American Autowire American Autowire manufactures the industry’s best OEM restoration, modified restoration and universal wiring systems. Our American-made products make wiring easy.      American Autowire is the premier automotive electrical manufacturer for OEM/Restoration, Modified Restoration, and Street Rod/Custom Vehicles. We currently offer 5 different product lines of wiring harnesses, accessories, and parts that cater… Continue reading American Autowire SEMA Profile

  Carlisle Events Holiday Sale to Launch December 14 Annual Offering to Provide Additional Savings on Showfield/Season Passes  Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Events has been feeding the automotive appetite of enthusiasts worldwide since 1974.  During that time, millions of people have traveled to Carlisle for everything from special guests, special displays, deals within the car… Continue reading Carlisle Events Events Announces Annual Holiday Sale

Friend of Hotrodhotline, Dick Dixon, died in his sleep, he was a friend to many in this business, and contributed so much to our industry… he will be so missed. Dick was Chair of the Automotive Education Alliance at Cal State University San Bernardino, Publisher / Managing Editor at Hot Rod Parts Guide and Director: International Motorsports Alliance at Calif. State… Continue reading Remembering Friend of Hotrodhotline "Dick Dixon"

Hi just wanted to tell you about my truck that I started in 2009 and finished in July of 2012. It has a Camaro front clip, 355 cubic inch motor with 350 trans lots of fun to get to drive down the road now knowing I built all of it my self.Thanks I like looking… Continue reading 1956 Chevrolet Pickup

NSRA Official Product Companies Signing  The Official Product Program of the National Street Rod Association is a tremendous way for a company to receive instant recognition as one of the premier companies/products in the rodding marketplace. Only those companies/products that are the leaders in their respective fields are considered for this prestigious designation. Teaming up… Continue reading NSRA Official Product Companies Signing

Petersen Automotive Museum Adds Debbie Lewis as Director of Business Development (LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2012) As the Petersen Automotive Museum approaches its 20th anniversary in 2014, it is developing long term strategies to expand the museum’s outreach and create innovative experiences that are engaging for enthusiasts and non enthusiasts alike. To help accomplish this… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum Adds Debbie Lewis as Director of Business Development

The Founding of SEMA By Bill Neumann   Since that first meeting which kicked off the founding of SEMA in 1963, there are only a few of us left who were there. So before this history is forgotten, I’d like to tell everyone how SEMA came to be and honor some of the folks involved… Continue reading The Founding of SEMA

SEMA UNIFIES RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS SEMA acquires the International Motorsports Industry Show. IMIS to be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, which returns to Indianapolis for 2013 and beyond. DIAMOND BAR, CA (Nov. 19, 2012) –The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry… Continue reading SEMA UNIFIES RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS

Winner Lewis Hamilton Photo Courtesy of Circuit of the Americas Five years after Formula 1 cars last appeared in the U.S., Lewis Hamilton once again put on his victory cap, this time in the Austin, TX with a win that cemented the Grand Prix’s return to America. “I won the last United States Grand Prix,… Continue reading Formula 1 Racing Returns to the US at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas

November 2012 | Issue #11Sandy Slams the Car World Photo Courtesy of Patrick McFall While American Collectors Insurance’s New Jersey headquarters is located far inland from the coastal towns that suffered the brunt of Hurricane Sandy’s force, we continue to feel the storm’s impact. Hundreds of our policyholders were affected, and in some cases damage… Continue reading American Collectors Insurance -November 2012 Newsletter