The Sonoma Speed Festival has been postponed until May 2021 to comply with health and safety guidelines, organizers announced. While they placed a high priority on compliance with health and safety guidelines to protect guests, participants, volunteers and the community, organizers said, they ultimately determined it would not be possible to comfortably and safely hold… Continue reading Sonoma Speed Festival Postponed
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Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes
Following orders from the state of California and Governor Newsom, the Petersen Automotive Museum will temporarily close to the public. The museum had just reopened following an extended closure on June 19. “We believe this closure is the best way to protect our staff, patrons and volunteers, while also supporting public health officials in their… Continue reading Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes
SKF Recognized as a 2019 GM Supplier of the Year
SKF 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. During the event, GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to… Continue reading SKF Recognized as a 2019 GM Supplier of the Year
Universal Technical Institute Joins Economic Index
Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, announced its addition to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index. UTI’s inclusion occurred as part of the annual reconstitution by FTSE Russell of its U.S. equity indexes. “Our inclusion on the Russell 3000 index reflects the progress our team has made in implementing our growth and transformation… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Joins Economic Index
Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic
Vehicle subscription provider Fair today announced the results of a new online consumer survey conducted by Researchscape, revealing Americans’ viewpoints on transportation preferences and habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data shows that while 10% of Americans don’t feel safe in any mode of transportation right now, 80% feel safe while in cars. In addition,… Continue reading Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic
Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof
AGC Inc. has announced its light control glass, WONDERLITE Dx, has been adopted for the panoramic sunroof of Toyota’s new Harrier. When used as vehicle exterior glass, this product enables instantaneous control of light transmission. AGC’s light control glass WONDERLITE Dx comprises a specialized film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive glass. By… Continue reading Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof
Jeep Beach Cancelled
The Jeep Beach event, which had been previously scheduled for Sept. 11-13, has been cancelled, organizers of the event said, citing the evolving COVID-19 situation in Florida. “In working with our 200+ vendors, it has become clear that an overwhelming number of them are unable to attend any events this year due to travel bans,… Continue reading Jeep Beach Cancelled
INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design
INEOS Automotive has revealed the exterior design of the Grenadier, the chemical company’s forthcoming 4×4 vehicle and the start of its expansion into automotive manufacturing. Built from the ground up on an all-new platform, the INEOS Grenadier has been designed as a rugged, capable and comfortable go-anywhere working vehicle, the company says. “The brief was… Continue reading INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design
Lucas Oil Sponsoring NHRA Summernationals
With 2020 racing action on the horizon, NHRA has announced Lucas Oil as the title rights sponsor of the July 18-19 event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis will be the second of back-to-back events in Indy for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Racing action will… Continue reading Lucas Oil Sponsoring NHRA Summernationals
Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts
In 2020, Mothers Polish is continuing its exclusive partnership with ESPN to present all Formula 1 race telecasts commercial-free. The new three-year agreement expanded to include presenting sponsorship of practice and qualifying telecasts. In 2018, ESPN became the official U.S. F1 programmer, partnering with British broadcaster Sky Sports to produce a pre-prepared, TV telecast. Because… Continue reading Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts
Tint World Opens New Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Pickering, Ontario. The new store is owned by Rob Lebovic and is the third in the greater Toronto area. “Tint World offered the ultimate solution that would allow me to own my own business and follow my… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Location
Energy Suspension Names New Sales and Marketing Manager
Energy Suspension has named Dennis Grau its new sales and marketing manager, the company announced. Grau has over twenty years of sales and marketing leadership experience within the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. Most recently, Grau held the position of senior director of sales for K&N Engineering, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and… Continue reading Energy Suspension Names New Sales and Marketing Manager
Legacy Classic Trucks Restores 1937 Kenworth Tour Bus
The resto-mod features retro-style gauges, leather bench seats and an open-top canopy system…
U.S. Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program Deadline
The deadline to apply for a federal loan through the Paycheck Protect Program has been extended, thanks to the U.S. Senate. The application period will continue until Aug. 8., allowing business owners to apply for a portion of the $130 billion of the program’s funds that remain unallocated. The bill extending the deadline must be… Continue reading U.S. Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program Deadline
Shelby American, ACAT Global Collaborating on Catalytic Converter Development
Shelby American and ACAT Global are collaborating on a development program to create emission systems that increase horsepower, reduce emissions and improve reliability for its line of high-performance vehicles, the companies announced. The two companies will initially focus their efforts on enhancing 5.0-liter Ford V8 engines in Shelby American built versions of the Ford Mustang… Continue reading Shelby American, ACAT Global Collaborating on Catalytic Converter Development