Last month, Holley hosted the inaugural Intergalactic Ford Festival at Beech Bend Raceway, and recently released the results, including the Grand Champions of each class. The Grand Champions were: Grand Champion Modern Class Winner: Michael Gallagher | 2016 Ford Focus Grand Champion Vintage Class Winner: John McKissack | 1966 Ford Fairlane Grand Champion Truck Class Winner: Ryan… Continue reading Holley Releases 2019 Intergalactic Ford Festival Results
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
SEMA Industry Awards Banquet to Feature Blue Man Group
The Blue Man Group is making its way to the 2019 SEMA Show as part of the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet. The annual event, which follows three full days of activity at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will take place Thursday, Nov. 7, at the nearby Westgate Hotel. As winners of the SEMA Person of… Continue reading SEMA Industry Awards Banquet to Feature Blue Man Group
Bondurant High Performance Driving School Names Chief Executive Officer/General Manager
Bondurant High Performance Driving School has announced that Franki Buckman has joined the company as its chief executive officer and general manager. In this role, Buckman assumes responsibility for all operations of the school including strategic and day-to-day oversight, the guest experience and team management. Bruce Belser, one of the investors who purchased the school… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Names Chief Executive Officer/General Manager
Atlantic British Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Overland Expo East
Atlantic British, an independent retailer of Land Rover parts and accessories, marked its 50th anniversary and its most successful year to date with an expanded line of overlanding products at the Overland Expo East 2019 in Arrington, Virginia. In addition to celebrating its long-time connection to the Land Rover enthusiast community, the company showcased products… Continue reading Atlantic British Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Overland Expo East
AAM Group Adds Speedmaster To Vendor Line Card
The AAM Group has added Speedmaster to its Parts Pro line card. Founded in 1979 as Pete’s Performance, Speedmaster today develops and manufactures most of its high-performance engine parts in its own workshops. The company’s distinctive DNA design philosophy, focus on patented technologies and rigorous “Track-Proven” testing methods drive its reputation as a respected performance innovator,… Continue reading AAM Group Adds Speedmaster To Vendor Line Card
Dyson Cancels EV Project
The British inventor says the project was not commercially viable…
Aeromotive Partners with Kahn Media
Kahn Media has been selected as the Agency of Record for Aeromotive, developer of high-performance fuel system technology, specializing in fuel systems for high-performance street vehicles, race cars, off-road and marine equipment headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. Celebrating 25 years in business, Aeromotive is looking to reinforce its consumer and business-to-business marketing efforts by utilizing Kahn… Continue reading Aeromotive Partners with Kahn Media
Hymer and BASF Team Up for Campervan Concept Vehicle
The VisionVenture, co-created by BASF and Hymer, is a near-production glimpse into the future of van life. Partnering with the BASF Creation Center, a new class of van has been created that emphasizes lightweight construction, independence, travel experience and design. The vehicle celebrated its world premiere at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the… Continue reading Hymer and BASF Team Up for Campervan Concept Vehicle
In a Low Unemployment Economy, the Best Retention Policy is a Good Onboarding Policy
With unemployment at long-time lows, retaining talented employees is a top concern among employers, but many fail to realize that the right retention strategy begins before the new employee even walks through the door. In today’s hiring climate, a welcoming onboarding experience is essential to employee retention. That is why Express Employment Professionals has laid… Continue reading In a Low Unemployment Economy, the Best Retention Policy is a Good Onboarding Policy
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mounted and Balanced Wheel and Tire Packages
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added the capability to deliver mounted and balanced wheels and tire packages for its customers, either to the customer’s shop or directly to the end user. This service directly benefits Turn 14 Distribution customers by providing them with the ability to customize wheel and tire packages from the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mounted and Balanced Wheel and Tire Packages
LINE-X XS-100 Polyurea Earns Approval for Military Use
LINE-X, an IXS Coatings Company and developer of durable, field-proven polyurea coatings for consumer, commercial and defense applications, has announced one of its polyurea hybrid formulations, LINE-X XS-100, has received approval from the DOD CARC Commodity Office at Aberdeen Proving Ground, in accordance with Military Performance Specification 32440 (MIL-PRF-32440). The rigorous testing and evaluation process… Continue reading LINE-X XS-100 Polyurea Earns Approval for Military Use
Pep Boys, Pennzoil Give Away 2019 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2
David Myers of Southington, Ohio, won a custom-built 2019 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2 car in the recent Pep Boys and Pennzoil Mustang Giveaway Sweepstakes. The brand-new Mustang, a $1,000 Pep Boys Prepaid Card and more were presented by World Champion Drifter and “Professional Fun-Haver” Vaughn Gittin Jr. at a Pep Boys Cruise-In car event… Continue reading Pep Boys, Pennzoil Give Away 2019 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2
NASCAR Technical Institute Students Get Their Hands on Roush Yates Engines
Universal Technical Institute’s Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is getting students geared up for careers in the motorsports industry, and industry partner Roush Yates Engines is once again helping them do it. Roush Yates Engines is letting NASCAR Tech students train with 10 of its NASCAR FR9 racing engines, and the school will… Continue reading NASCAR Technical Institute Students Get Their Hands on Roush Yates Engines
Dashcam Sales Rising in U.S.
Dealers cite safety and liability protection as the primary reasons for the uptick…
DENSO to Exhibit Developing Mobility Technologies at Tokyo Motor Show
The areas of development include safety, energy and mobile connection technologies…