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Matt Patrick Named DeatschWerks Technical Director

DeatschWerks has appointed Matt Patrick as its new technical director, the company announced. Patrick joined the team on Jan. 16 in the newly created role of technical director. In this role, he will be leading the DeatschWerks’ product development, product management, engineering, and technical support functions. “I am very excited to welcome Matt Patrick to… Continue reading Matt Patrick Named DeatschWerks Technical Director

AACF Appoints Lutz, Reinhardt to Board

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has added two new members, Jacki Lutz and Kathryn Reinhardt, to its Board of Trustees, the organization announced. Lutz is global head of communications, training and eCommerce, auto at Sensata Technologies, and brings 14 years of marketing experience and nine years in the automotive aftermarket, the organization said. “I… Continue reading AACF Appoints Lutz, Reinhardt to Board

Tony Carvallo Joins STEER SMARTS as Senior Engineer

STEER SMARTS has brought on Tony Carvallo to join its product development team in the role of senior engineer, the company announced. Carvallo will primarily focus on developing products that support the expansion of the STEER SMARTS catalog, the company said. “I’m extremely excited to start this new chapter,” said Carvallo. “I feel like I’ve… Continue reading Tony Carvallo Joins STEER SMARTS as Senior Engineer

Valvoline Launches Annual Mechanics Month

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Valvoline is kicking off its 4th annual Mechanics Month, a campaign to celebrate the impact of mechanics around the world, the company announced. The month-long initiative will highlight the contribution of mechanics in more than 60 countries worldwide, the company said, and will celebrate the importance of mechanics as knowledgeable professionals who are critical to… Continue reading Valvoline Launches Annual Mechanics Month

Honda Teases CR-V Hybrid Racer

Honda recently teased a new special project in development: a hybrid-powered racing CR-V. While details are sparse, the manufacturer provided a brief preview of the track-oriented crossover, which is expected to have over 800 hp under the hood. The car will be revealed on Feb. 28. Check out the preview below.

NASCAR Reveals Details of Garage 56 Le Mans Car

Fine-tuned for endurance racing, the experimental entry is 500 lbs. lighter than a Cup Series car, will ride on project-specific Goodyear Eagle tires and is targeting a power output of over 700 hp…

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Webasto Opens New Charging Cable Production Facility in Mexico

Webasto recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Guanajuato, Mexico, the company said. It is the first site dedicated to the company’s charging business in the Americas region. The Guanajuato plant currently runs three lines that produce charging solutions, with plans to expand to eight lines by the end of the year with an output… Continue reading Webasto Opens New Charging Cable Production Facility in Mexico

Report: Number of Late Auto Loan Payments Continues to Grow

Over 9% of auto loans extended to people with low credit scores were 30 or more days behind on payments at the end of last year, the highest share since 2010, according to a report from Fox Business. Currently, the stress is concentrated among borrowers with lower credit scores, but could spread if the U.S.… Continue reading Report: Number of Late Auto Loan Payments Continues to Grow

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Continental Included on List of Best Employers

Continental has been named as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023 by Forbes magazine, the company announced. It is the seventh time Continental has been named to the list. “To be recognized again among America’s best large employers reinforces our dedication to employees through career development opportunities, commitment to inclusion, and a flexible… Continue reading Continental Included on List of Best Employers

BILSTEIN Recaps KOH Results

BILSTEIN saw strong results from its team of sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company announced. Doug Mittag, fitted with Bilstein’s new Black Hawk Powersports UTV shocks on his Polaris Pro R, crossed the line first and placed second on corrected time in the Toyo UTV Desert Challenge… Continue reading BILSTEIN Recaps KOH Results

IMSA Now Accepting Applications for Diverse Driver Scholarship

The application process for the IMSA Diverse Driver Development Scholarship for the 2024-25 IMSA seasons is open now, the sanctioning body announced. This is the third year that IMSA is offering the scholarship worth more than $250,000. As in the past, benefits include a full-season premium prepaid entry fee for the first year (in this… Continue reading IMSA Now Accepting Applications for Diverse Driver Scholarship

Porsche Announces Theme for Rennsport Reunion 7

The theme for Porsche’s upcoming Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be “Icons of Porsche,” the company announced, and will serve as a tribute to the 75th anniversary of Porsche sports cars being celebrated this year. Scheduled for Sept. 28-Oct. 1, the four-day event at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will feature vintage and contemporary Porsche race cars… Continue reading Porsche Announces Theme for Rennsport Reunion 7