Garage Gurus Announces Scholarship Winners

Garage Gurus has announced the winners of its 2022-2023 Automotive Technical Scholarship Program. Each of the 12 recipients will receive $2,500 toward their automotive education. All winners have been accepted or are currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges and universities, or are full-time U.S. high school students. Now in its eighth year,… Continue reading Garage Gurus Announces Scholarship Winners

Microchip Shortage Continues to Impact Heated Seat Availability

The microchip shortage is putting pressure on automotive manufacturers in more ways than one, as heated seats move into the top five reported problems, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study. The problems are a reflection of either the heated seat not working properly or the microchip responsible for heating… Continue reading Microchip Shortage Continues to Impact Heated Seat Availability

Mopar Opens Amazon Store

Mopar has opened a Mopar Store on Amazon to help commemorate the brand’s 85th anniversary, the company said. The new Mopar Store offers a variety of officially licensed merchandise and vehicle products that include current brand logos, along with items that showcase various heritage logo designs used throughout Mopar’s storied history, the company said. The… Continue reading Mopar Opens Amazon Store

Pennzoil Partners with NLCRC on Container Recycling Efforts

In an effort to avoid and reduce emissions, Pennzoil is working with the National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) to tackle recycling of plastic containers, the company announced. The industry-led technical coalition was established in 2021 by a team of lubricant and associated plastic packaging manufacturers that are focused on creating programs for post-consumer plastic… Continue reading Pennzoil Partners with NLCRC on Container Recycling Efforts

AFR Names New Engine Builder & Motorsports Sales Representative

Air Flow Research has named Ron Turransky as its new engine builder and motorsports sales representative, the company announced. Turransky will be responsible for providing technical support assistance to distributors, dealers and racers, the company said, and will be attending race events to provide technical support, prospect sales, and promote AFR’s products and brand vision.… Continue reading AFR Names New Engine Builder & Motorsports Sales Representative

ALI Updates Lift Safety Standards

The latest version of the American National Standard covering safety requirements for vehicle lift installation and service in North America is now in effect, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) announced. ANSI/ALI ALIS 2022 replaced the existing standard, ANSI/ALI ALIS 2009 (R2015), effective August 4, 2022. ALI is the… Continue reading ALI Updates Lift Safety Standards

New Subject Areas Highlight 2022 SEMA Show Education Program

The program will include more than 70 sessions within 14 different areas, including business management, leadership and more…

CRC Brakleen Anniversary Celebration Culminates at Pocono Raceway

CRC Industries celebrated a pair of milestones for its flagship product, CRC Brakleen, when NASCAR returned to Pocono Raceway in late July, the company said. The race marked the second running of the CRC Brakleen 150 Camping World Truck series race and the culmination of a year-long CRC Brakleen 50th anniversary celebration. Many CRC employees… Continue reading CRC Brakleen Anniversary Celebration Culminates at Pocono Raceway

Wade Kawasaki Named Executive Director of SEMA, PRI Political Action Committees

The SEMA Board of Directors has appointed Wade Kawasaki as the first executive director of SEMA’s and PRI’s respective political action committees (PAC), the organization announced. In this new volunteer role, Kawasaki will oversee each PAC’s Board of Directors and fundraising efforts, reporting to the SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA and PRI PACs allow… Continue reading Wade Kawasaki Named Executive Director of SEMA, PRI Political Action Committees

New Hurdles Adding Pressure to U.S. Supply Chain

Suspended production in China and the threat of a dockworker strike in Germany could negatively impact U.S. imports into 2023…

RealTruck Appoints Chief Information Officer

RealTruck, formerly Truck Hero, has hired Tom Luttrell as its new chief information officer, the company announced. Luttrell will be responsible for advancing the company’s information technology infrastructure to improve business capabilities at RealTruck, the company said. “I’m honored to be named RealTruck’s first CIO,” said Luttrell. “Joining an organization that inspires people to live… Continue reading RealTruck Appoints Chief Information Officer

Developer Reveals Details for World of Outlaws Video Game

The World of Outlaws returns to console gaming for the first time in over a decade on Sept. 27, as World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing hits the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, developers iRacing and Monster Games announced. The official game of the World of Outlaws features six different dirt… Continue reading Developer Reveals Details for World of Outlaws Video Game

Tint World Ranked Among Top Private Companies

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was ranked No. 4,848 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, the company announced. Tint World also ranks 11th in the automotive industry, 389th in the state of Florida, and 169th in the city of Miami, the company said. “Tint World delivers… Continue reading Tint World Ranked Among Top Private Companies

Roadkill Nights Sets Attendance Record

Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge staged its return to Woodward Avenue on Aug. 13, drawing a one-day attendance record of more than 40,000 performance enthusiasts to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, along with more than a million online views, event organizers announced. “This is the seventh year of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge… Continue reading Roadkill Nights Sets Attendance Record

Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars Up for Auction

A collection of 40 Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars will be up for auction through RM Sotheby’s, the auction house announced. The collection includes championship-winning cars driven by Mario and Michael Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Sebastian Bourdais and more, and represents over 20 years of open-wheel racing history. Click here to view the full listing, which also includes… Continue reading Newman/Haas Racing IndyCars Up for Auction