mountune Acquired by Founder

David Mountain–the founder of mountune–and a group of industry investors have acquired the mountune performance and racing business, the new owners announced. The new-look mountune will continue to deliver racing engines and road-car performance hardware and software. “It’s widely recognized that the success of the road-car group, predominantly, led to a situation where the demand… Continue reading mountune Acquired by Founder

New All-Electric Crossover SUV Racing Series Announced

An all-new fully electric crossover road-car-based motorsport series, SuperCharge, has been announced ahead of a planned launch in 2022. The series will consist of a 16-driver field driving next-generation road-car-based race cars, called SC01, with approximately 670 hp and acceleration similar to that of an F1 car. Teams will be able to adapt the standard… Continue reading New All-Electric Crossover SUV Racing Series Announced

Akrapovič BMW M8 Gran Coupé (F93) Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released its BMW M8 Gran Coupé Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system, which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. The Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system is constructed from lightweight titanium alloys. Through testing and development, Akrapovič sound engineers have coaxed a deep, sporty, higher-frequency V8… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M8 Gran Coupé (F93) Evolution Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Oracle Lighting’s Hartenstein Named Finalist for 2020 SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year

Oracle Lighting founder Justin Hartenstein has been named a finalist for the SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year, the company announced. Hartenstein was also a 2019 finalist. “Once again, it is truly an honor to be nominated for an award that recognizes hard work and innovation in such a large and dynamic industry,” said Hartenstein,… Continue reading Oracle Lighting’s Hartenstein Named Finalist for 2020 SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year

3M Becomes Official Automotive Films Global Partner for Tesla Motors Club

3M Commercial Solutions Division has entered into a partnership with Tesla Motors Club – the largest community of Tesla enthusiasts – as the Official Automotive Films Global partner. “Our partnership with 3M highlights the important role that 3M already plays in the community as a provider of aftermarket solutions for our members’ vehicles,” said Daniel… Continue reading 3M Becomes Official Automotive Films Global Partner for Tesla Motors Club

4 Wheel Parts to Sponsor New Off-Road Racing Series Event

The new LEGACY Racing Association has announced that 4 Wheel Parts (4WP), a retailer and wholesaler of off-road performance and race parts for trucks and SUVs, is the Official Aftermarket Parts Supplier and Title Sponsor of Legacy Racing’s Inaugural event – the Desert Showdown. The event is scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2021 in Pahrump, Nevada.… Continue reading 4 Wheel Parts to Sponsor New Off-Road Racing Series Event

Volvo Delivers First Electric-Powered Fire Truck

Volvo Penta has developed an electric driveline for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). The truck – which features the new driveline technology, vehicle architecture, operability and connectivity – was officially launched at an event in Austria. The RTs will now be sent to fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam… Continue reading Volvo Delivers First Electric-Powered Fire Truck

HornBlasters Joins Keystone Automotive Lineup

Keystone Automotive Operations has added HornBlasters, a manufacturer of aftermarket air horn systems, to its Accessories category, the parts distributor announced. Matthew Heller began selling homemade air horns in 2002 and, within a year, he had founded HornBlasters. Today, the company has expanded beyond basic air horn systems and components, serving customers around the world… Continue reading HornBlasters Joins Keystone Automotive Lineup

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Superlift Suspension to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Superlift Suspension’s assortment of off-road and truck parts to its line card, the company announced. “By partnering with Superlift Suspension, Turn 14 Distribution can further bolster our product offerings in the off-road and truck suspension categories. The brand is a popular name our customers request through our… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Superlift Suspension to Line Card

The Great Cannonball Boom

While most people hunkered down in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a handful of Cannonball Runners took advantage of conditions that will likely never be matched. Empty roads sparked a frenzy of Cannonball Run attempts, with numerous groups and individuals setting new records for the cross-country run, only to watch those records be topped… Continue reading The Great Cannonball Boom

Red Line Synthetic Oil Launches Virtual Event

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a manufacturer of performance lubricants, has announced the launch of a new virtual event, “A Peek into Red Line.” Designed for racers and automotive enthusiasts, the event will include educational sessions that will provide in-depth conversations surrounding the company’s initiatives and the science behind Red Line’s key products, the company said.… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Launches Virtual Event

RacingJunk.com Gives Details on Upcoming Virtual Trade Show

“Looking Forward: The Future of the Auto Industry in the Race, Performance and Enthusiast Space” will be the official theme of the “No Shows, No Problem Virtual Trade Show,” organized by RacingJunk.com, the website announced. The show—a response to the cancellation of the big end of the year auto industry shows—is an opportunity for businesses… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Gives Details on Upcoming Virtual Trade Show

Bilstein Racers Sweep LOORRS Pro 2 Season Points Podium

Bilstein short course racers completed two podium sweeps in Rounds 9 and 10 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS), bringing them to a total of five Bilstein sweeps in the 2020 Pro 2 season, clinching the top three season points finishers for Bilstein, the company announced. Jerett Brooks finished the season as… Continue reading Bilstein Racers Sweep LOORRS Pro 2 Season Points Podium

Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana STI Livery Revealed

Hoonigan has revealed the livery for Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana Subaru STI for the upcoming installment of the Gymkhana video series. The group initially revealed the custom-built WRX STI last week. Subaru and Hoonigan announced in May that Pastrana would take over the Gymkhana series for 2020, bringing the series back to its roots—the first two… Continue reading Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana STI Livery Revealed

Speedmaster Appoints Vic Wood V.P. of North American Sales

Speedmaster has appointed Vic Wood to the position of vice president of North American sales, the company announced. Wood will be the “face of Speedmaster” in the U.S., the company says, and will represent the Speedmaster brand at all levels of sales and distribution. “I am really looking forward to the challenge,” said Wood. “The… Continue reading Speedmaster Appoints Vic Wood V.P. of North American Sales