The Royal Automobile Club presents Segrave Trophy to Pikes Peak winner Robin Shute
The Royal Automobile Club has awarded the Segrave Trophy to racer Robin Shute for being the only Brit to have overall victory at Pikes Peak.
Innovative Hole Drilling Tools Increase Automobile Industry Profitability
In response to certain automobile manufacturing, economic, and environmental/regulatory trends, the market is looking for innovations in turning and drilling – both machines and tooling. In effect, this innovation is what makes money for an automotive manufacturer.
Antique Automobile Club of America Museum Wins Five National Awards
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum was awarded five NAMMY Awards during the National Association of Automobile Museums (NAAM) Conference held last week at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, California. The National Association of Automobile Museums is a professional center of excellence for automobile museums and affiliated organizations that supports, educates and
Coretalk: GM, DaimlerChrysler Join Forces To Produce Hybrid Automobile Engines By ’07
Although financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, the collaboration is likely to involve an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars between the automakers. The first of the vehicles is to debut in 2007 – when Toyota has said it hopes its hybrid model sales will total several hundred thousand worldwide. GM, which has
High Performance Expo Set for 2025 in Charlotte
The inaugural High Performance Expo (HPX) will be held from June 3-5, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Balancing, A State of Equilibrium
The balance of a rotating assembly is critical in every aspect and for every engine.
Hot Rod Power Tour’s 30th Year Begins June 10-14, 2024
America’s largest traveling car show with 6,000+ custom cars and trucks will visit five cities in five days.
Valvoline Global Introduces Restore & Protect Motor Oil
Valvoline Global, a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, has announced the launch of its premium full synthetic motor oil, Restore & Protect. The new oil removes up to 100% of engine-killing deposits with continuous use, restoring engines to run like factory clean while protecting against future damage. According to Valvoline, this latest addition
The Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep 6
It’s the unexpected moments that make a trip memorable. Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician who fixed a rare Lincoln Blackwood, enters Iowa on his drive to AAPEX and discovers the charm of small-town America along the Lincoln Highway. A standout spot is the Lincoln Highway Hotel. The now boutique hotel, built in 1915,
2023 National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Class Revealed
Chuck Gurney, Jim Hettinger, Larry Howard, Gene Pastor, Stevie Reeves and Roy Richter have been announced as the latest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Gurney was a two-time winner of the Copper World Classic Midget race at Phoenix International Raceway in 1992 and 1994 as well as a two-time winner
The Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep 2
This year’s Road to AAPEX is a tale of two roads: One metaphorical, paved with questions that face the automotive aftermarket like the impact of EV adoption and sustainability efforts; and one quite literal, that was paved at the start of the 20th century and conceptualized the first transcontinental highway. The Lincoln Highway, which begins
The Lincoln Highway Leads to Las Vegas in ‘The Road to AAPEX’ Season Two
Another automotive adventure is about to unfold as Babcox Media presents “The Road to AAPEX Season Two, The Lincoln Highway.” This year, the spotlight shines on the remarkable 2002 Lincoln Blackwood as it travels on a historic journey along the iconic Lincoln Highway – the first transcontinental highway in the United States, running coast-to-coast, designed
LIQUI MOLY Becomes Official Oil and General Partner of Carrera Panamericana
LIQUI MOLY is delighted to confirm a cooperation with “Carrera Panamericana,” by far the most famous race series in Mexico, which is held during October and has been around for decades. From 13th to 19th of October 2023, drivers from around the globe will drive through a very special route in Mexico. Known worldwide in its initial
CarCapsule Helps to Protect Vintage or Luxury Vehicles from Rust and Corrosion
Protecting vintage and luxury cars from rust and corrosion is a key priority for vehicle enthusiasts. Moisture control in the storage area is necessary in order to prevent these costly and irreparable damages from happening. Through proper care, car enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty and value of their beloved vehicles for many years to come.
30th Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show Open for Registration
Registration is open for the one and only Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, one of the west coast’s biggest, baddest, most fascinating gatherings of the world’s coolest cars, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft and assorted contraptions representing every era and style of wheeled wonders in history after three long years on the pandemic sidelines. The spectacular 30th annual show
FIA Launches Applications for Prospective Formula 1 Teams
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has launched an application process to identify prospective teams seeking to participate at a competitive level in the FIA Formula One World Championship. “For the first time ever, as part of the selection conditions, we are requesting that candidates set out how they would meet the FIA’s sustainability benchmarks and how
All Things Media Blasting
Engine building is a segment of the automotive industry that has always been ahead of the curve in media blasting, and no matter the engine shop, cleaning equipment is a common bond.
Steve Whipple Joins PRW as President and General Manager
Steve Whipple joins PRW Industries with 40 years of experience in this industry with companies such as JEGS, Edelbrock and Nitrous Oxide Systems.
FIA Appoints First-Ever CEO
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)—the international motorsports association based in Paris, France—has appointed US-born Natalie Robyn as its first-ever CEO. “I am delighted to be appointed the first-ever CEO of the FIA at such an important and exciting time for the Federation,” Robyn said. Robyn, an international executive, holds over 15 years of experience