Power Automedia’s “Horsepower Wars” show has announced a partnership with Dana Aftermarket’s Victor Reinz Sealing Products for its second season. “Victor Reinz is excited to serve as a premier sponsor of this year’s edition of “Horsepower Wars,” especially as we enter the 110th anniversary of Victor Reinz this season” says Beth Mooney, senior marketing manager… Continue reading Dana Aftermarket’s Victor Reinz Partners with ‘Horsepower Wars’
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Denso and BlackBerry Launch Integrated Automobile HMI Platform
The new system will first appear in the 2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback…
Photo Gallery: The Automobile Gallery Adds Nine Cars to Collection
The Automobile Gallery of Green Bay, Wisconsin, recently added nine cars to its collection and is seeking an early Plymouth Valiant to join the other 50-60 vehicles on display in a unique, art gallery like setting. A 1915 Ford Model T touring car, 1946 Plymouth Club Coupe, 1967 Mercedes 250SE, 1969 Plymouth GTX, 1970 Chevrolet… Continue reading Photo Gallery: The Automobile Gallery Adds Nine Cars to Collection
Dick Cepek Tires and Wheels to Sponsor 2019 Overland Adventure East
The three-day trek begins Oct. 8…
ICON 4×4 Revives 1949 Hudson as Part of Derelict Series
ICON 4×4 revived a barn-find Hudson and reimagined the vehicle as a high-tech Nashville daily driver. Its time-earned body patina hides modern mechanicals and a bit of rockabilly attitude, made even more boisterous by a 638-horsepower LS9, four-wheel independent suspension and custom hand-dyed alligator upholstery. See it in the Optima Batteries booth #20323 at the… Continue reading ICON 4×4 Revives 1949 Hudson as Part of Derelict Series
AAM Group Adds Top Street Performance to Vendor Line Card
The AAM Group has added Top Street Performance (TSP) to its Parts Pro line card. A privately-owned company based in Southern California, TSP offers a wide range of products to dial up the power on any application, from resto-mods to simple performance upgrades. TSP’s catalog covers categories such as ignition, cooling and heating, dress-up, LS… Continue reading AAM Group Adds Top Street Performance to Vendor Line Card
California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Passes Legislature
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
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.