The 3.8-liter direct injection V6 will debut on the 2020 Frontier…
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Student UTV Build Touring Off-Road Events
The UTV Student Build Pilot Program, a program launched by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) to connect young aftermarket professionals with aspiring automotive students, will showcase the completed 2019 Honda Talon in a multi-city tour before being auctioned off at the Mecum Auction, in November. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards… Continue reading Student UTV Build Touring Off-Road Events
SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address
Keystone Automotive Operations has revealed that Chris Kersting, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), will be presenting the Keynote Address to open The 2020 BIG Show at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. As the CEO of the trade association dedicated to helping businesses involved with… Continue reading SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address
PRI Show Appeals for 2020 Trade Show Speakers
PRI is currently accepting applications for speakers for its 2020 Trade Show, which is set to be held from Dec. 10-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization is seeking industry experts, veterans and speakers to share their ideas, technologies and expertise in presentations during the show. Proposals should reflect current trends, ideas and discoveries within the… Continue reading PRI Show Appeals for 2020 Trade Show Speakers
New Toyota GR Supra Gets More Power, Four-Cylinder Turbo Option
Output from the 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine has been boosted to 382 horsepower…
Victor Racing DRS Rear Wing Approved for U.S. Touring Car Championship Series
Victor Racing, producer of Smart Active Aero products and Drag Reduction System (DRS), has announced, in conjunction with the United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC), that its Smart Active Aero products have been approved for use in the upcoming 2020 racing season. Victor Racing’s Smart Active Aero Wings are standalone systems with built-in computers and… Continue reading Victor Racing DRS Rear Wing Approved for U.S. Touring Car Championship Series
Guthrie, Earnhardt Voted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
Driving legends Janet Guthrie and Dale Earnhardt comprise the 2020 inductee class of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has announced. The two drivers – who pushed forward the envelope in motorsports in very contrasting ways – will be honored at the 2020 IMS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony… Continue reading Guthrie, Earnhardt Voted into Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
Garrett Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Feb. 11 is the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, serving as a global day of awareness around the importance of gender equality in science-based fields. A higher representation of women in STEM careers means a larger, more enriched pool of talented people who can help solve the world’s most challenging… Continue reading Garrett Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Video: The Most Dangerous Race Track in America
Once a year, racers from around the world descend on the Rocky Mountains for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a hair-raising run up the 12.42-mile, 156-turn highway that finishes at the peak of the 14,115-ft mountain. Carving their way up the mountain along sheer cliffs, drivers push their cars to the literal edge, while… Continue reading Video: The Most Dangerous Race Track in America
SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Applications Due March 1
The deadline to apply for the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program is quickly approaching. According to the organization, the deadline to apply for up to $5,000 to help pay off an outstanding student loan is March 1. Available exclusively to employees of SEMA member companies, those who possess a degree or certification from a college, university… Continue reading SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Applications Due March 1
Turn 14 Distribution Adds MaxTrac Suspension to Line Card
Performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its assortment of truck accessories products with the addition of MaxTrac Suspension’s selection of lift, leveling and lowering products to its line card. “MaxTrac Suspension makes products for domestic trucks, import trucks, and Jeeps, its brand recognition lies within the GM and RAM markets. The company is… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds MaxTrac Suspension to Line Card
Maxxsonics USA Appoints New Vice President General Manager
Maxx Stiefel will be the new head of global operations at Maxxsonics…
Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator
Pirelli has introduced a new tire simulator at its research and development division in Milan, which the company says will reduce development time, as well as the number of physical prototypes needed to create a finished product. The new simulator aims to accelerate development cycles and testing, which will reduce lead times and lead to… Continue reading Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator
Edelbrock Issues Clarification Regarding Nitrous Oxide Product Line
The California-based performance parts manufacturer still maintains its own line of nitrous oxide products…
Athena Racing Names New Board Members
Athena Racing, a non-profit, extracurricular STEM program, which aims to provide training and mentorship to young ladies in high school interested in pursuing innovative careers in the transportation, automotive and motorsports industry, has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors and ten new members to the Board of Advisors. “Our… Continue reading Athena Racing Names New Board Members