Quadratec Promotes Dan Myers to Director of Technology

Quadratec has promoted Dan Myers to director of technology, the company announced. Myers brings over a decade of relevant experience to the new role and will be responsible for short- and long-term planning for all technical initiatives, maximizing the efficiency of network systems and ensuring that current applications, hardware, and processes support the company’s goals,… Continue reading Quadratec Promotes Dan Myers to Director of Technology

Chip Foose Named Official Artist of 2022 SEMA Show

Chip Foose has been named the Official Artist of the 2022 SEMA Show, event officials announced. In the role, Foose will help give the SEMA Show a new look as the official artist of the show, SEMA officials said, and has created original pieces of art that will be woven into signage throughout the Las… Continue reading Chip Foose Named Official Artist of 2022 SEMA Show

IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

IMG, an operator of live events and distributor of sports and entertainment media, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the collector car auction and live events company announced. IMG, which owns, operates and represents events around the world, including Frieze art fairs, the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Formula Drift, and New York… Continue reading IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

Hennessey Appoints Michael Harley VP of Marketing & Communications

Hennessey Performance has appointed Michael Harley as its new vice president of marketing and communications, the company announced. In the position, Harley will oversee global marketing and communications at Hennessey Special Vehicles, Hennessey Performance (HPE), and Tuner School, the company said. Harley previously held roles at J.D. Power and Associates, Autoblog, AutoWeb, Autotrader and Autobytel.… Continue reading Hennessey Appoints Michael Harley VP of Marketing & Communications

Nitrous Supply Launches New Website

Nitrous Supply has launched its new website, www.nitrous-supply.com, the company announced. The company specializes in key components for nitrous oxide systems, like nozzles, valves and solenoids. In addition to its manufacturing, Nitrous Supply offers a variety of services that include nitrous system flow testing and evaluation, manifold plumbing, and N2O bottle refills at the company’s… Continue reading Nitrous Supply Launches New Website

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…