Author: THE SHOP Staff

Utah Snowplows Utilizing New Blade Lighting Technology

UDOT utilizing AirelXL's AirBlade LED Strip

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is now utilizing the AirBlade: a lighted green LED strip that contours to the shape of snowplow blade edges. “We developed the AirBlade as a tool to make drivers on the road aware of the blade position day and night and to enhance the safety of all on the roads,”… Continue reading Utah Snowplows Utilizing New Blade Lighting Technology

Car Audio Distributor Folds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Mobile electronics distributor Velocity Distributing has closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CE Outlook has reported. The Houston-based car audio start up was founded a year ago and carried brands such as Kenwood, eXcelon, Rockford, Scosche, Boss and more. “We had all the right brands but we were still in start up mode when this… Continue reading Car Audio Distributor Folds Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement

Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of performance additives and oils, has announced that it is expanding its presence in eSports as racing series across the country take the action online. Lucas Oil eSports will begin with a focus on the competition surrounding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas… Continue reading Lucas Oil Expands eSports Involvement

Renegade Race Fuels Launches Weekly Educational Tech Sessions

Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants is launching a new weekly educational series available online for free, the company announced. The series will feature Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants Founder, Toby Baptiste and Tech Director, Ron Finney, and cover a variety of topics related to race fuels and lubricants. New episodes will be released every Saturday… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels Launches Weekly Educational Tech Sessions

FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck

The FCA Drive for Design contest challenges U.S. high school students in grades 10-12 to sketch a Ram truck of the future. Entries due by May 1, 2020, via www.FCAdriveForDesign.com

Without a nudge from an art teacher, a visit to an art school or just plain luck, some of the world’s top automotive designers may never have made their mark on history. Mark Trostle, head of Ram Truck Design at FCA, wants to change that. Eight years ago, he revived a contest he won as… Continue reading FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck

Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Derive Systems, an automotive technology provider, has announced the addition of Mike Kronenberg to the company’s executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Kronenberg most recently worked at Affinity developing SaaS solutions for General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler and Toyota among other car manufacturers. As CTO, Kronenberg will be responsible for shaping and driving the technical vision for… Continue reading Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact

AccuAir Suspension is permanently closing, according to an announcement made over its social media channels, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s subsequent shutdown as the cause. “With very heavy hearts we must announce that AccuAir Suspension is permanently closed as of today. After 18 years of relentless blood, sweat and tears, the… Continue reading AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact

PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date

The deadline for a full refund for booth space at the PRI Show has been moved to September 1, organizers have announced. The priority exhibitor application and deposit deadline of May 8 remains in effect for initial floor plotting. “As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, PRI remains committed to hosting… Continue reading PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date

SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), in partnership with Global Time Attack and Gridlife, has launched the #SupportMotorsport campaign, which aims to support the hobby, venues and organizations that make up the racing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the initiative, the SCCA says, is to ensure that motorsport venues are protected… Continue reading SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign

RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2

Results from Round One of RacingJunk’s March Motor Madness are in and the field has been narrowed down to 16 hot rods, off-roaders and muscle cars that readers might want to see in their own garage. Muscle cars proved to be dominant in the opening round, but the ’57 Chevy Bel Air, ’78 Ford Bronco… Continue reading RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2

Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a fund of $349 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses that was created during the passage of the U.S. Government’s $2 trillion stimulus bill, begins accepting applications on April 3. Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The funds are provided through loans, covering up… Continue reading Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open

SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses