The Heart of Racing sportscar team has launched a search for a female driver to compete in the team’s SRO GT4 car for the 2023 season, the team announced. Drivers can submit an application for the spot through Oct. 23 on the Heart of Racing website, the team said. Following the submission phase, several applicants… Continue reading The Heart of Racing Launches Female Driver Search
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Texas Motor Speedway to Host Indy Autonomous Challenge Event
The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has announced that its head-to-head autonomous racing competition will return to racing at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov 11. Teams competing at the Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco at Texas Motor Speedway will be operating Dallara AV-21 autonomous racecars equipped with a boosted engine package, capable of delivering 30%… Continue reading Texas Motor Speedway to Host Indy Autonomous Challenge Event
Report: More Companies Turning to Apprenticeship Programs
According to the Department of Labor, 93% of apprentices stay in their jobs upon completion of their apprenticeships…
OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Expands SEMA Show Presence
The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) is expanding its presence at the SEMA Show with three of its five segments unfolding during the 55th annual trade show, Nov. 1-4, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced. The competition’s Peak Performance Challenge (a timed segment) and the Lingenfelter Design & Engineering Challenge took place… Continue reading OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Expands SEMA Show Presence
Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools
Milwaukee Tool Cordless products will now be available through Matco Tools thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. The partnership with Milwaukee Tool gives auto technicians the ability to choose from a wide scope of cordless tools when stepping onto their local Matco truck, the company said, and will be available alongside Matco’s cordless… Continue reading Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools
Portion of Miami Electrify Expo Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief
Electrify Expo will be taking over Miami’s Regatta Park this weekend, Oct. 8-9, and will donate 25% of all ticket proceeds directly to Hurricane Ian victims, event organizers announced. The 1 million-sq.-ft. outdoor festival offers the EV-curious an opportunity to test leading electric mobility brands, including EVs, e-bikes, e-motorcycles, e-skateboards, e-scooters, electric watercraft and more.… Continue reading Portion of Miami Electrify Expo Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief
AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid aftermarket families affected by Hurricane Ian, the organization announced. “It is very early in the process, but our intention is to explore every avenue to identify aftermarket families that need our help during this natural disaster,” said AACF President Larry Magee. “Although AACF doesn’t… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims
Webinar to Cover Strategies for Onboarding New Hires
An upcoming SEMA webinar on onboarding new employees will cover strategies for recruiting and onboarding, performance checks, setting expectations and more…
Mother-Daughter Team to Make NASCAR History in ARCA West Race
Mother and daughter Sarah and Bridget Burgess will compete against each other in the Oct. 14 ARCA Menards Series West race at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with backing from eBay Motors, the company announced. The event marks the first time in NASCAR and ARCA history that a mother and daughter have raced… Continue reading Mother-Daughter Team to Make NASCAR History in ARCA West Race
SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Influencer Award
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the finalists for its first-ever SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award. The new award recognizes content creators and social media influencers who have significantly supported and helped build enthusiasm for the automotive industry and car culture, the organization said, and will be presented at the 2022 SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Influencer Award
Bridgestone Facility Earns Sustainability Certification
The Bridgestone Americas Aiken County Passenger/Light Truck Radial tire plant has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition, the company announced. The plant received the recognition for its transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials including bio, bio-circular and circular-based material to replace synthetic rubber, the company said. “Step by step, we… Continue reading Bridgestone Facility Earns Sustainability Certification
Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E
Hankook Tire will take over as the new and exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the company announced. The new Hankook iON race tire has been developed in close cooperation with the racing series and is aimed at meeting the sustainability needs of Formula E and the… Continue reading Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E
AAM Group Names 2022 Scholarship Recipients
The AAM Group has revealed the recipients of the 2022 AAM Scholarship, the organization announced. The educational aid program was established to support full-time employees (and their families) of AAM member warehouses in the pursuit of their educational goals at a two-year community college or technical school or a four-year college at the undergraduate, graduate… Continue reading AAM Group Names 2022 Scholarship Recipients
MAE Delivers Test Stands to EV OEM
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has delivered the third of three functional test stands for a major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV), the company announced. The BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment: an end-of-line chassis… Continue reading MAE Delivers Test Stands to EV OEM
Auto Care Association Appoints New Senior VP
The Auto Care Association has added Lisa Foshee to its government affairs team, the organization announced. Foshee will hold the role of senior vice president, government affairs and general counsel. In her role, Foshee will provide leadership and direction for the association’s federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts, the organization said, including educating legislators… Continue reading Auto Care Association Appoints New Senior VP