The National Auto Body Council has announced the winner of its Best in Show Award for its inaugural NABC Rides for a Reason Virtual Car Show Presented by LKQ. The Best in Show category was judged by AkzoNobel ambassador and president of Kindig-It Design, Dave Kindig. After reviewing the category winners and all of the… Continue reading National Auto Body Council Names Best in Show Winner for Virtual Car Show
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Gotta Show Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Atech Motorsports is now offering Gotta Show Products’ line of stainless steel hose and line kits for plumbing a street rod, classic truck or other custom vehicle project, the parts distributor announced. Gotta Show kits are made in the USA and feature stainless steel braided hose and line, plus all fittings needed for installation. Atech… Continue reading Gotta Show Products Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Turn 14 Distribution Presents Collaborative Supplier Award to K&N Engineering
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded K&N Engineering with its first-ever Collaborative Supplier Award for 2020, the company announced. The Collaborative Supplier Award is presented to Turn 14 Distribution’s most collaborative supplier over the last twelve months and is influenced by growth, depth of collaboration, support and relationship strength, the company said. K&N… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Presents Collaborative Supplier Award to K&N Engineering
Volkswagen Ending Motorsports Operations
Volkswagen is ending all motorsport activities as part of the company’s realignment and will be redistributing its resources as it focuses on its line of electric vehicles, the German automaker announced. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable e-mobility. To this end, we are pooling our strengths and… Continue reading Volkswagen Ending Motorsports Operations
ATW Acquires Custom Truck Body Manufacturer Dakota Bodies
ATW, a provider of trailers, truck equipment and related parts, recently announced the purchase of custom truck body manufacturer Dakota Bodies. The acquisition marks an expansion of the ATW Truck Equipment business unit, adding to its growing flat bed and service body manufacturing capabilities, the company said. “For years, ATW has partnered with Dakota Bodies… Continue reading ATW Acquires Custom Truck Body Manufacturer Dakota Bodies
LEGO Releases Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Technic Model
The Jeep brand and the LEGO Group have revealed the newest LEGO Technic model, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Designed to emulate the iconic look, design and off-road capabilities of the actual vehicle, the Rubicon is the first-ever LEGO model of a Jeep SUV. The new model of this SUV recreates the high-performance 4×4 systems, rugged… Continue reading LEGO Releases Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Technic Model
Barrett-Jackson Returning to Scottsdale with Live Auction
After a successful and safe return to live auctions in October, Barrett-Jackson announced that its flagship Scottsdale event will be held at WestWorld of Scottsdale from Jan. 16-23, 2021. The event – with live auction action beginning on Jan. 20, with automobilia – marks the beginning of the company’s Golden Anniversary year and will be… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Returning to Scottsdale with Live Auction
Turn 14 Distribution Honors AMS Performance with New Supplier Award
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded AMS Performance with its inaugural New Supplier Award for 2020, the company announced. Turn 14 Distribution’s New Supplier Award is a new accolade for 2020 and is presented to a supplier with who the company began doing business over the last 12 months. AMS Performance received the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Honors AMS Performance with New Supplier Award
Timken Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
The Timken Company, a manufacturer of engineered bearings and power transmission products, has earned a spot on the America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 list compiled by Newsweek and Statista, the company announced. “We are honored to have contributed many advancements to our communities and seek to expand the impact we make around the world as… Continue reading Timken Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Champion Oil Announces Autocross Racing Contingency Program
Champion Oil, a racing motor oil manufacturer, recently announced a Racing Contingency Program for next year that is specifically for Autocross teams and racers in all classes of competition in most sanctioned autocross events in North America. The 2021 Champion Autocross Contingency Program includes, but is not limited to racing series and events such as: … Continue reading Champion Oil Announces Autocross Racing Contingency Program
NASCAR Limiting Attendance for Daytona 500
The 2021 Daytona 500, scheduled for Feb. 14, will have limited attendance, NASCAR announced. The reduced venue capacity for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series opener, as well as all events part of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth (Feb. 9-14), is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and is in accordance with enhanced safety protocols and… Continue reading NASCAR Limiting Attendance for Daytona 500
PRI Releases Virtual Education Schedule
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has released the schedule for its upcoming virtual educational seminars, which the organization is hosting in place of an in-person trade show Dec. 10-12. This year’s virtual lineup features an array of topics and speakers that will benefit motorsports businesses of all types and sizes, the organization said. The PRI Education… Continue reading PRI Releases Virtual Education Schedule
Hypertherm Celebrates 25 Years of Powermax
Hypertherm celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Powermax system on Dec. 1, the company announced. In Dec. 1995, the first Powermax air plasma system rolled out of Hypertherm’s New Hampshire-based manufacturing plant. Now, the Powermax family includes seven professional-grade air plasma systems, with a cut capacity ranging from thin gauge to 2-1/4 inches. “Today (and… Continue reading Hypertherm Celebrates 25 Years of Powermax
Peterson Manufacturing Names New Director of Marketing, Business Development
Peterson Manufacturing, a producer of a complete line of vehicle safety lighting, custom wiring harnesses and many other safety-related products, has named Jeff Geoffroy as director of marketing and business development. In his new role, Geoffroy will be responsible for increasing brand awareness, expanding customer engagement as well as leading all go-to-market activities, the company… Continue reading Peterson Manufacturing Names New Director of Marketing, Business Development
AWE AirGate, S-Flo Carbon Intakes Receive CARB Executive Order
AWE, a precision engineering and manufacturing firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has announced that it received California Air Resources Board Executive Order (EO) D-832 for the following intake products: AWE AirGate Carbon Intake for the VW Mk7 Golf R, Audi 8V S3, and Audi 8S TTS, E.O. D-832 AWE S-FLO Carbon Intake for the Audi RS… Continue reading AWE AirGate, S-Flo Carbon Intakes Receive CARB Executive Order