Author: Photographer (Jaden C.)

Mikey & Mels Cruise In drew another great turnout as always, even with the threat of rain looming overhead. Enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike filled the lot early Saturday morning, eager to experience one of the region’s most anticipated automotive gatherings. Despite a few sprinkles, the community spirit remained high, with families, photographers, and car clubs converging to share their passion for wheels of all kinds. Perfect Overcast Conditions for Photography A bit of overcast can be a photographer’s dream, and Mikey & Mels Cruise In delivered ideal natural lighting. Without harsh shadows or glare bouncing off polished paint jobs,…

Mikey and Mels May 2025 Cruise in commenced another installment of their monthly cruise-in series on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10th, and, as expected, attracted a diverse group of enthusiasts from across the DMV area. Mikey and Mel’s Cruise-In has established itself as a prominent event in region, serving the premier cars and coffee or cruise-in gathering in the DMV area. This event showcases a diverse array of vehicles, including exotics, European models, JDM, American muscle, trucks, and everything in between. Take a look at some photographs by Jaden C. thoroughly enjoyed the cruise to the event, it is always…

La Carrera Panamericana – Long celebrated as one of the most intense, grueling challenges in motorsports, La Carrera Panamericana is widely regarded as an incredibly difficult undertaking for competitors to successfully complete. Spanning seven days through the winding roads of Southern Mexico as the race whips across mountain roads through crowded, cheering towns on its way up to the Northern border, La Carrera Panamericana is a grand racing tradition more than seventy years in the making in the spirit of the Mille Miglia and Targa Florio. For automotive enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing the historic event but aren’t ready…

Supercharged 2019 Mustang GT – The muscle car experts at AmericanMuscle (AM) release the third stage of the host, Justin Dugan’s 2019 Mustang GT build. The video is a continuation of AM’s popular ‘Hot Lap’ YouTube series. In this episode, Justin bolts up a power adder following up with a visit to the track to test out the results. With a closer look at Justin’s own Mustang build, AM hopes to give its community the knowledge and confidence to turn their own dream car into a reality. Supercharged 2019 Mustang GT Video Hit the play button in the featured image of…

BaT Co-Founder and President Randy Nonnenberg recently took a trip out to Texas to link up with Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage. Richard is a seasoned veteran in the car restoration and customization business, and his taste in automobiles, like ours, is wide-ranging and eclectic. He’s been a member of the BaT community since 2014 (@Gas_Monkey) and has even scooped up a couple of cars here in recent years. He recently decided to free up space in his collection for some new acquisitions, and we’re excited to work with him to make that happen! Gas Monkey Garage Collection Video To…

Ford Raptor vs Ford Lightning – AmericanTrucks (AT) has released a new episode in its YouTube series, ‘The Haul.’ The video compares the 2021 F-150 Ford Raptor with the all-electric 2022 F-150 Ford Lightning. AT host, Justin Dugan provides an overview of each truck before heading out for a test drive on and off the road. The video gives F-150 enthusiasts a closer look at the ins-and-outs of each truck in a format that’s fun and informative. Ford Raptor vs Ford Lightning Video To check out more of the Ford Raptor vs Ford Lightning, click on the play button in…

2022 Mustang Mach-E – AmericanMuscle (AM) host, Justin Dugan is back to host another episode of its “Hot Lap” YouTube series. On location at Maple Grove Racetrack near Mohnton, PA, Justin tests out AM’s 2022 all-electric Mustang to see what it can do. With a friendly wager riding on the results, AM invites the muscle car community along to see the results. 2022 Mustang Mach-E Video Check out the 2022 Mustang Mach-E video by clicking on the play button in the featured image above… “It is a California Route 1 Edition. It is a rear-drive car, not all-wheel drive, and…

Chevrolet Introduces Silverado ZR2 Bison – Building off the success of the recent Silverado ZR2 launch, Chevrolet introduced the first-ever special edition Silverado ZR2 Bison in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer. This truck was uniquely tuned to unlock new heights in off-road capability for customers seeking overlanding adventures. “Our most recent collaboration with AEV resulted in the much-acclaimed Colorado ZR2 Bison. We’re thrilled to team up again to bring customers Chevrolet’s next chapter of off-road dominance, this time on Silverado,” said Scott Bell, Chevrolet vice president. “The 2023 Silverado ZR2 Bison unlocks the pinnacle…

Supercharged 2021 F150 – Aftermarket parts authority, AmericanTrucks (AT) has released a new episode in its YouTube series, titled ‘The Haul.’ The video features a 2021 F-150 Lariat owned by AT host, Justin Dugan. Justin brings the community along for the first stage of his build, adding a Corsa Sport Exhaust System and Whipple Supercharger kit. Tuned to add a total of 250HP, Justin heads to the track to see what the truck can do at the quarter mile. With the release of this episode, AT hopes to fuel its truck-loving community with ideas and inspiration for their own ride…

Land Rover Lexicon 1960s Series IIA Custom – Famously known for restoring vintage Defenders, Himalaya 4×4 (HIMALAYA) is proud to present another fantastic heritage truck from Land Rover’s lexicon in their newest 1960s Series IIA custom build. Commissioned out of Himalaya’s recently opened state of the art production facility, the ‘Series’ highlights one of Land Rover’s most historic trucks while discreetly modernizing the endlessly endearing rig for today’s roads. Now simply referred to as ‘Series’ trucks, Land Rover first started producing the Series I in 1948 followed by the Series II and III. “For Land-Rover it all started with the…

2007 Mustang GT500 – Aftermarket parts authority AmericanMuscle (AM), inspires muscle-car enthusiasts with the release of a new episode in its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. AM host, Justin Dugan chats with the proud owner of a supercharged 2007 GT500 to learn more about his appearance mods, his solid list of performance mods, and the reason behind each choice. Viewers can head to the dedicated build page on AM’s website for the complete mods list, extra images, and more. Justin begins the virtual interview with Ohio native Bobby L., by taking a closer look at his Cervini’s Cowl Hood. At 2.50 inches,…

Retro Designs 1954 Bel Air 640HP – Led by one of North America’s most accomplished classic car specialists in Daniel Valjevac, North Carolina’s Retro Designs is known for preserving history’s most iconic automobiles by bringing them roaring back to life with modern engineering and subtle styling touches. Retro Designs’ newest creation is a perfectly restored 1954 Chevy Bel-Air made for cruising the modern road with the finned coupe’s quintessentially fifties-era aesthetic. “Over the Bel-Air’s twenty-five-year production run, the Chevy model had several different iterations. Retro Designs wanted to reimagine a coupe from the first generation, so our production team focused…

The 27th Annual Southeast MiniTruckin’ Nationals 2022 hosted in Maggie Valley, NC. on Friday, April 22 – April 24. A must go to show bringing together minitruckers from all over the U.S. to include several vendors and activities all weekend. The Maggie Valley area is very scenic and used by many show goers as an opportunity to make an extended vacation out of the trip. If you have never attended the Southeast MiniTruckin’ Nationals and are into custom minitrucks and just trucks in general, this is an event you need to add to your calendar. Matt Hodgson from Downtime Designs…

1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – The Land Cruiser is one of the most successful vehicles on the planet and is beloved by truck enthusiasts worldwide for its legendary reliability and reputation for easily tackling any terrain in its path. As Toyota’s longest-running model with more than 10 million units sold worldwide, interest in the Land Cruiser has only increased since debuting in 1951. Legacy Classic Trucks Founder and automotive historian Winslow Bent recently had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of an early rendition of the iconic truck for his new YouTube series, This Old Truck. In the…

Barricade announces May 21st, 2022, as the date for its annual Barricade Go Topless Day. ® Now in its 15th year, the event brings Jeepers together to celebrate the time of year when they can remove their Jeep tops while also raising money to support their local charity. With donated funds reaching 163k+ in 2021, the challenge is on to make 2022 the biggest year to date. Barricade Go Topless Day® grew from a small meetup of Jeepers at a local farm stand in 2008 to over 290 events and 20,000+ Jeeps worldwide. Activities range from picnics, trail runs, giveaways,…

2019 Mustang GT – Aftermarket parts authority, AmericanMuscle (AM) releases a new episode in its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video spotlights a 2019 Mustang GT with classic styling. AM’s Justin Dugan chats with the owner, Nick C. to dig deeper into his mods list and the reasons behind each choice. The episode features a virtual walk around and plenty of inspiration for Mustang owners ready to get working on their own ride at home. Viewers can get all the specifics on this 2019 Mustang GT by heading to the dedicated build page at americanmuscle.com. In ‘Velocity’ blue with black…

4” Lifted 2014 Jeep Wrangler JKU – Off-road authority, ExtremTerrain (XT)releases a new episode of its “Customer Builds” YouTube series highlighting a 4″ lifted 2014 Jeep Wrangler JKU with a laundry list of mods. XT’s Merideth Evasew hosts the interview with Brian G. from Florida with the goal of sharing ideas and inspiration with XT’s Jeep-loving community. A full breakdown of Brian’s mods, with additional images and product specs, can be found on his dedicated build page at extremeterrain.com. Brian’s JKU is used as his wife’s daily driver and for off-road adventures. As Brian reveals, “She wanted the look and…

Lowered 2013 Challenger R/T – AmericanMuscle (AM) is back with another episode of its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video shines the light on a lowered 2013 Challenger R/T with a staggered wheel and tire setup. AM’s Adam Maqboul hosts the virtual chat with owner Robert S. going over all the key details of his build and the reasons behind each choice. A complete mods list with additional photos and details can be found on Robert’s dedicated build page at americanmuscle.com.  While Robert’s build is far from complete, he’s made several key appearance and performance upgrades starting with a set…

2017 Mustang GT Spotlight – AmericanMuscle (AM) is back with another episode in its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video highlights a supercharged and tuned 2017 Mustang GT. Host Justin Dugan connects virtually with the owner, Lucas T. to dig deeper into his modifications and help viewers visualize the possibilities for their own ride at home. The video complements the dedicated build page on AM’s website which lists a complete breakdown of all the upgrades along with extra images and product details. “One of the first “Customer Build” interviews I’ve done was with a guy named Lee from Jersey who had…

2015 5.0L F-150 Customer Spotlight – Aftermarket parts authority, AmericanTrucks (AT) releases another episode in its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The series features interviews with customers across the country to learn more about their modifications and deliver inspiration to AT’s truck-loving community. In this video, host Justin Dugan chats with Chris D. about his USA-themed 2015 5.0L Ford F-150. To see additional photos and a complete breakdown of Chris’ mods, viewers can head to his dedicated build page on AT’s website. 2015 5.0L F-150 To check out the 2015 5.0L F-150 Customer Spotlight video, hit the play button in the…

702HP Hellcat Hemi V8 TRX – Home to more than 10,000 wind-blown acres of white quartz moondust sand forming into magnificent dunes rising to 400-ft. tall, This Old Truck highlights one of overlanding’s hidden gems, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. For this special drive, Legacy Classic Trucks Founder Winslow Bent takes viewers through the St. Anthony dunes in a 702-hp Hellcat-powered RAM 1500 TRX. With fine sand terrain prone to overheating and bogging down heavy rigs, This Old Truck puts the 6,000 lbs. TRX to the test. Located in Idaho near the Snake River Plain, St. Anthony features an ever-shifting…

2021 EcoBoost Mustang – Mustang parts authority, AmericanMuscle (AM) is back with another installment of their “Customer Builds” YouTube series. The new video features a shadow black, 2021 EcoBoost Mustang with thoughtfully chosen appearance, interior, and performance mods. AM host, Justin Dugan chats virtually with owner Ryan C. from the Vegas area to find out which parts were first on his list and why. The video, along with Ryan’s corresponding build page gives muscle car enthusiasts food for thought when it comes to customizing their own ride at home. “Your car is the perfect example for guys out there who maybe…

2014 Wrangler JKU – Parts authority, ExtremeTerrain (XT) releases another episode in its “Customer Builds” YouTube series. Popular with the Jeepin’ community, the series aims to gather insight and inspiration to help Wrangler owners on the lookout for their next mod. For this video, the spotlight is on a trail-ready 2014 Wrangler JKU owned by Peter Newall from Texas. XT’s Merideth Evasew hosts the interview, digging in to uncover the reasons behind each upgrade. 2014 Wrangler JKU To check out more of the 2014 Wrangler JKU, hit the play button in the feature article image… Peter begins with a description…

First 5 Mods for Your 2017+ Ford F-250 – Aftermarket parts authority, AmericanTrucks(AT) rings in 2022 with the release of a new episode in its YouTube series aptly named, “The Haul”. Hosted by Eric Donaldson, the video outlines AT’s top 5 mods for 2017+ Ford F-250’s. From protection to performance, the parts are explained one by one along with the reasons behind each choice. “We chose some parts that are performance capable, but also look great,” says Eric. He kicks off his list with a hard tri-fold tonneau cover that is easy to use, while still delivering the protection and…

Top Ford Truck Builds of SEMA 2021 – In this episode of AmericanTrucks’ (AT) ‘The Haul’ YouTube series, Justin Dugan is on location in Las Vegas, NV to check out the “biggest and baddest” Ford truck builds at SEMA 2021. The video includes vehicle walkarounds, event coverage, and what to expect at this year’s show. “We’re going to be bringing you the hottest trucks of the show, not just F-150s but also the little guys, the big guys, and everything in between,” says Justin. After taking in the sights and sounds of the Ford Out Front playground, Justin heads over…