Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals

The annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge will run Sept. 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis as part of the five days of race action at the 66th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sanctioning body announced. The event showcases Super Stock/A-Hemi (SS/AH) NHRA Sportsman class competitors battling on the quarter-mile in 1968… Continue reading Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals

AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings

AkzoNobel, a paints and coatings manufacturer, has appointed John Griffin to the position of regional commercial director for automotive and specialty coatings in the Americas, effective Aug. 1, the company announced. Griffin started his career as a materials engineer before moving into the paints and coatings manufacturing industry. He joined AkzoNobel in 2000 and has… Continue reading AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings

Instagram and Your Auto Shop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Instagram is continuing to grow in popularity in the auto industry and with so many businesses (and customers) flocking towards social media it’s important to know how best to work it. With so many businesses using Instagram to get more customers, it’s more important than ever to do the right things and avoid making common… Continue reading Instagram and Your Auto Shop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Meyer Distributing Adds AFCO Performance Group to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AFCO Performance Group to their high performance division, the parts distributor announced. “We are very excited about the relationship between Meyer and AFCO,” says Austin Zehr, high performance sales manager for Meyer. “AFCO has the reputation of being a highly valued manufacturer across the racing world for over 30 years now,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AFCO Performance Group to Line Card

Worksport Launches New Website

Tonneau cover manufacturer Worksport is launching an all-new website this week, www.Worksport.com, which will contain new photos, videos and media assets, the company announced. “The new website, long in development, will be geared towards building the Worksport brand equity and interest as the Company is now assuming a leadership position in the auto accessory market… Continue reading Worksport Launches New Website

AACF Cancels Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has canceled its annual Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, the organization announced. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for those employed in the aftermarket industry who are facing financial difficulty. Organizers are currently exploring options for a virtual event. “Because of the current restrictions in Las Vegas, we are… Continue reading AACF Cancels Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Tint World Included on List of Fast-Growing Companies

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the sixth time. It ranked No. 3611 on the list for 2020. Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, which first offered franchise opportunities in 2007, was first recognized by… Continue reading Tint World Included on List of Fast-Growing Companies

AWE Supporting Angelman Syndrome Awareness Effort

AWE, a precision engineering firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is putting its Ford F-150 exhaust line to good use by supporting a massive country-wide road trip to raise awareness for a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman disease. The company provided Mike Cook with a new exhaust for his F-150, which the Cook family is taking on… Continue reading AWE Supporting Angelman Syndrome Awareness Effort

Tanner Foust Breaks Record for ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’

With support from OPTIMA, Tanner Foust recently set the record for the ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’ in a Mercedes Benz R63 at the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska. The van hit 165.5 mph on a one-mile stretch to secure the Fastest Street Legal Minivan title. Weistec Engineering prepped the street legal minivan to give… Continue reading Tanner Foust Breaks Record for ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’

Rear View Safety Joins the Road to Zero Coalition

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Rear View Safety—a commercial back-up camera provider—has joined the Road to Zero Coalition in a partnership aimed at ending traffic fatalities by 2050. The Road to Zero Coalition is a coordinated, data-driven response to the thousands of lives lost on American roadways each year. “Working together gives us our best chance to get to zero… Continue reading Rear View Safety Joins the Road to Zero Coalition

IIHS: Teens Are the Riskiest Drivers, But Drive the Least Safe Vehicles

The proportion of U.S. teens killed driving older, smaller vehicles has remained virtually unchanged over the past decade, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. More than a quarter of teen drivers killed in crashes during 2013-17 were driving micro, mini or small cars, and nearly two-thirds were driving 6-15-year-old vehicles,… Continue reading IIHS: Teens Are the Riskiest Drivers, But Drive the Least Safe Vehicles

2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model

2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model and Streamlines Content Packaging

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV—including the all-new Calligraphy model—began arriving at Hyundai dealerships earlier this summer. The 2021 Palisade underwent significant content repackaging to give buyers of all trim levels added comfort and convenience while streamlining shopper trim selections, Hyundai says. Much of the former Drive Guidance package, including features such as a 10.25-inch navigation… Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model

Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme

Entering its 21st year, the Michelin Challenge Design mobility design competition will become the Movin’On Challenge Design, a featured program of the Movin’On Summit, a gathering for sustainable mobility, the tire manufacturer announced. “Design can solve complex problems. With creativity in design we can achieve a better understanding of human needs and shape the future… Continue reading Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Distributes Grants

Yamaha Motor Corp. and its Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) program has distributed over $155,000 in grants to local and national outdoor recreation and land stewardship organizations across the U.S., the company announced. Yamaha’s latest OAI grants support a wide range of outdoor recreation projects, from OHV staging area maintenance and infrastructure development, to trail rehabilitation,… Continue reading Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Distributes Grants

Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics

Legendary NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing was recently profiled by Forbes.com for its predictive analytics program, which has aided the stock car outfit’s pursuit of another championship. From a sophisticated control room in the team’s North Carolina headquarters, crew members analyze data in real-time, then use the information to help with decision making during a… Continue reading Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics