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Torqued Distribution Adds Motul, Red Line to Line Card
Torqued Distribution has added Motul and Red Line Synthetic Oil racing lubricants to its line card, the company announced. “Torqued is excited to announce the addition of Motul racing lubricants and Red Line racing lubricants to our line card” said Lou Lobsinger, head of sales & marketing. “We’ve had a strong demand for racing lubricants… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Adds Motul, Red Line to Line Card
eBay Acquires myFitment
eBay Inc. has acquired the myFitment group of companies, a provider of online tools and support to help online automotive and powersports parts and accessories sellers, the companies announced. myFitment’s tools help sellers by optimizing fitment data for their listings, which aims to ensure customers order the right parts and accessories for their vehicle, reducing… Continue reading eBay Acquires myFitment
Ford Set to Introduce New Mustang Next Month
Scheduled for Sept. 14, the debut event is part of the automaker’s Detroit Auto Show activities…
Toyo Tire Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales
Toyo Tire U.S.A. has promoted Rob Lovi to vice president of sales, the company announced. Previously serving as the director of sales, national strategic accounts, Lovi’s promotion is a part of the company’s succession plan following the appointment of Mike Graber to president and chief executive officer earlier this year, the company said. Lovi first… Continue reading Toyo Tire Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales
Hagerty Names New CFO
Hagerty has named Patrick McClymont as its next chief financial officer, effective Sept. 6, the company announced. He will succeed current CFO Fred Turcotte, who will retire but will remain with the company in a senior advisor role through 2023. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and leadership team, we are grateful for Fred’s… Continue reading Hagerty Names New CFO
Fuels Institute Releases EV Infrastructure Report
The report forecasts EV adoption to reach almost 6% of vehicles in operation by 2030, which will require as many as 1.7 million charging stations to properly meet demand…
Hennessey Reveals Venom F5 Roadster
The company expects the Roadster to surpass the record for the fastest convertible currently held by the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder…
Maintaining an Exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum
Watch as Petersen Automotive Museum Chief Archivist Laura Fisher demonstrates how museum staff prepares and maintains an exhibit.
Corvette Design Panel Planned for Lime Rock Park Historic Festival
As part of its upcoming commemoration of 70 years of Corvette history at the 40th Historic Festival, Lime Rock Park will host a dinner and panel discussion on Sept. 3 that focuses on the car’s design concepts over the years, track officials announced. The panel, called “Corvette Design: Past, Present…and a Hint of the Future,”… Continue reading Corvette Design Panel Planned for Lime Rock Park Historic Festival
Featured Product: LIQUI MOLY Special Tec AA Series
The Special Tec AA series is comprised of six oils that are designed for the needs of domestic and Asian cars…
VOXX Automotive Partners with Emergency Safety Solutions
VOXX Automotive Corp. is partnering with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.) a vehicle hazard warning system designed to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants, to expand the availability of H.E.L.P. to passenger and commercial vehicles. “VOXX Automotive is proud to partner with Emergency… Continue reading VOXX Automotive Partners with Emergency Safety Solutions
ILSAC Requests Development of New Motor Oil Category
The International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) has requested that a new gasoline engine oil specification be developed, the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced. The request was sent to the co-chairs of the Auto/Oil Advisory Panel (AOAP) and the chair of the API Lubricants Standards Group. The AOAP will begin the evaluation process of… Continue reading ILSAC Requests Development of New Motor Oil Category
Andretti Global to Build $200M Motorsports Facility
Andretti Global, the parent company of Andretti Autosport, will build a universal motorsports headquarters in Fishers, Indiana, the company announced. The team intends to build a 575,000 square-foot facility that will occupy approximately 90-acres, the company said. “Indiana holds an important place in the history of racing, and in my career as a driver and… Continue reading Andretti Global to Build $200M Motorsports Facility
Porsche Debuts New 911 GT3 RS
Porsche has debuted the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which has been designed for maximum performance, the company announced. Even beyond the high-revving naturally aspirated engine and lightweight construction, it is the cooling and aerodynamic systems of the 911 GT3 RS that connect it most directly with its motorsport brother, the 911 GT3 R, the… Continue reading Porsche Debuts New 911 GT3 RS