The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, announced the start of production at its new manufacturing facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico. The facility manufactures tapered roller bearings. “Our new facility builds on our manufacturing strategy to serve customers where they need us across the world,” said Christopher Coughlin,… Continue reading Timken Opens New Manufacturing Facility
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Tony Stewart’s Short Track Series Announces 2021 Schedule
Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) and CBS Sports have revealed the full schedule for the series’ inaugural season. Formed by Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, the series will debut at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut on June 12. The season will conclude on July 17 at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Other stops include Knoxville Raceway,… Continue reading Tony Stewart’s Short Track Series Announces 2021 Schedule
CURT Launches Online Media Center
CURT, a supplier of towing products and manufacturer of USA-made custom-fit trailer hitches, has launched an all-new Media Center at curtmfg.com, offering videos, photos, literature and logos for instant download. This marketing resource provides CURT customers with full access to an array of media assets, making it easy to enhance our customers’ web presence, assist… Continue reading CURT Launches Online Media Center
Mitsubishi Reveals Outlander Sport Updates
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has revealed new details about the 2021 Outlander Sport. Outlander Sport is MMNA’s best-selling model and was ranked in the top three in the 2020 JD Power IQS study in the small SUV class, the company said. Outlander Sport 2021 will offer new standard advanced safety features, along with… Continue reading Mitsubishi Reveals Outlander Sport Updates
Champion Oil Celebrating 65th Anniversary
Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals, lubricants, brake fluids, motor oils and additives, will be celebrating its 65th Anniversary Celebration in 2021, the company announced. Highlights of the year will be sponsorship of national and regional auto races, product contests, promotions and special events. Originally Lowe Oil Co. founded by Ralph Lowe in 1956, Champion… Continue reading Champion Oil Celebrating 65th Anniversary
Corvette Documentary Goes Behind-the-Scenes of C8 Design — Part 2
Chevrolet designers discuss the influence, research and concepts that went into the design of the mid-engine Corvette…
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Rescheduled
The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance has been rescheduled to Oct. 23-24 for 2021, according to Vintage Motorsport. The event is typically held the first weekend after Memorial Day, but Hagerty, which purchased the show last year, opted to move the 25th anniversary event to the fall, citing COVID-19 concerns. The event will take place at its… Continue reading Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Rescheduled
Applying for a Second PPP Loan
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will be providing step-by-step guidance for businesses applying for a second Paycheck Protection Program loan. Scheduled for Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET, the webinar will cover who’s eligible to apply, where to apply, the new application form, how to calculate your loan amount and more. Click here to… Continue reading Applying for a Second PPP Loan
Carroll Shelby Foundation Continues Charitable Efforts
The Carroll Shelby Foundation (CSF) kept their foot firmly to the floor in 2020 by completing a number of donations and fundraising programs this year. The non-profit organization made several gifts and increased its annual commitments to charities such as Children’s Organ Transplant Association, Carroll Shelby Automotive Program, American Nurses Association and The Eli Home.… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Foundation Continues Charitable Efforts
Mahindra Wins FCA Trade Dress Ruling
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued its final ruling and determined that the redesigned 2021 ROXOR does not infringe on the “Jeep Trade Dress” claimed by FCA, Mahindra announced. This follows on the heels of earlier ITC and Federal District Court rulings that Mahindra did not infringe on any of FCA’s registered trademarks. The… Continue reading Mahindra Wins FCA Trade Dress Ruling
UTI Purchases Arizona Campus, Consolidates Facilities
Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, announced the purchase of its Avondale, Arizona campus and plans to consolidate the operations of its Phoenix-based Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) into this facility. Separately, UTI announced that the company’s individual UTI and MMI Orlando campus facilities will be consolidated and reconfigured into one site. “These… Continue reading UTI Purchases Arizona Campus, Consolidates Facilities
House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar
The 2021 House of Kolor calendar, featuring bikes and vehicles from around the custom industry, is now available, the company announced. The annual calendar program not only highlights custom projects exclusively painted with House of Kolor products, but the work of the artist—everyone from Darren Wenzel at West Coast Choppers in Austin, TX, to Steve… Continue reading House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar
KICKER Celebrates MEA Award Winners
KICKER recently congratulated its winners from the 2020 Mobile Electronics Association Industry Awards, announced in December during the virtual KnowledgeFest tradeshow. KICKER long-time authorized dealer Car-Tunes, Inc. (Greenville, Mississippi), earned top honor for retailers as 2020 Retailer-of-the-Year, while Justin Kush from Mobile Toys (College Station, Texas) was named the Installer-of-the-Year. Additionally, other KICKER retailers and… Continue reading KICKER Celebrates MEA Award Winners
DEI Continues Facility Expansion
Design Engineering Inc. is entering phase two of a three-phase expansion project that will increase capacity at its Avon Lake headquarters facility, the heat and sound management products company announced. “This expansion will allow DEI to expand our manufacturing, assembly and warehouse capabilities and grow our R&D department,” says Dave Ramirez, VP of operations. “With… Continue reading DEI Continues Facility Expansion
Champion Oil Names Distributor of the Year
Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals, lubricants, motor oils and additives, has named Stirling Lubricants of New York as its Distributor of the Year. “The Champion Racing & Performance Distributor of the Year award is our most respected and highest honor,” stated Karl Dedolph, director of racing and performance products at Champion. “Each year, the… Continue reading Champion Oil Names Distributor of the Year