Tag: Restyling

Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

In January, Mazda Motor Corporation marked its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, announced its 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Alpine Electronics has named Ed Moriarty as its new assistant vice president of aftermarket car audio, according to CE Outlook. In the position, Moriarty will oversee channel management and support the company’s aftermarket sales staff. “I’m thrilled to start at a company that has such a large presence in the mobile electronics industry,” Moriarty told… Continue reading Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Hennessey’s Hellcat V8 Gladiator Now in Production

The Hennessey Performance Engineering Maximus 1000 Jeep Gladiator is now in production, the Texas-based company has announced. Four of the 24 planned Maximus Gladiators have been built and have been taken to the desert for testing. See some footage from the test in the video above. “There’s nothing like jumping a 1000 HP Jeep over… Continue reading Hennessey’s Hellcat V8 Gladiator Now in Production

1929 Ford Roadster Donated to College Restoration Program

Brookville Roadster, a manufacturer of reproduction 1928-32 Ford replacement parts, and Freedom Road Rally, organizers of week-long classic-car road trips, have recently collaborated to donate a new 1929 Ford Model A roadster pickup body to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT). In an effort to support the college’s restoration program and help the school to… Continue reading 1929 Ford Roadster Donated to College Restoration Program

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Black Rhino Hard Alloy Wheels to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added to its wheel assortment with the addition of Black Rhino Hard Alloy wheels to its line card. “Black Rhino offers a massive assortment of wheels for trucks, SUVs, Crossovers, Jeeps, Subarus, camper-style vans, and even side-by-side off-road vehicles. With cast, Rotary Forged™, and forged monoblock… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Black Rhino Hard Alloy Wheels to Line Card

Ranch Hand Holding Giveaway for Community Workers Fighting COVID-19

Ranch Hand is a holding a product giveaway for workers currently fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is currently accepting nominations of those who serve in their communities to win a Legend Series Grille Guard. The giveaway is open to doctors, nurses, first responders, teachers and other public workers. “Ranch Hand was founded on the… Continue reading Ranch Hand Holding Giveaway for Community Workers Fighting COVID-19

Noise Cancelling Wind Diffuser For Roof Mounted LED Light Bars By ZROADZ

The ZROADZ patented Noise Cancelling Wind Diffusers provides an easy method to silence noisy roof mounted LED light bars. The simple installation process is designed to work with most standard heat sink LED light bars and will virtually eliminate wind noise caused by the airflow passing around the light bar. ZROADZ Wind Diffusers are a… Continue reading Noise Cancelling Wind Diffuser For Roof Mounted LED Light Bars By ZROADZ

Utah Snowplows Utilizing New Blade Lighting Technology

UDOT utilizing AirelXL's AirBlade LED Strip

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is now utilizing the AirBlade: a lighted green LED strip that contours to the shape of snowplow blade edges. “We developed the AirBlade as a tool to make drivers on the road aware of the blade position day and night and to enhance the safety of all on the roads,”… Continue reading Utah Snowplows Utilizing New Blade Lighting Technology

Car Audio Distributor Folds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Mobile electronics distributor Velocity Distributing has closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CE Outlook has reported. The Houston-based car audio start up was founded a year ago and carried brands such as Kenwood, eXcelon, Rockford, Scosche, Boss and more. “We had all the right brands but we were still in start up mode when this… Continue reading Car Audio Distributor Folds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact

AccuAir Suspension is permanently closing, according to an announcement made over its social media channels, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s subsequent shutdown as the cause. “With very heavy hearts we must announce that AccuAir Suspension is permanently closed as of today. After 18 years of relentless blood, sweat and tears, the… Continue reading AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact

SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses