Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule

The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content. Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle… Continue reading Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule

SEMA Launches ‘Shifting Gears’ Webinar Series

SEMA Education is kicking off a new series of webinars, titled “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” focused on helping aftermarket businesses reopen with confidence, the organization announced. Beginning Aug. 5, the four-part special will concentrate on tactics and concepts that will help businesses emerge from the current economic downturn stronger and more intentional than ever.… Continue reading SEMA Launches ‘Shifting Gears’ Webinar Series

PRO Council Hosting Virtual Membership Meeting

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on Aug. 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT), council leadership announced. PRO member participation and feedback is encouraged to further understand the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket, organizers said, and member participation will help the… Continue reading PRO Council Hosting Virtual Membership Meeting

SCORE Reveals 2021 Schedule

SCORE International has revealed its 2021 schedule, which will consist of four events, all hosted in Baja California, for only the sixth time in the sanctioning body’s history. The 2021 season-opener will be held in San Felipe. Two others will be held exclusively in Baja California and the season-finale will start in Baja California and… Continue reading SCORE Reveals 2021 Schedule

Formula 1 Cancels U.S. Grand Prix

Formula 1 has cancelled the U.S. Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, as well as three additional events scheduled to be hosted in Canada, Brazil and Mexico, the series announced. Formula 1 said the decision was “due to the fluid nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, local restrictions and the importance of keeping… Continue reading Formula 1 Cancels U.S. Grand Prix

CAN Connect Conference Goes Virtual

Custom Automotive Network has announced that it will host its inaugural CAN Connect Virtual conference on Oct. 5-9, 2020. This online event will provide networking opportunities, industry trend sessions and one-on-one private meetings, the organization says. Attendees will meet with their partners through secure video connections to discuss sales and marketing policies, grow existing business… Continue reading CAN Connect Conference Goes Virtual

SEMA Councils and Networks Select Committee Election Results Announced

SEMA has revealed the election results for the Councils and Networks Select Committees. Each of the newly and re-elected members will serve a two-year term through 2022. These volunteer leaders assist in guiding the direction and key initiatives of each group, according to SEMA. Results are listed below. SEMA Automotive Restoration Organization (ARMO) Larry Brogdin,… Continue reading SEMA Councils and Networks Select Committee Election Results Announced

OPTIMA Signs Foust, Gittin Jr. as Ambassadors

OPTIMA Batteries has joined in two new partnerships with Tanner Foust and Vaughn Gittin Jr., the company announced. Both drivers will be joining the OPTIMA PowerPro Ambassador ranks. Tanner Foust is a four-time U.S. RallyCross champion, four-time X Games gold medalist for RallyCross and Gymkhana, and two-time Formula Drift champion. “I’m very excited to be… Continue reading OPTIMA Signs Foust, Gittin Jr. as Ambassadors

RacingJunk.com Renews Partnership with New Smyrna Speedway

RacingJunk.com has extended its partnership with New Smyrna Speedway, the online racing classified site announced. The two organizations will once again join forces for a cross promotional marketing program extending into the 2021 race season. New Smyrna Speedway (NSS) is a high-banked, half mile paved oval located just five miles west of New Smyrna Beach,… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Renews Partnership with New Smyrna Speedway

Mazda Reveals CX-30 2.5 S

Mazda North American Operations has revealed the 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S, which will go on sale starting next month. Always ready for the next journey, the 2021 CX-30 2.5 S is equipped with a four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a quick-shifting Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. This engine is rated to deliver 186 horsepower… Continue reading Mazda Reveals CX-30 2.5 S

Driving Digital Commerce with Content Marketing

eMarketer is hosting a virtual panel that will discuss how to drive digital commerce with content marketing, the company announced. Scheduled for July 30 at 9 a.m. PT, a panel of experts will share tips for using content to grow eCommerce business. Other topics include: Content strategies to maximize your customer lifetime value How to… Continue reading Driving Digital Commerce with Content Marketing

Rail Blockade Impacting Ford’s Mexican Operations

Ford’s Mexico unit has said that a railway blockade in the Mexican border state of Sonora is affecting operations in the country, as well as hitting imports and exports to and from the U.S., Reuters reports. Over the past couple of days, members of a local indigenous community who are demonstrating over land rights have… Continue reading Rail Blockade Impacting Ford’s Mexican Operations

Indianapolis 500 Limited to 25% Capacity

Based on policies and procedures put into effect by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS officials announced today that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23 will be approximately 25% of capacity. Face coverings will be required for all attendees. Ticket sales will not be permitted after Friday, July 24,… Continue reading Indianapolis 500 Limited to 25% Capacity

Survey Finds Many Neglecting Car Maintenance

As many Americans find themselves driving less due to the COVID-19 pandemic, research from Hankook Tire reveals that they are also neglecting vehicle maintenance and systems checks. Nearly half (48 percent) of Americans have delayed or canceled a vehicle maintenance appointment, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index. And, even more did not perform… Continue reading Survey Finds Many Neglecting Car Maintenance

Carroll Shelby Foundation to Donate $150,000 to Children’s Organ Transplant Association

The Carroll Shelby Foundation will donate a total of $150,000 to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association’s Hope Fund over the next three years, the organization announced. The donation will help provide a safety net for families facing the financial and emotional challenges of raising a child who needs a life-saving transplant. “The Carroll Shelby Foundation… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Foundation to Donate $150,000 to Children’s Organ Transplant Association