ILSAC Requests Development of New Motor Oil Category

The International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) has requested that a new gasoline engine oil specification be developed, the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced. The request was sent to the co-chairs of the Auto/Oil Advisory Panel (AOAP) and the chair of the API Lubricants Standards Group. The AOAP will begin the evaluation process of… Continue reading ILSAC Requests Development of New Motor Oil Category

Andretti Global to Build $200M Motorsports Facility

Andretti Global, the parent company of Andretti Autosport, will build a universal motorsports headquarters in Fishers, Indiana, the company announced. The team intends to build a 575,000 square-foot facility that will occupy approximately 90-acres, the company said. “Indiana holds an important place in the history of racing, and in my career as a driver and… Continue reading Andretti Global to Build $200M Motorsports Facility

SEMA Garage Opens in Detroit

The facility houses an ADAS technology center and installation center and will later expand to include two dyno labs…

UAF Awards 461 Scholarships for Automotive Program Students

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has awarded 461 scholarships to students throughout the country, totaling a record-setting $731,350 for the upcoming school year, the organization announced. The scholarship recipients will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university or an accredited automotive vocational program. While the majority of the students are studying… Continue reading UAF Awards 461 Scholarships for Automotive Program Students

Apex Tool Group Appoints New Chief Human Resource Officer

Apex Tool Group has appointed Pete Dyke to the position of senior vice president, chief human resource officer, effective Aug. 22, the company announced. He will serve on the executive leadership team and report directly to Jim Roberts, chief executive officer. Dyke has over twenty years of executive HR leadership experience with brands like General… Continue reading Apex Tool Group Appoints New Chief Human Resource Officer

1956 Jaguar D-Type Wins Best of Show at The Quail

The original Mini Cooper, BMW’s M Division and the anniversary of Jaguar’s first Le Mans win were also recognized…

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