Arizona Auction Week will have a different look next year. In 2020, eight auction companies held classic car auctions in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Between January 10-19, 2020, eight car auction firms – MAG Auctions, Leake, Worldwide Auctioneers, RM Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Gooding and Company, Russo and Steele and Barrett-Jackson auctioned 3,867 cars–2,994 of those vehicles… Continue reading Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Pirelli Continues Fight Against Climate Change
Pirelli was included on the recently released Climate A list prepared by the CDP.
Highlander Partners Sells Truck Hero
L Catterton, a Connecticut-based private equity firm, will take on a controlling interest in the company.
Dana Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Dana Incorporated was named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021” by Newsweek Magazine, the company announced. The company was ranked 111th out of 400 companies, up 134 spots from the inaugural listing of 300 companies last year. The company ranked 5th in the Automotive and Components category. See the full list here. The list… Continue reading Dana Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Athena Racing Partners with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
Athena Racing has announced that Chuckwalla Valley Raceway will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the group’s driving education track for 2021. The partnership with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CVR), which begins immediately, will provide driving education and allow participants in the program to get on-track. Due to the pandemic, the partnership will currently allow one… Continue reading Athena Racing Partners with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S
As part of 1016 Industries’ quest to be the first in the automotive industry to seamlessly integrate 3D printed technologies into scaled manufacturing processes, the company has successfully completed its first phase of performance testing for its McLaren 720S with 3D printed parts, the company announced. “On this initial test run, 1016 Industries put the… Continue reading 1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S
Report Projects Rapid Autonomous Vehicle Market Growth
The global autonomous vehicle market demand is projected to account for 4.2 million units by the end of 2030, registering over 63% CAGR, according to a new report by Million Insights. Over the past few years, there has been significant development in the field of autonomous driving technology. Further, companies such as Google and Tesla… Continue reading Report Projects Rapid Autonomous Vehicle Market Growth
NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc.
Miami-based NPW Companies has acquired Denver-based Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc., the company announced. Nearly 50 years old, EPWI is an engine parts specialty warehouse distribution company. The two companies signed the deal on Dec. 4. In addition to EPWI’s focus on the western half of the United States, its footprint includes 13 warehouse locations… Continue reading NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc.
Turn 14 Distribution Names WeatherTech Supplier of the Year
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded WeatherTech (MacNeil Automotive Products) with its Supplier of the Year Award for 2020. The Supplier of the Year Award is presented annually to Turn 14 Distribution’s leading Supplier to recognize its merit in the industry and its role in the supply chain, the distributor said. Turn 14… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Names WeatherTech Supplier of the Year
Ford Adding Performance Edition to Mustang Mach-E GT Lineup
Targeting a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, Ford is adding the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition to the Mustang Mach-E GT stable. Pumping out 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft. of torque, the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition delivers more torque, grip and better handling by drawing more power from its battery pack and targets… Continue reading Ford Adding Performance Edition to Mustang Mach-E GT Lineup
NC Carpet Binding and Equipment Announces Interior of the Year Winner
Brent Parker Motor Trimming has been named the winner of the NC Carpet Binding and Equipment Auto Interior of the Year award, according to The Hog Ring. The winning entry was a custom interior the Australian shop built for a Holden HT Monaro GTS. The car features Mercedes-Benz seats wrapped in green Nappa leather with… Continue reading NC Carpet Binding and Equipment Announces Interior of the Year Winner
Red Line Synthetic Oil Recaps 2020 Victories
Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of performance lubricants, recapped some of its new records and victories from Red Line-sponsored racers in 2020. James Clay The final finishing position in the last race of the season gave James Clay enough points to be locked in as the 2020 SRO TC America Driver’s Champion. In total,… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Recaps 2020 Victories
BorgWarner Makes List of America’s Most Responsible Companies
BorgWarner Inc. been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021, the company announced. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc. The awards list was announced on Dec. 2. The full list can be viewed here. America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from… Continue reading BorgWarner Makes List of America’s Most Responsible Companies
National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show
The National Auto Body Council has announced the winner of its Best in Show Award for its inaugural NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by LKQ. The Best in Show category was judged by AkzoNobel ambassador and president of Kindig-It Design, Dave Kindig. After reviewing the category winners and all of the… Continue reading National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show
Gotta Show Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Atech Motorsports is now offering Gotta Show Products’ line of stainless steel hose and line kits for plumbing a street rod, classic truck or other custom vehicle project, the parts distributor announced. Gotta Show kits are made in the USA and feature stainless steel braided hose and line, plus all fittings needed for installation. Atech… Continue reading Gotta Show Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports