Author: THE SHOP Staff

Indianapolis 500 Closed to Spectators

This year’s Indianapolis 500 will be held without spectators, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced. “It is with great regret that we announce the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Aug. 23 without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership,” track officials… Continue reading Indianapolis 500 Closed to Spectators

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mercedes-AMG A 35 Akrapovič Slip-On Line Exhaust to Offerings

Akrapovič’s Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan SlipOn Line (Titanium) exhaust is now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič, the company announced. The lightweight exhaust is crafted from high-grade titanium and is finished with two pairs of titanium and carbon fiber tailpipes. Its housing is cast in the in-house Akrapovič foundry.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mercedes-AMG A 35 Akrapovič Slip-On Line Exhaust to Offerings

Garage Gurus Reopening All In-Person Training Locations

Garage Gurus, an automotive technician training and support platform from DRiV, has reopened all its in-person, hands-on training locations throughout the United States. This includes its Mobile Automotive Training Center (MATC), which is on the road this week with its first series of training sessions for customers in Maine and New Hampshire. The relaunched program… Continue reading Garage Gurus Reopening All In-Person Training Locations

Quarter Mile Foundation Adds New Board Member

The Quarter Mile Foundation has announced that Diane Levine will join the organization’s Board of Directors. Levine brings marketing and financial experience to further the board’s mission of preserving the history of the sport of drag racing and related aspects of the high performance aftermarket. Levine began working at Sonoma Raceway in 2006 as an… Continue reading Quarter Mile Foundation Adds New Board Member

Assault Vault Announces Collaboration with Orange County Choppers

Assault Vault will be collaborating with Orange County Choppers for the launch of a new storage solution for Jeep Wrangler models, the company announced. Assault Vault USA was established in 2018 with the introduction of its patented storage solution made for Jeep Wrangler models. Each Assault Vault is manufacutred in the USA by the metal… Continue reading Assault Vault Announces Collaboration with Orange County Choppers

Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

2021 TLX to Make Racing Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will mark the official racing debut of the redesigned 2021 Acura TLX, the automaker announced. Acura will compete in the 98th running of the “Race to the Clouds” on Aug. 30 with two race prepared second generation TLXs powered by modified versions of the production 2.0-liter turbocharged engine,… Continue reading Race-Prepped Acura TLX to Debut at Pikes Peak Hill Climb

GM, EVgo Announce Plans to Expand Fast Charging Network

General Motors and EVgo plan to triple the size of its fast charging network by adding more than 2,700 new fast chargers over the next five years, a move set to help accelerate widespread electric vehicle adoption, the company announced. The two companies will add fast charging stations to cities and suburbs, unlocking new EV… Continue reading GM, EVgo Announce Plans to Expand Fast Charging Network

KnowledgeFest Dallas Postponed

The Mobile Electronics Association has postponed KnowledgeFest Dallas, the organization announced, and will be rescheduled for Dec. 4-6 and renamed “KnowledgeFest Live.” The replacement event will be held in Dallas and include exhibitors and attendees from all previously scheduled KnowledgeFest events postponed earlier this year, according to a CE Outlook report. It will also be… Continue reading KnowledgeFest Dallas Postponed

Turn 14 Distribution Adds SPAL Automotive USA to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, a performance parts distributor, has added SPAL Automotive USA’s line of electric fans and accessories to its line card. “SPAL Automotive USA’s products are proven across many forms of motorsport and enthusiast use over the last six decades. By controlling every aspect of design and manufacturing, they can produce components that perform… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds SPAL Automotive USA to Line Card

PHOTO GALLERY: Porsche Art Car Entered in 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

As teams prepare for the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Colorado race welcomes an entry in the form of the 000 Magazine art car—a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport driven by three-time “King of the Mountain” David Donner. “I was never interested in returning to Pikes Peak unless I could drive something with… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Porsche Art Car Entered in 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

VOXX Acquires Directed’s Aftermarket Brands

VOXX International Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive and consumer technologies for the global markets, has acquired the aftermarket vehicle remote start and security systems and connected car solutions businesses of Directed, the company announced. This transaction was completed on July 2, 2020, via an Asset Purchase Agreement. VOXX DEI, a newly formed 75%… Continue reading VOXX Acquires Directed’s Aftermarket Brands