Hot Rod Magazine just did a great comparison of ratchet wrenches, online, and in the newest issue

http://www.hotrod.com/feature_stories/1310_ratchet_handles_torture_test/ for the results... the last one on the left is a Proto, which started out as the company Plumb. No Snap On, SK, or Blackhawk, just some ordinary swap meet wrenches, except for that Proto

quick, if you're interested in how far off car computers are about the mpg indications, check the newest Car and Driver magazine for this informative article

get a look at the Mercedes S Class back seat luxury that Car and Driver have with their car review in the new issue

if you want to got through the online photo gallery: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-s550-first-drive-review the back seat photos are on page 3 http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-13q2/523865/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-interior-photo-524395

the new issue of "Elapsed Times" by Car Craft is on the magazine racks

Mazda's magazine Zoom Zoom, had some great infographics in this new issue

thanks Rob! 

The Rodders Journal is having a contest, or a facebook challenge, but they're opening up to giving a reader/subscriber/car owner a shot at a feature article

Here are the instructions for how to enter:
 You must post a photo of your car to The Rodder's Journal Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RoddersJournal?utm_source=TRJ+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=5238127ed2-Your+Car+Photographed+in+TRJ+7_25_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_016fd74f35-5238127ed2-85734653 by 5 p.m. PDT on August 9.

 Submissions can also be emailed to customerservice@roddersjournal.com, and will be added to the “Contents Contest” album on the TRJ Facebook page.
The number of photo “likes” will be considered in the judging process, but will not be the sole determining factor of the award.
 Criteria will include compatibility with other editorial content in the issue, color, make, model, and year of car, etc.
 Note: Photos must be submitted by 5 p.m. PDT on August 9 to be eligible. Photography of the winning vehicle will take place in the TRJ studio in South San Francisco, California, during the week of August 19, 2013.

The contest winner will be selected on Monday, August 12, by the editorial team at The Rodder’s Journal, and will be notified by Tuesday, August 13. In determining the winning hot rod or custom

Bethany Hamilton and teammate place 8th in Morocco's Gazelle Rally

found in Automobile Magazine, July issue... what an amazing news story to have in a car magazine! No one else has this story but Automobile Magazine is my guess!

Bethany will be on one of five US teams participating in the 2013 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles. The well-known international competition, celebrating its 23rd year, will take place in France and Morocco from March 16th – March 31st. The off-road rally raid is unique in format – nine days of off-road driving competition using traditional dead reckoning navigation, outdated maps, no GPS or outside assistance while on course. It is considered one of the toughest all-female sporting events on the planet.

Bethany’s teammate, X-Games gold medalist navigator Chrissie Beavisis an architect by trade, but has top-notch skills in rally racing. She is also a driving instructor, rally racer and her capabilities as a mechanic and ace fabricator have led to appearances in popular TV shows such as “Monster Garage” as well as commentator roles for ESPN.

above press release from Bethany's website: http://bethanyhamilton.com/2013/02/gazelle-car-rally-across-morocco-in-march/

above photo from http://xgames.espn.go.com/rally-moto-x/gallery/9116249/bethany-hamilton-23rd-annual-gazelle-rally

Any wonder I'm a fan and subscriber?

With its unique concept involving eco-driving without excess speed, based on traditional navigation without GPS and for women only, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc was the precursor to a new vision for auto rallies.

In our constant quest for quality, the environment has always been one of our main areas of focus. In 2010, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc became the first auto rally in the world to obtain international environmental certification (ISO 14001:2004). 

http://www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/en/top+story

Yup, I just checked Google news, and not a word about it.

However,... very cool news for women, Bethany is a spokeman for Proctor and Gamble's Tampax business, and is hosting a contest for young women:

Tampax and pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton are joining forces to shine a spotlight on awesomely active girls - those who have the confidence to get off the sideline and into the game. The Awesomely Active Girls Challenge is designed to celebrate and reward girls who share pictures of moments when they have been awesomely active. In addition to being featured on the Tampax Facebook page, girls have the opportunity to win a great prize, which includes a chance for their photo to appear in Tampax Pearl Active advertising.

For one month, from June 21 until July 21, girls can enter the Awesomely Active Girls Challenge by submitting a photo of them taking on their favorite activity with 140 character caption on Facebook.com/Tampax. Beginning July 29 and through October 6 the community can place votes for their favorite moment. Each week, a winner will be selected and highlighted as the "Awesomely Active Girl of the Week," not only receiving the spotlight but also $500

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/06/20/surfer-bethany-hamilton-challenges-girls-to-be-awe/

1953 Riley gets a 2nd breath as a sports car, with a Volvo turbo engine. This got my attention, but not enough to buy the magazine

the magazine is Practical  Performance Car  http://ppcmag.co.uk 

they have nothing about the car on their website, typical magazine website. Months after they've taken the photos and written the article, they still won't have the info from a magazine on the shelf simultaneous on their website...because they figure you won't buy the hardcopy if you can get the info for free. Right now I can't find info about the car or the owner on the web

Best issue I've seen yet, Motor Trend Classic

Lots of great stuff inside, and the legit Vette given to an astronaut on the cover next to a NASA lunar rover prototype doesn't look too bad either!

Best interview of Bob Bondurant I've ever seen.

the article on the cars that weren't the stars of the movies (in Herbie the Love Bug the car that was chosen for the article was the Throndyke Special ... an Apollo 3500 GT http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-thorndyke-special-64-apollo-3500-gt.html  ) is well done

the feature and cover cars of Hot Rod Magazine at the get together were all caught on video

Thanks Mike!

the new issue of Street Rodder Premium is on the magazine racks right now, it gets published every June and November

New magazine premiere issue on magazine stands right now, Maximum Drive from Muscle Car Power magazine producers

best contents page I think I've ever seen... simple, illustrated with exactly what I want to see, the car, what page. Who needs anything more on a contents page? Aren't you frustrated when you see something on the cover of a magazine and can't find it on the contents page? I am, constantly

Old Skool Rodz magazine Sept 2013 issue has a feature on BOMONSTER (he likes all the letters capitalized)

if you don't go to car shows west of Texas, and you want to look through his art, or buy some shirts or prints, you can see them all at his website: http://bomonster.com/store/

then he showed me the French Magazine that did this awesome feature and centerfold poster of one of his artworks, it's issue #36 is you can find an online sales point, let me know!

for his frequent updates on his new art; https://www.facebook.com/theBOMONSTER
and his travels and work ups on pieces of scratch ("the best art is made from scratch!") http://bomonster.com/store/bomonsterblog

the Shelby Driving School GT 350 is now the cover car and featured on the cover of Auto Enthusiast Magazine

my gallery was posted http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/04/coolest-gt-350-shelby-cobra-mustangs.html