The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has completed a regulation permitting low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago, SEMA announced. Congress enacted a SEMA-led bill into law in 2015, which streamlined requirements for small automakers, but implementation was delayed while awaiting the… Continue reading NHTSA Issues Replica Car Sales Regulations
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Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama Canceled For 2021
Show staff expect a full return of both events in 2022…
West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership
West Coast Customs has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (LACDJR) dealership to offer an array of customization packages, with West Coast Customs setting up an ancillary shop and showroom at the dealership’s downtown L.A. location, the company announced. “We are incredibly honored to be collaborating with such… Continue reading West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership
UTI Purchases Arizona Campus, Consolidates Facilities
Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, announced the purchase of its Avondale, Arizona campus and plans to consolidate the operations of its Phoenix-based Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) into this facility. Separately, UTI announced that the company’s individual UTI and MMI Orlando campus facilities will be consolidated and reconfigured into one site. “These… Continue reading UTI Purchases Arizona Campus, Consolidates Facilities
House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar
The 2021 House of Kolor calendar, featuring bikes and vehicles from around the custom industry, is now available, the company announced. The annual calendar program not only highlights custom projects exclusively painted with House of Kolor products, but the work of the artist—everyone from Darren Wenzel at West Coast Choppers in Austin, TX, to Steve… Continue reading House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar
DEI Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Sponsorship Program
Racers, car builders and project vehicle creators can now apply to be part of the Team DEI 2021 Sponsorship Program, the company announced. Design Engineering, Inc. offers products and support to all corners of the automotive aftermarket, from motorsports competitors to custom car creators. Team DEI members over the years have included Street Machine and… Continue reading DEI Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Sponsorship Program
Prefix Corporation Expands Paint Operations
Michigan-based Prefix Corporation has added over 30,000 square feet of production space to its existing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, expanding production capacity of its paint and finishing operations, the company announced. In addition to the expanded footprint, Prefix has also invested in new equipment and technologies to enhance quality and color consistency. “We’ve been… Continue reading Prefix Corporation Expands Paint Operations
National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show
The National Auto Body Council has announced the winner of its Best in Show Award for its inaugural NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by LKQ. The Best in Show category was judged by AkzoNobel ambassador and president of Kindig-It Design, Dave Kindig. After reviewing the category winners and all of the… Continue reading National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show