Shortly after Oracle Lighting’s Vector Grill was unveiled at a Las Vegas trade show in 2017, alleged Chinese knockoffs began appearing on the market…
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Spear Phishing: Three Things You Need to Know
The more you know about this cybersecurity threat, the easier it will be for you and your employees to combat it…
THE NBM SHOW and WRAPSCON Coming to California
WRAPSCON is returning for its fifth year and it is its own show-within-a show: the only annual trade show put on by vehicle wrap professionals for vehicle wrap professionals…
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers to Fight Against Children’s Cancer
The Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers is holding its annual Race Against Kids’ Cancer Aug. 10-11 at High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Colorado…
Tesla Cars and Other EVs Banned from Texas Drag Strip
UTI Friday Night Drags has decided to ban electric vehicles from competing in the racing festivities. Despite what many will say, event officials claim it isn’t because of a perceived acceleration advantage, but because of the…
Installer Institute Program Now Eligible for Federal Student Loans, Pell Grants
Another program from Metra Electronics’ Installer Institute for car audio education is eligible for Title IV funding…
Aftermarket Foundation Gives Record-Setting Amount of Scholarships
Nearly 400 students were recently selected to receive scholarships totaling a record-setting $557,600 by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF).
Cashing in on the Lifted Era
The automotive suspension market has seen considerable development in recent years, with the lifted look taking on major cultural relevance. The trend is expected to continue, according to Allied Market Research. The global segment is expected to grow to $284 billion by 2022, placing it among the most lucrative aftermarket automotive product markets. For these… Continue reading Cashing in on the Lifted Era
Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring
Hagerty recently posted a YouTube video showcasing the full restoration of a 401 Buick Nailhead engine. “The engine is together and running like a dream. And now, for your enjoyment, we present our latest Redline Rebuild time-lapse video,” the company stated in the video bio. “We pulled this iconic V-8 from a 1965 Buick Wildcat… Continue reading Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring
Specialty Fastener Firm Purchases W&E Sales Co.
Specialty fasteners and body hardware company, Auveco, has acquired W&E Sales Co…
Lucas Oil Products Turns 30, Reflects on Early Years
Founded in the once booming Southern California agricultural epicenter of Corona in 1989, the company was a manifestation of the desire of its founder, Forrest Lucas, to find a way to keep the engine of his big rig running smoothly over long-haul truck drives in sweltering temperatures on highways across Arizona and the American southwest…
Colorful Miami Theme to Highlight AAT’s Cars & Cigars
America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) will hold its Cars & Cigars: Miami Nights event on Aug. 2 at LeMay-America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, Washington…
Mittler Bros. Plans Interactive Display at Street Rod Nationals
Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool will be exhibiting at the 50th NSRA Street Rod Nationals set to be held Aug. 1-4 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds BuiltRight Industries to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution has added the truck, SUV, and off-road parts manufactured by BuiltRight Industries to its line card…
Vision Wheel Now Offered by Motor State
Motor State Distributing now offers products by Vision Wheel…