Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has increased its suspension offerings with the addition of SuperPro’s suspension components to the line card, the company announced. “SuperPro is a suspension components manufacturer predominantly known for its extremely durable polyurethane bushings, which can be used in strut bars, radius rods and trailing arm locations. The company also… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds SuperPro to Line Card
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Ferrari Heaven
Take a virtual tour of the Marconi Automotive Museum, a nonprofit organization that—in addition to housing some of the rarest cars on Earth—serves at-risk youth in California…
New iPhone Equipped with Crash Detection
The new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch from Apple are equipped with an automotive crash detection function, according to CE Outlook. The new iPhone 14 models and Apple Watch Series 8, SE and Ultra, are equipped with a new dynamic range gyroscope and an accelerometer capable of detecting G-force measurements of up to 256Gs to… Continue reading New iPhone Equipped with Crash Detection
Chevy Aims for Affordability with Equinox EV
The all-electric SUV will start at around $30,000, Chevrolet said, and have a GM-estimated range of 300 miles…
1989 911 Turbo Type 930 Wins Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge
The competition scores participants on restoration quality, creativity, authenticity, craftsmanship and more…
Toyota Adds Manual Option for 2023 GR Supra
The 2023 Toyota GR Supra will be available with a new six-speed manual transmission option, the automaker announced. “When we revealed the GR Supra back in 2019, we tapped into a heritage nameplate for Toyota,” said Mike Tripp, vice president of Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communications. “But we were regularly asked if there would be… Continue reading Toyota Adds Manual Option for 2023 GR Supra
Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing
Shopmonkey, the cloud-based auto shop management platform, has appointed Travis Bickham as senior vice president of marketing, the company announced. Bickham joins Shopmonkey with over a decade of experience as a marketing executive, most recently as vice president of marketing and growth at Latch. His immediate focus at Shopmonkey is to capture market share while… Continue reading Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing
Featured Product: LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4110 5W-40
The high performance motor oil has received official approval from several manufacturers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen…
ALI Updates Car Lift Safety Manual
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has completely updated and expanded Lifting It Right, the organization’s car lift safety manual, the organization said. The second edition of the training tool features new information, photos and illustrations in a user-friendly format. A digital version is also available, ALI representatives said. Lifting It Right is a guide to the… Continue reading ALI Updates Car Lift Safety Manual
Pikes Peak International Raceway Preps for GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon
Pikes Peak International Raceway is preparing to host the motorsports and music festival, GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon, organizers announced. GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon, scheduled for Sept. 9-11, will include elite drifting featuring top automotive personalities and professional Formula Drift drivers, as well as almost 100 drift cars approved for full course drifting. The festival also includes special… Continue reading Pikes Peak International Raceway Preps for GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon
SEMA VP of Events to Give 2022 SEMA Show Updates
Tom Gattuso will appear on a Future Leaders Network Facebook Live discussion to share updates on the trade show and offer tips to help members get the most out of their SEMA Show experience…
From the Mag: Secrets of a Clean Shop
A restoration starts with the facility—not the car…
Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus
Kelford Cams has formed a new partnership with MidwayPlus to launch its new B2B online storefront, the companies announced. “We are excited that MidwayPlus is helping Kelford Cams once again engage with the North American market at scale. It is important to Kelford to have a direct relationship with the shops and resellers buying our… Continue reading Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus
Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
The Piston Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 students pursuing careers in the collector car industry, the organization announced. “When I look at our 2022 Piston scholars, it puts a big smile on my face,” said Robert P. Minnick, founder of the Piston Foundation. “This is the reason I started the Piston Foundation and why… Continue reading Piston Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
Lime Rock Park’s ‘No Name Straight’ Dedicated to Paul Newman
Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the “No Name Straight” at the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the “Paul Newman Straight” during the Historic Festival 40, track officials announced. In addition to the renamed backstretch, Lime Rock Park also announced its new partnership with The Hole in The Wall Gang… Continue reading Lime Rock Park’s ‘No Name Straight’ Dedicated to Paul Newman