Power Test and Taylor Dynamometer, competitors in the heavy-duty dynamometer and test stand business, have completed a merger of the two businesses. Taylor Dynamometer, founded in 1929, developed the use of dynamometers for quality assurance in the heavy-duty diesel engine rebuilding market. Taylor is presently located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Power Test was founded in 1976… Continue reading Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger
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ExtremeTerrain Overhauls Jeep for Make-A-Wish Recipient
The off-road retailer added a full slate of upgrades to a North Carolina high-schooler’s 2010 Wrangler JK…
Sparta Brakes Appoints New National Sales and Marketing Manager
Sparta Brakes has appointed Yoni Kellman as its new national sales and marketing manager for the Americas, the company announced. With nearly two decades of marketing and sales experience in the specialty aftermarket, Kellman brings a new level of experience to the Sparta brand, the company said. With a push to bring manufacturing of their… Continue reading Sparta Brakes Appoints New National Sales and Marketing Manager
Accele Electronics Launches New Website
Accele Electronics has launched its new website, www.accele.com, the company announced. The website serves as a portal to Accele’s array of automotive electronics solutions, the company says. “Visitors to this portal will find a newly designed home page, free of clutter, containing an easy to navigate interface, said Christian Way, vice president, Accele Electronics. “Today,… Continue reading Accele Electronics Launches New Website
Tips for Taking Car Photos
Automotive photographer Kevin McCauley offers up some tips on what not to do when shooting cars…
100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.
Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 100th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata will be offered in limited numbers for the U.S. later this year. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5 Miata is available in either the RF (retractable fastback) or exclusive red soft top. It will be offered in Snowflake White Pearl… Continue reading 100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Street Legal Performance to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution has added the American muscle car components manufactured by Street Legal Performance (SLP) to its line card, the aftermarket performance parts distributor announced. “SLP established itself as a player in the American performance car parts market over 30 years ago and continues to manufacture products that are appealing and relevant to the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Street Legal Performance to Line Card
HELLA Recognized as GM Supplier of the Year
Automotive lighting and electronics manufacturer HELLA has been named a 2019 Supplier of the Year by General Motors, the company announced. During a virtual awards ceremony, General Motors recognized 116 of its suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company in the past calendar… Continue reading HELLA Recognized as GM Supplier of the Year
Hagerty Partnering with Circuit of the Northwest
Hagerty is partnering with Circuit of the Northwest (CNW), the company announced, in an attempt to expand its presence in the motorsports and enthusiast industry and to bring exclusive opportunities to its Hagerty Drivers Club members in the Pacific Northwest. Circuit of the Northwest – slated to open in the fall of 2021 – is… Continue reading Hagerty Partnering with Circuit of the Northwest
Icahn Automotive Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians
Icahn Automotive, which owns and operates repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO and Precision Tune Auto Care, announced the 15 recipients of its $2500 “Find Your Drive” scholarships. The second annual scholarship program is part of Icahn Automotive’s “Race to 2026” initiative that aims to increase the number of trained automotive technicians across the… Continue reading Icahn Automotive Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians
Ford F-150 Revamped for 2021
Upgrades include a hybrid powertrain, active grille shutters and an integrated power generator…
GM Awarded Contract to Produce U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle
The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced today that GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Designed to provide rapid ground mobility, the expeditionary ISV is a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a… Continue reading GM Awarded Contract to Produce U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle
SCORE Baja 500 Rescheduled for August
SCORE International has announced that the BFGoodrich Tires 52nd annual SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, will be held from Aug. 4-9 in Ensenada, B.C. Mexico, and will include qualifying for SCORE Trophy Truck, SCORE TT Legend, Class 1 and the Trophy Truck Spec classes to be held midway through race week. The… Continue reading SCORE Baja 500 Rescheduled for August
World of Outlaws Using Biometric Screening at Upcoming Event
When fans attend next week’s World of Outlaws event from July 2-4 at Cedar Lake Speedway, they will be greeted with state-of-the-art walk-through screeners and free at-track COVID-19 testing, the series announced. The World of Outlaws and Cedar Lake Speedway have partnered with IMPACT Health, a national biometric screening and testing provider, and experiential event… Continue reading World of Outlaws Using Biometric Screening at Upcoming Event
IMS to Admit Fans for Indianapolis 500
Spectators will be admitted to the 104th Indianapolis 500 on Aug. 23, with the venue capacity limited to 50 percent attendance, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have confirmed. The race was postponed from its original date of Sunday, May 24 due to the COVID-19 health crisis. “We’re committed to running the Indy 500 on Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading IMS to Admit Fans for Indianapolis 500