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ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding

ARP will sponsor several awards presented at the Triple Crown of Rodding event later this year, the company announced. ARP will also serve as the Official Fastener of the event. Scheduled for Sept. 8-9 at the Nashville Super Speedway in Tennessee, ARP will be the presenting sponsor of three of the Triple Crown of Rodding’s… Continue reading ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding

SEMA Councils Now Accepting Select Committee Applications

SEMA councils and networks are now accepting applications for select committee volunteers, the organization announced. Select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership, SEMA officials said. Applicants must be employed by a current SEMA member company, be… Continue reading SEMA Councils Now Accepting Select Committee Applications

Gold Eagle Produces Documentary on Female Racers

Gold Eagle Company has released a new documentary that highlights the stories of two female racers – Sally McNulty and Kelsey Rowlings, the company announced. The documentary, DRIV[H]ER, initially shared online on March 8 for International Women’s Day, can be viewed on YouTube and online at www.goldeagle.com. The new 25-minute professionally produced film chronicles the… Continue reading Gold Eagle Produces Documentary on Female Racers

iKamper Celebrates Storefront Opening with Special Edition Rooftop Tent

iKamper has a new storefront in Seattle—the company’s first brick-and-mortar location—and celebrated the grand opening by partnering with a local artist to create a special edition Skycamp rooftop tent, the company announced. The new storefront, located outside Seattle in Kent, Washington, will serve as a showroom for iKamper products, as well as a resource for… Continue reading iKamper Celebrates Storefront Opening with Special Edition Rooftop Tent

UTI Campuses Receive ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has once again earned the Military Friendly School designation, which accounts for student retention and graduation and job placement rates, among other criteria, the trade school announced. UTI’s campuses in Avondale, Ariz., Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach, Calif., Dallas and Houston, Texas, Lisle, Ill. and Exton, Penn., along with NASCAR… Continue reading UTI Campuses Receive ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation

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Report: US Vehicle Deaths Reach Estimated 46,000 in 2022

For a second consecutive year, preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicate more than 46,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives in a preventable traffic crash, the organization announced. Additionally, the mileage death rate in 2022 increased nearly 22% compared to pre-pandemic  levels in 2019, the NSC said. “From drivers and passengers… Continue reading Report: US Vehicle Deaths Reach Estimated 46,000 in 2022

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7-Eleven to Launch Nationwide Charging Network

7-Eleven is launching a nationwide charging network, the convenience store chain announced. Called 7Charge, its new, proprietary EV charging network and app will aim to deliver a fast-charging experience and one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America. According to the company, 7Charge sites will… Continue reading 7-Eleven to Launch Nationwide Charging Network

Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft

Carfax recently released an updated list of the most-commonly targeted vehicles for catalytic converter theft. With as many as 153,000 incidents reported in 2022, catalytic converter theft is still on the rise. To determine the most-impacted cars, Carfax data scientists looked at all catalytic converter replacements across the U.S., not just those that were part… Continue reading Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft

Kahn Media Wins AVA Digital Marketing Campaign Award

Kahn Media, a full-service marketing agency, was recognized by the AVA Digital Awards with a Gold Award in the Digital Marketing Campaign category, the company announced. The award recognized Kahn Media for its digital marketing efforts with its client Cognito Motorsports, a manufacturer and designer of suspensions and accessories for trucks, SUVs and UTVs. The… Continue reading Kahn Media Wins AVA Digital Marketing Campaign Award