LEED Brakes has appointed Bill Cummings to the role of vice president, the company announced, citing the company’s recent growth as the need for the new position. Cummings has been in the aftermarket brake industry since 1998 and started his career in the brake industry with Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, the company said. There, he… Continue reading LEED Brakes Names New VP
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KYB Excel-Gold Program Adds New Benefits
Beginning April 1, service providers who have registered for KYB’s Excel-Gold program will be able to receive $10 for every pair of KYB complete Strut-Plus and Truck-Plus units sold and installed, the company announced. The KYB Excel-Gold Rewards Program offers professional technicians the ability to earn rewards throughout 2022. Each user receives a KYB Excel-Gold… Continue reading KYB Excel-Gold Program Adds New Benefits
Karting vs. Sim Racing
Drivers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds consider the best way to break into motorsports in the age of sim racing…
Brumos Returning to Competition at PPIHC
Daytona 24-Hour winner David Donohue will drive a Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport for the team in its first competitive appearance since 2013…
How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19
With the 2022 season approaching, Autoweek took a look back at the unprecedented 2020 season with Formula DRIFT co-founder Ryan Sage. While fan attendance was limited—and sometimes prohibited entirely—the series survived the worst of the pandemic and is gearing up for a new season in a stronger position than ever. Click here to read the… Continue reading How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19
Maxxsonics Project Manager Leads Ukrainian Refugee Relief Efforts
Maxxsonics Project and Quality Manager, Mark Lieber, is traveling to Hungary next month to help support Ukrainian refugees, the company announced. On April 7, Lieber will be traveling to Záhony, Hungary, to help a friend support Ukrainian refugees amidst Russia’s invasion of the European country. Lieber is currently seeking support to raise additional money to… Continue reading Maxxsonics Project Manager Leads Ukrainian Refugee Relief Efforts
American Expedition Vehicles Debuts Turnkey Jeep Builds
Revealed ahead of Moab Easter Jeep Safari, the JT370 Gladiator and JL370 Wrangler are both equipped with suspension upgrades, steel front bumpers, off-road lighting and more…
Mustang Dynamometer Exhibits at SEMA Middle East
Mustang Dynamometer recently exhibited at SEMA Middle East held in Dubai, UAE, the company’s second international trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry in the Middle East in three months, the company said. Mustang reunited with existing customers and friends as well as generated new sales, formed new relationships with future clients, and expanded its… Continue reading Mustang Dynamometer Exhibits at SEMA Middle East
Cars.com Names Top EVs of 2022
Cars.com has revealed its 2022 top picks for electric vehicles, the online marketplace announced. The site’s experts examined the price, range, comfort and features of 30-plus EV models on sale in the first quarter of 2022 to determine the top picks for value, families, luxury and commuters. “We have been sharing news and research on… Continue reading Cars.com Names Top EVs of 2022
Dockworker Contract Negotiations Risk Further Supply Chain Delays
A labor impasse with 22,000 West Coast longshoreman could spell disaster for the global economy…
SEMA Collaborates with Ford’s Bronco Brand for All-Female Vehicle Build
The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network will embark on an all-female vehicle build in partnership with Ford’s Bronco Brand, which has supplied a 4-door Ford Bronco Wildtrak for modification…
Lippert Acquires Girard Products
Lippert Components Manufacturing, a subsidiary of LCI Industries and Lippert Components, has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Girard Systems and Girard Products, a manufacturer and distributor of awnings and tankless water heaters for OEMs and aftermarket customers in the recreational vehicle and specialty vehicle markets the company announced. Girard operates locations in… Continue reading Lippert Acquires Girard Products
KYB Earns APA Cornerstone Award
KYB has been awarded the Automotive Parts Associates 2022 Suppliers of the Year Cornerstone Award, the company announced. The announcement was made in March at the APA’s Annual General Meeting. “The APA Cornerstone Award is based on a commitment to helping APA shareholders build their businesses. That is the criteria of the thought process when… Continue reading KYB Earns APA Cornerstone Award
Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program
Nexen Tire Motorsports is kicking off its 2022 U.S. motorsports program with its support of four Nexen Tire Motorsports drivers in Formula DRIFT, the tire manufacturer announced. “This year, Nexen Tire Motorsports looks to strengthen its competitive racing program by supplying Nexen’s extreme ultra-high-performance tires to high-caliber, championship-winning and podium-finishing drivers,” the company said. The… Continue reading Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program
Hennessey Venom F5 Test Video
John Hennessey provides an update on the Venom F5’s development and testing program…