Travis Pastrana, the motorcycle racer, stuntman and rallycross driver, is building a new racing facility in Maryland, he announced. Named Circuit 199, the facility plans to include a paved rallycross course, an action sports progression park and a year-round bicycle, skateboard and scooter facility. In addition to rallycross racing, Pastrana told the Capital Gazette that… Continue reading Travis Pastrana Building Racing Facility
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
VP Racing Fuels Teams Up with Retailer to Recognize First Responders
VP Racing Fuels, a manufacturer of performance fuels, lubricants and additives, has partnered with A&A Auto Stores in Pennsylvania to recognize and thank the region’s first responders with free VP Hand Sanitizer on July 23 at 16 A&A Auto store locations. “As our frontline heroes keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we in the… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Teams Up with Retailer to Recognize First Responders
Sonnhalter Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Annual Tool Drive
Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity again for its 11th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive. In the past decade, Sonnhalter has raised more than $280,000 worth in donations for the organization. From Saturday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 31, organizations,… Continue reading Sonnhalter Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Annual Tool Drive
Michelin Challenge Design Upcycle Winners Announced
The winners of the 2020 Michelin Challenge Design global competition have been announced. The theme, Upcycle, challenged artists, designers, engineers, architects and creatives worldwide to take inspiration or elements from previously-honored Challenge Design entries and create an Upcycled design that added environmental, societal or economic value. The winning teams came from Brazil, South Korea, India… Continue reading Michelin Challenge Design Upcycle Winners Announced
FCA, Peugeot Announce Name of Merged Companies
The names and logos of the group’s brands will remain unchanged…
Permatex, PowerNation Give Away Supercharged Dodge Challenger
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, and PowerNation, an automotive how-to show, have announced the winner of their Dodge Challenger Sweepstakes. Mark Dragotta, of Florida, was selected as the winner of the custom-built dark blue 2019 Dodge Challenger 5.7L Hemi V8 in a special drawing and presentation held at PowerNation’s… Continue reading Permatex, PowerNation Give Away Supercharged Dodge Challenger
NORRA Cancels All Events Until 2021
The National Off Road Racing Association has postponed all 2020 events, including the NORRA Mexican 1000 and NORRA 500, until 2021. Organizers cited the outbreak of coronavirus in Baja California, Mexico as the reasoning for the postponement of the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000 presented by Method Race Wheels. “NORRA always puts an emphasis on having… Continue reading NORRA Cancels All Events Until 2021
Quadratec Renews Partnership with Tread Lightly!
Quadratec has renewed its partnership with Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit that promotes responsible outdoor recreation, the aftermarket parts and Jeep accessory retailer announced. The relationship between Quadratec and Tread Lightly! has spanned nearly three decades. In addition to the partnership renewal, Quadratec also announced a new online fundraising campaign to support Tread Lightly! Quadratec’s… Continue reading Quadratec Renews Partnership with Tread Lightly!
Auburn University Building New Autonomous Vehicle Research Facility
For researchers in Auburn University’s GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory, prepping autonomous vehicles outside in Alabama’s elements — from the sweltering summer sun to pop-up thunderstorms — has become a near daily occurrence. Whether researchers are debugging algorithms, installing sensors or running data analyses, much of the work from the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory,… Continue reading Auburn University Building New Autonomous Vehicle Research Facility
ROUSH Performance Details Upgraded Super Duty
ROUSH Performance has announced the release of its 2020 ROUSH Super Duty, which outfits Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with ROUSH signature body components, chassis upgrades and exclusive interior components. The 2020 ROUSH Super Duty is offered for 2020 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with the 6.7-liter PowerStroke Turbo Diesel V-8, producing 475 horsepower… Continue reading ROUSH Performance Details Upgraded Super Duty
MAHLE Developing 3D-Printed Pistons
As part of a cooperation with sports car manufacturer Porsche and mechanical engineering company Trumpf, MAHLE has produced high-performance aluminum pistons using 3D printing techniques for the first time, the company announced. The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car. Whereas standard forged pistons have reached… Continue reading MAHLE Developing 3D-Printed Pistons
Kia Debuts New ‘Nightfall’ Edition for Telluride
Following a debut year defined by sales success and a number of industry accolades, Kia is debuting the new Nightfall Edition package for the Telluride SUV. The Telluride Nightfall Edition package is available on the Telluride EX AWD (with Premium package), SX AWD and SX Prestige package. In addition to a number of gloss black… Continue reading Kia Debuts New ‘Nightfall’ Edition for Telluride
Yokohama Tire Earns Subaru Supplier Award
For the third year-in-a-row, Yokohama Tire Corporation was recognized by Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) with a supplier’s award, the tire manufacturer announced. The third consecutive award earned the tiremaker a spot in in the Superior Excellent Performance category. Yokohama earned the award for its supply of the AVID S34P (P225/40R18 88V) tires on the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Earns Subaru Supplier Award
RANDYS Worldwide Names New COO, Director of Distribution Operations
Everett, Washington-based RANDYS Worldwide, parent company of Yukon Gear & Axle, USA Standard and Zumbrota Drivetrain, has hired Ted Caldwell as its new chief operation officer and Tim Spiller as its new director of distribution operations, the company announced. Caldwell is stepping into the COO spot, a new position at RANDYS targeted at creating scalable… Continue reading RANDYS Worldwide Names New COO, Director of Distribution Operations
How an ‘Underground’ Group at Ford Revived the Bronco
Since production of the Bronco ended in 1996, a team of Ford employees have been waging an underground war to revive the iconic SUV, according to a report from Bloomberg. Hampered by a changing market, rising gas prices, a global recession and the vehicle’s negative association with O.J. Simpson, the group struggled for nearly 20… Continue reading How an ‘Underground’ Group at Ford Revived the Bronco