Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has postponed five upcoming events, citing ongoing health risks and lack of necessary state and local approvals needed to produce and host the events, the organization said. The following events have been postponed until next year: • 6th North Carolina Nationals in Raleigh, NC (Postponed until April 23-25, 2021) •… Continue reading Upcoming Goodguys Events Postponed
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RacingJunk Launching Weekly Virtual Cruise
Every Friday from now until Labor Day, RacingJunk.com will be hosting a virtual cruise, the online classified hosts announced. Called the Connect and Cruise, participants will post pictures or video of their cars at local car shows, cruises or track days and send them to RacingJunk to share. Every Friday RacingJunk will host the Connect… Continue reading RacingJunk Launching Weekly Virtual Cruise
Connected Car Market Expected to Slow in 2020
After years of consistent growth, the connected vehicle industry will face a 15% decline in shipments and flat revenues in 2020, according to a recent report from ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm. However, both embedded and aftermarket segments will see accelerated growth in 2021, and sales should return to trend in early… Continue reading Connected Car Market Expected to Slow in 2020
Twisted Automotive Adding All-Electric 4×4 to Lineup
Twisted Automotive, a builder of 4x4s based on the Land Rover Defender, is introducing a high-voltage lineup of electric 4×4 vehicles into the North American market. Limited to 30 vehicles, the NAS-E will feature Soft-Top 90 shape, an exclusive electric powertrain and a 200-mile battery range. “As the world moves steadily toward mass electrification, the… Continue reading Twisted Automotive Adding All-Electric 4×4 to Lineup
Fisker Planning to Join Extreme E Off-Road Racing Series
Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing championship, has revealed that it is in advanced talks with electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker on a series partnership and potential works team entrance. Extreme E, starting early 2021, is a new racing series which will see electric SUVs go head to head in extreme locations around the… Continue reading Fisker Planning to Join Extreme E Off-Road Racing Series
LGE-CTS Motorsports Launches Line of Off-Road, Truck Products
LGE-CTS Motorsports, an off-road and body shop located in San Dimas, California, has launched BAJA FORGED, a new line of off-road products for Ford trucks. Created by sisters Theresa Contreras and Sara Morosan, owners of LGE-CTS Motorsports, BAJA FORGED was first introduced over 10 years ago as one-off bumpers and roof racks to accompany their… Continue reading LGE-CTS Motorsports Launches Line of Off-Road, Truck Products
Mullin Automotive Museum Debuts ‘Under the Hood’ Video Series
The first episode features the 1994 Bugatti EB 110 Supersport Le Mans, which is powered by a 3.5-liter V12 with four turbos
APC Automotive Technologies Completes Debt Restructuring
APC Automotive Technologies has successfully completed its debt restructuring after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, the company announced. As part of the restructuring, the Company has reduced the debt on its balance sheet by more than $290 million and secured a new $50 million senior secured term loan to finance its go-forward… Continue reading APC Automotive Technologies Completes Debt Restructuring
Study: Pandemic Spurs New Ways to Buy and Sell Cars Digitally
Cars.com, a digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, has shared its latest data identifying six trends for the second half of 2020. The pandemic has served as an accelerant for automotive, igniting the rapid digital transformation of the industry, the company says. Cars.com believes the digital shift will advance the industry and change car buying… Continue reading Study: Pandemic Spurs New Ways to Buy and Sell Cars Digitally
Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule
The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content. Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle… Continue reading Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule
Key Performance Indicators Report — July 2020
A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, manufacturing summaries, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…
Ford Introduces 7-Motor Mustang Mach-E 1400
Ford has introduced the new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E 1400. Coming hot on the heels of the 1,400-horsepower all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, this one-off Mustang Mach-E has seven electric motors and was developed in collaboration with RTR. Built off a Mustang Mach-E GT body-in-white, the prototype targets 1,400 peak horsepower. “Now is the perfect time… Continue reading Ford Introduces 7-Motor Mustang Mach-E 1400
SEMA Launches ‘Shifting Gears’ Webinar Series
SEMA Education is kicking off a new series of webinars, titled “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” focused on helping aftermarket businesses reopen with confidence, the organization announced. Beginning Aug. 5, the four-part special will concentrate on tactics and concepts that will help businesses emerge from the current economic downturn stronger and more intentional than ever.… Continue reading SEMA Launches ‘Shifting Gears’ Webinar Series
PRO Council Hosting Virtual Membership Meeting
The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on Aug. 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT), council leadership announced. PRO member participation and feedback is encouraged to further understand the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket, organizers said, and member participation will help the… Continue reading PRO Council Hosting Virtual Membership Meeting
SCORE Reveals 2021 Schedule
SCORE International has revealed its 2021 schedule, which will consist of four events, all hosted in Baja California, for only the sixth time in the sanctioning body’s history. The 2021 season-opener will be held in San Felipe. Two others will be held exclusively in Baja California and the season-finale will start in Baja California and… Continue reading SCORE Reveals 2021 Schedule