During the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep SUV and the all-electric RAM 1500 BEV pickup truck, as the brand continues its initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio, the company said. This new fully electric Jeep… Continue reading Stellantis Teases All-Electric Jeep, RAM 1500
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Meyer Distributing Adds Caterpillar Shop Fans to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Caterpillar shop fans to its line card, the distributor announced. The Cat high-velocity fans are engineered with durability and dependability in mind in order to keep your shop, garage, home or job site conditions optimal, the company said. The drum-style fans are high-velocity air circulators that create a tornado-type airflow that… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Caterpillar Shop Fans to Line Card
DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering, Inc. is renewing its support of the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, a weeklong drive-and-race event that covers 3,500 miles, the company announced. One Lap participants begin and end the event in South Bend, Indiana, following a circuitous route including stops in South Carolina, Alabama and Kansas. “We’ve had a great… Continue reading DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
Royal Purple will continue for a third year in 2022 as the Official Oil of Formula DRIFT, the company announced. “Formula DRIFT is a perfect series to highlight our state-of-the-art lubricants,” said Rusty Waples, director of brand and product management at Calumet Branded Products. “Formula DRIFT drivers push their engines and drivetrains to extremes, and… Continue reading Royal Purple Extends Formula DRIFT Partnership
LSI Chemical Expands to Brazil
LSI Chemical, a division of Lubrication Specialties Inc., has formed a distribution agreement with JMC2 Industrial Supply based in Brazil, the company announced. JMC2 will distribute and market LSI Chemical’s additives for formulations in the oil and gas refinery business and to fuel jobbers in addition to marketing Hot Shot’s Secret high performance additives, oils… Continue reading LSI Chemical Expands to Brazil
Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Hankook Tire has renewed its role as official tire partner for W Series for a third season, the tire manufacturer announced. As part of the partnership, the all-female single-seater series will continue to race with the Ventus Race tire at eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022. Hankook has been a W Series partner since the… Continue reading Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
NHTSA Finalizes Low-Volume Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations
Small-volume motor vehicle manufacturers may begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago now that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a regulation to implement the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, SEMA announced. SEMA worked with Congress to pass this federal policy change, which became law… Continue reading NHTSA Finalizes Low-Volume Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations
DECKED Acquires CargoGlide
DECKED has acquired sliding truck bed accessory manufacturer CargoGlide, the company announced. Founded in 2010, CargoGlide designs, manufactures and sells sliding bed platforms for pickup trucks and cargo vans. “We are very excited to bring CargoGlide into the DECKED family,” said DECKED GM, Jake Peters. “It’s a natural acquisition as its ergonomic focus is a… Continue reading DECKED Acquires CargoGlide
Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Due to ongoing global supply chain challenges with some hybrid system components, IndyCar has delayed the debut of the 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology to the 2024 season, the series announced. Due to the delays, the NTT IndyCar Series will continue to use the current 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine for the 2023 season,… Continue reading Supply Chain Issues Delay IndyCar Hybrid Powertrain
Piston Foundation Partners with Lime Rock Park
The Piston Foundation has formed a new partnership with Lime Rock Park in which both parties will have an active role in providing automotive career opportunities for those who want to learn and practice the skilled trades, the organization announced. “The Piston Foundation’s mission is to promote and fund skilled-trade education to create rewarding career… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Lime Rock Park
Concours of America Reimagined as Detroit Concours d’Elegance
Hagerty will debut the inaugural Detroit Concours d’Elegance on its new dates, Sept. 16-18, the company announced. Building upon the Concours d’Elegance of America’s four decades, the reimagined event will find its new home at the Detroit Institute of Arts in the Motor City. The Detroit Concours d’Elegance is an all-new, weekend-long event held at… Continue reading Concours of America Reimagined as Detroit Concours d’Elegance
Ford Divides EV, ICE Business
Ford is splitting its electric vehicle and internal combustion engine businesses into two distinct operations, the automaker announced. Ford Blue will build the company’s portfolio of ICE vehicles, which the company said will aim to drive growth and profitability, while Ford Model e will accelerate the development of electric vehicles, software and connected vehicle technologies… Continue reading Ford Divides EV, ICE Business
Keystone Automotive Operations Opens Florida Distribution Center
Today, Keystone Automotive Operations is opening a new distribution center in Ocoee, Florida, the company announced. The 200,000-sq.-ft. Orlando area facility will service the company’s automotive, RV and marine retail customer base throughout the state. The location brings Keystone’s network of nationwide distribution centers to eight in addition to 37 stand-alone cross-dock facilities, increasing the… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Operations Opens Florida Distribution Center
Kahn Media Acquires TREAD Agency
Kahn Media has acquired the assets of TREAD Agency, a public relations and marketing firm servicing the outdoor industry, the company announced. TREAD Agency will function as a sub-brand of Kahn Media and provide digital marketing services with a focus on shooting sports, fishing and boating, off-road, overland and related market segments. “Kahn Media is… Continue reading Kahn Media Acquires TREAD Agency
Rudy’s Tires Wins RimText Contest
After receiving its half-millionth RimText message, 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels announced Terry Rutenbeck of Rudy’s Tires of Wiggins, Colorado, as the winner of its RimText contest. By being the 500,000th messager, Rutenbeck will receive a $1,000 cash prize and chose the American Cancer Society as the recipient of an added $1,000 which 1-800EveryRim will donate in… Continue reading Rudy’s Tires Wins RimText Contest