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Tint World Greensboro Reopens Under New Ownership

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is reopening its Greensboro location following an ownership change and renovation, the company announced. Tint World Greensboro is the second Tint World location in North Carolina owned by Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Foreman, and Candi Krueger. The new ownership group also hired a new general manager, Chris Bivens, to operate… Continue reading Tint World Greensboro Reopens Under New Ownership

OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry

OPTIMA Batteries is returning to the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to charge the first-ever Rivian R1T to compete in the hill climb, the company announced. Alongside the R1T, OPTIMA is also sponsoring Tanner Foust in a bespoke Radford Type 62-2 Pikes Peak Edition, 2022 PPIHC winner Robin Shute, two-time PPIHC… Continue reading OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry

KICKER Sponsoring Mobile Electronics Installation Contest

As part of KICKER’s sponsorship of the event, KICKER Tech Force manager Aaron Malin and Tech Force trainer Jacob Luckey will judge the SkillsUSA Championships during SkillsUSA’s 59th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, the company announced. The Mobile-Electronics Installation category will test competitors’ abilities to perform standard installation practices used by certified,… Continue reading KICKER Sponsoring Mobile Electronics Installation Contest

West Coast Ports, Union Reach Tentative Deal

West Coast port management and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU), the labor union representing port workers, reached a tentative deal after the intervention of Labor Secretary Julie Su, but it could be months before the full union votes to approve the deal, according to a report from CNBC. The next step for the… Continue reading West Coast Ports, Union Reach Tentative Deal

Turn 14 Distribution Adds TiALSport to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added TiALSport and its selection of turbo accessories to its line card, the company announced. “TiALSport’s renowned reputation as a premier manufacturer of boost control devices has made them an industry favorite among engine builders and enthusiasts alike. Turn 14 Distribution is eager to grow its partnership with… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds TiALSport to Line Card

MotorTrend Moves ‘Roadkill Nights’ to Downtown Pontiac

MotorTrend is moving its annual Roadkill Nights street-legal drag racing event to downtown Pontiac, Michigan, organizers announced, as well as growing the overall footprint of the one-day festival. Scheduled for Aug. 12, Roadkill Nights will move the starting line for street-legal drag racing competition to the corner of Woodward Avenue and W. Pike St. in… Continue reading MotorTrend Moves ‘Roadkill Nights’ to Downtown Pontiac

Eleven Engineering Donating May Web Profits to Ukrainian Refugees

Eleven Engineering is giving away its May profits from its webstore to two Ukrainian refugee families, the company announced. “As this unnecessary war drags on, the team at SKAA made a commitment to once again support more families that have been affected by Putin’s war in Ukraine in 2023,” said John Sobota, Eleven Engineering CEO.… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Donating May Web Profits to Ukrainian Refugees

Nominations Open for SEMA Awards

SEMA has opened nominations for its annual Industry Awards, which will be presented later this year at the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. Nominations are open for the following awards: Person of the Year: Established to honor a person for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment market. Manufacturer of the Year: Honors a… Continue reading Nominations Open for SEMA Awards

Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison

Chevrolet has revealed specs for the all-new 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison variant, the manufacturer announced. Built in partnership with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), the truck is outfitted to improve off-road performance and capability, Chevrolet said. ZR2 Bison Upgrades Multimatic front and rear Jounce Control Dampers AEV heavy-duty winch-capable front bumper AEV rear bumper and AEV… Continue reading Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison

NFIB Urges Supreme Court to Protect Small Businesses from ADA Lawsuit Abuse

NFIB joined a coalition of business groups in filing an amicus brief in the case Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer at the U.S. Supreme Court, the organization announced. The case will examine whether a self-appointed “tester” has the legal standing to challenge a business’s website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), even when… Continue reading NFIB Urges Supreme Court to Protect Small Businesses from ADA Lawsuit Abuse

Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts

Yokohama Tire will field 27 drivers in multiple divisions during the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place June 25 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama will also return as the exclusive tire supplier of The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama for the sixth straight year, the company said,… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts

Toyota Announces Plans for EV Battery Development Facility

Toyota Motor North America will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York Township, Michigan to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America, the automaker announced. Operations at the new battery lab are expected to begin in 2025. “This new investment in… Continue reading Toyota Announces Plans for EV Battery Development Facility