Tag: Rides

LEED Brakes Names New VP

LEED Brakes has appointed Bill Cummings to the role of vice president, the company announced, citing the company’s recent growth as the need for the new position. Cummings has been in the aftermarket brake industry since 1998 and started his career in the brake industry with Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, the company said. There, he… Continue reading LEED Brakes Names New VP

Carlise Events Preps for Ford Nationals

Carlisle Events has revealed details for the upcoming Carlisle Ford Nationals presented by Meguiar’s, scheduled for June 3-5, event organizers announced. This event hosts Ford enthusiasts from across the country and more than 3,200 vehicles on the National Parts Depot Showfield, and will also include special displays, themes and guests. Participants helped set a new… Continue reading Carlise Events Preps for Ford Nationals

Prefix Corporation Announces the Passing of Founder Kim A. Zeile

Prefix Corporation, a builder of prototypes and advanced concept vehicles, announced the passing of its founder, Kim A. Zeile. The company provided the following statement:  It is with deep sorrow that Prefix Corporation announces the passing of founder Mr. Kim Zeile, on March 24, 2022. Kim founded Prefix Corporation in 1979, and will always be… Continue reading Prefix Corporation Announces the Passing of Founder Kim A. Zeile

Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Restoration Law

Kansas lawmakers have passed SEMA-supported H.B. 2594, which “[exempts] certain modifications on antique vehicles from vehicle identification number offense seizures and dispositions,” the organization announced. The new legislation is “a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state,” according to SEMA officials. The catalyst for the… Continue reading Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Restoration Law

E.C.D. Automotive Unveils ‘Project Overload’

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has unveiled Project Overload, a 1972 Land Rover Series III refurbished to look like it did the day it rolled off the factory floor 50 years ago. Project Overload is E.C.D.’s first-ever Series III rebuild, the company said. Specializing in bespoke vintage Defenders, E.C.D. also offers Series IIA and Range Rover… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Unveils ‘Project Overload’

Lime Rock Historic Festival to Celebrate Corvette Anniversary

The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette as the featured marque at this year’s event, organizers announced. The Historic Festival will celebrate the competition legacy that the Corvette has forged internationally, track officials said, as well as the model’s design journey that has been shaped through a… Continue reading Lime Rock Historic Festival to Celebrate Corvette Anniversary

Petersen Museum Opens Lowrider Exhibit

The Petersen Automotive Museum has opened a new collection of unique custom cars and iconic lowriders, the museum announced. The “Lowriders and Customs Vault Display” looks back at when Lowriders first burst onto the Southern California automotive scene in the post-World War II era as unique symbols of personal creativity and Latino cultural identity. While… Continue reading Petersen Museum Opens Lowrider Exhibit

Custom Ford GT40 Widebody

Beginning as a Superformance MK1 GT40, Chris Ashton of Ruffian Cars transformed the kit car into a fully customized ride. Watch the video above to see the full build.

1934 Duesenberg Model J, 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Win Amelia Island’s Best in Show

A 1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe and a 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R were crowned this year’s Best in Show winners at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, show officials announced. Marking the inaugural year under Hagerty’s stewardship, the 2022 event highlighted vehicles and the Amelia’s 2022 honoree, driver and race team owner, Chip Ganassi, at the Golf… Continue reading 1934 Duesenberg Model J, 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Win Amelia Island’s Best in Show

Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Legacy Classic Trucks is known for taking the hardworking trucks of the past and breathing new life into them as strapping, modernized custom builds oozing with smile-inducing charm. From stunning resto-modded vintage Power Wagons to Scramblers, Legacy Classic Trucks revitalizes the iconic rigs charged with doing the tough, dirty, hard jobs that defined the Great… Continue reading Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Hollywood Car Exhibit Set to Launch at Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to present a brand-new collection of some of the most famous vehicles ever to appear in film and television, the museum announced. Opening to the public on March 12, the exhibit will include a diverse selection of cars, motorcycles and custom creations that have starred in popular movies and… Continue reading Hollywood Car Exhibit Set to Launch at Petersen Automotive Museum

‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps

The possibilities regarding performance EV swaps continue to grow, as shown by a recent successful Mustang transplant by AEM EV. The EV controls arm of AEM Performance Electronics, AEM EV started with a 2007 Ford Mustang GT, added AEM and other aftermarket parts and swapped in a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) to remake it… Continue reading ‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps