Thanks to the efforts of California State Assembly members Tim Grayson (D-Concord), Tasha Boerner-Horvath (D-Oceanside), Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Phil Chen (R-Diamond Bar), Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) and enthusiasts throughout California, state lawmakers have approved SEMA-supported legislation (SB 112) that restores “fix-it” tickets for cars suspected of violating the state’s exhaust noise limit. Once… Continue reading California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Passes Legislature
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
8-Inch Factory Screens to Become Thing of the Past
OEMs are opting for larger and larger dashboard displays…
Keystone Automotive Operations Adds Quake LED to Offerings
The company manufactures 12-volt automotive LED lights…
Troy R. Anderson Joins Universal Technical Institute as CFO
Seasoned executive brings over 25 Years of financial leadership experience…
LEVC Unveils New Electric Van
The vehicle is zero-emission capable…
Autonomous Tractor Tested at Swedish Airport
The project could be a precursor to autonomous snowplows…
Photo Gallery: Escondido Rolls Along
While Escondido, California may best be known for being home to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, each summer Friday the Cruisin’ Grand Car Show brings out a different set of animals – from Mustangs to Impalas and even a Cobra or Barracuda. From April through September, downtown Escondido hosts their weekly car show. Besides… Continue reading Photo Gallery: Escondido Rolls Along
Bentley to Build 12 ‘Blower’ Replicas
Bentley has announced that, with the help of its Mulliner coachwork division, it will be building 12 replicas of Sir Tim Birkin’s 1929 supercharged 4-1/2-liter “Blower” Bentley, which raced at Le Mans. Only four of the original pre-war chassis were built in the late 1920s, all of which saw action with Birkin’s race team. Read more about… Continue reading Bentley to Build 12 ‘Blower’ Replicas
Edelbrock Featured on “Jay Leno’s Garage”
Edelbrock CEO Don Barry appeared on the latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” where he discusses some of the company’s research and development vehicles, including the famous 1967 Hot Rod Magazine Camaro, and the role the test fleet plays in developing Edelbrock products. Read more about the episode over on Edelbrock’s blog.
Michelin Announces Theme for Michelin Challenge Design Program
Entrants will have to “upcycle” past submissions…
’69 Mustang from John Wick Films Going on Tour
The 1969 Mustang from the John Wick films is headed to Lambeau Field – Keanu Reeves not included. The car his cold-blooded assassin drove in the first two installments of the franchise will be parked outside the South Gate of the stadium from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday for the Packers home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.… Continue reading ’69 Mustang from John Wick Films Going on Tour
True Cost of Annual Vehicle Ownership Rises in 2019
Spike in finance costs drives increase…
Leaked Video Shows Corvette C8 Topping Out at 194 mph
A video showing a test of the 2020 Corvette C8 has leaked from an internal Chevrolet meeting. The video shows the car topping out at 194 mph on a test track in Papenburg, Germany. To see the video, head over to Hagerty.
Mast Motorsports, ENDYN Complete Merger
Mast Motorsports has completed a merger with Ft. Worth-based cylinder head and induction specialist ENDYN (Energy Dynamics), broadening its portfolio of engine components and services. The two companies previously worked together to co-develop ENDYN’s all-new Honda cylinder heads. As part of the merger, ENDYN will relocate its current Ft. Worth facility to Mast Motorsports’ all-new… Continue reading Mast Motorsports, ENDYN Complete Merger
3M Collaborates with Wrapmate to Provide Print-Ready Customers to Graphic Professionals
3M has announced a partnership with Wrapmate to help businesses improve their brand’s visibility through high quality vehicle graphics and ultimately help graphic professionals find more customers. Wrapmate is an online platform where business owners can obtain a wrap design by using their business’s website address. Wrapmate uses the URL to scan the website for… Continue reading 3M Collaborates with Wrapmate to Provide Print-Ready Customers to Graphic Professionals