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

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.

’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

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

P-51-Inspired Mustang GT Sells at Auction

A Ford Mustang GT inspired by the P-51 Mustang fighter plane recently sold at auction for $400,000. The Mustang, which pays tribute to U.S. Army Air Force Colonel Bud “Old Crow” Anderson, was created for the 2019 Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The car features a Roush Performance TVS R2650 supercharger and… Continue reading P-51-Inspired Mustang GT Sells at Auction

Mazda, Pirelli Set Record for Most Hairpin Turns in 12 Hours

With a team of four drivers behind the wheel, Mazda and Pirelli have set a world record for the highest number of hairpin turns in 12 hours of driving. The companies set the record with a first-generation Mazda MX-5, outifitted in Pirelli tires, on its 30th anniversary. The four drivers, Cyndie Allemann, Stefan Novitzki, Jan… Continue reading Mazda, Pirelli Set Record for Most Hairpin Turns in 12 Hours