Hyundai Launches IONIQ EV Brand

Hyundai Motor Company has launched its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles, the automaker announced. Under the IONIQ brand, Hyundai Motor will introduce three new dedicated models over the next four years with more models to follow. “The IONIQ brand will change the paradigm of EV customer experience,” said Wonhong Cho, executive vice… Continue reading Hyundai Launches IONIQ EV Brand

Tint World Expands in Florida

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Boca Raton, Florida, under the co-ownership of Mike Rogers and Mike Halperin. The new store is the 15th Tint World location in Florida and serves the Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Kings Point and Delray Beach areas. “Mike… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Florida

Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals

The Hot Wheels Americana Series Premium Car Care Products will become the Official Car Care Products of the F.I.A. European Championship-winning drag racing series team Lex Joon Racing for the upcoming Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, the team announced. The Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care branding will be displayed on Lex Joon’s Top Fuel dragster… Continue reading Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals

SEMA Calls on Congress to Spend Funds Dedicated to Bonneville Salt Flats

SEMA is calling on the U.S. Congress and Department of Interior to use funds appropriated for the “Restore Bonneville” program, the aftermarket trade organization announced. The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) agreed to create a “Restore Bonneville” program in April 2020, which will… Continue reading SEMA Calls on Congress to Spend Funds Dedicated to Bonneville Salt Flats

Madico Undergoing Company Reorganization

Madico, a manufacturer of window film, coating, metallizing and laminate solutions, has announced that the company is undergoing a reorganization. The reorganization, the company says, is designed to accelerate new product development and innovation in the window film and specialty solutions segments. Jeffrey Plummer has been named the senior vice president and general manager to… Continue reading Madico Undergoing Company Reorganization

Eaton Adds Educational Materials for Differential Products

Eaton’s vehicle group has added more educational content about its performance automotive differential products to its website, the company announced. The updated web content allows users to explore and learn about topics such as “what is a differential,” “types of differentials available,” and “locking vs. limited-slip,” among other subjects, so they can confidently choose the… Continue reading Eaton Adds Educational Materials for Differential Products

NATDA Cancels 2020 Trailer Show, Launches Virtual Event

Due to the effects of COVID-19, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has canceled this year’s NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization announced. In its place, NATDA will launch a virtual event on October 26, which the group says will give dealers the same benefits of the trade show. “Unfortunately, recent developments,… Continue reading NATDA Cancels 2020 Trailer Show, Launches Virtual Event

AAPEX Moving to Virtual 2020 Show

AAPEX 2020, scheduled for Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, will not be held as an in-person trade show event this year, organizers announced, due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental prohibitions and restrictions on gatherings, businesses and travel. Instead, AAPEX will… Continue reading AAPEX Moving to Virtual 2020 Show

CAN Connect Virtual Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the CAN Connect Virtual conference, the Custom Automotive Network announced. The virtual event replaces the annual CAN Connect Conference, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connect Virtual conference, set to be held Oct. 5-9, will feature the same format as the physical conference, allowing attendees to meet… Continue reading CAN Connect Virtual Registration Now Open

Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000

SCORE International and the City of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, have signed an official agreement signifying that Ensenada will host the BFGoodrich Tires 53rd SCORE Baja 1000, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, this November. The season-finale of the 2020 SCORE World Desert Championship is scheduled to be held Nov. 17-22 as a single-loop race starting… Continue reading Mexico, SCORE Sign Agreement to Hold Baja 1000

Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Slip-On Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

The Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust for 2019-2020 models is now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič announced. This lightweight exhaust is crafted from high-grade titanium and is finished with two pairs of titanium and carbon fiber tailpipes. A specially designed perforated manifold tube on the… Continue reading Akrapovič Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Slip-On Line Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October

Goodwood’s two annual motorsport events, the Festival of Speed and the Revival, were both previously canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will be replaced in 2020 by a one-time event, Goodwood SpeedWeek, which will be held in October. Goodwood Speedweek will take elements of the Festival and Revival and combine them into a three-day… Continue reading Goodwood to Unveil SpeedWeek in October

Edelbrock Dispels Emissions Compliance Myths

Edelbrock, a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, was an early pioneer in emissions testing of aftermarket high performance parts. In the 1970s, Edelbrock established an emissions lab at its El Segundo location, which was used to demonstrate to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that aftermarket performance parts didn’t negatively affect emissions. Since… Continue reading Edelbrock Dispels Emissions Compliance Myths

Worksport Changes Stock Symbol

Worksport has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to change its stock ticker symbol from FNHI to WKSP, the tonneau cover manufacturer announced. The change reflects the company’s transition in its corporate identity to Worksport. The new Worksport name and WKSP symbol is expected to be updated in a matter of days.… Continue reading Worksport Changes Stock Symbol

Bid Garage Launches New Digital Vehicle Auction Platform

BidGarage.com has launched its new digital vehicle auction platform, the website announced. Designed as a contemporary car buying experience for serious bidders and true enthusiasts, Bid Garage reimagines the traditional auction experience through an intelligent buying and selling process, the company says. “Bid Garage is built by a team of people who love the chase,… Continue reading Bid Garage Launches New Digital Vehicle Auction Platform