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The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Has Been Acquired by Hagerty

The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Has Been Acquired by Hagerty

Heritage Capital Group, Inc., an investment banking and financial advisory firm serving middle-market and emerging growth companies in the U.S. and worldwide, is pleased to announce that its client, The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance ("The Concours"), has been acquired by Hagerty. Businessman and car collector Bill ... Continue reading

Hot CAR Topics From Carla

Hot CAR Topics From Carla

This week there was a lot of exciting buzz surrounding air taxis and robotaxis and how they might impact the future of transportation. EV charging infrastructure and charging times were yet again hot topics in the news as automakers consider challenges ahead with consumer acceptance of EVs. ... Continue reading

Future Of $2 billion Motorsports Industry At Risk From EPA

Future Of $2 billion Motorsports Industry At Risk From EPA

The $2 billion racing industry is pushing back by seeking passage of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act of 2021 (H.R. 3281), a bipartisan bill which clarifies the motorsports-parts industry’s ability to sell products that enable racers to compete, and protects Americans’ right to convert street ... Continue reading

Jeep® Offers Special-edition Freedom Models for 2021 Across the Entire Lineup as a Tribute to U.S. Military

Jeep® Offers Special-edition Freedom Models for 2021 Across the Entire Lineup as a Tribute to U.S. Military

The Jeep® brand is expanding the Freedom edition to every vehicle in its iconic 4x4 lineup. The 2021 Freedom editions are a tribute to U.S. military members, with military-themed exterior and interior design cues. ... Continue reading

2021 Amelia Concours Results

2021 Amelia Concours Results

1926 HISPANO-SUIZA H6B CABRIOLET AND 1974 SHADOW DN4 NAMED BEST IN SHOW AT THE 26th ANNUAL AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Best in Show winners Jacksonville, FL - A 1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet and 1974 Shadow DN4 were crowned this year’s Best in Shows on May 23, 2021 at ... Continue reading

The essence of Z-ness #3

The essence of Z-ness #3

We’re mixing things up slightly with our series of The essence of Z-ness. This time, we spoke with professional race driver Tsugio Matsuda, who is not only a seasoned GT500 Nissan race driver, Matsuda also assisted in developing the Z Proto’s instrument panel. ... Continue reading

2021 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

2021 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Jessi Combs, Rick Love, Bob Moore, and Carl Schiefer join elite group of pioneers and legends These four dedicated individuals who contributed to and have had an impactful influence on the automotive specialty equipment industry are being honored as new SEMA Hall of Fame members. ... Continue reading

Hennessey Unveils 1000HP Seven-Seat Ram TRX SUV

Hennessey Unveils 1000HP Seven-Seat Ram TRX SUV

Hennessey Mammoth 1000 SUV. Boasting 1,012 hp from its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and capable of 0-60 mph in a supercar slaying 3.2 seconds, the new SUV can seat seven adults in comfort and is guaranteed to be exclusive with just 20 models being produced. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits

Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits

Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading

World’s First Long-Range Solar Electric Powered Car By Lightyear Equipped With High-Tech Bridgestone Tires

World’s First Long-Range Solar Electric Powered Car By Lightyear Equipped With High-Tech Bridgestone Tires

Custom Bridgestone tires were developed for Lightyear One with ENLITEN technology which promotes low rolling resistance and requires less raw materials in production contributing to performance and environmental impact. Partnership between Lightyear and Bridgestone is a direct result of a shared focus on sustainability ... Continue reading

Toyota Debuts All-Electric SUV Concept

Toyota Debuts All-Electric SUV Concept

Toyota envisions a future in which carbon neutrality is achieved through the practical marketization of a portfolio of products with advanced, alternative-fuel and zero-emission powertrain technologies. Already a leader in electrification, the company took a major step forward today with the introduction of the Toyota ... Continue reading

CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City

CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City

You read that right. We are excited to announce that CAR MBS will be back at the Grand Traverse Resort for one of the year's first in-person automotive events. ... Continue reading

Richard Petty and Petty's Garage Announce Partnership with RubiTrux

Richard Petty and Petty's Garage Announce Partnership with RubiTrux

RubiTrux will exclusively offer Petty's Garage mild, medium, and wild engines for new Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators. ... Continue reading

Biggest Barn Find Ever; Big Red, Ford Motor Company's Turbine Powered World's Fair Concept Truck +VIDEO

Biggest Barn Find Ever; Big Red, Ford Motor Company's Turbine Powered World's Fair Concept Truck +VIDEO

The Big Red concept truck was designed and engineered by Ford Motor Company’s Scientific Research Laboratory and styling team during the early 1960s. The 96-foot truck project was put together by Roy Lunn. The truck was launched on August 28, 1964 around the same time that the Ford Mustang was also being introduced t ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Changes and Takeover Of Pep Boys Parts And Accessories Retail Sales Space, Manny Moe And Jack Are Leaving Retail For Service and Tire Sales In California

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Changes and Takeover Of Pep Boys Parts And Accessories Retail Sales Space, Manny Moe And Jack Are Leaving Retail For Service and Tire Sales In California

Advance Auto Parts announced that Mike Broderick, executive vice president, merchandising and retail store operations support, is leaving Advance. Advanced also announced expanded responsibilities for several executive leaders designed to streamline operations, deliver efficiencies and support its ongoing changeover. ... Continue reading

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