Report: GM to Create Separate Corvette Brand

General Motors is planning to launch Corvette as its own brand beginning in 2025, according to a report from Car and Driver. The brand’s electrified lineup, according to the report, will include a four-door coupe and a crossover. Click here to read the full story from Car and Driver.

Jeep Adds Earl Exterior Paint Color for 2023 Gladiator

Jeep is expanding the Gladiator palette with the addition of the Earl exterior paint color to the 2023 lineup, the company announced. Initially featured on the Gladiator Farout concept, Earl, a shade of gray with hints of aquamarine, joins the Gladiator lineup following its production debut earlier this year on the 2023 Wrangler lineup. “The… Continue reading Jeep Adds Earl Exterior Paint Color for 2023 Gladiator

Piston Foundation Names New Manager of Development

Sperry Hutchinson has been named the manager of development for The Piston Foundation, the organization announced. The Piston Foundation is dedicated to bringing more young people into the collector car industry and spread the importance of skilled trade careers. “The Manager of Development role is meant to coincide with this need, leading the day-to-day effort… Continue reading Piston Foundation Names New Manager of Development

Report: Semiconductors Rerouted to Trucks with Rail Strike Imminent

Technology companies supplying semiconductor chips have started shifting cargo shipments from railroads to trucks with a national freight rail strike looming, according to a report from CNBC. The moves are being made in an effort to avoid any pre-strike rail preparations that would force freight rail companies to prioritize cargo, the outlet said. Click here… Continue reading Report: Semiconductors Rerouted to Trucks with Rail Strike Imminent

Report: High Interest Rates Impacting New Vehicle Sales

High interest rates and high prices are limiting new vehicle sales, according to a recent report from Reuters. The average monthly finance payment in November is set to be $712, up 7.2% from November 2021, according to the report. The cited experts expect the trend to continue into 2023. Click here to read the full… Continue reading Report: High Interest Rates Impacting New Vehicle Sales

Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Rising Catalytic Converter Theft

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have introduced legislation to combat the rise in catalytic converter theft, the senators announced. The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act would ensure that law enforcement can more effectively address these thefts by marking each converter with a traceable identification number and establishing converter theft as a criminal… Continue reading Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Rising Catalytic Converter Theft

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Austin Hatcher Foundation Type 65 Coupe Auction to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Families

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be auctioning a custom Gen 3 Factory Five Type 65 Coupe on Bring a Trailer to support pediatric cancer families, the organization announced. The Coupe’s build was funded by SATA German Engineering and was put together with the help of young cancer patients, survivors and their family members. This project… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Type 65 Coupe Auction to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Families

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RealTruck Gifts Custom-Built Trucks to Veterans, First Responders

RealTruck is launching an initiative to celebrate hometown heroes and gave away custom-built trucks to three individuals as part of its first installment of “The Trucket List” series. Firefighter Craig Cummings, Desert Storm Veteran Patrick Coen and Afghan War Veteran Derrick Ross received the custom-built trucks, courtesy of RealTruck, Inc. and its roster of professional athletes/investors. “We… Continue reading RealTruck Gifts Custom-Built Trucks to Veterans, First Responders