American Powertrain Now Offering Pfitzner Gear Upgrades

American Powertrain now offers Pfitzner Gear upgrades for TREMEC Magnum 6-speed transmissions, the company announced. Made of motorsports grade billet steel, the Pfitzner Gear upgrade designed for Magnum 6-speeds incorporates a PPG synchro tooth design for fast engagement. The gear material is custom heat treated for optimal performance and torque capacity is unlimited for automotive… Continue reading American Powertrain Now Offering Pfitzner Gear Upgrades

Registration Open for AAPEX 2020

Attendee registration is now open for AAPEX 2020, organizers announced. The show is set to be held Nov. 3 through Nov. 5 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. AAPEX is preparing for November by following guidelines and best practices laid out for events by the CDC, along with national… Continue reading Registration Open for AAPEX 2020

Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September

The 12th Annual Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Products announced. The annual charity golf tournament honors the late NHRA Funny Car driver Eric Medlen, who passed away due to complications after suffering a traumatic brain injury during… Continue reading Lucas Oil Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament Set for September

International Leather Maker Hosting Automotive Interior Webinar

International Leather Maker is hosting a free webinar that will explore new trends in automotive interiors on June 18 at 9 a.m. ET. Presented by Lucia Battistin, a business developer with Gruppo Dani, the webinar will focus on new trends in terms of style, technology and sustainability parameters, and introduce the tannery’s latest auto leather… Continue reading International Leather Maker Hosting Automotive Interior Webinar

AWE Teams Up with Olympic Mountain Biker

AWE has announced that it has teamed up with Emily Batty, the seven-time Canadian national mountain bike champion, adding her to “Team AWE” along with the likes of Julian Wilson, Bucky Lasek, Todd Richards and Joey Brezinski. Under the new relationship, Emily will be donning an AWE Track Edition Exhaust system on her 2018 Porsche… Continue reading AWE Teams Up with Olympic Mountain Biker

Petersen Automotive Museum to Reopen

Photo by David Zaitz.

The Petersen Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, June 19, 2020, establishing a new schedule of 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, the museum announced. The museum will follow the health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of California and County of… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum to Reopen

Carlisle Events Moves Auctions Online

Carlisle Auctions has revised its annual spring auction to be an online-only event that will take place digitally on Awesome Joe Auctions, organizers announced, citing concerns about the ability to social distance at the event. The Spring auction was scheduled to run in conjunction with Spring Carlisle, and was originally slated for late April before… Continue reading Carlisle Events Moves Auctions Online

McPherson College Offering Webinar Series on Automotive Industry Evolution

McPherson College has announced the launch of a webinar series called “Wheels of Change: How the Car Automobile Shaped Our Lives.” This six-week summer series focuses on the people, innovations and the art that helped shape the automotive industry and will feature car-world insiders from around the country. The first webinar will be held on… Continue reading McPherson College Offering Webinar Series on Automotive Industry Evolution

Parent Company of LINE-X, Ultimate Linings Appoints New President

IXS Coatings, manufacturer of high-performance, proprietary protective coatings for automotive, manufacturing and industrial operations, has announced Barry J. McConway as its new president. As president of IXS Coatings, the parent company of LINE-X and Ultimate Linings, McConway is responsible for the global leadership and the strategic direction for the company’s executive management team and the… Continue reading Parent Company of LINE-X, Ultimate Linings Appoints New President

Mil-Spec Automotive Unveils New Headquarters

Now fully operational, Mil-Spec Automotive has officially completed the development and renovation of a brand-new 37,944-square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The new Mil-Spec Automotive Michigan complex is a dual-purpose headquarters that allows for vehicle production and client sales to operate together in one location. On the production side, the new facility is outfitted with… Continue reading Mil-Spec Automotive Unveils New Headquarters

ASAP Network Hosting Virtual Trade Show

ASAP Network will be hosting its first virtual trade show June 16-18 on its website, www.asapnetwork.org, the group announced. ASAP has created a virtual trade-show floor of member brands, allowing participants to sort through and virtually walk into booths. From there, many of the ASAP brands will have the ability to live chat or ZOOM… Continue reading ASAP Network Hosting Virtual Trade Show

SEMA Installation Gala Moved to Las Vegas

The SEMA Installation Gala, an annual meeting that recognizes incoming and outgoing board members as well as the induction of new Hall of Fame honorees, has been moved to Las Vegas, the organization has announced. SEMA cited California’s social distancing regulations as the reason for the move. The event will be held the evening of… Continue reading SEMA Installation Gala Moved to Las Vegas

Chevrolet Performance Introduces New LS427/570 Crate Engine

Chevrolet Performance's LS427/570 crate engine is based on the LS7 and uses a unique camshaft to help produce 570 hp. Photo depicts a production LS7 engine. The LS427/570 assembly includes an F-body wet-sump oil pan and Z/28 exhaust manifolds.

Chevrolet Performance has revealed the all-new LS427/570 crate engine — an enhanced version of the production-based LS7 7.0L engine that offers more horsepower, more torque and, thanks to a simpler wet-sump oiling system, easier installation. A new, high-lift camshaft developed specifically for this engine helps produce a GM-estimated 570 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque… Continue reading Chevrolet Performance Introduces New LS427/570 Crate Engine

Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season

Off-road racing organization Best In The Desert has launched a condensed championship, called the COVID-19 Championship, that includes the races for the remainder of its 2020 season. Best In The Desert currently offers the Class Championship for those racers that race all the events in the American Off-Road Racing Series, the Maxxis Tires Triple Crown… Continue reading Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season

Lear Adds Equipment to Produce 500,000 Face Masks Per Week

Lear Corp., a manufacturer of automotive seating and e-systems, has added new equipment to its facility in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, to make up to 500,000 protective face masks per week, the company announced. The Pine Grove facility is among 10 Lear plants on three continents that are now producing masks for front line workers, local… Continue reading Lear Adds Equipment to Produce 500,000 Face Masks Per Week