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SEMA Releases Pickup Accessorization Report

SEMA has released its new Pickup Accessorization Report, the organization’s market research arm announced. The report offers a look at the evolving pickup landscape along with sales forecasts and other data relating to the parts that accessorizers buy and how they buy them, the organization said. Some of the key findings include: Pickup owners spent… Continue reading SEMA Releases Pickup Accessorization Report

SCCA Releases Proposed Guidelines for EV Competition

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and its Electrified Vehicle Advisory Committee (EVAC) have released proposed guidelines and rulesets for EVs and three EV racing classes, the organization announced. The released proposals include general guidelines for EV usage at all SCCA events, as well as rulesets for development of an “E” Touring category of… Continue reading SCCA Releases Proposed Guidelines for EV Competition

Honda to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV CR-V for U.S. Market

Honda will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, the automaker announced. The new CR-V-based FCEV will combine a plug-in feature with FCEV technology in one model, which enables the driver to charge the onboard… Continue reading Honda to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV CR-V for U.S. Market

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2023 Officers

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has announced its officers and trustees for 2023, the organization announced. The approved slate of officers is: Chairman – Robert Egan, MAAP, Egan & Associates Senior Vice Chairman – John R. Washbish, MAAP, president and CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Vice Chairman – Larry Pavey, AAP, CEO, Automotive Parts… Continue reading University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2023 Officers

Quadratec Celebrates SEMA Show Awards

Quadratec received five Global Media Awards, a New Product Award Runner-Up in the Wheel Category, honorable mention for its Res-Q Recovery Gear kits and introduced over 100 new products during this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the company announced. Following the SEMA Show, the company also kicked off its Cyber Week sale promotion… Continue reading Quadratec Celebrates SEMA Show Awards

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Biden Approves Legislation to Avoid Rail Strike

President Joe Biden has signed legislation that will avert a potential rail strike, according to Reuters. To prevent the strike, Congress invoked its ability to block strikes involving transportation, the report said. Four of the 12 railworker unions rejected the proposed contract, creating the risk of a strike that would begin Dec. 9. A work… Continue reading Biden Approves Legislation to Avoid Rail Strike

Skip Barber Racing School Announces Relocation Plans

Skip Barber Racing School is relocating its headquarters to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) in Halifax County, Virginia, the racing school announced. Skip Barber will invest $8.9 million to relocate its headquarters to VIR, the company said. VIR will construct a 25,000-square-foot facility within the Motorsport Technology Park to lease to Skip Barber Racing School for… Continue reading Skip Barber Racing School Announces Relocation Plans

SPEED SPORT Launches Streaming Channel

SPEED SPORT has partnered with the television network development group Obsession Media to create the SPEED SPORT 1 streaming channel, the outlet announced. Set to debut in spring 2023, SPEED SPORT 1 will be available across Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) and will broadcast motorsports competition, news, lifestyle programing, documentaries and more, the outlet said.… Continue reading SPEED SPORT Launches Streaming Channel

Katie Lucas Appointed Chief Administrative Officer of Lucas Oil

Lucas Oil Products has appointed Katie Lucas, the company’s vice president of strategy and philanthropy, to the position of chief administrative officer, the company announced. In this role, she will be responsible for blending day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals, providing oversight of company policies, procedures, campaigns and growth initiatives, the company said. “Over the… Continue reading Katie Lucas Appointed Chief Administrative Officer of Lucas Oil

Goodyear, NASCAR Renew Tire Deal

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and NASCAR have renewed their partnership with a new multi-year agreement to keep Goodyear’s position as the exclusive tire for NASCAR’s top three national series, the organizations announced. The agreement continues Goodyear’s designation as the “Official Tire of NASCAR,” as well as the title sponsor of the annual Goodyear 400,… Continue reading Goodyear, NASCAR Renew Tire Deal

Magna Details CES 2023 Plans

Magna has revealed details for its exhibit at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the company announced. At the event, the company will highlight its latest technologies in the areas of eco-innovation, driver assistance, distinction and experience, and new mobility, the company said. Magna’s exhibit will be in booth #4425 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas… Continue reading Magna Details CES 2023 Plans