Sparta Approved as Supplier for Police Ford Explorer Brakes

Sparta Brakes (Sparta Evolution) was recently accepted into the AMECA (Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc.) Police Compliance program, the brake manufacturer announced. Police departments and other municipalities have stringent requirements in place to ensure that these types of vehicles are safe and reliable and require minimal maintenance. Thorough independent testing must be conducted to… Continue reading Sparta Approved as Supplier for Police Ford Explorer Brakes

Mopar Announces Hellcrate Redeye Supercharged HEMI V-8 Crate Engine

The supercharged HEMI engine powers the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye and the new 807-horsepower Challenger SRT Super Stock…

Webinar to Cover Tech of Automotive eCommerce

A Nov. 17 webinar from PDM Automotive, Classy Llama and ThreeKit will discuss the future tech of automotive eCommerce. Three automotive eCommerce experts will discuss managing product data and starting an eCommerce website. The speakers will also cover 3D merchandising techniques and discuss industry trends and insights. The speakers include: Johannes Crepon, CEO and Founder… Continue reading Webinar to Cover Tech of Automotive eCommerce

CURT Wins SEMA Best Exterior Accessory Award

CURT, a supplier of towing products and manufacturer of USA-made custom-fit trailer hitches, has won its second consecutive SEMA award in the category of Best Accessory. The new universal tri-ball coupler lock #23082 was announced as the winner of the SEMA 2020 Best New Exterior Accessory. CURT is now a SEMA award winner two years… Continue reading CURT Wins SEMA Best Exterior Accessory Award

Horizon Global Exhibiting at Virtual RVDA Show

Horizon Global will be participating in the virtual RVDA show from Nov. 9-20, the company announced. This year at RVDA, Horizon Global will feature a fully staffed virtual booth with an array of new product offerings. New towing products from Horizon Global brand REESE include the REESE M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch, REESE Goose Box, REESE… Continue reading Horizon Global Exhibiting at Virtual RVDA Show

SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 builders in the seventh annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (by category): HOT ROD Andy Leach – 1971 Plymouth Cuda Brady Ranweiler – 1963 Chevrolet two-door wagon Kyle Kuhnhausen – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12

McLeod ACES & PIES Data Now Available Through SEMA Data Co-Op

McLeod Racing’s ACES and PIES data is now available through the SEMA Data Co-Op, the company announced. For years McLeod has been focused on building data that not only populates systems and websites, but that will help sell parts, the company says, and its ability to mix data standards with the information customers are looking… Continue reading McLeod ACES & PIES Data Now Available Through SEMA Data Co-Op

Pat Musi Racing Engines Hosting Anniversary Open House

Pat Musi Racing Engines will celebrate its 50th year in business with an open house at its facility, located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, North Carolina, on Nov. 14. The open house will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines from the state health department. Musi and… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines Hosting Anniversary Open House

1970 Challenger R/T SE Added to National Historic Vehicle Register

The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) has added the 27th and 28th vehicles to the National Historic Vehicle Register. 1921 Duesenberg Straight Eight – Castle Duesenberg 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the famed Duesenberg Automobile and Motors Company, Inc. Engineers and race car builders, August and Fred Duesenberg launched the company with their Straight Eight… Continue reading 1970 Challenger R/T SE Added to National Historic Vehicle Register

Premium Guard Inc. Acquires Global Aftermarket Filters Business from Tenneco

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket filters, has purchased Tenneco’s global aftermarket filters business in Mexico. The announcement was made by Anan Bishara, CEO and president of PGI, who noted that the acquisition, which was finalized on Oct. 31, 2020, includes Tenneco’s manufacturing facility in Tultitlan, Mexico, operations, the Interfil and Engine… Continue reading Premium Guard Inc. Acquires Global Aftermarket Filters Business from Tenneco

Yokohama Tire, Porsche Announce New Race Series

Yokohama and Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) have announced a new racing series and partnership with the United States Auto Club (USAC). Yokohama will be the official tire partner and presenting sponsor for the USAC-sanctioned 2021 Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama. Yokohama’s ADVAN A005 and A006 race slicks will be the spec tires… Continue reading Yokohama Tire, Porsche Announce New Race Series

SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at SEMA360, the trade-only online eMarketplace. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 40 are (by category): HOT ROD Tony Arme – 1964 Chevrolet… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40

3M Wins PRINTING United Alliance Product of the Year Award

3M Commercial Solutions Division has announced that 3M Wrap Film Series 2080 received a PRINTING United Alliance 2020 Product of the Year Award for Media-Adhesive Back Vinyl. Open to all PRINTING United Alliance supplier members, the Product of the Year competition evaluates products that are, or will be, available for sale in 2020. A panel… Continue reading 3M Wins PRINTING United Alliance Product of the Year Award

EngineLabs Sponsoring Engine Performance Expo

Power Automedia’s EngineLabs is joining the newly announced online event, Engine Performance Expo, as digital media sponsor, the company announced. Scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2021, this free online event will take place over three days and will feature live lectures, question-and-answer sessions and educational seminars with the performance engine industry parts manufacturers and builders. “The… Continue reading EngineLabs Sponsoring Engine Performance Expo

Formula E Buys Stake in All-Electric Off-Road Racing Series

Formula E has announced that it has become a minority shareholder of Extreme E – the new off-road motorsport which will see electric SUVs competing in remote ecosystems around the world. United in their founding purpose to counteract climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, Formula E and Extreme E have a natural… Continue reading Formula E Buys Stake in All-Electric Off-Road Racing Series