SRO America will sanction Toyota’s new single make racing series, the GR Cup, the organization revealed. Announced earlier this spring, the GR Cup will host 14 events at seven circuits across the United States and feature a modified GR86, the automaker said. The stock GR86 will be modified for GR Cup competition at TRD’s new… Continue reading SRO America to Sanction Toyota GR Cup
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New Study Reveals Cars Americans Crash Most
The Chevrolet Tahoe is the car which is most likely to be involved in a dangerous crash, a new study revealed. The study, conducted by Dolman Law, compared the number of models involved in fatal crashes throughout the United States in 2020 with how many of each model was sold from 2005 to 2020 to… Continue reading New Study Reveals Cars Americans Crash Most
Toyota Unveils Outdoor-Focused RAV4 Woodland Edition
Standard features include a TRD-tuned suspension, roof rack cross bars, bronze wheels, a 120V inverter and more…
Meyer Distributing Opens South Carolina Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing has opened a new location in Columbia, South Carolina, the parts distributor announced. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Indiana facility, the company said. “The South Carolina coast will see nice improvements in delivery service times and consistency,” said Cody Ziegler, director of sales for Meyer. “We’ve always… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens South Carolina Cross-Dock
AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites Partners with Interactive Garage
The AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites has partnered with Interactive Garage to provide View on Vehicle integration for its website-building service for local resellers, the organization announced. Available exclusively to customers subscribed at the PRO level, View on Vehicle was created in partnership with Interactive Garage and lets shoppers see what aftermarket accessories will look like… Continue reading AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites Partners with Interactive Garage
PRI Expands Racing Advocacy Efforts
The organization has updated the ‘Save Our Racecars’ initiative’s website, introduced a new voter registration program and will highlight pro-racing candidates in upcoming elections…
VP Racing Fuels Names Karen Madden COO
VP Racing Fuels has promoted Karen Madden to the role of chief operating officer, the company announced. Most recently serving as Vice President of Branded Retail, Madden will assume responsibility for the operations of VP’s three manufacturing, warehousing and shipping facilities in Texas and Tennessee in her new position, the company said. “Karen did a… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Names Karen Madden COO
GEARWRENCH Extends Support of Veteran Formula Drift Driver
GEARWRENCH has extended its support of veteran Formula Drift driver ‘Rad’ Dan Burkett for the 2022 season, the company announced. For the fourth year, GEARWRENCH will sponsor RAD Industries financially and as the team’s official hand tool provider. After three Formula Drift events, Burkett ranks 11th out of 37 drivers with 154 points. His top-8… Continue reading GEARWRENCH Extends Support of Veteran Formula Drift Driver
Dodge Adds Durango R/T HEMI Orange Trim for 2022
First introduced last year for the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, the HEMI Orange appearance package will now be available for the 2022 Dodge Durango R/T HEMI Orange, the automaker announced. “HEMI Orange is a hot option for the Dodge Challenger and Charger, and now we’re expanding its reach by offering the Dodge Durango R/T… Continue reading Dodge Adds Durango R/T HEMI Orange Trim for 2022
Truck Hero CEO to Retire
Truck Hero President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Reminder has announced his plans to retire, the company announced. According to a press release from Truck Hero, the company’s Board of Directors has started the search for its next CEO, and has retained Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search firm, to assist in the process.… Continue reading Truck Hero CEO to Retire
AACF Founder Passes Away
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus Don Schlenger has passed away, the organization announced. The AACF provided the following announcement regarding Schlenger’s passing: Don passed peacefully at his home in Palm Beach, Florida on May, 15, 2022. Although retired, Don stayed involved with the foundation right up until his 101st birthday on… Continue reading AACF Founder Passes Away
Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Ultimate Headers has appointed Jim Browning Jr. as its president, the company announced. Browning has worked for Ultimate Headers for five years, and under his leadership, the company recently moved operations to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Berea, Ohio. Prior to joining Ultimate Headers, Browning worked in the oil and gas industry for six years… Continue reading Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
MAE Partners with Dynomerk in India
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, announced a cooperation agreement with Dynomerk Controls India for the Indian market. Dynomerk Controls, located in Pune, India, since 1996, is a manufacturer of test stands for automotive engine and vehicle testing with a well-established presence in the Indian market, the… Continue reading MAE Partners with Dynomerk in India
Webinar: Hiring and Retaining Employees
An upcoming webinar from the NFIB will discuss the importance of a well-structured human resources process…
CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
A new data tool from CNBC shows which ports are currently most impacted by congestion, the outlet reported. CNBC created the Supply Chain Heat Map along with 10 maritime and logistics data providers, which shows the scores of challenges facing the global supply chain in real time, and tracks factory capacity, vessel availability, container availability,… Continue reading CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports