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
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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…
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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
Honda Adds Sport Trim for 2023 Odyssey
The new appearance package features a gloss-black finish for several components and accessories, including the wheels, grille, headlight trim, mirrors and more…
ProCharger Launches Updated Website
ProCharger has launched an updated website, the company announced. “The new website has simplified navigation, is mobile-friendly, faster and has an updated, modern look and feel,” the company said in a statement announcing the new website. “Our goal is to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for, faster and easier.… Continue reading ProCharger Launches Updated Website
ASE Introduces ADAS Certification Test
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has introduced an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test, the organization announced. The test aims to identify technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks. “Because ADAS service is becoming a very important… Continue reading ASE Introduces ADAS Certification Test
Universal Technical Institute Offering Intro Program for High School Juniors
The three-week program, which is free to high school juniors, offers students a preview of the training they’ll need for a career as a technician in the automotive industry…
Pirelli Converts Winter Proving Grounds for Summer Testing
Pirelli has adapted its Sottozero Centre winter testing facility for summer test programs, the tire manufacturer announced, citing an increased need for product development. Located in Lapland, Sweden, the winter testing facility will now host development in the summer for the companies all-season and winter tires on both dry and wet roads, the company said.… Continue reading Pirelli Converts Winter Proving Grounds for Summer Testing
Race Winning Brands Acquires Haltech
Race Winning Brands (RWB) recently acquired Haltech Engine Management Systems, the company announced. Haltech offers a broad range of electronic engine management system products for performance and racing applications. “I’m extremely excited about bringing Haltech into our Family of Brands. We have products that build faster, stronger engines, and Haltech builds products that allow those… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Acquires Haltech
Melling Acquires Sigma Engineering
Melling Engine Parts has acquired Sigma Engineering, a developer and manufacturer of rocker arms and shafts, the company announced. Located in Pontiac, Michigan, the company is Melling’s second addition of basic manufacturing located domestically in the past month. “We are focused on controlling our supply and quality and this acquisition checks both those boxes,” sadi… Continue reading Melling Acquires Sigma Engineering
Metra Electronics Sets Training Sessions for KnowledgeFest Orlando
Metra Electronics will be appearing at KnowledgeFest Orlando, scheduled for June 10-12, to host new training sessions and showcase its latest aftermarket installation products, the company announced. The Metra Electronics booth (#1001) will feature a 2001 Honda S2000 built by Ata Ehdaivand from Absolute Electronix in Derwood, Maryland, customized with Metra products, the company said.… Continue reading Metra Electronics Sets Training Sessions for KnowledgeFest Orlando