Fisker Planning to Join Extreme E Off-Road Racing Series

Extreme E, the new electric off-road motor racing championship, has revealed that it is in advanced talks with electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker on a series partnership and potential works team entrance. Extreme E, starting early 2021, is a new racing series which will see electric SUVs go head to head in extreme locations around the… Continue reading Fisker Planning to Join Extreme E Off-Road Racing Series

LGE-CTS Motorsports Launches Line of Off-Road, Truck Products

LGE-CTS Motorsports, an off-road and body shop located in San Dimas, California, has launched BAJA FORGED, a new line of off-road products for Ford trucks. Created by sisters Theresa Contreras and Sara Morosan, owners of LGE-CTS Motorsports, BAJA FORGED was first introduced over 10 years ago as one-off bumpers and roof racks to accompany their… Continue reading LGE-CTS Motorsports Launches Line of Off-Road, Truck Products

APC Automotive Technologies Completes Debt Restructuring

APC Automotive Technologies has successfully completed its debt restructuring after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, the company announced. As part of the restructuring, the Company has reduced the debt on its balance sheet by more than $290 million and secured a new $50 million senior secured term loan to finance its go-forward… Continue reading APC Automotive Technologies Completes Debt Restructuring

Study: Pandemic Spurs New Ways to Buy and Sell Cars Digitally

Cars.com, a digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider, has shared its latest data identifying six trends for the second half of 2020. The pandemic has served as an accelerant for automotive, igniting the rapid digital transformation of the industry, the company says. Cars.com believes the digital shift will advance the industry and change car buying… Continue reading Study: Pandemic Spurs New Ways to Buy and Sell Cars Digitally

Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule

The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content. Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle… Continue reading Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule

SEMA Launches ‘Shifting Gears’ Webinar Series

SEMA Education is kicking off a new series of webinars, titled “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” focused on helping aftermarket businesses reopen with confidence, the organization announced. Beginning Aug. 5, the four-part special will concentrate on tactics and concepts that will help businesses emerge from the current economic downturn stronger and more intentional than ever.… Continue reading SEMA Launches ‘Shifting Gears’ Webinar Series

PRO Council Hosting Virtual Membership Meeting

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on Aug. 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT), council leadership announced. PRO member participation and feedback is encouraged to further understand the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket, organizers said, and member participation will help the… Continue reading PRO Council Hosting Virtual Membership Meeting

SCORE Reveals 2021 Schedule

SCORE International has revealed its 2021 schedule, which will consist of four events, all hosted in Baja California, for only the sixth time in the sanctioning body’s history. The 2021 season-opener will be held in San Felipe. Two others will be held exclusively in Baja California and the season-finale will start in Baja California and… Continue reading SCORE Reveals 2021 Schedule

Formula 1 Cancels U.S. Grand Prix

Formula 1 has cancelled the U.S. Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, as well as three additional events scheduled to be hosted in Canada, Brazil and Mexico, the series announced. Formula 1 said the decision was “due to the fluid nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, local restrictions and the importance of keeping… Continue reading Formula 1 Cancels U.S. Grand Prix

CAN Connect Conference Goes Virtual

Custom Automotive Network has announced that it will host its inaugural CAN Connect Virtual conference on Oct. 5-9, 2020. This online event will provide networking opportunities, industry trend sessions and one-on-one private meetings, the organization says. Attendees will meet with their partners through secure video connections to discuss sales and marketing policies, grow existing business… Continue reading CAN Connect Conference Goes Virtual

SEMA Councils and Networks Select Committee Election Results Announced

SEMA has revealed the election results for the Councils and Networks Select Committees. Each of the newly and re-elected members will serve a two-year term through 2022. These volunteer leaders assist in guiding the direction and key initiatives of each group, according to SEMA. Results are listed below. SEMA Automotive Restoration Organization (ARMO) Larry Brogdin,… Continue reading SEMA Councils and Networks Select Committee Election Results Announced

OPTIMA Signs Foust, Gittin Jr. as Ambassadors

OPTIMA Batteries has joined in two new partnerships with Tanner Foust and Vaughn Gittin Jr., the company announced. Both drivers will be joining the OPTIMA PowerPro Ambassador ranks. Tanner Foust is a four-time U.S. RallyCross champion, four-time X Games gold medalist for RallyCross and Gymkhana, and two-time Formula Drift champion. “I’m very excited to be… Continue reading OPTIMA Signs Foust, Gittin Jr. as Ambassadors

RacingJunk.com Renews Partnership with New Smyrna Speedway

RacingJunk.com has extended its partnership with New Smyrna Speedway, the online racing classified site announced. The two organizations will once again join forces for a cross promotional marketing program extending into the 2021 race season. New Smyrna Speedway (NSS) is a high-banked, half mile paved oval located just five miles west of New Smyrna Beach,… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Renews Partnership with New Smyrna Speedway

Mazda Reveals CX-30 2.5 S

Mazda North American Operations has revealed the 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S, which will go on sale starting next month. Always ready for the next journey, the 2021 CX-30 2.5 S is equipped with a four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a quick-shifting Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. This engine is rated to deliver 186 horsepower… Continue reading Mazda Reveals CX-30 2.5 S

Driving Digital Commerce with Content Marketing

eMarketer is hosting a virtual panel that will discuss how to drive digital commerce with content marketing, the company announced. Scheduled for July 30 at 9 a.m. PT, a panel of experts will share tips for using content to grow eCommerce business. Other topics include: Content strategies to maximize your customer lifetime value How to… Continue reading Driving Digital Commerce with Content Marketing