Magna Details CES 2023 Plans

Magna has revealed details for its exhibit at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the company announced. At the event, the company will highlight its latest technologies in the areas of eco-innovation, driver assistance, distinction and experience, and new mobility, the company said. Magna’s exhibit will be in booth #4425 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas… Continue reading Magna Details CES 2023 Plans

Gentex to Open On-Site Childcare Facility for Employees

Gentex Corporation and the ODC Network (ODC) announced today that they are partnering to create the Gentex Discovery Preschool, an on-site daycare and preschool designed to provide Gentex employees with convenient, cost-effective access to quality childcare, the company said. “We continue to seek innovative ways to ensure Gentex is the employer of choice in West Michigan,” said Gentex President and CEO Steve Downing. “The low… Continue reading Gentex to Open On-Site Childcare Facility for Employees

LIQUI MOLY Expands Company Leadership

Long-standing Administrative Director of LIQUI MOLY, Dr. Uli Weller, will become the second managing director of the group of companies at the start of 2023, the company announced. He will join Günter Hiermaier in the role. Weller will be promoted to an additional managing director of the LIQUI MOLY Group, which also includes the Meguin… Continue reading LIQUI MOLY Expands Company Leadership

Petersen Museum, Yellowbrick Launch Online Car Design Class

The free online program includes instruction from several accomplished designers and will examine automotive design principles and highlight career opportunities in the industry…

Report: GM to Create Separate Corvette Brand

General Motors is planning to launch Corvette as its own brand beginning in 2025, according to a report from Car and Driver. The brand’s electrified lineup, according to the report, will include a four-door coupe and a crossover. Click here to read the full story from Car and Driver.

Jeep Adds Earl Exterior Paint Color for 2023 Gladiator

Jeep is expanding the Gladiator palette with the addition of the Earl exterior paint color to the 2023 lineup, the company announced. Initially featured on the Gladiator Farout concept, Earl, a shade of gray with hints of aquamarine, joins the Gladiator lineup following its production debut earlier this year on the 2023 Wrangler lineup. “The… Continue reading Jeep Adds Earl Exterior Paint Color for 2023 Gladiator

Piston Foundation Names New Manager of Development

Sperry Hutchinson has been named the manager of development for The Piston Foundation, the organization announced. The Piston Foundation is dedicated to bringing more young people into the collector car industry and spread the importance of skilled trade careers. “The Manager of Development role is meant to coincide with this need, leading the day-to-day effort… Continue reading Piston Foundation Names New Manager of Development

Hyundai, GFG Style to Collaborate on 1974 Pony Coupe Concept Rebuild

The concept car was originally designed by GFG’s Giorgetto Giugiaro for Hyundai’s global debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show…

MidwayPlus Reaches Platform Integration Deal with Freight Carrier

MidwayPlus has formed a new partnership with a major global freight carrier, the company announced. The agreement does not allow MidwayPlus to disclose the identity of the freight carrier, MidwayPlus representatives said. The new partnership will include pre-negotiated rates with shipping solutions for manufacturers, logistics and customs brokerage solutions, the company said. “MidwayPlus is providing… Continue reading MidwayPlus Reaches Platform Integration Deal with Freight Carrier

Fox Factory Recaps First Year of Trail Trust

Fox Factory created Trail Trust in November 2021, and in just one year, has donated over $1 million to more than 70 nonprofit organizations supporting sustainable outdoor access across seven countries worldwide, the company announced. “As an industry leader, we believe it’s our responsibility to ensure that our playgrounds continue to exist for generations to come, and… Continue reading Fox Factory Recaps First Year of Trail Trust

LKQ ‘Holiday Vote’ Charitable Program Returns

LKQ Corporation, parent company of Keystone Automotive Operations, kicked off its 2nd annual ‘LKQ Cares Holiday Vote’ charitable program on Giving Tuesday, the company announced. The program will run through Dec. 5. LKQ has doubled its contribution from last year, committing to donate a total of $1 million to the following philanthropic organizations: American Cancer Society… Continue reading LKQ ‘Holiday Vote’ Charitable Program Returns

Oracle Lighting Collects 4 Awards at SEMA Show

Oracle Lighting collected four awards to add to its showcase at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the company announced. During the annual trade show, Oracle Lighting received the SDC Data Excellence Award, runner-up for Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product 2023 for its Integrated Bronco Windshield Roof LED Light Bar, a Global Media Award… Continue reading Oracle Lighting Collects 4 Awards at SEMA Show

SEMA Webinar to Cover Social Media Strategy

An upcoming webinar from the SEMA ARMO Council will feature two social media experts discussing online presence and shop promotion using social media, the organization announced. Scheduled for Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. PST, the webinar will feature THE SHOP contributor Barry Alt, founder of Motorhead Digital and a digital marketing expert focused on the… Continue reading SEMA Webinar to Cover Social Media Strategy

Tenneco to Supply Suspension, Anti-Vibration Components for Rivian

Tenneco has been selected to provide suspension and anti-vibration performance components for electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive, the company announced. Tenneco’s CVSA2/Kinetic H2 semi-active suspension technology, part of the Monroe Intelligent Suspension product portfolio, and NVH performance materials Clevite elastomers will be featured in the all-electric Rivian R1T five-passenger pickup and R1S seven-passenger sport utility vehicle. “Our global engineering… Continue reading Tenneco to Supply Suspension, Anti-Vibration Components for Rivian

Report: Semiconductors Rerouted to Trucks with Rail Strike Imminent

Technology companies supplying semiconductor chips have started shifting cargo shipments from railroads to trucks with a national freight rail strike looming, according to a report from CNBC. The moves are being made in an effort to avoid any pre-strike rail preparations that would force freight rail companies to prioritize cargo, the outlet said. Click here… Continue reading Report: Semiconductors Rerouted to Trucks with Rail Strike Imminent