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Detroit-based Mil-Spec Automotive is selling a limited number (12) of reconditoned Hummer H1s, with updated interiors and mechanical components. The H1 #006 Slant-Back is based on the 1996 Hummer, although completely disassembled with a lighter aluminum floorpan installed. Other additions include an adjustable air-ride suspension, new heavy-duty bumpers and a 12,000-pound-rated winch. The powertrain consists of a 500-horsepower 6.6-liter V-8 turbo-diesel, six-speed automatic transmission and new two-speed transfer case. Each one costs $295,000. Get full details at www.milspecauto.com.

All-Fit Automotive markets custom-fit, yet inexpensive front and rear lower lips and side skirts to change your vehicle’s appearance and provide paint protection. The flexible rubber-like material comes in various lengths and in widths of 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 inches, which equates to the size of the lip you want. You can also select from black, silver, pink, red, dark gray and white. Installation takes 3M’s peel-and-stick Heat Bonded Tape along with screws and washers that attach underneath the lip at one-foot intervals. Pricing begins at $120 for 30 feet of the 1.5-inch-width material in black. Some colors cost slightly…

There’s nothing tricky or overly dramatic about the Ranger’s cabin, just straightforward gauges and large, clearly marked dials for the audio and drive-mode controls. The centre stack has a 20-centimetre touchscreen. Ranger pricing starts at $33,100 (including destination charges) for the base XL SuperCab. Add an extra $6,400 for the XLT SuperCrew body style. The midrange XLT and top-end Lariat arrive dressed up with plenty of luxury amenities.

Fans of early-generation Mustangs should check out Revology. The Florida-based company, begun by former Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) boss Tom Scarpello, builds “properly engineered” replicas of classic 1966-’68 Mustang fastbacks and convertibles (and their Shelby derivatives). The cars come with modern suspensions, exhaust systems, wheels, interiors and engines. Buyers can choose supercharged and non-supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engines that produce up to 600 horsepower. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are also available. Prices begin at about $180,000 for a 1966 Mustang fastback or convertible, and up into the $230,000 range for a 1967 Shelby GT500 tribute. View the product…

Along with Michael J. Fox (Marty McFly) and Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown), the car star of the Back to The Future movie trilogy was the DeLorean time machine. Now you can own a highly detailed 1:20-scale model that can be set up to look like it’s suspended in mid-air (Actually it’s being held up by magnets built into the LED-lit stand.) You can also change the wheels from levitating to ground mode and display the DeLorean on a separate base. The car’s gull-wing doors open and the headlights will also light up. Purchase for $500 at www.amazon.com.

Mahindra USA sells light- and medium-duty tractors, primarily for agricultural use. The India-based company recently added an off-roader called the Roxor, which is a two-seat four-wheel-drive convertible slotted somewhere between a side-by-side ATV and an actual World War II-era Willys Jeep. The 3,000-pound body-on-frame Roxor, which is assembled in Michigan, runs with a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel engine that makes 62 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear or to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The four-wheel-drive system uses a two-speed transfer case (with a low range). Prices start at $16,000, not including options…

Here’s one coloring book you might wish to hang onto for yourself instead of passing it along to your kids. Newbury Press has created (curated, might be a better term) a collection of hand-drawn classic Porsche illustrations that are designed to be finished off in whatever fashion you wish. Use colored pencils, watercolors, markers, or even good old-fashioned crayons. Once completed, each one can be easily removed for display, or left bound in the book. Each of the two available 11.0- by- 8.5-inch soft-cover volumes is priced at $25, and the hardcover versions are $50. Order at www.newburypress.com.

For the 2019 model year, the Altima has been reengineered from top to bottom. A lower hood helps slice the air better, and a dramatically different chrome-bordered grille extending to the base of the body is in perfect harmony with the rest of the radical (for a Nissan) design. The Altima’s overall dimensions aren’t significantly different from the outgoing model’s, except for a 2.5-centimetre lower roofline and a five-centimetre stretch between the front and rear wheels, which increases rear-seat legroom.

Most people simply attach their car key or fob onto a ring that includes home and office keys plus other assorted door openers. That means they dangle when one of them is inserted into the ignition, or else they’re jangling around in your pocket or purse. A cool solution is to get a Car Smart key case. The leather holder has a fob-attachment clasp and also zips shut for storing keys or any other small items you wish to stash, such as bills, coins and flash drives. The case comes with your vehicle’s name embossed on the front (nearly every…

The truth is that car seats are built for the generic masses and not for your specific back. The SpinePRO is designed to help keep you seated in an upright position by properly supporting the lower portion of your spine where many aches and pains occur. The SpinePRO’s unique vertical control is fully adjustable, allowing you to literally lock in exactly the right amount of comfort. The product’s compact size means you can take it with you to use at home or the office. Order one for $125 from www.myspinestore.com.