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We continue to get blog messages and email about Truck Night in America season 2, so here’s a little update on the show. Yes, Truck Night in America has been renewed for a second season, and that’s great because truck lovers just can’t seem to get enough of it! This article explains how you can […]

Auto lift technology has advanced well beyond what it used to be. In the 1970’s, above-ground lifts were rarely used, and leaky in-ground car lifts were all the rage. Today, in-ground lifts are being phased out in favor of less expensive, more reliable options. WeHopefully, the predictions in this article won’t be laughed at by […]

Before you decide which auto lift is right for you, go online and read all the car lift reviews you can find. Do a bit of research and settle on a brand. Once you’ve done that, congratulations, you’re halfway there! Now comes the harder part: finding the right model for your needs and space. This […]

Let’s begin with the classic technique of throwing out a bunch of scary statistics to build importance and establish credibility. (Just to get it out of the way before getting into V2V communication and why it matters.) There are… 1.3 million worldwide deaths, per year, from police-reported car crashes (3,287 per day). 37,000 – 40,000+ […]

04/25/18 Update: New air date is Monday, April 30, 10 PM EST. Variety just got the scoop on a brand new series. It’s a car show, so naturally, we have to tell you about it. Sticker Shock will be premiering on Discovery Channel, Monday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. We’re already excited that the […]

1/17/19 Update: We might as well say something right here and clear up any confusion. BendPak is not affiliated with Truck Night in America, and we cannot get you on the show. Our updates and information come at our own discretion and are not reflective of History Channel’s stances or opinions. We just really like […]

5/1/18 Update: APPLY TO BE ON SEASON TWO NOW!!! (Sorry for shouting.) Also see this: How to Get on Truck Night in America Love cars? Love trucks? Love mud? Then you must love a good time. And you must be getting excited about Truck Night in America, premiering on Thursday, March 8, 10PM ET/PT. If you’re […]

When it comes to working under an elevated vehicle for hours, days and weeks at a time, it might be comforting to know just how precisely that lift was engineered and constructed. Like a well-oiled machine, there are literally dozens of parts and components that must work in perfect harmony to keep you and your […]

The term “American-made” is a bit confusing these days. When the Toyota Camry is considered the most American-made vehicle on the market, perhaps our sense of pride and place becomes tangled in the globalized web that is the world of auto manufacturing. What’s the line between foreign and domestic anymore? For all intents and purposes, […]

2016 was a strange year, in many respects. The auto industry saw some of the most interesting tech inventions and ideas to date. As a standalone achievement, SEMA 2016 was chock full of product unveilings, which only figures to increase next year. As we look forward to 2017, we’re taking a look at five fresh […]