Watch as the Electric Classic Cars crew attempts to convert a Volkswagen Beetle into an EV in one day…
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Dodge Adds Durango R/T HEMI Orange Trim for 2022
First introduced last year for the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, the HEMI Orange appearance package will now be available for the 2022 Dodge Durango R/T HEMI Orange, the automaker announced. “HEMI Orange is a hot option for the Dodge Challenger and Charger, and now we’re expanding its reach by offering the Dodge Durango R/T… Continue reading Dodge Adds Durango R/T HEMI Orange Trim for 2022
Truck Hero CEO to Retire
Truck Hero President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Reminder has announced his plans to retire, the company announced. According to a press release from Truck Hero, the company’s Board of Directors has started the search for its next CEO, and has retained Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search firm, to assist in the process.… Continue reading Truck Hero CEO to Retire
AACF Founder Passes Away
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus Don Schlenger has passed away, the organization announced. The AACF provided the following announcement regarding Schlenger’s passing: Don passed peacefully at his home in Palm Beach, Florida on May, 15, 2022. Although retired, Don stayed involved with the foundation right up until his 101st birthday on… Continue reading AACF Founder Passes Away
Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Ultimate Headers has appointed Jim Browning Jr. as its president, the company announced. Browning has worked for Ultimate Headers for five years, and under his leadership, the company recently moved operations to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Berea, Ohio. Prior to joining Ultimate Headers, Browning worked in the oil and gas industry for six years… Continue reading Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
MAE Partners with Dynomerk in India
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, announced a cooperation agreement with Dynomerk Controls India for the Indian market. Dynomerk Controls, located in Pune, India, since 1996, is a manufacturer of test stands for automotive engine and vehicle testing with a well-established presence in the Indian market, the… Continue reading MAE Partners with Dynomerk in India
Webinar: Hiring and Retaining Employees
An upcoming webinar from the NFIB will discuss the importance of a well-structured human resources process…
E.C.D. Adds Corvette LT1 to Drivetrain Catalog
The bespoke Land Rover builder recently debuted ‘Project Naw,’ its first Corvette LT1-powered Defender 110…
CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
A new data tool from CNBC shows which ports are currently most impacted by congestion, the outlet reported. CNBC created the Supply Chain Heat Map along with 10 maritime and logistics data providers, which shows the scores of challenges facing the global supply chain in real time, and tracks factory capacity, vessel availability, container availability,… Continue reading CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
Hagerty Launches Digital Car Classifieds Platform
Hagerty has launched a new digital classifieds platform where Hagerty Drivers Club (HDC) members can buy and sell collectible and exotic cars, trucks and motorcycles, the company announced. “Hagerty classifieds is about giving our members a safe, secure and easy way to buy and sell vehicles,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. “It’s also about doubling… Continue reading Hagerty Launches Digital Car Classifieds Platform
Top Gear First Drive: Hennessey Venom F5
See the new 1,800-hp hypercar in action…
Shelby American to Recognize 60th Anniversary with PPIHC Entry
Racer Robert Prilika will help Team Shelby celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Shelby American by competing in the 100th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the Pierre Ford/Tuscany West Coast Shelby GT500SE, the company announced. “Carroll Shelby established Shelby American in 1962 after retiring as a Le Mans-winning driver, so the company… Continue reading Shelby American to Recognize 60th Anniversary with PPIHC Entry
NTT IndyCar Series to Introduce Fully Renewable Race Fuel in 2023
Shell and the NTT IndyCar Series will be introducing a 100% renewable race fuel for the 2023 season, the organizations announced. Shell will also serve as the official fuel, motor oil and lubricant sponsor of the NTT IndyCar Series. Beginning in 2023, Shell will produce a new race fuel for the NTT IndyCar Series, which… Continue reading NTT IndyCar Series to Introduce Fully Renewable Race Fuel in 2023
Onboard at IMS with Mario Andretti
Ride along with Mario Andretti for a few laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the 1966 Indianapolis 500…
4 Wheel Parts Opens New Jersey Store
4 Wheel Parts has opened a new store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, its first retail location in New Jersey, the company announced. Located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, the Cherry Hill location marks the 102nd 4 Wheel Parts store in the US. As part of the grand opening event on June 4, the store… Continue reading 4 Wheel Parts Opens New Jersey Store