The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has formed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and BioMADE to work with Ohio-based Farmed Materials to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion, the company announced. Natural rubber has been… Continue reading Goodyear to Source Rubber from Dandelions
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GM, Honda Partnering on EV Development
The series of vehicles will be based on a new global architecture and use GM’s Ultium battery platform…
OPTIMA Celebrates SCORE San Felipe 250 Win
OPTIMA Batteries is celebrating as OPTIMA-sponsored driver Christopher Polvoorde won the Trophy Truck Spec Class and placed 11th overall at the King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, the company announced. The achievement was the highest any Trophy Truck Spec class competitor (limited by sealed 525 horsepower V8 engines) has ever finished the race, the… Continue reading OPTIMA Celebrates SCORE San Felipe 250 Win
E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals LS3-Powered Defender 110
‘Project Ainsworth’ is powered by a 565-horsepower LS3 and is complemented by a Borla dual exhaust, 20-inch Kahn Mondial Retro wheels, a 2-inch lift and more…
Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses
Epicor, a supplier of industry-specific enterprise software, has launched a new multi-feature Epicor Service CRM mobile app for automotive service businesses, the company announced. The mobile app is available for download through the App Store and Google Play. Use of the app requires an active subscription to Epicor Service CRM, a customer relationship management solution… Continue reading Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses
Shanghai COVID-19 Outbreak Threatens Supply Chain
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, China, could cause further supply chain struggles, according to a recent report from The Guardian. The outbreak is the country’s worst since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and has led to a lockdown of Shanghai’s 26 million residents, the report said, and there are increasing signs that… Continue reading Shanghai COVID-19 Outbreak Threatens Supply Chain
Race Winning Brands Acquires PAC Racing Springs
Race Winning Brands has acquired PAC Racing Springs, a manufacturer of high-performance valve springs serving the automotive and powersports performance and racing aftermarket, the company announced. PAC is headquartered and operates out of Southfield, Michigan, developing and producing valve springs and valvetrain components. The company engineers, manufactures and tests its products in-house, the company said,… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Acquires PAC Racing Springs
NASCAR’s Long History at Martinsville
With the NASCAR Cup Series set for its first stop of the season at Martinsville Speedway this weekend, NASCAR.com took a look back at the Virginia short track’s history, which predates the series itself. The track’s first race, held on Sept. 7, 1947, was won by Red Byron, who eventually became the first NASCAR Stock… Continue reading NASCAR’s Long History at Martinsville
Honda Reveals Redesigned HR-V
Based on the Honda Civic, the new compact crossover features a longer wheelbase and wider stance than the previous generation, as well as a new engine and independent rear suspension…
Keystone Automotive Operations Celebrates 50th Anniversary at 2022 BIG Show
Keystone Automotive Operations, distributor and marketer of aftermarket products and services, celebrated its 50th anniversary at the 2022 Keystone Automotive Operations BIG Show sponsored by Weather Guard, March 25–26. The 50-year Legacy Celebration presentation at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center ballroom was the first activity on a schedule that included exhibitor displays, more… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Celebrates 50th Anniversary at 2022 BIG Show
Meyer Distributing Adds Modern Flames to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Modern Flames to its stocking inventory, the company announced. “Perfect for your RV, home or backyard oasis, Modern Fames has a unit for you,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of brand strategy for Meyer Distributing. “Modern Flames is known as an innovative leader in the contemporary electric fireplace design and technology for… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Modern Flames to Line Card
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Launching GR Cup
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America will launch a new single-make series, the “GR Cup,” featuring the Toyota GR86, in 2023, the organization announced. This new racing series will help to reinforce and validate the track inspired engineering bred into every Toyota GR vehicle. Toyota engineers will have a new opportunity to push GR vehicles to… Continue reading Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Launching GR Cup
Corvettes for Chip Fundraiser Returning to Carlisle GM Nationals
Corvettes for Chip will return as part of this year’s Carlisle GM Nationals, June 24-25 at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, show organizers announced. The event welcomes more than 1,000 show cars and trucks to the National Parts Depot Showfield and also does its part to support the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF). Corvettes for Chip… Continue reading Corvettes for Chip Fundraiser Returning to Carlisle GM Nationals
Hawaii Dealership Builds Gladiator to Benefit Military, Veteran Organizations
Windward Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM dealership in Kaneohe, Hawaii is building several specialty Jeeps to raise support for organizations serving enlisted military, veterans and their families in Hawaii, the dealership announced. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each EQUIP HEROES Edition Jeep will be donated to select local military and veteran non-profit… Continue reading Hawaii Dealership Builds Gladiator to Benefit Military, Veteran Organizations
Toyota Debuts GR Corolla
Offered exclusively with a manual transmission, the GR Corolla offers all-wheel drive and is powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower…