Author: THE SHOP Staff

Automotive Hall of Fame Reveals 2020 Inductees

Mong-Koo Chung, Thomas Gallagher, Jay Leno and Helene Rother have been revealed as the 2020 inductees, the Automotive Hall of Fame has announced. Harold Goddijn will also be awarded Mobility Innovator on Thursday, July 23, 2020, during the induction ceremony at the MGM Grand Detroit, in Detroit, Michigan. The Automotive Hall of Fame’s 2020 Inductees… Continue reading Automotive Hall of Fame Reveals 2020 Inductees

Engine Pro Appoints New President

Engine Parts Group Inc. (Engine Pro) has appointed Jesse C. Jones as president of the engine parts distribution group. Jones has experience with both automotive aftermarket and OE suppliers including senior management positions at MAHLE Clevite, Dana Incorporated and Cometic Gaskets. “We are fortunate to be able to bring someone of Jesse’s caliber to Engine… Continue reading Engine Pro Appoints New President

ProTorque Partners with Boninfante Friction

ProTorque has announced a new partnership between the company’s Joe Rivera and friction clutch manufacturer Boninfante Friction. The company hopes to up the ante on ProTorque converters, with access to Boninfante’s state of the art, world-class machining technology allowing it to develop more innovative products, produce them more quickly and help racers win more races… Continue reading ProTorque Partners with Boninfante Friction

QA1 Opens New Facility

Performance shocks, suspension and driveshaft manufacturer QA1 has moved into its new, 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Lakeville, Minnesota, the company announced. The new facility, combining all operations under one roof, includes dedicated machining, fabrication and composites manufacturing cells, a research and development center and additional space for planned growth. “We are excited to provide… Continue reading QA1 Opens New Facility

Keystone Automotive Adds Nolathane to Performance Handling Category

Keystone Automotive Operations has added Nolathane to its Performance Handling category. Nolathane, founded in 1974, is a longstanding Australian-owned supplier of suspension servicing solutions under the Redranger family of brands. “Nolathane’s wide variety of suspension bushings and components offer a superior alternative to OE replacements, making them great go-to product for customers seeking suspension upgrades—especially… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Adds Nolathane to Performance Handling Category

AMSOIL Partners with Banks Power as First-Fill Lubricant for Differential Covers

AMSOIL has formed a strategic partnership with Banks Power, the company announced, making AMSOIL the lubricant of choice for all Banks applications, including the Ram-Air differential cover. Banks Power is the premier engineering firm and manufacturer of power-enhancing products for gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. The company is well-known and respected in the automotive enthusiast community… Continue reading AMSOIL Partners with Banks Power as First-Fill Lubricant for Differential Covers

Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nut

As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One method to deter wheel thieves is to use locking nuts, one on each wheel, which require a special adapter, or key, to loosen. But even these are not invulnerable. Engineers at Ford have now developed locking wheel… Continue reading Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nut