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VP Racing Fuels Returns as Official Fuel Supplier of SRX

VP Racing Fuels is returning as the Official Fuel Supplier of SRX Racing for the 2022 season, the company announced. “The 2021 SRX inaugural year was an outstanding experience,” said Bruce Hendel, Senior Vice President, Global Sales for VP. “SRX on CBS is the perfect platform to showcase our commitment to racing and to bringing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Returns as Official Fuel Supplier of SRX

Acura Integra to Make Motorsports Debut at PPIHC

The 2023 Acura Integra will make its motorsports debut June 26 at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the automaker announced. The next-gen Integra will compete in the 100th running of the “Race to the Clouds” alongside four production-based race cars from Acura, including two NSX Type S supercars, all prepped, driven and crewed… Continue reading Acura Integra to Make Motorsports Debut at PPIHC

Electrify Expo Sees Growth in Year 2

Electrify Expo, an all-electric vehicle festival, is now in its second year, and data from Electrify Expo’s Long Beach event shows significant growth after the first of five Electrify Expo events on the 2022 calendar, according to organizers. The number of electric mobility exhibitors at Electrify Expo is up 80 percent between 2021 to 2022,… Continue reading Electrify Expo Sees Growth in Year 2

Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

Louisville-based Automotive Apprenticeship Group is expanding its technician apprenticeship program into Cincinnati, the organization announced. The program matches auto dealership and truck center operations with area residents pursuing a career in the automotive industry, and recently partnered with several Cincinnati-area dealerships and enrolled several area students, AAG representatives said. The apprenticeship is a two-year program… Continue reading Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

Roadwire Appoints New CEO

Roadwire, a provider of automotive leather interiors and other specialty automotive products, has appointed Ammie Forrister as chief executive officer, the company announced. She succeeds her father, former CEO pro tem Dwight Forrister, who has resumed his position as chairman of the Roadwire Board. Forrister brings decades of experience to her new role, having previously… Continue reading Roadwire Appoints New CEO

Motul Partners with Emelia Hartford to Develop New Transmission Fluid

Motul has launched its new High-Torque DCTF fluid for use in high-performance Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) equipped vehicles, and partnered with driver and car builder Emelia Hartford to develop the new product, the company said. Developed as part of Motul’s line of motorsports products, the High-Torque DCTF fluid began initial development on the circuits of Japan… Continue reading Motul Partners with Emelia Hartford to Develop New Transmission Fluid

Concours at Pasadera to Honor Ferrari Anniversary

The upcoming Concours at Pasadera will honor the 75th anniversary of Ferrari and the Coachbuilders of Ferrari, as well as the 65th anniversary of Laguna Seca, event organizers said. Awards designed by Tiffany and Co will be presented to the winning cars representing the best “Design by Decade” beginning with the 1950’s, event officials said.… Continue reading Concours at Pasadera to Honor Ferrari Anniversary

RealTruck Announces ‘Off-The-Grid Coin’ Contest Winner

RealTruck has announced that Steven Simmons has won its “Off-The-Grid Coin” contest for National Get Outdoors Day, winning $10,000 to spend on RealTruck products. The contest tasked enthusiasts with finding a physical “Off-The-Grid Coin” that the company placed in a remote location somewhere in the United States. RealTruck posted hints on its social media channels,… Continue reading RealTruck Announces ‘Off-The-Grid Coin’ Contest Winner

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Yokohama Tire to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has supplemented its tire selection with the addition of Yokohama Tire to its line card, the company announced. Turn 14 Distribution will offer both motorsports and off-road tires from Yokohama Tire, the company said. “Yokohama Tire is a leader in tire technology and innovation and Turn 14 Distribution is… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Yokohama Tire to Line Card