z car is one of those models that’s been loved for longer th… Read More
2022-06-08 13:29
Hodson’s Dodge DW300 Is an Art Masterpiece!
Vehicle: 1968 Dodge W300 Crew Cab Tires: Milestar Patagonia M/T 38×15.50R20LTOver the last several years, the father and son te… Read More
2022-06-01 13:17
A New Jeep JLU Beginning
Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler JLU Tires: Milestar Patagonia M/T 40×13.50R17LTGuess who’s back? Back again. It’s Brian Jacobson and this time he’s cr… Read More
2022-05-24 16:09
Evil ’56 Jeep Willys: The Off-Road Adventurer
Vehicle: 1956 Jeep Willy Tires: Milestar Patagonia M/T – 40″ – 40×13.50R17 LTThere comes a time in one&rsquo… Read More
2022-05-19 19:13
Rivalry Resurrected at State of Speed LA: BMW VS. Mercedes
Summer is here and the heat is turning up, at least at Mays State of Speed LA where the age-old “BMW VS. Mercedes&rdquo… Read More
2022-05-19 13:13
Rivalry Resurrected: BMW VS. Mercedes at State of Speed LA
Spring is starting to end and the heat is turning up, at least at May’s State of Speed LA, where the age-old rivalry of… Read More
2022-05-09 13:09
The Birth of An Industry: ’46 Jeep Willys
Originally built out of necessity at the start of WWII, the Willys MB, nicknamed the Jeep, soon became one of the G.I.’s most belo… Read More
2022-05-02 13:10
This 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer Proves That if You Can’t Find It, Build It
Let’s do a little time traveling, the year is 2018 and after selling a highly sought-after Jeep Wrangler TJ U… Read More
2022-04-25 13:13
Matt’s One-of-a-Kind Bosozoku Van
Matt’s van is one of those vehicles that literally everyone has an opinion on. Not just car enthusiasts because it’s fairly uncommon… Read More
2022-04-25 13:13
Mike’s One-of-a-Kind Bosozoku Van
Mike’s van is one of those vehicles that literally everyone has an opinion on. Not just car enthusiasts because it’s fairly uncommon… Read More
2022-04-05 13:10
rAn Award Winning 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1:
From Boyhood Dreams to a Retirement Reality
We recently had a chance to speak with Dennis McGrath after noticing his beautiful pearl white 1970 Fo… Read More
2022-04-01 13:13
History Of The Dodge Charger: A Quick Look
Many muscle cars of the 1960’s all share a very similar story. While this decade is commonly referred to as the golden era of these fas… Read More
2022-03-29 21:10
JDM Classics take the Spotlight at State of Speed Los Angeles
March’s State of Speed Los Angeles event was presented by Milestar Tires and was in collaboration with Sonkei… Read More
2022-03-23 13:12
A Quick-Hitting History Of The Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s Impala is an iconic nameplate that has been around since 1958 until 2020 when it was yanked from production for the se… Read More
2022-03-18 13:10
Nissan Skyline GT-R Untold History and Myths
What You Should Know about Your Favorite Tuner Car
We get it, we live in an age bombarded with information on a daily basis though multiple… Read More
2022-03-14 13:09
Then & Now: A Quick Look At The Dodge Challenger’s Past & Present
With so much buzz given to the Hellcat and Demon trim packages these days, it sometimes seems like there… Read More
2022-03-11 14:10
Hodson Motor’s 1965 Jeep J60 Dually: One of a Kind, One at a Time
You’ve seen their trucks before (and are most likely obsessed with one or all of them if you’re anyt… Read More
2022-03-09 14:10
Parkhaus1 Miami: Porsche Magic for 911s and P-Car Classics
Complete Porsche Restorations, Sales, Tuning and Dealer Alternative
Everytime a car contact of ours visits Miami and South Fl… Read More
2022-03-07 14:13
What Supercars have the Best Price to Performance this Year?
With under $200K to Spend, These are the Best Supercars to Buy in 2022
Wow, it’s already 2022 and the past two years… Read More
2022-03-04 14:12
Why the Porsche 930 Turbo is Called The Widowmaker 911
The Almost Uncontrollable 911 Turbo is Magic for a Real Driver
Back in the late 90s, I was a total punk when it came to dismissin… Read More
2022-03-03 17:41
Why is the Nissan Skyline GT-R Illegal in the US
Most R32, R33, and R34 GT-R Fans Waited 25 Years!
You read about the Nissan Skyline GT-R in tuner mags, you saw the Skyline GT-R steal… Read More
2022-03-01 21:21
History of the Nissan Datsun Z and Fairlady
Long Live the new Nissan Z Car!
The Nissan Z and the Datsun Z have seen their moments of sports car glory and awkwardness over the cars 50 p… Read More
2022-02-10 17:57
2022 King of the Hammers
Taking on the Toughest Off-Road Race on the Planet
What started as a "beer bet" between friends on a dry lakebed in Johnson Valley nearly 15 years ago has grown t… Read More
2022-02-08 20:56
A DeLorean Turbo Widebody for the Future
Not Another Back to the Future DeLorean
When fresh automotive news or SEMA builds debut there are many outlets jockeying for position and trying t… Read More
2022-01-10 14:11
Top 10 Air-Cooled Porsches
From 356 to 993, These are the Cars that Built a Teutonic Legend
The air-cooled, horizontally-opposed engine design that Porsche used with great success over de… Read More
2021-12-23 14:13
L'Automobile Storms Miami Beach with Concepts, Customs, and Supercars
Second Annual Event Showcases World Class Cars
When you think of Miami, visions of the unhinged 80s immersed in a tro… Read More
2021-12-15 14:10
Exotics on Las Olas Takeover of Florida with Supercars Galore
Fourth Annual Show brings Exotics and Race Cars to Fort Lauderdale Streets
South Florida has money. Stupid kinda money where… Read More
2021-12-04 14:12
Suspension Tech: Shock Reservoirs and Bypass Valves
Performance hydraulic shocks are both simple, and complicated at the same time. Both their function, and the parts they use are relativ… Read More
2021-11-19 14:12
Online Car Buying - The Next Big Thing?
Your Next New Car could be Made to Order and Delivered Straight to Your Door
Over the past twenty years, untold billions of items have been purchas… Read More
2021-11-17 14:12
Top 5 Overlanding Necessities
1. Water
South of the Border Drinking Water Filtration System Photo Credit: Roam LabWater is a no-brainer because you cannot live without it. It is the most… Read More
2021-11-16 14:11
Canyon Carving on a Budget
Top Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Sunday Drive
Let’s get this out of the way right from the beginning: We do not condone operation of a motor vehic… Read More
2021-11-15 14:16
The Big Squeeze: High Compression VS. Low Compression
One of the defining characteristics of an engine is the compression ratio, which in simple terms is a comparison between how much vol… Read More
2021-11-11 14:13
The Differential Difference
Adding the Right Traction to Your 4WD Truck
Before we dive right into how to turn up your truck’s traction ability, let’s first ponder a question t… Read More
2021-11-09 19:00
STRANGE CUSTOM CARS AT SEMA
TANK TREADS, FABRICATED BODIES, and UNIQUE PAINT JOBS
These custom cars at SEMA this year really push the limits on what it means to have a modified car. SEMA… Read More
2021-11-09 14:09
Top 10 Tools Every Off-Roader Should Carry
Tools are something that make everyday life possible. They come in a full range from “must haves” to “would be nice.” So… Read More
2021-11-04 20:25
BEST MODIFIED SUPERCARS AT SEMA
Widebody Corvettes, Lowered Ferraris, and Amazing Lamborghinis
These mid engined supercars were built to be fast, but some builders at SEMA this year decid… Read More
2021-11-04 20:24
Rare JDM Cars at the 2021 SEMA SHOW
Million Dollar Skyline GTRs, Special RX7s, and Widebody Nissan Zs in Las Vegas
Spotting a Nissan or a Toyota is something you can do in your grocery st… Read More
2021-11-04 20:24
Classic Muscle Flexing!
Immaculate Restomods at SEMA
Muscle cars and Hot Rods have been the backbone of SEMA since the beginning. Year after year not only do they show up, they are some o… Read More
2021-11-04 20:24
Rare JDM Cars at the 2021 SEMA SHOW
Million Dollar Skyline GTRs, Special RX7s, and Widebody Nissan Zs in Las Vegas
Spotting a Nissan or a Toyota is something you can do in your grocery st… Read More
2021-11-04 20:24
JDM Gem Spotting
Rare, New, and Inspired JDM Tuners
Spotting a Nissan or a Toyota is something you can do in your grocery store parking lot, but the ones you find at SEMA are a little bit… Read More
2021-11-04 17:31
Best New Ford Bronco Performance Parts at the SEMA Show
Upgraded, Modified, and Off-Road Ready Broncos
After a couple decades, a few car chases and a whole lot of horsing around, the Ford… Read More
2021-11-04 17:31
Year of the Ford Bronco!
The Crazy Ford Broncos of SEMA
After a couple decades, a few car chases and a whole lot of horsing around, the Ford Bronco is back! Well, its been back for a minu… Read More
2021-11-02 13:11
Layin' Frame
Some Basics On Slamming Your Ride
So you want to go low, huh? Ok, well there’s “just a few inches” low and then there’s “pavement pounding&rdquo……Read More
2021-10-29 13:11
Don't Call It a Comeback:
The Resurgence of the Compact Truck
By “compact” truck, we really are discussing the modern, smaller-than-full-size pickup that is commonly referred… Read More
2021-10-29 13:11
Don't Call It a Comeback
The Resurgence of the Compact Truck
By “compact” truck, we really are discussing the modern, smaller-than-full-size pickup that is commonly referred t… Read More
2021-10-25 13:10
Build an Off-Road Truck With a $10K Budget
Get the Parts You Want and Need
$10,000 is just the right sum of money that can be stretched a very long way… Read More
2021-10-21 13:12
The Great American Pickup Trucks
Examining Chevy C/K & Ford F-Series Platforms
While this is not meant to be yet another Chevy versus Ford truck debate, it is more of an examination o… Read More
2021-10-19 13:15
Getting Ratio'ed
The Importance of Power to Weight
How do bees get airborne? How do hummingbirds gracefully hover? How do helicopters chase you out of your favorite spot at 2:30 on a Sund… Read More
2021-10-08 13:10
Mid Travel VS. Long Travel Off-Road Suspension
Which is Right For You?
Every truck and its owner are different. While that may sound like stating the obvious, it is very much true, and de… Read More
2021-10-06 13:14
Ten Euro Standouts
The Most Influential US Imports from the Old World
After the end of the Second World War, America emerged unchallenged in terms of manufacturing and industry. All the d… Read More
2021-10-04 13:10
What is VTEC?
How Honda Created a Legend With a 10mm Pin
What does it take for one specific bit of simple, yet brilliant technology to achieve meme status? In the case of Variable Valv… Read More
2021-10-04 13:10
VTEC Explained
How Honda Created a Legend with a 10mm Pin
What does it take for one specific bit of simple, yet brilliant technology to achieve meme status? In the case of Variable Valve… Read More
2021-10-01 13:12
You Bought A New Track Car - Now What?
Essentials for Hot Laps on a 5k Budget
So you’ve taken the plunge and bought yourself a dedicated track car. You did your research, found what… Read More
2021-09-30 23:33
First Look at the 2023 C8 Corvette Z06
Sep. 30, 2021 - The excitement about the C8 Corvette never seems to die down, even from when it was first conceived. Since its debut to the world on… Read More
2021-09-29 13:07
Hot Swaps
Engine And Chassis Combos Limited Only By Imagination
Engine swaps might seem like a recent thing, but OG hot rodders did it back in the 1950s, putting the then-new small block… Read More
2021-09-27 13:12
Restore or Restomod?
What To Do With Your Classic Chevy C-10 Truck
Ultimately, the decision of what you decide to do with your truck is up to you—it should be, anyway. Don’t g… Read More
2021-09-23 13:13
A Closer Look at the Ford Bronco
Does this Model live Up to the Hype?
There’s a lot to be said about the re-release of vehicle models that go on years-long hiatuses. Some will lo… Read More
2021-09-23 13:13
A Closer Look At The 2021 Ford Bronco
Does The New Model live Up To The Hype?
There’s a lot to be said about the re-release of vehicle models that go on years-long hiatuses. Some wi… Read More
2021-09-22 13:05
Springs vs. Coilovers vs. Bags: What’s the Difference?
Are Springs, Coilovers, or Air Suspension Best for Performance?
It might seem like common sense that having more choices wh… Read More
2021-09-22 13:05
Springs vs. Coilovers vs. Bags
Are Springs, Coilovers, or Air Suspension Best for Performance?
It might seem like common sense that having more choices when it comes to just about any dec… Read More
2021-08-26 13:54
Are 35 Inch Tires Right for Your Rig?
The number one question people ask about is what size tire will fit my vehicle. Nothing gives your off road vehicle a more aggressive look than large… Read More
2021-08-24 14:44
What's the Next 240sx?
Filling The Iconic Tuner Car’s Shoes Won’t Be Easy
Unappreciated in its day, only available in the US with the much-maligned KA24 “truck motor,&rd……Read More
2021-08-20 19:27
Gunther Werks Unveils Their Take on one of the Rarest Porsches: The 993 Speedster Remastered
Aug 19, 2021 - If you like Porsches, you're likely familiar with the makers of wild re-imagina… Read More
2021-08-18 18:18
Lamborghini Brought Back the Legendary Countach With a v12 Hybrid Engine
Aug 18, 2021 – As a celebration of it’s 50th anniversary, the legendary Lamborghini Countach has re… Read More
2021-08-18 18:18
Lamborghini Brings Back the Legendary Countach with a V12 Hybrid Engine
Aug 18, 2021 - As a celebration of it's 50th anniversary, the legendary Lamborghini Countach has returned and carri… Read More
2021-08-18 18:11
2023 Nissan Z Revealed with 400 HP Twin-Turbo V6
Aug. 18, 2021 - In a global broadcast from Brooklyn’s Duggal Greenhouse, Nissan revealed the all-new 2023 Nissan Z sports car… Read More
2021-08-16 18:28
State of Speed Los Angeles: An August Affair
Three shows down and hundreds of cars rolling through, we are incredibly pleased with the turnout of the State of Speed Los Angeles Car Show… Read More
2021-08-13 18:10
Return of An Icon: The Acura Integra
Photo Credit: AcuraAug 13, 2021 – Sure a Pininfarina Battista debuted at Monterey Car Week, and even a Singer 964-generation Porsche 911 buil… Read More
2021-08-13 18:10
Return of an Icon: The 2022 Acura Integra
Photo Credit: AcuraAug 13, 2021 - Sure a Pininfarina Battista debuted at Monterey Car Week, and even a Singer 964-generation Porsche 911 built to… Read More
2021-08-12 23:07
Relic Run: A Rally at the Reservoir
The Challenge
Every good trip starts out with a list. You know, that check list that you got all the camping gear, food, recovery gear and maybe eve… Read More
2021-08-12 23:07
Relic Run 2021: Rally at the Reservoir
The Challenge
Every good trip starts out with a list. You know, that check list that you got all the camping gear, food, recovery gear and maybe eve… Read More
2021-08-09 22:30
Limited Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is Bred for the Track
Aug 9, 2021 - As if the GT2 RS wasn’t a track slayer already, Porsche has reimagined it in this special edition run to… Read More
2021-08-09 22:30
Limited Edition Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is Bred for the Track
Aug 9, 2021 - As if the GT2 RS wasn’t a track slayer already, Porsche has reimagined it in this special edition… Read More
2021-08-04 18:01
Acura NSX Type S: A Legacy Like No Other
Photo Credit: AcuraAug 4, 2021 – Recently we saw the release of the Lamborghini Ultimae, the Italian brands farewell to one of their most… Read More
2021-08-04 18:01
An Early Look at the 2022 Acura NSX Type S
Photo Credit: AcuraAug 4, 2021 - Recently we saw the release of the Lamborghini Ultimae, the Italian brands farewell to one of their most belove… Read More
2021-07-27 19:27
What Is A Supercharger?
Which is the right one for your Car or Truck?
Most custom car and truck enthusiasts pay lots of attention to their engines. While keeping them in tip-top running c… Read More
2021-07-21 17:37
A Look at the First Bespoke Pininfarina Battista
July 21, 2021 - One-of-a-kind is a motto Automobili Pininfarina is using to market their new electric hypercar, the Battista, and they mea… Read More
2021-07-19 17:39
Audi RS3: Drift Ready and Complete with 401-HP
Photo Credit: AudiJuly 19, 2021 – Audi may have released the A3 sedan for 2022, but the lineup wasn’t complete until now with… Read More
2021-07-19 17:39
The Drift Ready 2022 Audi RS3 Complete with 401-HP
Photo Credit: AudiJuly 19, 2021 - Audi may have released the A3 sedan for 2022, but the lineup wasn’t complete until now with the… Read More
2021-07-16 17:45
The Dune Bashing Gemballa Marsien
Photo Credit: Marc Philipp Gemballa GmbHJuly 16, 2021 - A new wildly designed Gemballa Porsche has hit the streets, but not quite the Gemballa we’v… Read More
2021-07-15 17:56
Aston Martin Valhalla: A 937-HP Hybrid Supercar Beast
Photo Credit: Aston MartinJuly 15, 2021 - The Valkyrie may be the more powerful and expensive of the two, but this new Aston Martin V… Read More
2021-07-14 14:20
Hodson Motors’ Forest Service Ford F-250 Restomod
In our last feature installment starring the father and son duo at Hodson Motors, Derrick and Riley Hodson, we explored their amaz… Read More
2021-07-12 23:23
A Final Farewell: The New Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae
July 12, 2021 - The end is near for the Lamborghini Aventador, but not without a final production farewell appropriately named the… Read More
2021-07-06 21:54
The New Lotus Emira is Lotus' Last Gas-Powered Model
July 6, 2021 - Serving as its final hurrah in gas-powered vehicles, Lotus is releasing it's all-new mid-engine sports car: The Lotus E… Read More
2021-07-06 21:54
The Lotus Emira: The Last of Its Kind
July 6, 2021 – Serving as its final hurrah in gas-powered vehicles, Lotus is releasing it’s all-new mid-engine sports car: The Lotus E… Read More
2021-07-01 17:30
2022 Dallara EXP: A Roofless Track Weapon
July 1, 2021 - For those familiar with the world of racing, you may have heard of the Italian race car manufacturer Dallara, and if so, you&rsquo……Read More
2021-07-01 17:30
The Dallara EXP: A Roofless Track Weapon
July 1, 2021 – For those familiar with the world of racing, you may have heard of the Italian race car manufacturer Dallara, and if so, y… Read More
2021-06-29 19:12
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro Redefines the Hypercar
June 29, 2021 - If you’ve ever wondered what a hypercar is defined as, then look no further for a prime example than the ne… Read More
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