States Competing to Replace Michigan as Automotive Capital

Several states are increasing investments in electric vehicle manufacturing in attempt to replace Michigan as the new automotive capital of the U.S., as highlighted by a recent story from CNBC. Startups including Amazon-backed Rivian and VinFast from Vietnam are spending billions to build factories in Georgia and North Carolina, while Hyundai is expanding in Georgia.… Continue reading States Competing to Replace Michigan as Automotive Capital

Hoonipigasus Deep Dive

The Hoonigan team takes viewers through the design and build process of the 1,400-hp Porsche 911 purpose-built for the PPIHC…

ACAT Global Increases Product Availability to Counter Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts

ACAT Global will increase the availability of its advanced metallic substrate catalytic converters for installation shops nationwide to provide relief for vehicle owners who suffered the theft of a catalytic converter during the recent surge, the company announced. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, claims for stolen catalytic converters have surged 325 percent from… Continue reading ACAT Global Increases Product Availability to Counter Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts

Petersen Museum to Honor VW CEO at Annual Gala

The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor Volkswagen Group CEO Dr. Herbert Diess with its Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at its 28th annual Petersen Gala on October 1, 2022, the museum announced. The Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the significant influence and contributions of Diess in moving toward an electrified future and… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Honor VW CEO at Annual Gala

Pininfarina Celebrates Wind Tunnel Anniversary

Pininfarina is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its wind tunnel, which was the first in Italy to be built for testing full-scale cars, the design firm and coachbuilder announced. In 1972, Pininfarina Chairman Sergio Pininfarina inaugurated the Wind Tunnel in Grugliasco, near Turin. It was Italy’s first wind tunnel to be built for testing full-scale… Continue reading Pininfarina Celebrates Wind Tunnel Anniversary

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