Rancho performance suspension and shocks has partnered with Jeep Jamboree (JJUSA) for the fourth consecutive year as an official event sponsor, the company announced. At select 2020 JJUSA events throughout the summer and fall, a Rancho-outfitted Jeep Wrangler JL will be available for participants to experience Rancho products firsthand, both on and off the Jeep… Continue reading Rancho Sponsoring Jeep Jamboree
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2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James
Former racer Lyn St. James will be the Honoree of the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, organizers announced. The event is scheduled for March 4-7, 2021. St. James’ racing career began in a Ford Pinto — her daily driver — in the 1970s and wrapped up more than two decades later. During her career,… Continue reading 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James
KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
KICKER is joining an exclusive partnership with American Flat Track Racing for the 2020 season, the company announced. The organization’s season begins July 17-18 following a lengthy delay in scheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KICKER will serve as the official audio partner of AFT as it kicks off the racing season with an inaugural… Continue reading KICKER Partnering with American Flat Track Racing
The 2021 Ford Bronco Has Arrived
The reborn family of off-roaders offers a classic two-door and a first-ever four-door version…
Akrapovič BMW M8 Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Akrapovič has released its BMW M8/M8 Competition Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust for both coupe and convertible models and can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The full titanium exhaust system is finished with two sets of carbon fiber and titanium tailpipes coming from a central muffler layout,… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M8 Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Tuffy Security Products Partners with Buy It Installed Program
Tuffy Security Products is now offering customers professional installation through a new partnership with Buy It Installed, the company announced. When purchasing secure vehicle storage products at Tuffyproducts.com, customers can click the Buy It Installed button during the check-out process to receive convenient installation of their purchase by a certified professional craftsman. After a purchase… Continue reading Tuffy Security Products Partners with Buy It Installed Program
Yokohama Returns to Racing
Yokohama Tire’s road racing motorsports program is back after being sidelined for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama returns to the track this month with two Porsche one-make race series events: The Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West, July 17-19 at the Utah Motorsports Campus in Grantsville, Utah and the Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Returns to Racing
Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals
TV hosts, TV cars, industry legends and plenty of cars and enthusiasts came to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for the annual Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show, the first major event hosted at the venue this year. The event got started with the Mopar Rebellion Car Club’s annual kick-off party at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center. The party… Continue reading Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals
Alpine Electronics Named GM Supplier of the Year
Alpine Electronics was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards, the company announced. During the event, GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value… Continue reading Alpine Electronics Named GM Supplier of the Year
Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
Former stock car racer Tony Stewart is teaming up with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham to recreate the IROC Series as a six-race, short-track series, the Associated Press has reported. Called ‘The Superstar Racing Experience,’ the field will be filled with 12 drivers from several disciplines, including NASCAR, IndyCar and up-and-coming short track racers.… Continue reading Stewart, Evernham Recreating IROC as Short-Track Series
Webinar to Examine Customer Experience During Pandemic
A webinar from eMarketer will examine the state of customer experiences in 2020 and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed them, the marketing research firm announced. Scheduled for July 16 at 2 p.m. ET, the webinar will cover how marketers have created consistent experiences across channels, as well as new approaches to customer experience required… Continue reading Webinar to Examine Customer Experience During Pandemic
SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
Responding to further analysis of information and forecasts for the COVID-19 situation with Mexican authorities, race teams and sponsors, SCORE International has announced a new date and venue for the 52nd BFGoodrich Tires SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts. The race will be held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico from Sept. 22-27.… Continue reading SCORE Moves Date, Location of Baja 500
SPAL Named Official Electric Cooling Fan of Diesel Motorsports
SPAL USA has been named the official electric cooling fan of Diesel Motorsports for the 2020 season, the company announced. “We are extremely proud to serve as the official electric cooling fan of Diesel Motorsports,” said Thom Balistrieri, director of aftermarket sales for SPAL USA. “Traditionally, diesel applications have been nearly impossible to keep cool… Continue reading SPAL Named Official Electric Cooling Fan of Diesel Motorsports
Jeep Reveals 2021 Gladiator EcoDiesel
Rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque, the V6 engine is available on Sport, Overland and Rubicon models…
Tenneco Appoints New COO
Tenneco has appointed Kevin Baird as chief operating officer, effective August 3, 2020, the company announced. In this role, Baird joins the executive leadership team and will lead and support critical strategic and operations initiatives. “I am pleased to welcome Kevin to Tenneco and the addition of his automotive industry, global operations management, and private… Continue reading Tenneco Appoints New COO