Royal Purple will continue for a third year in 2022 as the Official Oil of Formula DRIFT, the company announced. “Formula DRIFT is a perfect series to highlight our state-of-the-art lubricants,” said Rusty Waples, director of brand and product management at Calumet Branded Products. “Formula DRIFT drivers push their engines and drivetrains to extremes, and… Continue reading Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
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NHRA Top Fuel Trailer Tour
Watch the video above to take a virtual tour of the AB Motorsports trailer with team owner and former NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown.
LSI Chemical Expands to Brazil
LSI Chemical, a division of Lubrication Specialties Inc., has formed a distribution agreement with JMC2 Industrial Supply based in Brazil, the company announced. JMC2 will distribute and market LSI Chemical’s additives for formulations in the oil and gas refinery business and to fuel jobbers in addition to marketing Hot Shot’s Secret high performance additives, oils… Continue reading LSI Chemical Expands to Brazil
Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Hankook Tire has renewed its role as official tire partner for W Series for a third season, the tire manufacturer announced. As part of the partnership, the all-female single-seater series will continue to race with the Ventus Race tire at eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022. Hankook has been a W Series partner since the… Continue reading Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
NHTSA Finalizes Low-Volume Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations
Small-volume motor vehicle manufacturers may begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago now that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a regulation to implement the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, SEMA announced. SEMA worked with Congress to pass this federal policy change, which became law… Continue reading NHTSA Finalizes Low-Volume Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations
DECKED Acquires CargoGlide
DECKED has acquired sliding truck bed accessory manufacturer CargoGlide, the company announced. Founded in 2010, CargoGlide designs, manufactures and sells sliding bed platforms for pickup trucks and cargo vans. “We are very excited to bring CargoGlide into the DECKED family,” said DECKED GM, Jake Peters. “It’s a natural acquisition as its ergonomic focus is a… Continue reading DECKED Acquires CargoGlide
Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Due to ongoing global supply chain challenges with some hybrid system components, IndyCar has delayed the debut of the 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology to the 2024 season, the series announced. Due to the delays, the NTT IndyCar Series will continue to use the current 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine for the 2023 season,… Continue reading Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Hoonigan Build Biology: Hellcat-Powered Rolls Royce
In the latest episode of its Build Biology series, Hoonigan takes a look under the hood of ‘Slay Poupon,’ a 1978 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow powered by a supercharged Hellcat engine. Watch the video above to see a full breakdown of the build.
Piston Foundation Partners with Lime Rock Park
The Piston Foundation has formed a new partnership with Lime Rock Park in which both parties will have an active role in providing automotive career opportunities for those who want to learn and practice the skilled trades, the organization announced. “The Piston Foundation’s mission is to promote and fund skilled-trade education to create rewarding career… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Lime Rock Park
Concours of America Reimagined as Detroit Concours d’Elegance
Hagerty will debut the inaugural Detroit Concours d’Elegance on its new dates, Sept. 16-18, the company announced. Building upon the Concours d’Elegance of America’s four decades, the reimagined event will find its new home at the Detroit Institute of Arts in the Motor City. The Detroit Concours d’Elegance is an all-new, weekend-long event held at… Continue reading Concours of America Reimagined as Detroit Concours d’Elegance
Polestar O2 Concept Imagines Future of Sportscars
Polestar, the all-electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car, the Polestar O2, that reimagines the future of sports roadsters for the electric age. “Polestar O2 is the hero car for our brand,” comments Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. “It opens the door to our secret chamber of future potential. This is a taste… Continue reading Polestar O2 Concept Imagines Future of Sportscars
Ford Divides EV, ICE Business
Ford is splitting its electric vehicle and internal combustion engine businesses into two distinct operations, the automaker announced. Ford Blue will build the company’s portfolio of ICE vehicles, which the company said will aim to drive growth and profitability, while Ford Model e will accelerate the development of electric vehicles, software and connected vehicle technologies… Continue reading Ford Divides EV, ICE Business
Keystone Automotive Operations Opens Florida Distribution Center
Today, Keystone Automotive Operations is opening a new distribution center in Ocoee, Florida, the company announced. The 200,000-sq.-ft. Orlando area facility will service the company’s automotive, RV and marine retail customer base throughout the state. The location brings Keystone’s network of nationwide distribution centers to eight in addition to 37 stand-alone cross-dock facilities, increasing the… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Opens Florida Distribution Center
Kahn Media Acquires TREAD Agency
Kahn Media has acquired the assets of TREAD Agency, a public relations and marketing firm servicing the outdoor industry, the company announced. TREAD Agency will function as a sub-brand of Kahn Media and provide digital marketing services with a focus on shooting sports, fishing and boating, off-road, overland and related market segments. “Kahn Media is… Continue reading Kahn Media Acquires TREAD Agency
Limited Series Corvette to Celebrate Callaway Cars Partnership
For the 2022 model year, Callaway Cars and Chevrolet have announced a limited-production RPO “PCY” Corvette designated the “B2K 35th Anniversary Package,” which celebrates the anniversary of the Callaway Corvette partnership. The 35-year partnership commenced in 1987, with RPO B2K assigned to specially manufactured twin-turbo Corvettes. Each element of this limited series has been designed… Continue reading Limited Series Corvette to Celebrate Callaway Cars Partnership