A tornado ripped through the property of Staunton, Illinois-based Country Classic Cars on Saturday, causing significant damage. Nobody at the classic car dealership and shop was injured. The tornado battered three buildings and an estimated 100 cars. The business suffered another setback in August 2017 when a major fire destroyed 143 cars and required 13… Continue reading Tornado Whips Shop, Launches Classic Car Missiles
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
‘NHRA on FOX’ to Livestream at PRI
The livestream, sponsored by Dodge, will offer three full days of livestream coverage from the show, available to view at…
Two Big Names in Racing Seek to Sponsor Grassroots Race Team
Duo is looking to sponsor a grassroots race team in 2019, granting them access to a one-of-a-kind trailer for the 2019 race season…
StopTech Flexes Racing Success at PRI Show
StopTech is set to present a wide variety of new brake system components in booth No. 3349 during Dec. 6-8 PRI Show in Indianapolis…
Schedule Set for 2019 OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car Series
The schedule for the sixth season of OPTIMA’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car Series is out and available below….
PPG Finalizes SEM Products Acquisition
PPG has finalized its acquisition of SEM Products Inc…
Permatex Announces Personnel Changes
Chemical company Permatex, based in Hartford, Connecticut, has announced several organizational changes in its Automotive Aftermarket (AAM) Group…
Automotive Research Library Helps Vintage Vehicle Restoration Professionals
Shops dedicated to vintage cars and trucks should know about the Horseless Carriage Foundation Inc. Automotive Research Library in La Mesa, California. The library’s services include a digital database of car repair manuals that can be accessible to anyone online. The goal of the library, established in 1985, is to make automotive research and restoration… Continue reading Automotive Research Library Helps Vintage Vehicle Restoration Professionals
Precision Digital Inflator Gauge Performs at the Track
The 80e Series Precision Digital Inflator Gauge is the ultimate tool for the performance racing market, according to Milton Industries…
Electronic Torque Wrench Made with Shop Precision in Mind
Apex Tool Group introduced its new GEARWRENCH Electronic Torque Wrench with Angle to handle the torque-to-yield bolts more frequently used in vehicle manufacturing…
Champion Oil Ready to Start Something
Performance lubricants company Champion Oil will introduce its new Champion Professional Grade 80-Percent Ether Starting Fluid this week in booth No. 1455 at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis…
Melling to Host Enders and Reeves in PRI Booth
Melling is hosting two industry celebrities at the Dec. 6-8 PRI Show in Indianapolis this week…
Edelbrock Partners with Pat Musi Racing Engines to Power New Crate Engine Program
Big-block designed for fast bracket racers will be unveiled at the PRI Show in Indy…
Toyo Tire North America to Create More Than 150 Jobs in Georgia
Toyo Tires is bringing new jobs to the South….
New SEMA Grant to Help Elementary Students Engage with Automotive Hobby
SEMA has launched an Automotive Aftermarket Grant Program to engage elementary school teachers and students across the nation in the automotive hobby, career path and lifestyle…