Bosch and Daimler have reached a milestone on the way to automated driving…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Carroll Shelby Foundation Donates $15,000 to Children’s Hospital
Aaron Shelby, co-president of the Carroll Shelby Foundation, on July 11 presented a $15,000 check to Brian Feingold, medical director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh…
Sid Dooley Retires from NPW
Sid Dooley of National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has decided to retire after a 40 year career…
Toyo to Strengthen U.S. Production Capacity
Toyo Tire Corp. has begun strengthening its production capacity at its Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA) facility in Bartow County, Georgia…
Ford & Major Automakers Reach Emissions Standards Deal with California
A consortium of automakers and California have agreed on a voluntary framework to reduce emissions that can serve as an alternative path forward for clean vehicle standards nationwide…
New Diesel Silverado to Get 33 mpg on Highway
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine is set to deliver an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 mpg city in rear-wheel-drive models…
Pilot Automotive Hires Jean Franks as New Chief Financial Officer
She joins the company during a time of expansion…
Driver-Assistance Systems Highlighted in Advanced Tire & Auto Center Name Change
The new Advanced ADAS Calibration Centers reflect a growing focus on next-gen technologies…
Lightyear Unveils Long-Range Solar Car
Prototype presented to investors, customers, partners & press in the Netherlands…
Ziebart Honors Top Franchisees During Owner’s Meeting in Detroit
Dealer of the Year, New Dealer of the Year & service award winners celebrated…
‘Roadkill Nights’ Headed Back to Woodward Dream Cruise
Watch for legal street racing & plenty of activities at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan…
Mitsubishi’s U.S. Headquarters Relocating to Tennessee
The move is part of an ongoing plan to ‘reinvent every aspect’ of the carmaker…
Lexus Teases Off-Road Concept
Lexus this week introduced its GXOR concept SUV. The company explained the OR in GXOR stands for off-road; but the company was short on all the other details and specifications for the ride. In fact, here’s the company’s full, unedited press release: Concept vehicles are typically created to generate excitement for the enthusiasts, but sometimes,… Continue reading Lexus Teases Off-Road Concept
Thermo-Tec Backs Matusek at His First Pro Stock Race
Steve Matusek, president of Lenexa, Kansas-based Aeromotive Inc., became the 449th driver to ever qualify in the NHRA Pro Stock field last weekend during the Mile High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway…
Photos: CTech Sponsors Three Drag Racing Cars
Three race teams this season have cars to match their CTech sponsorships…