BASF, Magna Partner to Develop Green Auto Manufacturing Startups

Greentown Labs, BASF and Magna have announced five startup participants for Greentown Go Move 2022, a program designed to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships to decarbonize automotive manufacturing and reduce vehicles’ life-cycle impact, the companies announced. The program specifically sought startups with novel solutions to some of the auto industry’s toughest problems: materials innovation for automotive efficiency and… Continue reading BASF, Magna Partner to Develop Green Auto Manufacturing Startups

Turn Key Motorsports Unveils Trans Am Series Camaro

The spec-level vehicle can be customized to customers’ specifications to race in the Trans Am Series SGT and GT classes…

Dayco Partners with TSR for 2023 NHRA Season

Dayco has formed a partnership with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season that includes supplying the team with its 11mm blower belt, along with technical support, the company said. TSR just completed its inaugural NHRA season, earning five victories in 2022 – four in Funny… Continue reading Dayco Partners with TSR for 2023 NHRA Season

Hyundai Announces New Georgia Battery Manufacturing Plant

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County, Georgia, for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the U.S., the automaker announced. The company will invest approximately $4-5 billion in the plant, the company said. Subject to execution of relevant… Continue reading Hyundai Announces New Georgia Battery Manufacturing Plant

Continental Named 4D Radar Sensor Sponsor for Indy Autonomous Challenge

Continental will be the exclusive radar sensor technology sponsor of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), the company announced. The company will supply the IAC with its ARS540 4D imaging radar sensors for integration in the autonomous racecars, the Dallara AV-21, which enable highly automated driving. “Our 4D imaging radar is a product technology benchmark that… Continue reading Continental Named 4D Radar Sensor Sponsor for Indy Autonomous Challenge

Visteon Partners with AWS for Connected Vehicle Technology

Visteon has reached a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to utilize its cloud capabilities for Visteon’s AllGo connected vehicle technology, the company announced. The collaboration will utilize multiple AWS technology solutions across IoT, storage, and compute categories and a fast, secure cloud environment to handle connected vehicle activities and create the car’s own digital… Continue reading Visteon Partners with AWS for Connected Vehicle Technology

Report: Labor Quality Top Issue for Small Businesses

According to the NFIB’s monthly job report, 21% of small businesses have reported labor quality as a primary operating problem…

Goodguys Presents AutoCross Awards at Southwest Nationals

Bill Graves Sr. and his 1963 Chevrolet Corvette joined the list of season-long award-winners after claiming AutoCrosser of the Year in Scottsdale…

See THE SHOP at the PRI Show

Attending the 2022 PRI Show? Stop by THE SHOP booth. During the three-day show, swing by THE SHOP Booth (No. 436) in the Green Hall to grab a copy of the latest issue, sign up for a FREE subscription or chat with members of THE SHOP team. See you there!

Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored NTPA Pulling Team Wins Championship

Hot Shot’s Secret is celebrating the Secrest Pulling Team for its National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) championship, the company announced. The Hot Shot’s Secret-sponsored husband and wife pulling team, Brent and Kristie Secrest, finished the season as the overall champion in the Grand National Two Wheel Drive division with two wins, five top-five finishes and… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored NTPA Pulling Team Wins Championship

Walker Products Owner Passes Away

Walker Products recently announced that Owner, President and CEO Michael G. Weaver has passed away following a battle with cancer. The company provided the following obituary: It is with great sadness for us to report that Michael G. Weaver, president of Walker Products, and member of the Automotive Sales Council, passed away peacefully on Nov.… Continue reading Walker Products Owner Passes Away

FMSI Automotive Hardware Acquires Edelmann Brass & Brake

FMSI Automotive Hardware has acquired the brass and brake assets of Plews and Edelmann, the company announced. FMSI Automotive Hardware is a manufacturer of brake, fuel, transmission, AC and coolant repair lines and fittings, and will now add Edelmann Fittings and Brake Lines products to its lineup of offerings. “The addition of Edelmann Brass &… Continue reading FMSI Automotive Hardware Acquires Edelmann Brass & Brake

Andretti Global Breaks Ground on New Indiana Headquarters

The facility will serve as the base for Andretti Autosport’s NTT IndyCar Series, INDY NXT, IMSA, Formula E and Extreme E teams, as well as the Andretti Technologies research and development firm…

BorgWarner Plans to Spin Off Fuel Systems, Aftermarket Segments

BorgWarner is planning a spin-off of its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments into a separate, publicly traded company, the company announced. Following the establishment of the new company, BorgWarner would consist of its current e-Propulsion and Drivetrain and Air Management segments. The new company would consist of the company’s current Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments,… Continue reading BorgWarner Plans to Spin Off Fuel Systems, Aftermarket Segments

Michelin EV Tire Recognized by ‘Popular Science’

The Michelin Pilot Sport EV tire has been named a 2022 Popular Science “Best of What’s New” award winner in the automotive category, the tire manufacturer announced. The Michelin Pilot Sport EV tire features technology developed over seven seasons in Formula E and incorporates ElectricGrip Compound technology, which features a hard compound for the center… Continue reading Michelin EV Tire Recognized by ‘Popular Science’