BMW M is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a limited-edition model exclusive to North America, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M, the company announced. Based on the 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M will be offered in modern formulations of five paint colors – one from… Continue reading BMW Revives Retired Paint Colors for Anniversary Edition M3
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Hyundai Motor Group to Build U.S. EV, Battery Plant
Hyundai Motor Group has entered into an agreement with the state of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S, the automaker announced. The investment aims to support Hyundai’s goal of expanding its electric mobility presence in the U.S. market, the company said. “As one of the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to Build U.S. EV, Battery Plant
Lear to Acquire I.G. Bauerhin
Lear Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors and electronic control modules. Lear will acquire IGB for $149 million, on a cash- and debt-free basis, the company said. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and… Continue reading Lear to Acquire I.G. Bauerhin
Theon Design Grows Production with New Facility
The expansion also allowed the custom Porsche 911 builder to double its workforce to support the increase in production…
SCCA Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
The deadline for nominations is June 15…
Report: Supply Chain Pressure to Persist Through 2022
Supply chain disruptions are not expected to ease this year and could lead to permanent changes in the global system…
Tri-State Enterprises Named AAM Group Member of the Year
The AAM Group honored Tri-State Enterprises as its 2022 Member of the Year at the organization’s annual Membership Meeting held May 10–12 in Frisco, Texas, the organization announced. According to the group, each year AAM makes the selection based on five key metrics: active participation, growth as a percentage, marketing participation, participation in group buys,… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Named AAM Group Member of the Year
SEMA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
Walker Evans, Jack Roush and Gene Winfield will be enshrined in the organization’s Hall of Fame during the 2022 SEMA Awards Gala later this year…
Petersen Museum Celebrates 1932 Ford Anniversary with New Exhibit
The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford with a new national holiday, Hot Rod Day on June 11, and celebrate the special day with its new “Ford Fever: The Deuce Turns 90” exhibit in the Ross and Beth Myers Gallery, the museum announced. Opening to the public on June… Continue reading Petersen Museum Celebrates 1932 Ford Anniversary with New Exhibit
Porsche Revives Rennsport Reunion
The next Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in 2023, Porsche Cars North America announced. It will be the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion and the fourth time that the California race circuit will hold the event. Further information on… Continue reading Porsche Revives Rennsport Reunion
BorgWarner Jackpot Up for Grabs at Indianapolis 500
BorgWarner continues to increase its rolling jackpot prize for next weekend’s Indianapolis 500, which now sits at $400,000 – raising the stakes for another back-to-back win for last year’s winner, Helio Castroneves, the company announced. To win the jackpot, a driver has to win the Indy 500 two years in a row; this marks the… Continue reading BorgWarner Jackpot Up for Grabs at Indianapolis 500
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé Sells for $142M
One of two prototypes built in 1955, the 300 SLR was capable of 180 mph, making it one of the fastest road legal cars at the time…
Best Cars for Recent College Grads
The list highlights affordable and efficient vehicles…
Meyer Distributing Adds Oregon Tool to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Oregon Tool to its outdoor power equipment category, the parts distributor announced. Oregon offers a complete range of replacement parts for outdoor power equipment. Oregon Tool is a manufacturer of professional-grade cutting tools and equipment. Included in Meyer Distributing’s offering will be Oregon’s Gator Blades, with patented features such as Fusion… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Oregon Tool to Line Card
AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers, Contributors
The AAM Group presented awards to nine supplier partners at its recent annual Membership Meeting, held May 10–12 in Frisco, Texas, the company announced. Highlighted by the Partnership and Group Impact Awards, the categories also included Data Quality, Fastest Growing, Manpower Excellence, Marketing Support, Product Innovation, Profit Generator and Shipping Excellence. The AAM Group provided… Continue reading AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers, Contributors