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AutoNation Expands After-Sales Business with RepairSmith Acquisition

AutoNation has entered into an agreement to acquire RepairSmith, a full-service mobile solution for automotive repair and maintenance, the dealership group announced. “AutoNation has embarked on a strategy to be the nation’s most comprehensive provider of transportation solutions, meeting the mobility needs of today’s and tomorrow’s customer through a broad, connected range of products and… Continue reading AutoNation Expands After-Sales Business with RepairSmith Acquisition

BorgWarner Included on 2023 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies

BorgWarner has been included on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023, the company announced. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the awards list was announced on Dec. 7 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website. America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from CSR Reports,… Continue reading BorgWarner Included on 2023 List of America’s Most Responsible Companies

SRX, ESPN Partner to Revive ‘Thursday Night Thunder’

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) and ESPN have announced a multi-year media rights agreement that will see the series air exclusively on ESPN and revive the channel’s “ESPN Thursday Night Thunder” branding, the organizations announced. In Summer of 2023, the races will air on six consecutive Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and the… Continue reading SRX, ESPN Partner to Revive ‘Thursday Night Thunder’

Hexis Announces 2022 Photo Contest Winners

Vinyl graphics manufacturer Hexis has announced the winners of its 2022 Hexis Photo Contest, the company announced. The contest asks installers to submit photos featuring applications of its adhesive films, which includes an automotive category. The winners were chosen based on the following criteria: Respect of the theme and the category Originality of the photo… Continue reading Hexis Announces 2022 Photo Contest Winners

Hot Shot’s Secret Named Title Sponsor of 2023 NHRDA Diesel Drag Racing Series

Hot Shot’s Secret has been named the title sponsor of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) series, the company announced. The NHRDA promotes diesel events throughout North America including diesel drag racing, sled pulling, show ‘n shines, dyno competitions and burnout competitions, the sanctioning body said. At this time, NHRDA has committed to five… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Named Title Sponsor of 2023 NHRDA Diesel Drag Racing Series

Lime Rock Park, GRIDLIFE Renew Festival Partnership

Following the inaugural event in 2022, GRIDLIFE will return to Lime Rock Park in 2023 for the two-day GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends motorsports festival, the facility announced. Lime Rock Park signed a three-year deal with the grassroots motorsports event and lifestyle brand, bringing GRIDLIFE back to the Connecticut circuit through 2026. “We had heard about GRIDLIFE… Continue reading Lime Rock Park, GRIDLIFE Renew Festival Partnership

Royal Purple Continues as Official Engine Oil of Formula DRIFT

Royal Purple is continuing its partnership with Formula DRIFT for the 2023 and 2024 seasons as the Official Engine Oil of the series, the company announced. “We are honored to have Royal Purple return as the official engine oil of Formula DRIFT for a fourth and fifth year, especially as we celebrate our landmark 20th… Continue reading Royal Purple Continues as Official Engine Oil of Formula DRIFT

Hoosier Racing Tire Introduces New ‘Hoosier Hero’ Driver Recognition Program

Hoosier Racing Tire has launched a new driver recognition program, the company announced. Announced at the 2022 PRI Show, the Hoosier Hero program aims to recognize accomplished drivers across various driving disciplines, the company said. Recognized drivers will be selected through a nomination and voting process beginning in 2023, Hoosier Tire representatives said. “Hoosier Heroes… Continue reading Hoosier Racing Tire Introduces New ‘Hoosier Hero’ Driver Recognition Program

Reinhardt Joins Hemmings as SVP of Marketing & Events

Hemmings President Jonathan Shaw has appointed Kathryn Reinhardt as senior vice president of marketing and events, the company announced. Reinhardt has previously held leadership roles at 4 Wheel Parts, Pilot and MagnaFlow, the company said. “We are excited to welcome Kathryn to Team Hemmings,” said Shaw. “Her proven audience development and consumer engagement strategies will… Continue reading Reinhardt Joins Hemmings as SVP of Marketing & Events

BASF, Magna Partner to Develop Green Auto Manufacturing Startups

Greentown Labs, BASF and Magna have announced five startup participants for Greentown Go Move 2022, a program designed to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships to decarbonize automotive manufacturing and reduce vehicles’ life-cycle impact, the companies announced. The program specifically sought startups with novel solutions to some of the auto industry’s toughest problems: materials innovation for automotive efficiency and… Continue reading BASF, Magna Partner to Develop Green Auto Manufacturing Startups

Dayco Partners with TSR for 2023 NHRA Season

Dayco has formed a partnership with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season that includes supplying the team with its 11mm blower belt, along with technical support, the company said. TSR just completed its inaugural NHRA season, earning five victories in 2022 – four in Funny… Continue reading Dayco Partners with TSR for 2023 NHRA Season

Hyundai Announces New Georgia Battery Manufacturing Plant

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County, Georgia, for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the U.S., the automaker announced. The company will invest approximately $4-5 billion in the plant, the company said. Subject to execution of relevant… Continue reading Hyundai Announces New Georgia Battery Manufacturing Plant