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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Larry Magee Selected as AACF Board of Trustees Vice President

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) announced the selection of Larry Magee as vice president of the Board of Trustees. Magee has been involved with the Foundation for over 25 years, and currently serves on the Foundation’s Executive Committee, Recipient Review Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Golf Committee. “Larry has 4 decades of senior executive… Continue reading Larry Magee Selected as AACF Board of Trustees Vice President

Goodson Tools & Supplies Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2020

Goodson Tools & Supplies for engine builders is celebrating its 75th year in the automotive aftermarket throughout 2020. To celebrate, the company will be looking back at the company’s history on its company blog. “As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration we will be taking a look back at how Goodson and the automotive industry… Continue reading Goodson Tools & Supplies Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2020

CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

CTech Manufacturing has teamed up with IMSA to become the Official Cart Provider of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the company announced. “Over the years CTech Manufacturing has supported a number of championship-winning IMSA teams by providing them the storage solutions they need to support a successful racing effort. We are very proud to grow… Continue reading CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development

Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an important but costly and time and labour-intensive. To help speed up the process, Toshiba is currently developing a system that allows testing to be carried out automatically by robots in a non-destructive manner. As cars have become lighter… Continue reading Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development

Callies, Energy Manufacturing Again Offering Hemi, Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks

Callies Performance Products and Energy Manufacturing have announced that the companies have reached a new licensing deal with Fiat Chrysler to manufacture and distribute 426 Hemi and 440 Wedge cast iron engine blocks. The deal also includes cast iron and cast aluminum cylinder heads. All parts will carry Mopar part numbers and will be produced… Continue reading Callies, Energy Manufacturing Again Offering Hemi, Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks