SEMA Show exhibitors have cast their votes and selected vehicles that represent the best business opportunities for the aftermarket in five categories: car, truck, 4×4/SUV, sport compact and powersports vehicle. The top three finalists in each category for the awards, which will be announced and presented Monday, Nov. 4, at the SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal,… Continue reading 2019 SEMA Awards Finalists Announced
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Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the appointment of Shannon McWilliams to its Board of Trustees. McWilliams is Vice President of Sales for Interstate Batteries. AACF Executive Director Joel Ayres said, “Shannon’s experience in sales and marketing will be of great value to the Board of Trustees. “Soon, he will step into the… Continue reading Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee
Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Production 2020 Corvette Stingray for Charity
Barrett-Jackson and Chevrolet will auction the first retail production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray during the 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 11-19, 2020, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. 100% of the hammer price will benefit the Detroit Children’s Fund. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be on display in the Future Events exhibit during the 12th Annual… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Production 2020 Corvette Stingray for Charity
Legacy Classic Trucks’ Power Wagon Build to Appear at SEMA
See the 1949 Dodge in the Stertil-Koni USA booth #10325 at the SEMA Show…
Heartland Customs Unveils 1969 YENKO SPEC-Camaro
The car will be displayed in the Covercraft Booth booth #23243 at SEMA 2019…
Fisker, ‘Game of Thrones’ Star to Team Up
Electric Vehicle manufacturer Fisker has announced that “Game of Thrones” star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is joining efforts with the company in a consulting role. Coster-Waldau, who serves as a United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador for climate change and larger social issues, will serve as a partner and sustainability advisor to company chairman and CEO,… Continue reading Fisker, ‘Game of Thrones’ Star to Team Up
Goodwood Revival Produces Plenty of Highlights
The annual Goodwood Revival was held over the weekend in the United Kingdom, which means there’s plenty of new video of drivers muscling some classic cars around the southern England circuit. Check out a few clips of some brilliant, captivating driving over at Hagerty.
Final 2019 Corvette Production Numbers Released
Chevrolet has just released its final statistics for the 2019 model year Corvette. According to the National Corvette Museum, the total volume came in at 34,822 Corvettes produced. Of that total, 39.3% were Stingrays, 32.3% were Grand Sports, 19.9% were Z06s and 8.5% were ZR1s. According to the official Chevrolet count, automatic transmissions were once… Continue reading Final 2019 Corvette Production Numbers Released
Bentley to Build 12 ‘Blower’ Replicas
Bentley has announced that, with the help of its Mulliner coachwork division, it will be building 12 replicas of Sir Tim Birkin’s 1929 supercharged 4-1/2-liter “Blower” Bentley, which raced at Le Mans. Only four of the original pre-war chassis were built in the late 1920s, all of which saw action with Birkin’s race team. Read more about… Continue reading Bentley to Build 12 ‘Blower’ Replicas
Edelbrock Featured on “Jay Leno’s Garage”
Edelbrock CEO Don Barry appeared on the latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” where he discusses some of the company’s research and development vehicles, including the famous 1967 Hot Rod Magazine Camaro, and the role the test fleet plays in developing Edelbrock products. Read more about the episode over on Edelbrock’s blog.
’69 Mustang from John Wick Films Going on Tour
The 1969 Mustang from the John Wick films is headed to Lambeau Field – Keanu Reeves not included. The car his cold-blooded assassin drove in the first two installments of the franchise will be parked outside the South Gate of the stadium from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday for the Packers home opener against the Minnesota Vikings.… Continue reading ’69 Mustang from John Wick Films Going on Tour
Hollywood Vehicles Up for Auction
Hollywood memorabilia auctioneers Profiles in History have announced a line-up of vehicles which have appeared in film and television shows will be up for auction later this month. The total sale estimate is over 10 million dollars. The auction will be held September 25 and 26 in Los Angeles. The vehicles up for sale include:… Continue reading Hollywood Vehicles Up for Auction
SEMA Seeks Young Vehicle Builders at Goodguys West Coast Nationals
Nationwide search comes to Alameda on August 23-25…
Chevrolet Announces 2019 SEMA Design Awards Program
Each category winner will receive a newly designed mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray special edition trophy…
Jenkins 1966 VW Wagon Scheduled for National Mall Exhibit
Historical Vehicles: 1966 VW was an icon throughout the South…