Hemmings Launches Vehicle Marketplace App

Hemmings has released a new Marketplace App for the collector-car buying market, the company announced. The new Hemmings Marketplace App will allow users to browse classic and collector cars listings, the company said. The search function allows narrows down the selection by make, model, vehicle, year, condition, and more. Users can also create saved searches,… Continue reading Hemmings Launches Vehicle Marketplace App

Goodyear Reveals Commemorative Tire for Darlington NASCAR Race

In celebration of Goodyear’s 125th anniversary this year, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is using a special sidewall logo design for the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway. The vintage logo sidewall design features the historic Goodyear Wingfoot logo, originally created in 1898, and coincides with the special 75th anniversary NASCAR Throwback… Continue reading Goodyear Reveals Commemorative Tire for Darlington NASCAR Race

US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage

Jay Leno recently featured a U.S. Legend Car on his show, Jay Leno’s Garage, and hosted U.S. Legend Car’s Managing Director Graham Smith, the company announced. In the new episode, Smith and Leno discuss the history behind U.S. Legend Cars and the company’s continued role helping train young drivers (ages 10+ and up) with professional… Continue reading US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage

Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is making a donation to Atlanta Technical College (ATC), which is located less than five miles from its U.S. headquarters, to support students at the school, the company announced. The gift was announced at the opening of a second public driving track and new Porsche Classic facility at the PCNA… Continue reading Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program

Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours

A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by McPherson College Automotive Restoration program students, has been accepted into the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown at the event later this year, the school announced. “We set a bold vision 10 years ago to show a car at Pebble Beach, and I was… Continue reading Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours

MAP Services Adds to Client Portfolio

MAP Services has added five new brands in the automotive aftermarket and powersports markets, the company announced. “With our continual development of new processes and programs, we’re able to elevate enforcement to a whole new level and our clients are the first to see the benefits,” said David Portugal, founder of MAP Services. MAP Services… Continue reading MAP Services Adds to Client Portfolio

Mullin Museum to Host Automotive Art Exhibit

The Mullin Automotive Museum will host a new art exhibition highlighting the works of visual artist Keith Collins, the museum announced. Collins, whose work explores the automotive realm, portraiture, music, sports and abstract genres, will showcase 20 art pieces influenced by the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, museum curators said. Titled “ArTexture,” the exhibit will spotlight… Continue reading Mullin Museum to Host Automotive Art Exhibit

New Hot Wheels Video Game Allows Players to Customize Cars

Hot Wheels has released a new mixed reality video game, the toy car maker announced. Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5, uses RC mixed reality technology to blend the real world with digital environments to transform players’ homes… Continue reading New Hot Wheels Video Game Allows Players to Customize Cars

Meyer Distributing Names Category Vendor Award Winners

Meyer Distributing has named the winners of its Vendor of the Year awards for each of its product categories, as well as Manufacturer Representative Agency of the Year, the parts distributor announced. Meyer Distributing Vendor of the Year Winners: Weather Guard – Commercial & Fleet Retrax – Truck Accessories Mickey Thompson – Wheels & Tires… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Category Vendor Award Winners

Yokohama Sells Friend Tire to Southern Tire Mart

Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) is selling Friend Tire Company (FTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of YCNA, to Southern Tire Mart (STM), the companies announced. The agreement was finalized on April 1. Sales of the Yokohama brand through FTC have been transferred to STM and include all the rights and access that were afforded to… Continue reading Yokohama Sells Friend Tire to Southern Tire Mart

Hoonigan Petitions to Establish National Holiday in Honor of Ken Block

Called ’43 Day,’ the holiday would be celebrated on April 3 and serve as a celebration of Block’s achievements and contributions to the sport…

Yoshihara Makes TC America Debut With Pit+Paddock Sponsorship

Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara made his TC America debut with support from industry organizations Pit+Paddock, ARP and ENEOS, the driver announced. Yoshihara made his official race debut with the Florida-based Victor Gonzalez Racing Team (VGRT) at Sonoma Raceway on April 1. Pit+Paddock, ARP and ENEOS will serve as title sponsors for Yoshihara’s SRO campaign, while Turn… Continue reading Yoshihara Makes TC America Debut With Pit+Paddock Sponsorship

Cummins Announces $1B Engine Manufacturing Investment

Coinciding with a facility visit from President Joe Biden, Cummins has announced a $1 billion investment in its U.S. engine manufacturing network in Indiana, North Carolina and New York. The investment will provide upgrades to facilities to support the industry’s first fuel agnostic engine platforms that will run on low carbon fuels, including natural gas,… Continue reading Cummins Announces $1B Engine Manufacturing Investment

WD-40 Giveaway for Trade Professionals Asks for Career Advice

WD-40 has launched a new giveaway program that will reward trade professionals for reflecting on their careers, the company announced. Launched on April 1, the Next-Level Advice Sweepstakes asks for seasoned trade professionals to share tips and tricks of the trade and advice pros wish they knew early in their careers. Technicians are encouraged to… Continue reading WD-40 Giveaway for Trade Professionals Asks for Career Advice

Petersen Museum Revives Podcast, Expands Digital Programming

The Petersen Automotive Museum is expanding its roster of digital content with a new video series and the return of its CarStories podcast, the museum announced. The new video series, “Ultimate Supercar Showdown,” recently premiered on the museum’s YouTube page. The first episode, hosted by Doug Demuro, pits the world’s best supercars from the 80s-90s… Continue reading Petersen Museum Revives Podcast, Expands Digital Programming