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

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

Tenneco Playing Role in Building Best Engines of 2020

The Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems for 2020 model year vehicles were recently revealed, along with the fact that parts manufacturer Tenneco supplied engine technologies for all ten engines and propulsion systems on the list “We’re proud to contribute to the success of these engines that have been recognized as Wards 10 Best… Continue reading Tenneco Playing Role in Building Best Engines of 2020