Fresh off new record setting runs at the Nürburgring, Pikes Peak and Goodwood, the all-electric Volkswagen ID.R race car will run at the Sonoma Speed Festival, May 28-31, 2020, in an attempt to beat the current track record time of 1:15.430 set by a Mercedes-Benz F1 car during the 2019 event. Sonoma, Calif. (February 4,…
The two-part book titled “RUF” covers the 37 RUF models created over the company’s 80-year history as well as the man behind the cars, Alois Ruf Jr. Pfaffenhausen, Germany (February 4, 2020) – RUF Automobile GmbH and publisher Waft have collaborated on a limited run book titled “RUF” which is available now for purchase. The book…
“Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection,” which opened to the public on February 1, 2020, includes 10 custom automobiles from the rock star’s collection LOS ANGELES (February 3, 2020) – The Petersen Automotive Museum debuted a new exhibit on February 1, 2020 which features 10 custom vehicles donated from rock star James Hetfield’s personal collection. Located…
Owned by Monte Belsham and built by Jerry Kugel, the ’32 Ford Roadster was crowned America’s Most Beautiful Roadster while Ron and Vicki Ernsberger’s 1936 Willys Model 77 built by The Tin Man’s Garage, Inc. won the Al Slonaker Memorial Award. Pomona, Calif. (January 26, 2020) – The Grand National Roadster Show, the world’s longest-running indoor…
The “SEMA: Battle of the Builders 2019” television special will air Sunday, January 26 at 9:00 a.m. EST on the FYI and HISTORY channels and features the 1969 Camaro “VALKYRJA” built by Ringbrothers. Spring Green, Wisc. (January 23, 2020) —The sixth annual “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special makes its world premiere this Sunday,…
Returning on May 16, 2020, the world’s premier motorcycle lifestyle event will feature three anniversary classes, a specialty class of four-wheeled machines, a catered lunch, bike and gear demonstrations from top motorcycle brands, and a brand-new customization award presented in honor of the late Arlen Ness Carmel, Calif. (January 14, 2020) –The Quail Motorcycle Gathering will…
The new three-piece wheel, first seen on the Ringbrothers “Valkyrja” Camaro at the 2019 SEMA Show, is now available for popular domestic applications. Vista, Calif. (January, 2019) – HRE Performance Wheels, a company known for making wheels with the utmost style, quality and exclusivity, has unveiled “Valkyrja,” a new forged three-piece addition to its “Ringbrothers Edition”…
MagnaFlow launches new exhaust system providing its signature deep MagnaFlow sound with increased performance and weight reduction for the popular Can-Am Maverick X3 off-road platform. Oceanside, Calif. (January 6, 2020) – After almost 40 years of performance exhaust development in the automotive segment, MagnaFlow is taking on the UTV market with a new exhaust system for the Can-Am…
The cruise-in will be open to all makes and models of American sports cars, muscle cars and hot rods with preferred parking for all eras of Shelby vehicles; the event will be followed by a PANEL discussion about the movie and the early days of Shelby featuring guests Peter Brock, Peter Miles, Aaron Shelby, Charles Agapiou,…
Students and their families will be able to participate in special programming, activities and hands-on learning experiences in the Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center, as well as explore new exhibits including an all-Volkswagen electric vehicle display and the largest display of Hollywood movie cars in the world LOS ANGELES (December 24, 2019) – For students and their…
