A Look Back at Porsche’s Failed IndyCar Program

A sportscar powerhouse, Porsche tried to take over America’s highest level of open wheel racing in the 1980s, only to run into numerous speed bumps along the way. Even with a 2.65-liter turbocharged V-8 under the cowling and Teo Fabi behind the wheel, Porsche only managed to win one race before pulling out of the… Continue reading A Look Back at Porsche’s Failed IndyCar Program

CES 2021 Moving to All-Digital Event

The Consumer Technology Association has announced that CES 2021 will be an all-digital event. “With the growing global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, it is not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021 to meet and do business in person,” organizers said in a… Continue reading CES 2021 Moving to All-Digital Event

Upcoming Goodguys Events Postponed

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has postponed five upcoming events, citing ongoing health risks and lack of necessary state and local approvals needed to produce and host the events, the organization said. The following events have been postponed until next year: • 6th North Carolina Nationals in Raleigh, NC (Postponed until April 23-25, 2021) •… Continue reading Upcoming Goodguys Events Postponed

RacingJunk Launching Weekly Virtual Cruise

Every Friday from now until Labor Day, RacingJunk.com will be hosting a virtual cruise, the online classified hosts announced. Called the Connect and Cruise, participants will post pictures or video of their cars at local car shows, cruises or track days and send them to RacingJunk to share. Every Friday RacingJunk will host the Connect… Continue reading RacingJunk Launching Weekly Virtual Cruise

Connected Car Market Expected to Slow in 2020

After years of consistent growth, the connected vehicle industry will face a 15% decline in shipments and flat revenues in 2020, according to a recent report from ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm. However, both embedded and aftermarket segments will see accelerated growth in 2021, and sales should return to trend in early… Continue reading Connected Car Market Expected to Slow in 2020

Twisted Automotive Adding All-Electric 4×4 to Lineup

Twisted Automotive, a builder of 4x4s based on the Land Rover Defender, is introducing a high-voltage lineup of electric 4×4 vehicles into the North American market. Limited to 30 vehicles, the NAS-E will feature Soft-Top 90 shape, an exclusive electric powertrain and a 200-mile battery range. “As the world moves steadily toward mass electrification, the… Continue reading Twisted Automotive Adding All-Electric 4×4 to Lineup

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