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
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Barrett-Jackson Returning to Scottsdale with Live Auction
After a successful and safe return to live auctions in October, Barrett-Jackson announced that its flagship Scottsdale event will be held at WestWorld of Scottsdale from Jan. 16-23, 2021. The event – with live auction action beginning on Jan. 20, with automobilia – marks the beginning of the company’s Golden Anniversary year and will be… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Returning to Scottsdale with Live Auction
Hoonigan Names New CEO
Automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan has hired sports-industry veteran Jennifer van Dijk as its new chief executive officer, the company announced. van Dijk comes from global sports and entertainment marketing agency Wasserman, having most recently served as Executive Vice President of Digital overseeing the agency’s athlete media network, Athlete Exchange. Current Hoonigan co-CEOs Jacques Marine and… Continue reading Hoonigan Names New CEO
Bruce Meyers Sells Meyers Manx
Bruce and Winnie Meyers have sold the Meyers Manx dune buggy company that started in 1964, the company announced. Bruce attended art school to learn to draw, but became famous for his Meyer’s Manx dune buggy, an open fiberglass body on a Volkswagen chassis. Meyers—now in his 90s—grew up in Southern California surfing, drag racing… Continue reading Bruce Meyers Sells Meyers Manx
Petersen Museum to Give Live Virtual Tour
As part of its Giving Tuesday fundraiser on Dec. 1, the Petersen Automotive Museum will stream a two-hour-long, live tour of its exhibits and The Vault Presented by Hagerty. Viewers are encouraged to tune in to the live event and donate; the museum will use the donations to preserve its collection, support the community with… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Give Live Virtual Tour
Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities
Classic Recreations is undergoing an expansion including new car models, the hiring of additional personnel and an additional 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and showroom facility in North Texas, the company announced. This expansion will increase production of its classic muscle cars, as well as accepting high-performance restoration projects. “In spite of the challenging economic climate,… Continue reading Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities
Hot Wheels Announces 2020 Legends Tour Winner
A 1970 Pontiac Trans Am custom built by Riley Stair will join the Hot Wheels diecast collection…
CB Ramey Wins 2020 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational
OPTIMA Batteries named CB Ramey’s 1987 Chevrolet Corvette as the 2020 Ultimate Street Car Invitational Champion at the 13th annual OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational held at Circuit of the Americas, the company announced. “This was incredible in every way. I am very thankful for such a great event, to OPTIMA, FM3, all the folks… Continue reading CB Ramey Wins 2020 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational
High Times for Flying Cars
Chances for a sci-fi-predicted future are looking up after three flying car companies recently made headlines…
SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 builders in the seventh annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (by category): HOT ROD Andy Leach – 1971 Plymouth Cuda Brady Ranweiler – 1963 Chevrolet two-door wagon Kyle Kuhnhausen – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12
1970 Challenger R/T SE Added to National Historic Vehicle Register
The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) has added the 27th and 28th vehicles to the National Historic Vehicle Register. 1921 Duesenberg Straight Eight – Castle Duesenberg 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the famed Duesenberg Automobile and Motors Company, Inc. Engineers and race car builders, August and Fred Duesenberg launched the company with their Straight Eight… Continue reading 1970 Challenger R/T SE Added to National Historic Vehicle Register
SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at SEMA360, the trade-only online eMarketplace. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 40 are (by category): HOT ROD Tony Arme – 1964 Chevrolet… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40
2005 Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo Joins Gateway Bronco as Chief Designer
Gateway Bronco CEO Seth Burgett has tapped Camilo Pardo, chief designer of the 2005 Ford GT supercar, to become Gateway Bronco’s Chief Designer. He will work closely with Gateway’s clientele to reimagine their heritage Ford Bronco or classic Ford F-Series truck. “Innovation and imagination are the hallmarks of our business,” said Gateway Bronco CEO Seth… Continue reading 2005 Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo Joins Gateway Bronco as Chief Designer
QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises
QA1 has announced plans to continue hosting its #goDRIVEit cruises in 2021 after a successful 2020 season, the company said. The new season will follow the same format as the 2020 set of #goDRIVEit cruises, which brought over 750 vehicles and nearly 1500 people together for drives throughout Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Designed as… Continue reading QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises
Truck Hero ‘Ultimate Tailgate’ Ford Super Duty Sold at Auction for Charity
The Ford F-350, equipped with a 65-inch TV and other tailgating gear, brought in $275,000 for Building Homes for Heroes…