Retired Master Sergeant Sean Clifton, a wounded warrior of the U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, is heading to Ohio to raise awareness for wounded veterans and to raise money for nonprofit organization VETMotorsports…
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Directed Receives DS4 Technology Patent
The United States Patent & Trademark Office has issued a patent to Directed for its DS4 and DS4+ technology…
Europlasma Appoints New CEO
Belgium-based Europlasma, a leader in low pressure plasma technology, has named Jody Paulus CEO…
BILSTEIN Motorsports Welcomes Engineer Kevin Rumley
BILSTEIN has partnered with motorsports engineer Kevin Rumley, who specializes in automotive and motorsports component design, vehicle dynamics and technical consulting…
Working with Magnesium Used on Older Cars
Albert Zuger, the Guild of Automotive Restorers’ top metal worker, takes an in-depth look at the differences between shaping an aluminum sheet and a Magnesium sheet of metal. He showcases the difference in the properties between the two metals and the theory behind metal working multiple compound curves in aluminum and magnesium. Watch the video… Continue reading Working with Magnesium Used on Older Cars
Garage Owners Risk It All Without Property Insurance
When a shop owner decides to secure business insurance, some of the immediate things that come to mind is securing coverage to satisfy a lease agreement, which in most cases is liability-based. For others, they could have a contract not only requesting liability coverage, but a specific dealer demanding garage keeper’s legal liability or auto… Continue reading Garage Owners Risk It All Without Property Insurance
Take a Ride in the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion Truck
Toyo Tires has released a 4K video showcasing the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion truck by Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based Legacy Classic Trucks. With each Legacy Power Wagon Conversion requiring well over 1,000 hours, the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion has become one of the most coveted and sought-after trucks. The above video showcases builder Winslow Bent giving… Continue reading Take a Ride in the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion Truck
Rottler to Combine Open House with AERA Skills Conference
Rottler is holding a two-day open house event at its corporate headquarters Oct. 10-11 in Kent, Washington…
Dodge Roadkill Nights Opens This Weekend
MotorTrend Group’s Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge will be bigger than ever this year with the addition of Friday night events, while bringing back…
Mid-Engine Corvette to Make Public Car Show Debut
The new Corvette C8 with a mid-mounted engine will appear at the Corvettes at Carlisle event, set for Aug. 22-25. Organizers for the event said at least two C8s will attend the show and perhaps even more. BONUS READING: What the New Mid-Engine Placement Means for Corvette Corvettes at Carlisle will be the first enthusiast event to… Continue reading Mid-Engine Corvette to Make Public Car Show Debut
Chrysler Recall Involves Just a Single Ram 1500 Truck
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is making the unusual move to recall one, single 2019 Ram 1500…
AACF Appoints New Board Trustee
David Young has been appointed by the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) to become its latest board trustee. Young is vice president of Valvoline LLC and oversees the U.S. light duty national accounts, heavy duty, and Canadian businesses for the oil giant. During his three-decade career, he has held leadership roles with Valvoline’s channel partner, national accounts,… Continue reading AACF Appoints New Board Trustee
Old World Industries Announces Alliance with Unity Envirotech
Old World Industries has announced an alliance with Unity Envirotech of Illinois LLC…
Behind the Raw Power Driving the Shelby GT500
The new Mustang Shelby GT500 will be will be the most powerful street-legal Ford ever built once it hits dealer lots. The car’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, race-bred control strategies and advanced drive modes deliver a car that performs unlike any other domestic sports coupe, according to Ford. The 760-horsepower, 5.2-liter V-8 engine is the most power-… Continue reading Behind the Raw Power Driving the Shelby GT500
Vandals Tear up Bonneville Salt Flats, but There’s a Silver Lining
Last September, two hooligans drove their custom-built Ford Crown Victoria onto the racecourse at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah and proceeded to do donuts…