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Turn 14 Distribution Unveils 2020 SEMA Builds
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has unveiled two projects that were originally slated for this year’s SEMA and PRI shows at Period Correct in Costa Mesa, California. “We felt it important to debut the Rywire Motorsports Electronics built Tesla powered Honda S2000 and the Dai Yoshihara built Mercedes 190E powered by a Honda S2000… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Unveils 2020 SEMA Builds
Champion Oil Adds Micro Sprint Racing to 2021 Contingency Program
Champion Oil Adds Micro Sprint Racing to 2021 Contingency Program
Yokohama Tire Named Title Sponsor of Jeepspeed Race Series
Starting in 2021, Yokohama will be the title sponsor and exclusive tire provider for the Yokohama Tire Jeepspeed Race Series, the tire manufacturer announced. Jeepspeed is a class within the Best In The Desert (BITD) racing series. In 2021, Jeepspeed will be featured in all five BITD events, plus the Mint 400. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR M/T… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Title Sponsor of Jeepspeed Race Series
The AAM Group Extends ‘The Event 2020’
Citing high demand, The AAM Group has extended The Event 2020 into January. According to The AAM Group, the show participants have already logged more than 11,000 views. Free to qualified resellers and installers, The Event virtual trade show offers information about new products and a product vehicle showcase. Participants can earn an exclusive Event… Continue reading The AAM Group Extends ‘The Event 2020’
Detroit Autorama Rescheduled
The Detroit Autorama has been rescheduled for April 30 – May 2.
Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021
Arizona Auction Week will have a different look next year. In 2020, eight auction companies held classic car auctions in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Between January 10-19, 2020, eight car auction firms – MAG Auctions, Leake, Worldwide Auctioneers, RM Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Gooding and Company, Russo and Steele and Barrett-Jackson auctioned 3,867 cars–2,994 of those vehicles… Continue reading Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021
Pirelli Continues Fight Against Climate Change
Pirelli was included on the recently released Climate A list prepared by the CDP.
Highlander Partners Sells Truck Hero
L Catterton, a Connecticut-based private equity firm, will take on a controlling interest in the company.
Dana Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Dana Incorporated was named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021” by Newsweek Magazine, the company announced. The company was ranked 111th out of 400 companies, up 134 spots from the inaugural listing of 300 companies last year. The company ranked 5th in the Automotive and Components category. See the full list here. The list… Continue reading Dana Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Athena Racing Partners with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
Athena Racing has announced that Chuckwalla Valley Raceway will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the group’s driving education track for 2021. The partnership with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CVR), which begins immediately, will provide driving education and allow participants in the program to get on-track. Due to the pandemic, the partnership will currently allow one… Continue reading Athena Racing Partners with Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S
As part of 1016 Industries’ quest to be the first in the automotive industry to seamlessly integrate 3D printed technologies into scaled manufacturing processes, the company has successfully completed its first phase of performance testing for its McLaren 720S with 3D printed parts, the company announced. “On this initial test run, 1016 Industries put the… Continue reading 1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S
Report Projects Rapid Autonomous Vehicle Market Growth
The global autonomous vehicle market demand is projected to account for 4.2 million units by the end of 2030, registering over 63% CAGR, according to a new report by Million Insights. Over the past few years, there has been significant development in the field of autonomous driving technology. Further, companies such as Google and Tesla… Continue reading Report Projects Rapid Autonomous Vehicle Market Growth
NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc.
Miami-based NPW Companies has acquired Denver-based Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc., the company announced. Nearly 50 years old, EPWI is an engine parts specialty warehouse distribution company. The two companies signed the deal on Dec. 4. In addition to EPWI’s focus on the western half of the United States, its footprint includes 13 warehouse locations… Continue reading NPW Companies Acquires Engine and Performance Warehouse, Inc.
Turn 14 Distribution Names WeatherTech Supplier of the Year
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded WeatherTech (MacNeil Automotive Products) with its Supplier of the Year Award for 2020. The Supplier of the Year Award is presented annually to Turn 14 Distribution’s leading Supplier to recognize its merit in the industry and its role in the supply chain, the distributor said. Turn 14… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Names WeatherTech Supplier of the Year