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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Knoxville Raceway Cancels Remainder of Season
The Marion County Fair Association, in cooperation with Knoxville Raceway, has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2020 racing season, the Iowa dirt track announced. “The health and safety of our fans, competitors and employees is our top priority,” said Brian Bailey, Marion County Fair Association president. “Several individuals tested positive for COVID-19 following… Continue reading Knoxville Raceway Cancels Remainder of Season
Hoosier Hundred Gets Second Life
The Hoosier Hundred, a long-running USAC Silver Crown race at the Indiana Fairgrounds, was presumed lost after the 2019 season, as operators of the Fairgrounds moved to change the surface of the one-mile dirt oval to crushed limestone to support harness racing. But the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the resurfacing, meaning the race—which has been won… Continue reading Hoosier Hundred Gets Second Life
LIQUI MOLY Extends MotoGP Sponsorship
The German motor oil and additive producer LIQUI MOLY will remain the exclusive lubricant supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 motorcycle racing series until 2023, the company announced. The company also secured the naming rights for the Aragon Grand Prix, which will be held from Oct. 23-25 under the name Gran Premio LIQUI MOLY de… Continue reading LIQUI MOLY Extends MotoGP Sponsorship
Study Reveals ‘Tipping Points’ for Mainstream Electric Vehicle Adoption
A major new study released by Castrol draws on the views of consumers, fleet managers and automotive industry leaders from across the US to reveal the factors driving electric vehicle (EV) buying decisions. The study, called Accelerating the Evolution, reveals that, on average for US consumers, a price point of $36,000, a charge time of… Continue reading Study Reveals ‘Tipping Points’ for Mainstream Electric Vehicle Adoption
BorgWarner Announces New Board Member
BorgWarner has announced that Dr. Shaun E. McAlmont has been named to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Shaun to BorgWarner’s Board of Directors,” said Alexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of the board of BorgWarner. “Shaun is a recognized business leader with significant expertise in the education and workforce development space. His… Continue reading BorgWarner Announces New Board Member
New Coalition Advocates for Motorsports in New York
A new group, the New York Motorsports Coalition (NYMC), has been formed to raise awareness for the motorsports industry and advocate for racing in the state, coalition participants announced. Supported by Performance Racing Industry (PRI) and owners and operators of motorsports facilities, the coalition is committed to helping race facilities reopen and operate safely, the… Continue reading New Coalition Advocates for Motorsports in New York
Lucas Oil Helps Speed Demon Streamliner Break Records at Bonneville
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based manufacturer and distributor of high-performance automotive oils and additives, helped complete a record-breaking run at Bonneville Speedweek at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Tooele County in northwestern Utah by successfully surpassing the AA/BFS (Blown Fuel Streamliner) two-way average and one-way last-mile records. Lucas Oil, which served as the official lubricant… Continue reading Lucas Oil Helps Speed Demon Streamliner Break Records at Bonneville
PRA Tours and SMART Modifieds Combine for 2020 Season
Officials from the PRA Tours and the Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) will combine for the remainder of the 2020 season through a new partnership, the series announced. SMART Presented By PRA Tours will join together for the first of at least three races this season beginning with the “55th Anniversary Night At The… Continue reading PRA Tours and SMART Modifieds Combine for 2020 Season
EISA Names Best In-Car Electronics of 2020
EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association, has revealed the winners of its 2020-2021 Awards. Technical experts from 60 specialist magazines and websites in 29 countries across the world have recognized and awarded no fewer than 78 products as the best in their categories, including in-car electronics. For nearly 40 years EISA has been selecting… Continue reading EISA Names Best In-Car Electronics of 2020
‘Back to School’ in 2020 More Likely to be in a Car than a Bus
Back to School during the 2020 pandemic may have a silver lining for shops that offer accessories aimed at family vehicles. Digital automotive marketplace Cars.com has shared new data revealing parents’ decisions on safe back-to-school transportation this year. Nationwide, 39% of parents say they are sending their children back to school this fall for in-person… Continue reading ‘Back to School’ in 2020 More Likely to be in a Car than a Bus
Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor
Yokohama Tire-sponsored Blake “Bilko” Williams and David Donohue are taking on the mountain again, as both drivers will be competing in the 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, set for Aug. 30 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Team Yokohama member and FMX rider/X Games medalist, Williams will race again in the Yokohama-sponsored Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor
Mazda Adds Carbon Edition CX-5 to Lineup
Mazda has updated the 2021 CX-5 with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and the new Carbon Edition package. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s design and available turbo engine when it arrives at dealerships next month. Many premium features come standard on the 2021 CX-5 Sport. Most notably the new 10.25-inch large center… Continue reading Mazda Adds Carbon Edition CX-5 to Lineup
Mickey Thompson Joins Great American Crawl
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has joined Rockstar Performance Garage to bring the Great American Crawl (GAC) series to trails all across the country, the wheel manufacturer has announced. The GAC is a series of trail rides featuring off-road destinations across the country. Members’ rigs range from stock Jeeps, trucks and UTVs to fully built… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Joins Great American Crawl
Wheel Pros Acquires Manufacturing Facility
Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires and accessories, announced that it has acquired the assets of the Borbet Manufacturing Facility in Auburn, Alabama. The acquisition expands on Wheel Pros’ existing cast wheel manufacturing operations in York, South Carolina, the company said. The Auburn Facility previously produced wheels… Continue reading Wheel Pros Acquires Manufacturing Facility