Ford Offering New Package for Entry Level Ranger

With 75 percent of Ford Ranger customers adding appearance packages to their new trucks, Ford is giving buyers of the entry-level Ranger pickup a new choice with the available STX Special Edition Package. “Ranger customers are asking for new options to help make their trucks their own and we hear them,” said Chad Callander, Ranger… Continue reading Ford Offering New Package for Entry Level Ranger

AAM Group Virtual Trade Show Adds Build Contest

As part of its inaugural “The Event” virtual new-product trade show, The AAM Group is calling for submissions for the Masterpieces of Metal vehicle-build contest. Sponsored by Westin Automotive, Masterpieces of Metal invites automotive builders to submit their best creations and have them judged by attendees of The Event. The top vote-getter will be named… Continue reading AAM Group Virtual Trade Show Adds Build Contest

OPTIMA Batteries Hosting Hi-Performance Expo at COTA

OPTIMA Batteries has announced that it will host the inaugural Hi-Performance Expo at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas on Nov. 1-3. The three-day expo will showcase the industry brands, personalities and vehicles, the company says. Open to spectators, the outdoor-only event will feature a lineup of competition events with prizes for… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Hosting Hi-Performance Expo at COTA

IMSA, SCCA Enter Development Partnership

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), two motorsports organizations in the United States, have announced a collaboration aimed at connecting with motorsport enthusiasts. Both organizations are partnering to offer a clear-cut path for involvement in both amateur and professional U.S. road racing and foster the next generation of… Continue reading IMSA, SCCA Enter Development Partnership

Tint World Named to Franchise Times Top 200+ Ranking

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list for 2020. This marks the eighth year the company has been named as a top-performing U.S.-based franchise brand. “This prestigious recognition belongs to every member of the Tint World family,” said Charles J.… Continue reading Tint World Named to Franchise Times Top 200+ Ranking

Subaru Makes Record Attempt for Largest Parade of Same-Make Vehicles

Subaru of America claimed a new Guinness World Record title for the largest parade of same-make vehicles last weekend in Costa Mesa, California. The parade, organized by the 2020 Subaru Tecnica International Subiefest, spanned two miles and included more than 2,000 Subaru vehicles driven by Subaru owners. Subaru Tecnica International (STI) Subiefest is a gathering… Continue reading Subaru Makes Record Attempt for Largest Parade of Same-Make Vehicles

BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Delphi Technologies

BorgWarner has completed its acquisition of Delphi Technologies, the company announced. The combination of BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies is expected to strengthen BorgWarner’s electronics and power electronics products, capabilities and scale, the company says. “We are pleased to complete our acquisition of Delphi Technologies,” said Frédéric Lissalde, President and CEO, BorgWarner. “Through this combination, BorgWarner… Continue reading BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Delphi Technologies

GM Announces Technical Center Leadership

General Motors has announced the leadership of its new performance and racing technical center in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Eric Warren of Richard Childress Racing will be the director of NASCAR operations at the facility while Mark Stielow was named to the director of motorsports competition engineering position. Stielow will be responsible for overall engineering… Continue reading GM Announces Technical Center Leadership

Tony Stewart’s SRX Series Partners with FURY Race Cars on Custom Chassis

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX), a new all-star racing series founded by Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, has entered into an exclusive partnership with FURY Race Cars to design and build custom chassis for the series’ cars. FURY Race Cars, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, designs and builds race cars for competition in various forms of… Continue reading Tony Stewart’s SRX Series Partners with FURY Race Cars on Custom Chassis

AAMP Global Names New President and CEO

AAMP Global, a manufacturer of aftermarket mobile electronics, has named Scott Forst as its president and CEO. In addition, the previous President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Fraser, was appointed executive chairman of AAMP’s Board. “I am delighted to announce Scott’s promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer,” said Fraser. “I have worked closely with… Continue reading AAMP Global Names New President and CEO

Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds

The Petersen Automotive Museum hosted its virtual 26th Annual Gala Celebration last week. During the virtual event, the museum raised a record net of $1.2 million. During the festivities, the museum teased three new exhibits set to launch in October, including a new supercar display with more than 30 cars, chronicling the rise of the… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum Gala Raises Record Funds

Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Applications for the SEMA360 Builder Showcase are now open at www.sema360.com. In the absence of the in-person SEMA Show, the new SEMA360 was created as a 100 percent online trade-only event that focuses on an ecommerce marketplace, new products, vehicle builds and education for the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA says. Unlike the SEMA Show,… Continue reading Vehicle Builders Invited to Participate in SEMA360 Builder Showcase

Garage Gurus Updates E-Learning Platform

Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from Tenneco’s global aftermarket and OE ride performance division, DRiV, has recently relaunched its e-learning platform for technical training. The online training platform is available now, with more than 110 different courses for technicians. The Garage Gurus’ platform is live on the new garagegurus.tech website and is available… Continue reading Garage Gurus Updates E-Learning Platform

NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol

Bristol Motor Speedway announced Wednesday afternoon that the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at the .533-mile short track will be contested on dirt. It will be the first premier series event on a dirt track in more than 50 years. The event will mark the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will compete on dirt… Continue reading NASCAR Cup Series Holding Dirt Race at Bristol

Honda Performance Development Names David Salters President

Honda Performance Development (HPD), which leads all Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs in North America, today announced that David Salters will become the seventh president in its history, succeeding Ted Klaus, who will retire from HPD, effective Dec. 1, after a 30-year career with Honda. “Ted Klaus has been a great leader for Honda… Continue reading Honda Performance Development Names David Salters President