Throttle News, Incline Village, NV (2025)

03/30/2025

Watch as Chris Long takes you through installing the B&W Trailer Hitches Continuum Weight Distribution Hitch. https://bit.ly/4l7zSAV

03/30/2025

Purpose Built exclusively to add bass to your existing Polaris Off Road RZR audio kits, this rear subwoofer kit from Rockford Fosgate provides a powerful upgrade in bass performance, an Element Ready™ design, and simple installation. https://bit.ly/3Roi6f5

03/30/2025

Ride onboard with Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward as the No. 5 Chevrolet sets the TAG Heuer Fastest Lap of the race in The Thermal Club NTT INDYCAR SERIES Grand Prix. https://bit.ly/41Yr3AE

03/30/2025

Siemens Energy and Audi are enabling virtual shop floor automation with Siemens Xcelerator to scale production processes. New fail-safe virtual controllers and AI vision inspection empower Audi to improve production safety, flexibility, and efficiency.

Siemens’ virtual controllers and Industrial AI Suite run on the Industrial Edge system
Siemens and Audi are revolutionizing manufacturing processes with software-defined automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The long-standing partnership is accelerating innovation for the automotive industry by focusing on integrating virtual and hardware controllers, enhancing safety functions, and streamlining production processes. Audi has also implemented AI-driven automation for optical inspection based on the Siemens portfolio. The goal is to automate detection and removal of weld spatter on vehicle bodies using a customer-trained AI algorithm and high-resolution images. As a result, Audi has realized a higher car body quality and more efficient manufacturing processes.

Audi is using Siemens’ automation portfolio to standardize and optimize its shop floor operations, creating a more agile, flexible, and safe production environment. To speed up the transition from automated to highly adaptable production, the IT and OT levels are merged by successively virtualizing the shop floor. As software-defined factory automation is only feasible with a corresponding controller solution, Audi is using the Simatic S7-1500V – Siemens’ first entirely virtual controller – for their car body assembly line at Audi’s Böllinger Höfe factory in Neckarsulm, Germany. The automotive manufacturer has started integrating the virtual programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are compatible with Audi’s cloud infrastructure platform Edge Cloud 4 Production. Audi is planning to roll out the virtual PLCs in their body shop at the Neckarsulm factory this year.

“A virtualized shop floor is a key enabler for a flexible production,” said Gerd Walker, AUDI AG Board Member for Production and Logistics. “Siemens’ software-defined automation portfolio empowers us to rapidly respond to market changes and optimize our manufacturing for more efficiency and flexibility.”

“Controllers are the ‘brains’ of machines and factories. Now we are virtualizing these brains and bringing them to the cloud. This accelerates Audi’s digital transformation and increases agility, efficiency, and safety in production – for more flexible, future-proof manufacturing. Together, we’re taking automotive production to a new level and significantly strengthening competitiveness”, said Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG.

The Simatic S7-1500V, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, is designed to integrate IT and software capabilities in the automation world. As a hardware-independent solution, this virtual controller provides the same functionalities as a Siemens hardware controller. It’s fully compatible with Siemens’ Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) portfolio and can be engineered via TIA Portal. Users gain access to all the functions, interfaces, and tools they’re familiar with from previous hardware PLC use. The controller is available via Industrial Edge, and it can be directly integrated into the IT infrastructure. This allows Audi to centrally manage the virtual PLC and adapt it flexibly to meet specific needs. This makes PLC projects easier to scale, and open data interfaces mean they can be readily combined with other IT offerings.

Siemens has reached another milestone with the TÜV safety certification for its virtual PLC: The Simatic S7-1500V F is the first fail-safe virtual controller on the market. Implementing robust fail-safe functionalities in automation technologies is critical to safeguarding production workers and ensuring reliable machine operation. In the past, fail-safe components have required specialized hardware to provide the necessary functional safety. With the fail-safe virtual PLC, Siemens has now implemented safety mechanisms in an industrial edge environment. These advanced safety features allow users to migrate safety-sensitive applications to software-defined automation environments.

03/30/2025

Roadster Shop shows you 450hp and 900ft/lb of LML 6.6 Duramax awesomeness wrapped in this 1976 'Legend Series' K20 build, completed and racking up the test miles. Join Jeremy on a shakedown run (with help from Wyatt) as he highlights some of the killer engineering features and Legend Series exclusive details on this unique crew cab Legend build. https://bit.ly/3FMFmRG

03/30/2025

AMSOIL INC. knows that different vehicles endure different challenges depending on their design and usage. That includes high-mileage engines, which have unique needs and can benefit from a motor oil designed specifically to address those challenges. https://bit.ly/4cdwmkA

03/30/2025

Check out the new Yamaha Outboards In-Line Four VMAX SHO® series, available in 175, 150, 115 and 90 horsepower. This powerful In-Line Four series sports a sleek, new V6 V MAX SHO®-inspired cowling design for 2024. It also offers a surprising tech package for maximum efficiency and high performance. https://bit.ly/3XDQJRT

03/30/2025

Dodge is making it easier than ever for enthusiasts to take a deep dive into the next generation of American muscle and create their dream vehicle with the new Dodge Charger Virtual Experience.

Hosted by automotive enthusiast and gearhead Garrett Reed, this new, interactive, mobile, virtual, 360-degree world showcases the new Dodge Charger where many shoppers spend a lot of time: their mobile devices. The Dodge Charger is loaded with new tech and performance features and, guided by Reed, the Virtual Experience allows customers to get familiar with all of the Chargers’ capabilities, helping them create their dream ride in the virtual world before they bring it roaring home.

“Enthusiasts love Dodge muscle cars both for the game-changing performance and also for our brand’s legacy of offering a custom look straight from the factory,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “Now, with the new Dodge Charger Virtual Experience, they can create their dream Dodge Charger right on their phone. Whether it's choosing the perfect color, selecting available premium interior materials or colors, or adding tech features, the Dodge Charger Virtual Experience puts the power of customization right at their fingertips.”

Like the vehicle it represents, the new Charger Virtual Experience is next gen, elevating the way customers can access information and dig deep into this next generation of American muscle. Guided by Reed, navigating the system is simple and allows customers to explore topics that interest them most, such as:

Get informational deep dives on the three pillars of the new Charger – performance, technology and design – with detailed sub-sections packed with information on each subject
Choose to explore the Charger Daytona S**t Pack or Daytona R/T model, then virtually customize the Charger to view a variety of available exterior colors, interior themes and package features
Animate exterior and interior features of the Charger, including opening and closing doors, activate Attitude Adjustment interior lighting or folding down/up the second-row seats, turning on/off the LED headlamps, opening/closing the rear hatch

The Dodge Charger Virtual Experience can be accessed on mobile devices through a QR code that will be featured in Dodge dealership showrooms and in Dodge displays at auto shows, NHRA races, Radford Racing School, and Dodge events throughout the year.

03/30/2025

It's always nice to go to a car event and see old friends. Sometimes, you even run into familiar cars. Jeff Hayes got to see one of his earlier C1 Corvette builds at this year's ‪Barrett-Jackson auction and he takes Classic Auto Insurance on a trip down memory lane. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette was built in 2017, and he's proud to stand next to it today. The car has held up fantastically well, and his craftsmanship from over eight years ago still shines through.

Jeff built his first high-end RestoMod Corvette back in 2008, and he sold it at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction. Throughout the years, Jeff Hayes Customs has built 8 or so custom C1 Corvettes. These custom C1 Corvettes were built on an Art Morrison chassis, which Jeff uses for his C2 builds today. Jeff loves the C1, but he feels the C2 may be a better platform for restoring and customizing. They have a metal "birdcage" inside the car that helps with structural rigidity. The C1 lacks this extra structure, so no matter how great the gaps are when you finish building it, after about a year of driving things have shifted and your perfect door gaps have changed a noticeable amount. It's for this reason Jeff Hayes Customs has moved away from the C1 builds. https://bit.ly/43ZbY4v

03/30/2025

Harley-Davidson is proud to announce the 2025 Let’s Ride Challenge™ – Ride for Heroes, a powerful tribute to the military members, veterans, and first responders who sacrifice so much to protect and serve our communities. This year, Harley-Davidson invites riders across the country to ride with purpose. By logging miles and connecting with authorized Harley-Davidson® dealerships, every ride becomes a statement of gratitude. Every mile matters, because each one brings us closer to a $1 million donation in support of the heroes who have our backs every day. This is more than a ride. It’s the biggest and most ambitious challenge Harley-Davidson has ever launched, built on unity, respect, and the power of the open road. And as riders rack up the miles, they will also have a chance to win one of five brand-new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. The Let’s Ride Challenge™ Ride for Heroes runs from March 28 to October 31, 2025.

“Harley-Davidson owners live to ride – for freedom and for adventure – but they also ride with heart,” said Theo Keetell, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Marketing. “The Let’s Ride Challenge – Ride for Heroes is about getting out on the open road and riding with purpose. It’s a meaningful way for riders to support the communities that serve us all, simply by doing what they already love to do: ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It’s the ultimate expression of our 2025 campaign: Our Road. Our Rules. Let’s Ride.”

U.S. residents with a Harley-Davidson VIN are invited to participate. Contestants are not required to be members of the Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G.®). However, H.O.G.® members have an opportunity to earn exclusive rewards with each mile they ride, including a $5,000 bonus if they win one of the five new 2025 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, and those who join H.O.G.® between Mar. 28 and April 30 using a dealer referral code will earn 1,000 extra bonus points.

To enter the Let’s Ride Challenge, visit any authorized Harley-Davidson® dealership, scan the 2025 Let’s Ride Challenge Ride for Heroes in-store QR code and enter the registration information, including your motorcycle VIN. A dealer representative will then validate your mileage. The more you ride, visit dealers to update your mileage and collect keywords between March 28 and October 31, 2025, the higher your Rev Score. The highest Rev Score for each of the five tiers will win a 2025 Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle will be awarded to the top rider in each of five tiers:

Silver Tier: 2025 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® model
Gold Tier: 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Bob® model
Platinum Tier: 2025 Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy® model
Diamond Tier: 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® model
Black and Orange Tier: 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® model

Special rewards can be earned by reaching Let’s Ride Challenge™ Ride for Heroes milestones.

03/30/2025

Imperial Outdoors' XploreRv is taking off-grid RVing to another level. Imperial continues to encompass the cold weather versatility they’ve become known for with the rugged capability of a true, off-road, off-grid camper. Remaining true to their roots, the X145 is capable in extreme cold as well as the summer heat. This single axle overland camper is smaller and easier to maneuver through the back country. With its updated cabin design, Imperial Outdoors concentrated on improving the build precision as well as the quality of the components. https://bit.ly/3XEnsGS

03/28/2025

At the 2025 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee event, an impeccably restored 1965 Ford Motor Company Shelby GT350 Fastback crossed the block, fetching an impressive $990,000. This SAAC Gold Concours-winning example stood out as one of the finest Shelby Mustangs in existence, boasting a factory-original matching-numbers 289/306 HP K-Code V-8 engine, an original T10-M 4-speed transmission, and a factory 3.89 Detroit Locker rear differential. Finished in its signature Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue LeMans stripes, the car showcased an extraordinary level of authenticity, retaining its original Shelby VIN tag and all Ford VINs. With a documented history that included 34 years of ownership prior to its meticulous restoration, this GT350 represented a rare and significant piece of American muscle car history.

Beyond its exceptional provenance, this 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback had a rich history in the collector car world. It was prominently featured as a display car at SEMA for Koni, underscoring its top-tier restoration and mechanical excellence. Additionally, it gained recognition in the Shelby American Magazine's Summer 2014 issue, further cementing its status among Shelby enthusiasts. The car’s sale at nearly $1 million reflects both its historical significance and the increasing demand for top-tier, concours-quality Shelbys.

As one of the most iconic performance cars of the 1960s, this 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback remains a true testament to Carroll Shelby’s vision, blending race-bred engineering with road-going performance in an unmistakable package. https://bit.ly/4iJGRhU

03/28/2025

Pebble was honored to showcase the Founders Edition of the Pebble Flow at NVIDIA GTC 2025 last week—connecting with industry leaders, professionals, investors, and, most importantly, many of our valued reservation holders. Powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI technology, the Pebble Flow represents a breakthrough in the RV industry, delivering the most intuitive and intelligent travel trailer ever built. This collaboration marks the first time automotive-grade computing has been integrated at this level in the RV space. https://bit.ly/3Y5e7b6

03/28/2025

Precision Micro a global provider of chemically etched components, has successfully secured a series production contract with a renowned German multinational engineering and technology company.

Strengthening Precision Micro’s position as a trusted partner in the mobility sector, the company has been chosen as the exclusive supplier for a function- and safety-critical component used in the hydrogen recirculation blower of next-generation fuel cell-electric vehicle powertrains.

“We are proud to have been chosen as the exclusive supplier for this critical hydrogen application,” said Markus Rettig, Sales Manager at Precision Micro Germany. “This partnership underscores the unique advantages of photochemical etching for the hydrogen sector and reflects our commitment to supporting innovative solutions for the future of mobility.”

Precision Micro’s pioneering etching process will be used to produce the component, which is designed to facilitate the recirculation of unused hydrogen in a fuel cell system. The component must be chemically etched to meet stringent customer requirements for flatness, cleanliness, and tight tolerances, making photochemical etching the only viable production method.

Ensuring the high manufacturing precision needed for reliable performance, production will follow a single-sourcing model, with Precision Micro maintaining consistent quality and supply in accordance with the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 throughout the product's lifecycle.

This achievement represents a key milestone in Precision Micro’s continued dedication to sustainable and innovative technologies, reinforced by a recent $1.8 million investment to expand its chemical etching capacity in response to the increasing demand for components in next-generation decarbonization applications. The collaboration also emphasizes the growing importance of hydrogen as a clean energy source and the vital role of advanced manufacturing techniques in enabling its widespread adoption.

03/28/2025

The Retro Manufacturing RetroSound Quadraphonic amplifier is a plug-and-play solution for adding additional power to your classic car stereo system. The Quadraphonic is a 4-channel amplifier and connects directly to your RetroSound radio delivering 45-watts RMS to all four speakers. Pair it with a RetroSound 8" powered subwoofer for a complete audio system that's a breeze to install. The Quadraphonic amplifier offers an exceptional dynamic range and low distortion with built-in variable high-pass/full-range filters for both front and rear channels.

Listen to your favorite 60's rockabilly or 80's pop hits in your classic ride with perfect clarity and experience the music the same way you do in your daily driver. Dual gain control allows you to match the input sensitivity to the output of your RetroSound radio for the best possible audio reproduction in your classic vehicle.

The Quadraphonic is a Class D (digital) amplifier with advanced circuitry and thermal overload protection. The amplifier's ultra-low current draw, advanced shielding, and compact size of just 7.25" x 3" x 1.75" allows installation almost anywhere, even behind the dashboard, where most amps fail due to electrical interference! A perfect solution for classic cars where space is limited. Join Riley from ‪Hodson Motors‬ as he installs a RetroSound Quadraphonic Amplifier in a 1987 Jeep Comanche: https://bit.ly/427AAWa

03/28/2025

Understand where and when to use Armor All Multi-Purpose Cleaners, Protectants, and Interior Detailers. Find the right one to clean your car your way. https://bit.ly/3XAvkJl

03/28/2025

Boatmart, the fastest-growing marine marketplace for buying and selling boats, is launching an optimized pay-per-lead system for dealers. This model charges only for high-intent, qualified leads, maximizing return on investment while easing budget pressures. It also features co-op funding and enhanced merchandising to boost engagement and lead quality.

Seasonal fluctuations and economic uncertainty have made subscription models unpredictable for dealers. In response, Trader Interactive is launching a more consistent and dependable solution through Boatmart. This proven model, successfully implemented by their global parent company, CAR Group, is now accessible to U.S. marine dealers.

Roger Dunbar, CMO at Trader Interactive and industry expert, explained, "We've heard from our dealers that other marine marketplace models aren't working for many of them. Subscription fees from competitors have risen dramatically, making listings unaffordable for many dealers. Our new model offers a long-term solution that fits today's economy, allowing dealers to manage costs predictably while receiving high-quality leads. With this approach, dealers only pay for direct business opportunities—making it a low-risk, high-reward solution."

Boatmart is owned by Trader Interactive, an industry leader with over 30 years of experience in marketplace development and ownership, and is part of the CAR Group, a global strategic owner specializing in automotive, outdoor recreational, and marine marketplace sectors.

03/28/2025

The 2025 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid have won “Best Cars for Families” awards from U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2025 new car rankings. The turbocharged Accord captured the award for midsize cars, while Accord Hybrid earned top honors in the midsize hybrid car class.

This marks the fourth time the Honda Accord has been named the “Best Midsize Car for Families” and the second “Best Hybrid Car for Families” honor for the hybrid-electric powered Accord Hybrid. Accord Hybrid models are positioned at the top of the 11th generation Accord lineup and represent more than 50 percent of sales.

“Both the standard and hybrid Honda Accords offer class-leading back seat and trunk space, good fuel economy and many safety and driver assistance features. That’s a very compelling recipe for family shoppers,” says Alex Kwanten, managing editor of Autos for U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Cars for Families” awards honor the cars, SUVs and minivans that offer the best combination of safety, reliability, space, comfort, convenience and connectivity in their class. The award methodology combines the vehicle's overall score in the U.S. News Best Car Rankings, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features. In each class covered by these awards, the vehicle with the highest composite score is named the Best Car for Families in that category.

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