Lexus Offering New 2020 NX Hybrid F SPORT Black Line Special Edition

The 2021 NX 300h F SPORT Black Line special edition model can be found in one of three exterior colors, including the all-new Grecian Water, a perfect match for the blue hybrid badging on the front and back of the vehicle.

Lexus has introduced luxury crossover drivers to new style options with five 2021 Black Line special edition models of the Lexus NX F SPORT. Complete with exclusive Black Line features inside and out, they offer eco-conscious benefits without compromising on performance, value or styling, according tot he company. The 2021 NX 300h F SPORT Black… Continue reading Lexus Offering New 2020 NX Hybrid F SPORT Black Line Special Edition

Lime Rock Park Historic Festival Closed to Spectators

The Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 38 will be closed to spectators when the vintage racers take to the Connecticut track next month, organizers announced, citing concerns over the ability to properly social distance. The track will still host private groups in the outfield with no access to the track, as well as a limited… Continue reading Lime Rock Park Historic Festival Closed to Spectators

Meyer Distributing Adds RBL Cleaning Products to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added RBL cleaning/protecting products to its offerings, the distributor announced. “Giving your customers piece of mind during these crazy times should be one of your top priorities when they hand over their keys to you”, said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of sales at Meyer. “RBL has two great products to help with this.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds RBL Cleaning Products to Line Card

Mishimoto Launches Off-Road Brand

Mishimoto, a manufacturer of performance cooling products, is launching a new brand and product line, Borne Off-road, the company announced. “We’ve been taking this market by storm by attending events as well as developing even more direct-fit applications for our customers,” said Ricky Nietubicz, sales and marketing manager at Mishimoto. “We used our interactions with… Continue reading Mishimoto Launches Off-Road Brand

Lubrication Specialties Inc. Forms LSI Chemical

Citing growth in sales in multiple markets of LSI’s performance additives and oils and custom lubricant solutions for industrial clients, Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has formed a new division, LSI Chemical. The mission for LSI Chemical is to focus on Nano additive technology and development of base oils through product development, partnerships and acquisition opportunities,… Continue reading Lubrication Specialties Inc. Forms LSI Chemical

Michigan Building Roadway for Self-Driving Vehicles

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind roadway for connected and autonomous vehicles that will span between Detroit and Ann Arbor. Cavnue, a subsidiary of Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) with a focus on building the future of roads, has been selected by the state to serve as developer of the corridor… Continue reading Michigan Building Roadway for Self-Driving Vehicles

Buyers Products Breaks Ground on Warehouse Expansion

Buyers Products, a manufacturer in the work truck equipment industry, is doubling the size of its distribution center and corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio to accommodate the company’s growing business needs, the company announced. The expansion includes 280,000 sq. ft. of 67-foot-high, brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse space with 20 additional docks. Simultaneously, Buyers will add… Continue reading Buyers Products Breaks Ground on Warehouse Expansion

Champion Oil National Open to Take Place as Scheduled

Champion Oil, a manufacturer of racing and performance lubricants, issued a statement saying that the Champion Racing Oil National Open sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Williams Grove on Oct. 2-3 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is still set to take place as scheduled. “It looks really good for the Champion Racing Oil… Continue reading Champion Oil National Open to Take Place as Scheduled

NHRA Cancels Maple Grove Raceway Event

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway have canceled the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, the sanctioning body announced. “We are extremely disappointed to announce the cancellation of the September national event, which has been a staple event for the past 35 years. Due to the pandemic,… Continue reading NHRA Cancels Maple Grove Raceway Event

Meyer Distributing Adds DeatschWerks to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added DFC Diesel to its line card.

DeatschWerks has been added to Meyer Distributing’s high-performance division line card, the distributor announced. “We are so excited to have DeatschWerks on board and look very forward to everything to come with this great company,” says Austin Zehr, high performance sales manager for Meyer. “Fuel systems are a big part of our business, and what… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds DeatschWerks to Line Card

Electrify America Announces Collaboration with Love’s Travel Stops

Electrify America, an open direct current (DC) fast-charging network in the U.S., announced it will work with Love’s Travel Stops, a travel stop chain, to bring public ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to seven locations in six U.S. states. The seven charging stations, located in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Florida, New York and Arizona,… Continue reading Electrify America Announces Collaboration with Love’s Travel Stops

LSI Creates New Chemical Division, Promotes Cawley to President

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), a manufacturer of performance additives and oils and custom lubrication solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has announced that recently hired VP of Global Sales, Todd Cawley, has been promoted to the position of president of a new company division – LSI Chemical. Cawley, with a strong sales and technical background in… Continue reading LSI Creates New Chemical Division, Promotes Cawley to President

Mazda Updates CX-9 for 2021

The Mazda CX-9 is the brand’s flagship three-row midsize crossover SUV, and for 2021, it receives upgrades to its technology and styling. New exterior designs are met by a redesigned interior featuring new seat patterning and the largest infotainment display to be equipped on a CX-9. Additionally, new the Carbon Edition model has been added… Continue reading Mazda Updates CX-9 for 2021

NPW Acquires Auto Plus Assets in Washington and Oregon

National Auto Parts Warehouse (NPW), an automotive aftermarket parts distributor, and Icahn Automotive Group, which owns and operates Auto Plus, an automotive aftermarket parts distributor, and Pep Boys automotive retail and service locations, announced they have completed NPW’s acquisition of substantially all Auto Plus assets in Washington state and Oregon. The transaction includes two Pep… Continue reading NPW Acquires Auto Plus Assets in Washington and Oregon

Speed Demon Streamliner Breaks Piston-Powered Land Speed Record

The Speed Demon 715, a piston-powered streamliner piloted by owner-driver George Poteet, set the new land-speed record in the piston-powered category. Powered by a twin-turbocharged, big-block Chevy engine with 555 cubic inches in displacement, the Speed Demon set a new mark for the category with a 470.016-mph run. Poteet’s effort surpassed the previous record by… Continue reading Speed Demon Streamliner Breaks Piston-Powered Land Speed Record