Bronco Returning as Brand

The Bronco is returning to the Ford lineup not just as a vehicle, but as a brand, Ford announced, with a new tagline, “Built Wild,” and related U.S. off-road driving schools. The all-new Bronco brand includes a Bronco two-door, first-ever Bronco four-door model and all-new rugged, small SUV, the Bronco Sport. Ford is revealing the… Continue reading Bronco Returning as Brand

Storyteller Overland Expands Adventure Van Trim Levels

Storyteller Overland has expanded the product range of its MODE4x4 Adventure Van for the new 2021 model year, the company announced. Building off of its flagship MODE4x4 Adventure Van Series, Storyteller Overland will now be expanding the MODE4x4 product range to offer three trim levels. The expanded MODE4x4 range will now include: The original Classic… Continue reading Storyteller Overland Expands Adventure Van Trim Levels

LS Fest East Registration Now Open

Registration for the Holley LS Fest East is now open, organizers announced. The event is set to be held Sept. 11-13 at Beech Bend Raceway in Holley’s hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky. A full slate of events returns for the 2020 edition of the annual event, with autocross, drag racing, drifting, a burnout challenge, dyno… Continue reading LS Fest East Registration Now Open

IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is opening a new exhibit Aug. 1 dedicated to Andy Granatelli, the Indianapolis 500-winning owner and race promoter, the museum announced. “Granatelli: Larger Than Life presented by O’Donovan & McCardel Wealth Management of Raymond James” will chronicle the life and legacy of Granatelli, the marketing wizard who turned an oil… Continue reading IMS Museum Opening Andy Granatelli Exhibit

New Dakar Class Bringing Back Rally’s Classic Cars

Organizers of the Dakar Rally will welcome back some of the race’s iconic vehicles for this year’s event after creating a new class for vehicles that competed in the rally before 2000. Replicas of vehicles that competed before 2000 will also be eligible. “The 1980s and 1990s, the formative years of the Dakar, are often… Continue reading New Dakar Class Bringing Back Rally’s Classic Cars

Anest Iwata Joins Support of Scholarship Fund

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) in 2019 and established the Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, which aims to address the talent shortage facing the collision repair industry by providing financial aid to prospective automotive technicians. Anest Iwata now joins the partnership to support the scholarship fund and build on its outreach effort to… Continue reading Anest Iwata Joins Support of Scholarship Fund

SEMA Accepting Nominations for Industry Awards

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Industry Awards, the group announced. The SEMA Industry Awards celebrate accomplishments from the previous fiscal year (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020). Each year the winners embody a commitment to excellence and for 2020 this award truly acknowledges a year of… Continue reading SEMA Accepting Nominations for Industry Awards

Race Winning Brands Now Stocking Total Seal Piston Rings in Europe

Total Seal Piston Rings has announced that Race Winning Brands‘ piston companies – Diamond, JE and Wiseco – are now stocking Total Seal piston rings in Europe for upgrades to piston orders. “Now engine builders and enthusiasts in Europe can unlock greater performance by upgrading to Total Seal piston rings when they order pistons from… Continue reading Race Winning Brands Now Stocking Total Seal Piston Rings in Europe

NEOPMA to Resume 2020 Season at Maple Grove Raceway

The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) will resume its 2020 racing season on July 10-12 at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, the sanctioning body announced, after a temporary hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, the NEOPMA kicked off its 2020 drag racing season with an eighth-mile format event at… Continue reading NEOPMA to Resume 2020 Season at Maple Grove Raceway

Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E

The FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) has confirmed Hankook Tire as the Gen3 tire partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the organization announced. Hankook will be creating custom tires for Formula E with innovative technology and connectivity benefits, the tire manufacturer says, to be used for both wet and dry conditions for… Continue reading Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E

WEATHER GUARD Launches Campaign to Recognize ‘Everyday Heroes’

WEATHER GUARD, a manufacturer of truck and van equipment, has launched a new digital campaign to recognize ‘professional heroes’ who use WEATHER GUARD products to tackle their demanding, yet rewarding, jobs. From contractors to plumbers and builders, these professionals give their all each and every day, from sunup to sundown, the company says, and the… Continue reading WEATHER GUARD Launches Campaign to Recognize ‘Everyday Heroes’

Sonoma Speed Festival Postponed

The Sonoma Speed Festival has been postponed until May 2021 to comply with health and safety guidelines, organizers announced. While they placed a high priority on compliance with health and safety guidelines to protect guests, participants, volunteers and the community, organizers said, they ultimately determined it would not be possible to comfortably and safely hold… Continue reading Sonoma Speed Festival Postponed

Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes

Following orders from the state of California and Governor Newsom, the Petersen Automotive Museum will temporarily close to the public. The museum had just reopened following an extended closure on June 19. “We believe this closure is the best way to protect our staff, patrons and volunteers, while also supporting public health officials in their… Continue reading Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes

SKF Recognized as a 2019 GM Supplier of the Year

SKF was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards. During the event, GM recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to… Continue reading SKF Recognized as a 2019 GM Supplier of the Year

Universal Technical Institute Joins Economic Index

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Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, announced its addition to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index. UTI’s inclusion occurred as part of the annual reconstitution by FTSE Russell of its U.S. equity indexes. “Our inclusion on the Russell 3000 index reflects the progress our team has made in implementing our growth and transformation… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Joins Economic Index