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Truck Accessories Group Changes Name to LEER Group

Truck Accessories Group (TAG) will begin operating under the new name, LEER Group, effective immediately, the company announced. LEER Group is a collection of companies that manufacture fiberglass and aluminum truck caps, tonneau covers and accessories. These recreational and commercial/fleet products include LEER, SnugTop, Century, Pace Edwards by LEER and BEDSLIDE brands. “As we looked… Continue reading Truck Accessories Group Changes Name to LEER Group

Malco Named Official Detailing Product of MSHFA

Malco Automotive Products has been named as the provider of the Official Detailing Products of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA), the museum announced. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is dedicated to honoring motorsports competitors and contributors from the United States from all racing disciplines, the organization said, and hopes the… Continue reading Malco Named Official Detailing Product of MSHFA

Driven Racing Oil Launches Content-Driven Partnership Program

Driven Racing Oil, a manufacturer of performance oils and lubricants, is launching a new partnership program intended to create new relationships with racers and enthusiasts as well as generate additional content, the company announced. Through the new program, Driven Racing Oil is seeking to build a team of grassroots motorsports athletes, enthusiasts and content creators… Continue reading Driven Racing Oil Launches Content-Driven Partnership Program

Lisa Kubo Joins McLeod Racing as Director of Sport Compact Sales

Import racing star and industry veteran Lisa Kubo will join McLeod Racing as the director of sport compact sales, the company announced. As a professional drag racer of 12 years, Kubo brings a world of knowledge and connections to help grow and strengthen the McLeod Tuner Series line, McLeod Racing representatives said. “I’m really excited… Continue reading Lisa Kubo Joins McLeod Racing as Director of Sport Compact Sales

Superformance, Shelby Legendary Cars Announce Replica Car Manufacturing Plans

Executives with Superformance and Shelby Legendary Cars have announced plans to manufacture a limited number of turnkey replica cars under the new Low Volume Manufacturer’s Act. The companies intend to offer cars that comply with new rules issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which resemble the… Continue reading Superformance, Shelby Legendary Cars Announce Replica Car Manufacturing Plans

MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor Southeast Gassers Association

MAHLE Motorsport will sponsor all classes of Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) racing for 2022, the company announced. As part of the sponsorship, MAHLE Motorsport will support all six race classes – A/Gas, B/Gas, C/Gas and SEGA Super Stock, H/Gas and A/FX. SEGA’s two exhibition classes are H/Gas and A/FX. With grassroots participation limited to the… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor Southeast Gassers Association

NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program

As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, the NHRA has made several changes to its Street Legal program, the sanctioning body announced. Among the changes include allowing a broader range of vehicles to be eligible for participation. “Updating and improving the Street Legal program couldn’t… Continue reading NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program

Pfaff Motorsports Partners with Online Automotive Retailer

Pfaff Motorsports and Lithia & Driveway, a North American automotive retailer, have formed a partnership built around the team’s 2022 campaign in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD-Pro category, the organizations announced. LAD’s online platform – Driveway.com – offers consumers across the United States the ability to buy, sell and service their vehicle from home,… Continue reading Pfaff Motorsports Partners with Online Automotive Retailer

WyoTech Student Awarded Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarship

After choosing to forego the traditional college experience to attend WyoTech, Kate Martin was awarded a scholarship from The Jessi Combs Foundation, the school announced. Founded in 2019 in honor of driver and builder Jessi Combs, the mission of The Jessi Combs Foundation is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of trailblazing and… Continue reading WyoTech Student Awarded Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarship

Hollywood Car Exhibit Set to Launch at Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to present a brand-new collection of some of the most famous vehicles ever to appear in film and television, the museum announced. Opening to the public on March 12, the exhibit will include a diverse selection of cars, motorcycles and custom creations that have starred in popular movies and… Continue reading Hollywood Car Exhibit Set to Launch at Petersen Automotive Museum

Stellantis Teases All-Electric Jeep, RAM 1500

During the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep SUV and the all-electric RAM 1500 BEV pickup truck, as the brand continues its initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio, the company said. This new fully electric Jeep… Continue reading Stellantis Teases All-Electric Jeep, RAM 1500

Meyer Distributing Adds Caterpillar Shop Fans to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Caterpillar shop fans to its line card, the distributor announced. The Cat high-velocity fans are engineered with durability and dependability in mind in order to keep your shop, garage, home or job site conditions optimal, the company said. The drum-style fans are high-velocity air circulators that create a tornado-type airflow that… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Caterpillar Shop Fans to Line Card

DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America

Design Engineering, Inc. is renewing its support of the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, a weeklong drive-and-race event that covers 3,500 miles, the company announced. One Lap participants begin and end the event in South Bend, Indiana, following a circuitous route including stops in South Carolina, Alabama and Kansas. “We’ve had a great… Continue reading DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America