The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced it will extend “Jessi Combs: Life at Full Speed” from Friday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 3 thanks to the support of BFGoodrich. Admission to the exhibit is free or by suggested donation to The Jessi Combs Foundation, a new organization which seeks to educate, inspire and empower the… Continue reading Petersen Museum Extends Jessi Combs Exhibit Through Oct. 3
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Ford Performance and Tony Stewart Racing Get New FPS 410 Sprint Car Engine Up to Speed
The FPS 410, short for Ford Performance Stewart 410, is a collaboration between Ford Performance, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) and Durham Racing Engines to equip Stewart’s sprint car operation with Ford power. The engine debuted on Aug. 16 at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and went to victory lane for the first time two… Continue reading Ford Performance and Tony Stewart Racing Get New FPS 410 Sprint Car Engine Up to Speed
Meyer Distributing Brings Longhorn Fab Shop Into Fold
The Ohio-based company produces products for the diesel and powersports industries…
AAM Group Adds Fab Fours to Vendor Line Card
The South Carolina-based company produces aftermarket bumpers and other truck and off-road accessories…
Roll-Kraft Welcomes New Technical Performance Specialist
Sean Larkin will be joining the Roll-Kraft sales team…
WEATHER GUARD Lighted Truck Box Wins Pro Tool Innovation Best Truck Box Award
The truck box was recognized for its out-of-the-box lighted design…
Direct Fit Performance Muffler for 2009-2019 RAM 1500
AERO Exhaust’s new Direct Fit Performance Muffler for the 2009-2019 (2019 Classic model only) RAM 1500 pickup truck, part number 30103. This kit is a direct bolt-on systems that utilizes the factory exhaust tips and tubing. Designed for a quick and easy installation. Made from 100% 304 stainless steel.
World’s Fastest Armored Car Tested on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’
Jay Leno recently played the role of East Coast wise-guy on his CNBC show Jay Leno’s Garage. The segment involved Leno driving AddArmor’s APR-tuned Audi RS7 to evade a staged attack from Joe Vega, AddArmor’s VP of Research & Development and a former U.S. Special Mission Unit Operator. Jay demonstrated the Audi’s on-board smokescreen capability,… Continue reading World’s Fastest Armored Car Tested on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’
CAN Names 2019 Award Winners
Custom Automotive Network presented its top awards during the annual CAN Connect event. Congratulations to the award winners: Person of the Year: Bob West of Westin Automotive Products Manufacturer of the Year: Westin Automotive Products Reseller of the Year: Premier Performance Sales Rep of the Year: Michael Kunzman and Associates These awards are voted on… Continue reading CAN Names 2019 Award Winners
Motor State Distributing Adds Bowler Performance Transmissions to Product Line
The company produces high performance transmissions…
Old World Industries Partners with World’s Largest Chemical Producer
Old World Industries (OWI), an antifreeze and engine coolant supplier in the United States, is now the sole distributor and strategic partner of BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products in the North American market. Under the agreement, Old World Industries will offer BASF Glysantin automotive coolant/antifreeze products through the OWI portfolio of brands, including PEAK Coolant… Continue reading Old World Industries Partners with World’s Largest Chemical Producer
Rumored Plug-In Hybrid Wrangler Could Get Lukewarm Reception
The hybrid will likely be introduced alongside a V-6 diesel variant…
Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event
Foreign Affairs Motorsport will be participating in the 2019 Kids Racing for Life event, which marks the 20-year anniversary of the program, held on Sept. 28 and 29 in Sebring, Florida. Started in 1999 by Reverend Zoeller of the Zoeller Ministries in Fort Myers, Florida, the non-profit group gifts terminally sick kids and their families… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Motorsport to Participate in 2019 Kids Racing for Life Event
Amazon Alexa Technology Coming to GM Vehicles
The system will be added to model year 2018 and newer vehicles…
SEMA Names Young Guns Regional Program Winners
SEMA officials concluded a nationwide tour in search of up-and-coming young vehicle builders, having selected nine winners to advance onto the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at the 2019 SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twenty-one young builders have also been selected to vie for a chance to win the final 10th… Continue reading SEMA Names Young Guns Regional Program Winners