Final Young Guns Challenger Chosen for SEMA Battle of the Builders

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the winner of the Young Guns Fan Vote competition who will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2019 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and entry into the Battle of the Builders competition. Chelsie Lesnoski of Penticton,… Continue reading Final Young Guns Challenger Chosen for SEMA Battle of the Builders

Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA

From sports cars to trophy trucks, Yokohama Tire’s racing heritage will be highlighted – along with several new ultra-high performance (UHP) and off-road/light truck tires, vehicles and action sports star Travis Pastrana – at its SEMA Show booth (#62118-62119) this year. The SEMA Show runs from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additionally, Yokohama and Nitro Circus are partnering… Continue reading Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pedal Commander to Line Card

Performance automotive parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has added Pedal Commander products to its line card. Pedal Commander is the manufacturer of a line of throttle response controllers. “The innovative throttle response controllers from Pedal Commander provide enthusiasts with an immediate improvement in their vehicle’s feel and performance. It gives the enthusiast who is looking for a performance improvement… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pedal Commander to Line Card

AACF Appoints New Board Trustee

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the election of Todd Sanders to its board of trustees. Sanders is the senior vice president of professional sales for the Advance enterprise brands. “Todd has many years of experience and is well connected in the automotive aftermarket,” said Lynn Parker, president of AACF. “He is passionate about helping… Continue reading AACF Appoints New Board Trustee

SEMA High School Program Expands from 1 to 10 Programs in 2 Years

The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program, now entering its third year, will provide 10 high schools with hands-on-learning opportunities and expose hundreds of students to the $44.6 billion automotive specialty equipment industry. The program began in 2017, with one vehicle and one high school. Using donated parts from 23 SEMA member manufacturers, students from Santa Fe Early… Continue reading SEMA High School Program Expands from 1 to 10 Programs in 2 Years

Everything You Need to Know About Switching to Waterless Coolant

Water has been used in cooling systems for over 100 years for its superior ability to transfer heat, but water has it challenges and limitations. Water promotes corrosion and has a boiling point only slightly above the coolants normal operating temperature. Evans Waterless Coolant offers a solution to overcome the drawbacks of water, whether it’s to enhance… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Switching to Waterless Coolant

World’s First Dedicated Esports Racing Arena Planned for Miami

The world’s first dedicated esports racing arena will be built by Millennial Esports in Miami, Florida, with the state-of-the-facility scheduled to open in 2020. The new facility is part of Millennial Esports’ push to professionalize global esports racing competition. The new 12,000 square-foot arena will be located in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Millennial has secured $2.8… Continue reading World’s First Dedicated Esports Racing Arena Planned for Miami

Cummins and Ram Truck Celebrate Production of the 3-Millionth Cummins Engine

Cummins has produced its 3-millionth diesel engine for Ram trucks at its Columbus Mid-Range Engine Plant (CMEP) in Indiana, highlighting the latest milestone in a partnership that spans more than three decades. “The relationship that Ram Truck has with Cummins is one of the industry’s most enduring and continues to raise the bar for power and durability,” said… Continue reading Cummins and Ram Truck Celebrate Production of the 3-Millionth Cummins Engine

Motovicity Brings G-Sport Emissions Systems to Product Lineup

Performance product wholesale distributors Motovicity Distribution have added G-Sport by Global Emissions Systems Incorporated’s (GESI) emissions control products to its line-up. To create their emissions control products, GESI manufactures metallic substrates, develops and applies precious metal coatings and then completes the process with substrate canning.

DEI Announces Two New Hires

DEI, aftermarket heat and sound control specialists, have announced two new supervisory positions. Former DEI employee Mike Zenone has been rehired as the company’s inside sales supervisor. John Gabriel has been hired as DEI’s powersports division manager. Zenone, previously worked for a decade with DEI as the company’s brand manager and manager of business development… Continue reading DEI Announces Two New Hires

Motor State Distributing Adds Cold Case Radiators to Vendor Product Line

Motor State Distributing has added Cold-Case Radiators to its vendor product line. A specialist in high-performance radiators for muscle cars and trucks from the 1950’s through today, Cold-Case Radiators offers aluminum performance radiators and components built with 100% TIG-welded aluminum.

Lexus Offering Special Edition 2020 NX 300

Lexus has announced the second Black Line Special Edition on the NX 300, now on both the FWD and AWD models. Both exterior and interior design elements have been added to highlight the 2020 NX 300’s styling, while adding the latest in Lexus multimedia connectivity with the addition of standard Android Auto integration. The 2020 NX… Continue reading Lexus Offering Special Edition 2020 NX 300

With Proper Care and Maintenance, a Lithium Battery Can Make All the Difference

Lithium is the new ‘kryptonite’ of battery technology. Light and powerful, with higher ignition start voltage and higher cranking amps—even down to 10% charge—makes this technology a must have for racers of all stripes. You lose more weight with a lithium battery and for less money than anything else! This is also a dealer’s dream… Continue reading With Proper Care and Maintenance, a Lithium Battery Can Make All the Difference

Iconic Race Cars Up for Auction

RM Sotheby’s has released the catalogue for its 13th annual London sale, led by a Ferrari Enzo alongside a host of other cars, including several Aston Martin models, a 1989 Jaguar XJR-11, a 1994 Ferrari 412 T1 Formula One car and a 1985 Lancia Delta S4 rally car. Joining the 2003 Ferrari Enzo, one of approximately… Continue reading Iconic Race Cars Up for Auction

AM General and Jeep Partner to Develop New Light Tactical Concept Vehicle

AM General, manufacturer of light tactical vehicles, has partnered with Jeep and introduced a new light tactical concept vehicle at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA). The Jeep Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade Truck (XMT) by AM General is the first phase of a collaboration that reunites two companies whose… Continue reading AM General and Jeep Partner to Develop New Light Tactical Concept Vehicle