Petersen Wins Museum of the Year Award

The Petersen Automotive Museum has been named the 2020 Museum of the Year by The Historic Motoring Awards in a virtual ceremony, the museum announced. The Historic Motoring Awards cited the museum’s exhibits, dedication to preserving automotive history, global education initiatives and successful pivot to digital engagement during the worldwide pandemic, the museum said. The… Continue reading Petersen Wins Museum of the Year Award

2005 Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo Joins Gateway Bronco as Chief Designer

Gateway Bronco CEO Seth Burgett has tapped Camilo Pardo, chief designer of the 2005 Ford GT supercar, to become Gateway Bronco’s Chief Designer. He will work closely with Gateway’s clientele to reimagine their heritage Ford Bronco or classic Ford F-Series truck. “Innovation and imagination are the hallmarks of our business,” said Gateway Bronco CEO Seth… Continue reading 2005 Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo Joins Gateway Bronco as Chief Designer

QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises

QA1 has announced plans to continue hosting its #goDRIVEit cruises in 2021 after a successful 2020 season, the company said. The new season will follow the same format as the 2020 set of #goDRIVEit cruises, which brought over 750 vehicles and nearly 1500 people together for drives throughout Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Designed as… Continue reading QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises

NMRA Reveals 2021 Ford Nationals Schedule

The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals will return to action in 2021 with six all-Ford national events, the series announced. The all-Ford national event series features championship drag racing, QA1 True Street challenges, specialty shootouts, UPR Products car shows, celebrity appearances and more. “We closed out the 22nd season with an incredible NMRA World Finals +… Continue reading NMRA Reveals 2021 Ford Nationals Schedule

Yellowstone National Park to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Program

Beep, a Florida-based autonomous Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, announced it will deploy the first autonomous shuttles at Yellowstone National Park with the National Parks Service (NPS) in May 2021. The pilot program will test multi-passenger, electric automated vehicle platforms to provide visitors a transportation alternative while exploring Yellowstone. Beep will work in concert with both NPS… Continue reading Yellowstone National Park to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Program

Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 Sets New Record

The Hot Shot’s Secret-sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 broke the world record in the qualifying round in the Radial vs. World Class at No Mercy 11, the lubricant manufacturer announced. The event was hosted at South Georgia Motorsports Park on Oct. 17-18, with qualifiers held earlier in the week. With Larson Miller behind the wheel, the… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored Firepunk Diesel S10 Sets New Record

TMI Automotive Products Hires Ross Berlanga as Marketing Director

Automotive interior manufacturer TMI Products has recently named Ross Berlanga as marketing director, the company announced. Berlanga brings over two decades of automotive experience from a wide array of positions in the industry. Having held roles in marketing, advertising and graphic design, Berlanga will bring his skills to TMI as it continues to provide high-volume… Continue reading TMI Automotive Products Hires Ross Berlanga as Marketing Director

AWE Sponsoring Overland Adventure Festivus

AWE, a precision engineering and manufacturing firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been announced as a sponsor for the Overland Adventure Festivus 2020. This announcement comes on the heels of AWE’s and recent exhaust-line launches into Ford F150, Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor and Jeep, the company said. “We’re proud to be able to head to Big… Continue reading AWE Sponsoring Overland Adventure Festivus

Barrett-Jackson Returns to Live Auctions

Barrett-Jackson returned to in-person events during the Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale earlier this month with a safe and highly successful auction, the auction hosts announced. During the three-day auction, the 100-percent No Reserve docket included 442 vehicles that sold for more than $23.5 million, while 349 pieces of automobilia brought in more than… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Returns to Live Auctions

KICKER Recognizes Installers Vying for MEA Industry Awards

KICKER has recognized some of its 24 authorized installers, retailers and sales professionals that have earned a spot in this year’s “Top 12 Finalists” for the 2020 Industry Awards, as determined by the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA). According to the MEA, some of the award categories are decided solely on industry votes. The final awards… Continue reading KICKER Recognizes Installers Vying for MEA Industry Awards

Ford Announces Bronco Wild Fund

Ford has announced the creation of the Bronco Wild Fund, a special endowment that will support the responsible enjoyment and preservation of the great American outdoors. The endowment will be funded by a portion of the proceeds from Bronco two-door, four-door and Bronco Sport SUV sales, as well as Ford licensed merchandise. The fund’s goal… Continue reading Ford Announces Bronco Wild Fund

Truck Hero ‘Ultimate Tailgate’ Ford Super Duty Sold at Auction for Charity

The Ford F-350, equipped with a 65-inch TV and other tailgating gear, brought in $275,000 for Building Homes for Heroes…

Competition Clutch Kits for Subaru, Saab Engines Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Competition Clutch, Inc. (CCI) has released several clutch kits for the EJ25T and FA20DIT engine with 5-speed and 6-speed transmissions used in Subaru models (06-14 WRX, 15-17 WRX, 01-06 Forester, 07-12 Legacy GT) and the 05-06 Saab 9-2X, which are now available at Turn 14 Distribution. CCI’s new clutch kits for Subaru (WRX, Forester, Legacy… Continue reading Competition Clutch Kits for Subaru, Saab Engines Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Dynocom Industries Wins 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in U.S. Exports

Dynocom Industries of Fort Worth, Texas, a manufacturer of dynamometer systems, announced that the company was presented with the 2020 President’s “E” Award for Exports by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at an official ceremony in Washington, D.C. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant… Continue reading Dynocom Industries Wins 2020 President’s Award for Excellence in U.S. Exports

mountune Acquired by Founder

David Mountain–the founder of mountune–and a group of industry investors have acquired the mountune performance and racing business, the new owners announced. The new-look mountune will continue to deliver racing engines and road-car performance hardware and software. “It’s widely recognized that the success of the road-car group, predominantly, led to a situation where the demand… Continue reading mountune Acquired by Founder