Redline Detection, a provider of diagnostic leak detection equipment, announced today that Chuck Kinkade has joined the company to oversee Global Business Development. Kinkade comes to Redline from Mahle, where he was head of Workshop Engineering and Product Management. He also previously worked for Bosch North America as a sales manager of New Business Development,… Continue reading Chuck Kinkade Joins Redline Detection to Oversee Global Business Development
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Goodyear to Source Rubber from Dandelions
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has formed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and BioMADE to work with Ohio-based Farmed Materials to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion, the company announced. Natural rubber has been… Continue reading Goodyear to Source Rubber from Dandelions
GM, Honda Partnering on EV Development
The series of vehicles will be based on a new global architecture and use GM’s Ultium battery platform…
OPTIMA Celebrates SCORE San Felipe 250 Win
OPTIMA Batteries is celebrating as OPTIMA-sponsored driver Christopher Polvoorde won the Trophy Truck Spec Class and placed 11th overall at the King Shocks 35th SCORE San Felipe 250, the company announced. The achievement was the highest any Trophy Truck Spec class competitor (limited by sealed 525 horsepower V8 engines) has ever finished the race, the… Continue reading OPTIMA Celebrates SCORE San Felipe 250 Win
Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses
Epicor, a supplier of industry-specific enterprise software, has launched a new multi-feature Epicor Service CRM mobile app for automotive service businesses, the company announced. The mobile app is available for download through the App Store and Google Play. Use of the app requires an active subscription to Epicor Service CRM, a customer relationship management solution… Continue reading Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses
Shanghai COVID-19 Outbreak Threatens Supply Chain
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, China, could cause further supply chain struggles, according to a recent report from The Guardian. The outbreak is the country’s worst since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and has led to a lockdown of Shanghai’s 26 million residents, the report said, and there are increasing signs that… Continue reading Shanghai COVID-19 Outbreak Threatens Supply Chain
Race Winning Brands Acquires PAC Racing Springs
Race Winning Brands has acquired PAC Racing Springs, a manufacturer of high-performance valve springs serving the automotive and powersports performance and racing aftermarket, the company announced. PAC is headquartered and operates out of Southfield, Michigan, developing and producing valve springs and valvetrain components. The company engineers, manufactures and tests its products in-house, the company said,… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Acquires PAC Racing Springs
NASCAR’s Long History at Martinsville
With the NASCAR Cup Series set for its first stop of the season at Martinsville Speedway this weekend, NASCAR.com took a look back at the Virginia short track’s history, which predates the series itself. The track’s first race, held on Sept. 7, 1947, was won by Red Byron, who eventually became the first NASCAR Stock… Continue reading NASCAR’s Long History at Martinsville
Meyer Distributing Adds Modern Flames to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Modern Flames to its stocking inventory, the company announced. “Perfect for your RV, home or backyard oasis, Modern Fames has a unit for you,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of brand strategy for Meyer Distributing. “Modern Flames is known as an innovative leader in the contemporary electric fireplace design and technology for… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Modern Flames to Line Card
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Launching GR Cup
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America will launch a new single-make series, the “GR Cup,” featuring the Toyota GR86, in 2023, the organization announced. This new racing series will help to reinforce and validate the track inspired engineering bred into every Toyota GR vehicle. Toyota engineers will have a new opportunity to push GR vehicles to… Continue reading Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Launching GR Cup
Corvettes for Chip Fundraiser Returning to Carlisle GM Nationals
Corvettes for Chip will return as part of this year’s Carlisle GM Nationals, June 24-25 at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, show organizers announced. The event welcomes more than 1,000 show cars and trucks to the National Parts Depot Showfield and also does its part to support the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF). Corvettes for Chip… Continue reading Corvettes for Chip Fundraiser Returning to Carlisle GM Nationals
Hawaii Dealership Builds Gladiator to Benefit Military, Veteran Organizations
Windward Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM dealership in Kaneohe, Hawaii is building several specialty Jeeps to raise support for organizations serving enlisted military, veterans and their families in Hawaii, the dealership announced. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each EQUIP HEROES Edition Jeep will be donated to select local military and veteran non-profit… Continue reading Hawaii Dealership Builds Gladiator to Benefit Military, Veteran Organizations
Overlanding in an Electric Vehicle
Road & Track recently sat down with some EV off-roading experts to gain some insight into building an overlanding rig using an electric vehicle. More from THE SHOP: E.C.D. Automotive Reveals Tesla-Powered Defender 110s Click here to read the full article from Road & Track, which discusses important factors like range and battery capacity, important… Continue reading Overlanding in an Electric Vehicle
Yokohama Appoints New Senior Director of Supply Chain, Logistics
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has promoted Ray Polentz to the position of senior director of supply chain and logistics, the company announced. Polentz will report to Yokohama President and CEO Jeff Barna. “Ray has been instrumental in helping us negotiate through the difficult and complex supply chain issues facing the industry,” said Barna. “His experience… Continue reading Yokohama Appoints New Senior Director of Supply Chain, Logistics
VP Racing Fuels Launches NFT Collection
VP Racing Fuels has launched an NFT collection that will feature virtual fuel in the form of a high-resolution VP 54-gallon fuel drum, the company announced. The debut token is currently available, along with “World Leader in JPG Technology” t-shirts, which will be included with the first 100 drum token purchases. Fans who wish to… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Launches NFT Collection