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McPherson College Reaches $1M Fundraising Goal
The funds, along with a matching donation from the owner of the Brumos Collection, will be used to increase funding for the school’s auto restoration program…
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Announces Inaugural ‘All Star Get-Together’
The event will be held in partnership with the NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway…
Goodguys Adds New Sponsors for 2021
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, an organizer of hot rod and custom car events, has announced Trick Tools, TANKS Inc. and March Performance as the newest sponsors of its 2021 event season, which is scheduled to kick off March 12, 2021 with the 11th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway in… Continue reading Goodguys Adds New Sponsors for 2021
Spring Carlisle Set for April
The Spring Carlisle event will include an automotive flea market, a product showcase and a two-day auction…
SEMA Education Adds ‘Classic Cars, Modern Markets’ Webinar
The educational webinar will discuss new market research on the $890 million classic car and truck market…
Motor State Announces Passing of Founder George Lane
From humble beginnings, he went on to build an automotive powerhouse…
Real Deal Steel Celebrates 10th Year in Business
Real Deal Steel is celebrating both its 10th year in business and reaching the milestone of 1,000 reproduction steel bodies shipped to customers around the United States and the globe, the company announced. Joe Whitaker and Randy Irwin founded the company in February 2011 when they began building all-new-steel Tri-5 Chevy bodies. After a couple… Continue reading Real Deal Steel Celebrates 10th Year in Business
Masterpieces of Metal Build Contest Winners Announced
Sponsored by Westin Automotive and presented by The AAM Group’s Event 2020 virtual trade show, the Masterpieces of Metal vehicle-build contest invited automotive builders to submit their best creations and pit them against the work of other metal-minded overachievers. Event attendees voted for their favorite builds across four categories, with the winners taking home a… Continue reading Masterpieces of Metal Build Contest Winners Announced
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Names Kahn Media Agency of Record
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, an organizer of hot rod and custom car events, has announced that Kahn Media will exclusively represent the automotive event producer as its Agency of Record. Kahn Media will provide public relations, social media and digital marketing services for the Goodguys organization and the 19 events it is hosting around… Continue reading Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Names Kahn Media Agency of Record
NHTSA Issues Replica Car Sales Regulations
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
‘SEMA: Battle of the Builders’ Special Set to Premiere
The “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special will premiere Feb. 7 on History Channel…
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
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Postponed
Citing COVID-19 developments both locally and around the globe, the 26th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will move to May 20-23, event organizers announced. “At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation made a promise to put the safety of our spectators, volunteers, entrants, judges, vendors, sponsors, staff and board… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Postponed