Ridetech’s 1965-1979 Ford Truck Suspension System was named 2022’s Best New Suspension Product at Goodguys Columbus, the company announced. “Here at Ridetech, we love building products that make cars and trucks sit lower and ride better than ever. From the factory, the F-100’s twin I-beam front suspension was cumbersome,” company representatives said. “Through extensive research,… Continue reading Ridetech F-100 System Wins Goodguys Best New Suspension Product Award
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Petersen Deep Dive: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Chief Historian Leslie Kendall takes a closer look at the custom-built car once owned by movie star Clark Gable…
Petersen Museum to Honor VW CEO at Annual Gala
The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor Volkswagen Group CEO Dr. Herbert Diess with its Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at its 28th annual Petersen Gala on October 1, 2022, the museum announced. The Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the significant influence and contributions of Diess in moving toward an electrified future and… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Honor VW CEO at Annual Gala
From the Mag – Something Special: The Deuce Turns 90
Celebrating the early days of Ford V-8 power…
From the Mag: RestoMods from the Heartland
Jeff Page’s builds are the perfect blend of classic charm and modern muscle…
Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Ultimate Headers has appointed Jim Browning Jr. as its president, the company announced. Browning has worked for Ultimate Headers for five years, and under his leadership, the company recently moved operations to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Berea, Ohio. Prior to joining Ultimate Headers, Browning worked in the oil and gas industry for six years… Continue reading Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Stacey David to Join DEI on Hot Rod Power Tour
Stacey David, from shows “GearZ” and “Restoration Series,” will join Design Engineering, Inc., during day two of this year’s Hot Rod Power Tour at Nashville Superspeedway, the company announced. for a special appearance at 11 am on June 14th. “Having Stacey in our booth is an especially perfect pairing in Music City,” Steve Garrett of… Continue reading Stacey David to Join DEI on Hot Rod Power Tour
SEMA Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
Walker Evans, Jack Roush and Gene Winfield will be enshrined in the organization’s Hall of Fame during the 2022 SEMA Awards Gala later this year…
Petersen Museum Celebrates 1932 Ford Anniversary with New Exhibit
The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford with a new national holiday, Hot Rod Day on June 11, and celebrate the special day with its new “Ford Fever: The Deuce Turns 90” exhibit in the Ross and Beth Myers Gallery, the museum announced. Opening to the public on June… Continue reading Petersen Museum Celebrates 1932 Ford Anniversary with New Exhibit
Retro Designs Restores 1954 Chevy
Powered by a 640-hp LT4 engine, the Bel-Air features numerous custom components, including the chassis, cold air intake, wheels, exhaust and more…
Petersen Museum’s Deuce Gala to Commemorate 1932 Ford Anniversary
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons will also receive the Hot Rod Icon award during the event…
2022 SEMA Show Now Accepting Feature Vehicle Applications
All displayed vehicles will be sponsored by an exhibiting company and featured in the SEMA Show app…
Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP
Cahaba Media Group has acquired the assets of two business-to-business brands, THE SHOP and RV PRO, from National Business Media, Inc., the company announced. THE SHOP—which includes a print magazine, digital issue, website, daily newsletter, social media and podcast—offers automotive aftermarket professionals insight on trends and products in performance, restyling/aftermarket accessories, hot rods and customization,… Continue reading Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP
Kindig-It Design Partners with Dynamat
Dynamat has formed a new partnership with Kindig-It Design and Dave Kindig, the company announced. As part of the partnership, Kindig-It Design will exclusively use Dynamat products on any and all of its builds that require sound deadening. “We’re really excited about this partnership, everyone knows the Dynamat name – they are the verb in… Continue reading Kindig-It Design Partners with Dynamat
Chevrolet Performance Continues Support of Goodguys Events Through 2024
The company supports both the GM and Retro Iron Builder of the Year awards, which recognize two professional builders with the top performance-built GM and GM-powered vehicles…