Ford Motor Co.’s Chief Financial Officer Bob Shanks plans to retire from the company at the end of 2019…
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Self-Driving Vehicles to Deploy in New York and California
Self-driving vehicle technology company Optimus Ride plans to deploy its self-driving systems during the coming months in New York City and in California…
What Powers Finnegan’s 900-Plus Horsepower 1955 Chevy?
Mike Finnegan and fellow Roadkill star David Freiburger worked together to conceive Finnegan’s Blasphemi, a 1955 Chevy Bel Air powered by a supercharged 528 cubic-inch Hemi. Finnegan and Freiburger worked under the premise of ‘what’s the most ridiculous thing we can do?’ The blasphemous-to-some Chevy has a Chrysler engine between the framerails to kick the piecrust… Continue reading What Powers Finnegan’s 900-Plus Horsepower 1955 Chevy?
VP Racing Fuels Added to Meyer Distributing Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added VP Racing Fuels to its offering of high-performance brands…
EPA Bans Consumer Sales of Some Paint Strippers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule banning methylene chloride used in paint removers for consumer use…
VinFast Puts Vietnam Car Manufacturing on the Map
The first two cars from new Vietnamese car company, VinFast, demonstrate the company’s philosophy of promoting Vietnamese style, safety, creativity, pioneering. The sedan and SUV premiered in October at the Paris Motor Show. The company worked with designers from Pininfarina in Italy. Both cars feature a long wheelbase and elegant styling, according to VinFast. The sedan… Continue reading VinFast Puts Vietnam Car Manufacturing on the Map
VAIS Technology Picks Up New Distributor Partner
Englewood, Colorado-based VAIS Technology has added AM Distributors Mid-State Distributing as its newest distributor partner…
BorgWarner Intelligent Cam Torque Actuation Improves Fuel Economy, Reduces Emissions
BorgWarner has introduced its next generation of cam torque actuators…
Amnesty International: Bad Ethics and Environmental Risks Taint EV Batteries
Amnesty International has questioned the ethics behind electric vehicle battery production, alleging violations against human rights and the environment…
PPG to be Prime Sponsor of Team Penske
PPG will continue its long-standing support of Team Penske by serving as a primary sponsor for multiple races throughout the 2019 season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series…
Strange Engineering to Offer $75,000 Contingency to NHRA Racers
NHRA racers will have an opportunity this year to claim more than $75,000 in posted contingency from Strange Engineering for using the company’s axles…
Legend Reborn: Modern Take on the ’70s Pantera
The Panther ProgettoUno is a comprehensive modern reimagining of the iconic 1970s Pantera by Italian company ARES Design, which also has a location in Texas. Conceived and designed as the first example of ARES Design’s Legends Reborn service, the Panther is constructed from carbon fiber and has a mix of traditional craftsmanship, modern engineering and… Continue reading Legend Reborn: Modern Take on the ’70s Pantera
Tint World to Open New Florida Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a new store in Pompano Beach, Florida…
Original Venice Crew Inks Distribution Agreement with DiMora Motorcar
The Original Venice Crew (OVC) signed an agreement making DiMora Motorcar an authorized distributor of the continuation 1965 Ford Shelby G.T.350 Competition Model…
New Faces Head Race Operations for Sonoma Speed Festival
The Sonoma Speed Festival has made several additions to its race operations team in an effort to ensure maximum focus on safety, authenticity and vehicle provenance at its…