Tag: Customs

Petersen Museum Appoints Juan Gonzalez to Board of Directors

The Petersen Automotive Museum has appointed Juan Gonzalez, chairman and CEO of GRUMA, as its newest board member, the museum announced. As Chairman and CEO of GRUMA, Gonzalez leads one of the largest global manufacturers of tortillas, flatbreads and corn masa, the museum said, well-known for its brands Mission, Guerrero and MASECA. He also serves… Continue reading Petersen Museum Appoints Juan Gonzalez to Board of Directors

Slamology Returns to Indianapolis

The Slamology automotive and music festival is returning to Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis this summer, event organizers announced. Scheduled for June 11-12, the annual automotive event will highlight the latest in customizing vehicles and car audio, organizers said. Slamology will offer automotive contests throughout the weekend, live music, a vendor midway and more. “We’re… Continue reading Slamology Returns to Indianapolis

LEED Brakes Names New VP

LEED Brakes has appointed Bill Cummings to the role of vice president, the company announced, citing the company’s recent growth as the need for the new position. Cummings has been in the aftermarket brake industry since 1998 and started his career in the brake industry with Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, the company said. There, he… Continue reading LEED Brakes Names New VP

SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors

SEMA has appointed two new directors working in the councils and membership department: Pamela Brown-Matthis and Marcy Ann Yanus, the organization announced. Brown-Matthis will serve as the new education director based in McKinney, Texas. Yanus has been named the new SEMA council director overseeing Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and… Continue reading SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors

Prefix Corporation Announces the Passing of Founder Kim A. Zeile

Prefix Corporation, a builder of prototypes and advanced concept vehicles, announced the passing of its founder, Kim A. Zeile. The company provided the following statement:  It is with deep sorrow that Prefix Corporation announces the passing of founder Mr. Kim Zeile, on March 24, 2022. Kim founded Prefix Corporation in 1979, and will always be… Continue reading Prefix Corporation Announces the Passing of Founder Kim A. Zeile

Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Restoration Law

Kansas lawmakers have passed SEMA-supported H.B. 2594, which “[exempts] certain modifications on antique vehicles from vehicle identification number offense seizures and dispositions,” the organization announced. The new legislation is “a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state,” according to SEMA officials. The catalyst for the… Continue reading Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Restoration Law

The D Lot Continues with Online Auction Benefiting Make-A-Wish Michigan

The D Lot at the Detroit Autorama is continuing its fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Michigan following the conclusion of the show, organizers announced. The online silent auction will continue until March 20 and offers over $40,000 in prizes. Prizes include car parts and accessories, exclusive tours of the GM Heritage and ROUSH collections and more. All… Continue reading The D Lot Continues with Online Auction Benefiting Make-A-Wish Michigan

Petersen Museum Opens Lowrider Exhibit

The Petersen Automotive Museum has opened a new collection of unique custom cars and iconic lowriders, the museum announced. The “Lowriders and Customs Vault Display” looks back at when Lowriders first burst onto the Southern California automotive scene in the post-World War II era as unique symbols of personal creativity and Latino cultural identity. While… Continue reading Petersen Museum Opens Lowrider Exhibit

Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Legacy Classic Trucks is known for taking the hardworking trucks of the past and breathing new life into them as strapping, modernized custom builds oozing with smile-inducing charm. From stunning resto-modded vintage Power Wagons to Scramblers, Legacy Classic Trucks revitalizes the iconic rigs charged with doing the tough, dirty, hard jobs that defined the Great… Continue reading Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

E.C.D. Automotive Adds 3-D Rendering for Customers

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has added a new step in its bespoke car design process by crafting a photorealistic design video of each client’s unique custom build ahead of the project’s completion, the builder announced. Created with 3-D creation tool Unreal Engine by Epic Games, which has been used in film, television and video games,… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Adds 3-D Rendering for Customers

Hollywood Car Exhibit Set to Launch at Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to present a brand-new collection of some of the most famous vehicles ever to appear in film and television, the museum announced. Opening to the public on March 12, the exhibit will include a diverse selection of cars, motorcycles and custom creations that have starred in popular movies and… Continue reading Hollywood Car Exhibit Set to Launch at Petersen Automotive Museum

Concours of America Reimagined as Detroit Concours d’Elegance

Courtesy of Hagerty Media

Hagerty will debut the inaugural Detroit Concours d’Elegance on its new dates, Sept. 16-18, the company announced. Building upon the Concours d’Elegance of America’s four decades, the reimagined event will find its new home at the Detroit Institute of Arts in the Motor City. The Detroit Concours d’Elegance is an all-new, weekend-long event held at… Continue reading Concours of America Reimagined as Detroit Concours d’Elegance