Tag: Events

A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Using Subaru WRXs as drift cars only created more fans of these “youngtimer” candidates. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Are millennials and Gen Zers less interested in vehicle ownership and driving? Not according to a study conducted by Hagerty Insurance titled “Why Driving Matters,” which found that 81% of millennial drivers said they “like,” “love” or are “passionate about” driving, just… Continue reading A New Breed of Classic Cars?

CAN Connect Transitions to Virtual Event

The CAN Connect Conference, scheduled for Sept. 6-8, is transitioning to a virtual event, the CAN Connect Board of Directors announced. The change is in response to member feedback, the Board of Directors said, and was made to help members save time, money and manpower. Meetings will be held through the Virtual CAN Connect platform,… Continue reading CAN Connect Transitions to Virtual Event

Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Registration for the 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders is now open, SEMA Show officials announced. “The SEMA Show is synonymous with the most unique vehicles in the world, and for 10 years the Battle of the Builders program has given the builders of these vehicles an opportunity to showcase their imagination, creativity, and craftsmanship… Continue reading Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Innovative automotive solutions company Prefix Corporation has recently opened a new facility at the M1 Concourse in Michigan.

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Maura Keller Family businesses have long been a staple of the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration, about 90% of all U.S. companies are family-owned or controlled. Ranging in size from small mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 entities, family… Continue reading Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Goodguys Previews Pacific Northwest Nationals

The northwest region should get ready for a weekend of hot rodding fun as the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th anniversary season with the 35th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals later this month, and is expecting more than 3,000 muscle cars, hot rods and classic trucks to appear, the organization announced.… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Pacific Northwest Nationals

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Exhibit at Goodwood

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) as an exhibitor, with plans to return next year as a hillclimb participant, the autonomous racing competition announced. The IAC will be exhibiting as part of Future Lab, an invite-only curated exhibit focused on the future of technology. The IAC will… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge to Exhibit at Goodwood

LSI Legal Director to Speak at Auto IP & Legal USA Summit

Lubrication Specialties Director of Legal and EHS, Richard Benson, is slated to share his legal and Intellectual Property (IP) expertise at this year’s Auto IP & Legal USA Summit, the company announced. The Auto IP & Legal USA Summit, scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit Michigan, is a conference for… Continue reading LSI Legal Director to Speak at Auto IP & Legal USA Summit

Diode Dynamics to Exhibit at Import Alliance

Diode Dynamics, a manufacturer of automotive LED lighting based just outside St. Louis, Missouri, will be attending Import Alliance at Nashville Super Speedway as a vendor later this month, the company announced. Scheduled for July 21-22, Import Alliance Nashville will allow participants to learn from experts, build connections and explore new trends in the import… Continue reading Diode Dynamics to Exhibit at Import Alliance

Petersen Museum to Attempt Record-Setting Porsche Boxster Gathering

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Porsche Boxster, the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a 30 Years of Boxster Cruise-In this Sunday, July 9, in an attempt to set a record for the largest U.S. gathering of Porsche Boxsters, museum officials announced. While no prior record exists, the museum aims to host more than… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Attempt Record-Setting Porsche Boxster Gathering

Tim Tebow to Appear at SEMA Show

Athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tim Tebow will appear at the 2023 SEMA Show as a keynote speaker for the event’s professional-development experience, event organizers announced. Scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will highlight Tebow as a keynote speaker on the SEMA Show Main Stage, a new program that will feature… Continue reading Tim Tebow to Appear at SEMA Show

Canatu, Webasto Win Plug and Play Global Innovation Award

Canatu and Webasto have been named the winners of the Plug and Play Global Global Innovation Award at the Startup Autobahn EXPO2023 held on June 22nd in Stuttgart, Germany, the companies announced. The Global Innovation Award recognizes their joint pilot project on integrating a Canatu film heater into the Webasto Roof Sensor Module (RSM), to… Continue reading Canatu, Webasto Win Plug and Play Global Innovation Award

MB Quart Named Official Parade Radio Sponsor of Toledo Jeep Fest

MB Quart has been named the official parade radio sponsor of the 2023 Toledo Jeep Fest, the company announced. According to event officials, the Toledo Jeep Fest attracts more than 70,000 attendees. Scheduled for Aug. 4-6, MB Quart will be showcasing vehicle builds and demoing its Jeep Tuned Audio products like Rear Overhead Soundbars and… Continue reading MB Quart Named Official Parade Radio Sponsor of Toledo Jeep Fest