The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) has canceled the in-person portion of KnowledgeFest LIVE, scheduled for December, due to new Dallas County orders regarding COVID-19 health guidance for the public. The county recently changed to its highest-level, “red,” meaning “Stay at home, stay safe.” “It’s unfortunate as our industry was looking forward to having a live… Continue reading MEA Cancels In-Person KnowledgeFest LIVE
Author: THE SHOP Staff
Mazda MX-5 Cup Series to be Sanctioned by IMSA
Mazda Motorsports has selected the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) as the sanctioning body partner for the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Series beginning in 2021, the series announced. “For Mazda, our core mission is to uplift people, and one of the ways we do that is through motorsports,” Director of Mazda Motorsports Nelson Cosgrove said.… Continue reading Mazda MX-5 Cup Series to be Sanctioned by IMSA
RacingJunk Adds Race of Champions to Partner Roster
RacingJunk.com has entered into a new marketing partnership with Race of Champions, the online classified website announced. The two organizations will join forces for a cross-promotional campaign running through the 2021 race season. The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast,… Continue reading RacingJunk Adds Race of Champions to Partner Roster
Goodwood SpeedWeek Reveals Final Driver Lineup, Schedule
Goodwood has announced the final entry list for the inaugural Goodwood Speedweek, which includes drivers from various disciplines in cars that span Formula 1, NASCAR, V8 Supercars, DTM, WRC, BTCC, Le Mans, Trans-Am and more. Taking part in the Gerry Marshall Trophy presented by Sure will be nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen, five-time Le… Continue reading Goodwood SpeedWeek Reveals Final Driver Lineup, Schedule
LSI Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has named Steve deMoulpied as LSI’s new chief operating officer (COO). With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, deMoulpied has particular expertise in organizations with complex technical products. Combined, his prior positions have required… Continue reading LSI Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Carven Exhaust to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Carven Exhaust‘s line of cat-back systems, mufflers and additional exhaust accessories to its line card. “Carven Exhaust is an up-and-coming brand in the aftermarket industry and Turn 14 Distribution is eager to partner with the company as the first wholesale distributor. The company’s catalog includes cat-back exhaust… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Carven Exhaust to Line Card
Webinar to Help Employers Plan Return-to-Work Policies, Procedures
2nd.MD, a provider of virtual specialty care, is offering a complimentary webinar on Fri., Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. CT. This webinar, The New Normal — Working During COVID-19, will help businesses as they find a path forward while restrictions slowly lift and labor forces return to work. Attendees will gain insight into considerations for… Continue reading Webinar to Help Employers Plan Return-to-Work Policies, Procedures
Lippert Components Names Joe Thompson as New Chief Marketing Officer
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) recently announced the addition of Joe Thompson to the company in the new role as chief marketing officer (CMO). Thompson comes to LCI from the December 2019 acquisition of the CURT Group, serving as CMO for the previous five years. With this announcement, Thompson will immediately structure a new global marketing… Continue reading Lippert Components Names Joe Thompson as New Chief Marketing Officer
Hyundai Introduces Refreshed Santa Fe
Hyundai today announced the introduction of its 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with a freshened design motif, advanced front and rear lighting signatures, new hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and extensive new driver safety and convenience features. The hybrid propulsion system is the first application of its kind in the Hyundai SUV line-up. In addition,… Continue reading Hyundai Introduces Refreshed Santa Fe
California Tire Dealers Cancel New Year Luncheon
Due to the pandemic, the California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) has canceled its annual CTDA/1-800 EveryRim New Year Luncheon originally scheduled for January 2021. In a statement announcing the cancelation, CTDA President Billy Eordekian said he regrets that many old friends will not be able to gather, he equally regrets that TIA CEO Roy Littlefield… Continue reading California Tire Dealers Cancel New Year Luncheon
Ariel North America Debuts Atom 4
The redesigned vehicle is powered by a 320-horsepower Honda engine and can go from zero to 100 mph in just 6.8 seconds…
KICKER to Host Virtual Event
Reacting to the news of no live SEMA Show in 2020, Stillwater Designs, the maker of KICKER mobile-audio products, has announced that it will conduct its own virtual trade event for authorized dealers. The mobile-audio manufacturer is producing KICKER UnMASKED! Live, which will stream for three days, Oct. 21-23. The event will provide insight into… Continue reading KICKER to Host Virtual Event
Mobile Solutions to Present Virtual Training at SEMA360
Mobile Solutions will be participating in the education sessions of the upcoming SEMA360 virtual event with a 30-minute training session titled “Restomod and Hot-Rod Interior Fabrication – Incorporating Modern Electronics,” the company announced. Mobile Solutions president and founder Bryan Schmitt, along with Juan “JT” Torres of Automotive Entertainment HB in Huntington Beach, California, will take… Continue reading Mobile Solutions to Present Virtual Training at SEMA360
Audi to Offer Digital Matrix LED Headlights in 2021
Audi will be offering Digital Matrix LED (DML) headlights as optional equipment in 2021 e-tron and e-tron Sportback models, the automaker announced. This is the first time DML headlights have been mass-produced for a production vehicle, Audi says. Comprised of 1.3 million micromirrors per headlight, DML headlights essentially operate like movie projectors, emitting tiny unique… Continue reading Audi to Offer Digital Matrix LED Headlights in 2021
A Look Back at Bathurst 1946
The Australian Supercars 2020 season comes to an end with the Bathurst 1000 this weekend, so to recognize the occasion, The Gentleman Driver took a look back at some photos from a 1946 race at the Mount Panorama circuit. The New South Wales Grand Prix was just 25 laps, but only nine of 22 starters… Continue reading A Look Back at Bathurst 1946