More than 250 vintage racing cars, from a 1927 Bugatti Grand Prix racer to a 1975 Kremer Porsche 935 IMSA GT car, will compete during the 41st Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park over Labor Day weekend, scheduled (Aug. 31- Sept. 4), track officials announced. MG will be the featured race group, celebrating the centennial… Continue reading Lime Rock Park Previews 2023 Historic Festival
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Warn Industries Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2023
Warn Industries is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 and will mark the occasion with commemorative items and products, employee celebrations, social media giveaways, and more, the company announced. Warn will be celebrating the anniversary for the rest of 2023, with activities including an upcoming video to showcase the innovations, heritage, and imagery of the… Continue reading Warn Industries Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2023
Energy Suspension Announces Passing of Founder & CEO
Don Bunker, founder, president and CEO of Energy Suspension, has passed away, the company announced. The company provided the following obituary: Energy Suspension is saddened to announce the passing of Don Bunker, the esteemed founder, president and CEO of the company. Don was a true visionary and trailblazer in the automotive aftermarket industry, leaving an… Continue reading Energy Suspension Announces Passing of Founder & CEO
SEMA to Host Webinar on Chassis Dyno Testing an EV
An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover chassis dyno testing electric vehicles, the organization announced. Scheduled for July 13, the webinar will feature Michael Caldwell, the sales manager at Mustang Advanced Engineering, who will discuss the following subjects: The difference between dyno testing an EV and an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. How to prepare… Continue reading SEMA to Host Webinar on Chassis Dyno Testing an EV
Grandwest Adds Sawtooth Tonneau to Lineup
Grandwest Enterprises, a Canadian distributor of automotive and truck accessories, has added the Sawtooth Expandable Tonneau to its range of available accessories, the companies announced. “We are excited to add the Sawtooth Expandable Roll-up Tonneau Cover to our lineup,” said Richard Thiessen, a spokesperson for Grandwest Enterprises. “This innovative cover stands apart from all the… Continue reading Grandwest Adds Sawtooth Tonneau to Lineup
Survey: More Americans Questioning Car Ownership
More Americans are wondering if car ownership is necessary, according to a new survey released by Zipcar, a car-sharing network, and conducted by Wakefield Research. According to the survey, monthly car payments near record numbers, interest rates at the highest level in nearly 15 years, and the financial burdens of gas, insurance, parking, and maintenance… Continue reading Survey: More Americans Questioning Car Ownership
Goodguys Previews Heartland Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is expecting over 5,000 hot rods, muscle cars, customs and classic trucks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the Goodguys Rod & Custom 32nd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF, the organization announced. Scheduled for June 30 – July 2, the event will welcome all 1998 and older muscle… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Heartland Nationals
Tire Safety Tips for National Tire Safety Week
Discount Tire offered up some tire safety tips to pass along to customers during National Tire Safety Week, which runs from June 26 to July 3, the company announced. Each year more than 40 million people travel for Independence Day weekend, and this year’s travel numbers are expected to set a record high. The U.S.… Continue reading Tire Safety Tips for National Tire Safety Week
BorgWarner Acquires Electric Hybrid Systems Business
BorgWarner has entered into an agreement to acquire Eldor Corporation’s electric hybrid systems segment for $83 million, the companies announced. Headquartered in Italy, Eldor’s EHS segment includes on-board chargers (OBCs), DC/DC converters, and integrated high voltage boxes, the company said. The acquisition is expected to enhance BorgWarner’s capabilities in engineering 400V and 800V on-board chargers… Continue reading BorgWarner Acquires Electric Hybrid Systems Business
The Wheel Group Names Jill Hepp Marketing Manager
The Wheel Group (TWG), a manufacturer and distributor of automotive wheels, tires, offroad and overland parts and vehicle accessories, has appointed Jill Hepp as its new marketing manager, the company announced. In her new role, Hepp will further develop TWG’s position in the automotive aftermarket and lead its growth across its multiple brands, the company… Continue reading The Wheel Group Names Jill Hepp Marketing Manager
Pit+Paddock to Host F1 Viewing Experience at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Pit+Paddock is hosting a viewing experience at the Polesitters Club during the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix later this year, the automotive creative agency announced. “Formula One’s Las Vegas GP is the event of 2023, and we plan on hosting and making available the best F1 event space to our industry. The Polesitters Club… Continue reading Pit+Paddock to Host F1 Viewing Experience at Las Vegas Grand Prix
AEM Performance Electronics Co-Founder Passes Away
John Concialdi, a co-founder of AEM Performance Electronics, has passed away following a battle with cancer, the company announced on social media. AEM posted the following statement on its Facebook page: Today, we learned that John Concialdi, co-founder of AEM, has passed after his battle with leukemia. John, or “JC,” was an innovator in the… Continue reading AEM Performance Electronics Co-Founder Passes Away
eBay Motors Expands Tire Installation Service
eBay Motors has expanded its tire installation offerings, the online marketplace announced. In addition to accessing a larger selection of inventory, users can choose a local installation provider from more than 5,000 locations nationwide and book their service, the company said. “From casual commuters to seasoned DIYers, most buyers have their tires installed by a… Continue reading eBay Motors Expands Tire Installation Service
Detroit Concours Announces Details of 2023 Event
The Detroit Concours will return to the Motor City later this year, scheduled for Sept. 22-23, for a two-day event celebrating automotive Americana featuring 150 rare vehicles, organizers announced. “We’re proud to bring this signature event back to Detroit, which has long been the center of the automotive universe,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty.… Continue reading Detroit Concours Announces Details of 2023 Event
Stellantis Forms Joint Venture to Manufacture Semiconductors
Stellantis and Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, have partnered to create SiliconAuto, a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to designing and selling a family of state-of-the-art semiconductors to supply the automotive industry, including Stellantis, starting in 2026, the companies announced. SiliconAuto will provide customers an auto industry-centric source of semiconductors for the growing… Continue reading Stellantis Forms Joint Venture to Manufacture Semiconductors