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FORT WORTH, Texas – Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest hot rod association and producer of America’s favorite car shows, announces its 2023 event schedule along with an exciting show schedule extension that will enable more enthusiasts across the country to join Goodguys in celebrating the automotive hobby and car culture.

The upcoming 40th-anniversary 2023 Goodguys season will feature 12 three-day National events and two two-day Get-Togethers in Pleasanton, California, Goodguys’ original headquarters. All 14 events are scheduled as close to their traditional weekends as possible, with no venue changes for the upcoming season.

Each of the 14 events will include experiences for the whole family, such as burnout competitions, kids’ zones, live entertainment and more while showcasing thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, customs, classics and trucks from 1998 and prior. Additionally, all 12 National events will incorporate All-American Sunday, welcoming all-American-made or -powered vehicles of all years to the show to cap off each weekend’s festivities.

The Grand Finale

November 18-20, 2022

WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 North Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

• General Admission (ages 13+) (Friday and Saturday) - $25.00, (Sunday) $20.00
• Kids Admission (ages 7-12) - $10.00; Kids (ages 6 & under) - FREE
• Parking - $10.00 fee charged by WestWorld of Scottsdale

America’s Favorite Car Show Returns to the Valley of the Sun with a jam-packed weekend of hot roddin’ fun!

Fill up your gas tank, grab your keys, and cruise on out to America’s Favorite Car Show for the last event of 2022! Satisfy your hot rod dreams with over 3,000 1997 & older hot rods, customs, classics, trucks, and muscle cars for our season finale!

Don’t miss your chance to check out the “Goodguys Top 12” Cars and Trucks of the Year presented by Meguiar’s, a huge Vendor Midway, and the Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition; featuring the 32-car “Duel in the Desert” Finals Shootout, where the Goodguys 2022 AutoCrosser of the Year will be crowned!

Watch the Burnout Competition, Nitro Thunderfest Vintage Dragster Exhibition, shop the massive Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral, enjoy the FREE Kids Zone, Model Car Show, Live Entertainment— and so much more!

On Sunday November 20th bring out your American made or powered muscle cars, customs, and trucks for our Meguiar’s All American Sunday celebration featuring the All American AutoCross Shootout! Don’t leave before we kick off our final Awards Ceremony of 2022 and celebrate a variety of winners and their bold and beautiful rides.

For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/swn.

At Good Works Auto Repair, we’ve always been big proponents of maintaining your car. After all, when you properly take care of your vehicle, it often lasts longer and you have the potential to get more miles and time out of your investment. Routine preventative maintenance can also help you avoid some major repairs, saving you time, money, and hassle down the road.

Why is maintaining your car so important right NOW?

Potential savings on auto repairs plus a vehicle that lasts longer might be incentive enough for you to schedule regular maintenance appointments at your local auto repair shop. But is there any other reason why maintaining your car is so vital at this specific point in time? Yes!

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 -- MotorTrend announced today that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the winner of its "Golden Calipers" for SUV of the Year. IONIQ 5 outpaced a competitive field of 45 all-new or significantly redesigned SUVs, 25 of which were electrified. IONIQ 5 stood out from the strong competition with its sharp style, cohesion of details and user experience.

"IONIQ 5 winning MotorTrend's SUV of the Year speaks to Hyundai's impressive ability to execute in design, engineering, manufacturing and product development," said José Muñoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America. "This is one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry and we are honored that IONIQ 5 is recognized for its leading range, power, charging speed, design, interior space and advanced technology."

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 17, 2022) — Fears of a global economic recession led to a major drop in the price of crude, down $7, which helped to minimize pump price increases last week. Meanwhile, domestic gasoline demand decreased as fewer drivers fueled up in the first half of October. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand decreased nationally from 9.47 million b/d to 8.28 million b/d, and total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 2 million bbl to 209.5 million bbl.

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 11, 2022 -- Honda today announced two major investments in Ohio, including $700 million to re-tool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants for production* of electric vehicles and $3.5 billion with LG Energy Solution (LGES) to establish a previously announced joint venture facility to produce the battery modules to power them, pending final government approvals. The JV battery plant will be located in Ohio's Fayette County, about 40 miles southwest of Columbus.

The announcement, held 45 years to the day after Honda announced its first production facility in Ohio — October 11, 1977 — will transform Honda's Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP) for the electrified future, including the creation of over 300 new jobs. Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture. The $700 million re-tooling will enable AEP associates to produce the battery case, to be combined with the battery modules from the JV plant on a sub-assembly line at MAP, with the complete battery unit then installed in EVs built by associates at both MAP and ELP.

If you own a vehicle, you’re probably aware that it needs regular maintenance to remain reliable. Even so, most people don’t appreciate just how important regular maintenance is until something breaks or starts malfunctioning. What’s even more interesting is that paying for regular engine cleaning service in Phoenix AZ is much cheaper compared to paying for an engine repair or worse, overhauling it.

If you drive a lot, or your vehicle spends long periods parked outside every day, then it’s more likely to accumulate dust and grime over time. You should have your car serviced regularly to avoid costly damage and breakdowns.

You’ll also enjoy the benefits of cleaning your engine regularly if you own an older car. Read on as we look into the many benefits of keeping your car engine regularly cleaned

It prevents damage
Whether your car is a few years old, its engine is likely to become dirty over time. A dirty engine will lose power and fuel efficiency and can even cause damage to other parts of the car.

Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles, many consumers still hesitate to make the switch. One reason is that it takes so much longer to power up an electric car than it does to gas up a conventional one. But speeding up the charging process can damage the battery and reduce its lifespan. Now, scientists report that they've designed superfast charging methods tailored to power different types of electric vehicle batteries in 10 minutes or less without harm.

The researchers will present their results today at the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 6, 2022 -- For the 2023 model year, Toyota is giving buyers even more reasons to choose the Highlander for their next vehicle, starting with an all-new engine for the gas models that offers impressive performance in a compact package.

2023 Highlander gas models are now equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which uses balance shafts for super-smooth performance, delivers 310 lb-ft of torque – this results in a significant 17% increase over the previous 3.5-liter V6 engine's 263 lb-ft. Even better, the driver will feel this gain in everyday driving situations, especially when taking advantage of the Highlander's 7- or 8-person seating and generous cargo capacity. Just as important, fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The new engine, standard across all gas grades, is also more environmentally conscious, with more than a 50% reduction in NOx and NMOG compared to the outgoing V6 engine.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2022) — OPEC+ recent announcement that the group of oil-producing nations would slash output by 2 million barrels per day led to the price of oil creeping above $90 a barrel for the first time in several weeks. A higher cost for oil usually means more expensive gasoline. Meanwhile, domestic demand increased as more drivers fueled up last week. The national average pump price for a gallon of gas rose 12 cents over the past week to hit $3.91.