Accele Electronics Launches New Website

Accele Electronics has launched its new website, www.accele.com, the company announced. The website serves as a portal to Accele’s array of automotive electronics solutions, the company says. “Visitors to this portal will find a newly designed home page, free of clutter, containing an easy to navigate interface, said Christian Way, vice president, Accele Electronics. “Today,… Continue reading Accele Electronics Launches New Website

100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.

Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 100th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata will be offered in limited numbers for the U.S. later this year. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5 Miata is available in either the RF (retractable fastback) or exclusive red soft top. It will be offered in Snowflake White Pearl… Continue reading 100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Street Legal Performance to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added the American muscle car components manufactured by Street Legal Performance (SLP) to its line card, the aftermarket performance parts distributor announced. “SLP established itself as a player in the American performance car parts market over 30 years ago and continues to manufacture products that are appealing and relevant to the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Street Legal Performance to Line Card

HELLA Recognized as GM Supplier of the Year

Automotive lighting and electronics manufacturer HELLA has been named a 2019 Supplier of the Year by General Motors, the company announced. During a virtual awards ceremony, General Motors recognized 116 of its suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value or introduced innovations to the company in the past calendar… Continue reading HELLA Recognized as GM Supplier of the Year

Hagerty Partnering with Circuit of the Northwest

Hagerty is partnering with Circuit of the Northwest (CNW), the company announced, in an attempt to expand its presence in the motorsports and enthusiast industry and to bring exclusive opportunities to its Hagerty Drivers Club members in the Pacific Northwest. Circuit of the Northwest – slated to open in the fall of 2021 – is… Continue reading Hagerty Partnering with Circuit of the Northwest

Icahn Automotive Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians

Icahn Automotive, which owns and operates repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO and Precision Tune Auto Care, announced the 15 recipients of its $2500 “Find Your Drive” scholarships. The second annual scholarship program is part of Icahn Automotive’s “Race to 2026” initiative that aims to increase the number of trained automotive technicians across the… Continue reading Icahn Automotive Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians

GM Awarded Contract to Produce U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle

U.S. Army has awarded GM Defense LLC, $214.3M production contract to build, field, and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). GM Defense’s solution to the Army’s next-generation transportation needs is based off the award-winning 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize truck architecture and leverages 70 percent commercial-off-the-shelf parts.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced today that GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Designed to provide rapid ground mobility, the expeditionary ISV is a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a… Continue reading GM Awarded Contract to Produce U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle

SCORE Baja 500 Rescheduled for August

SCORE International has announced that the BFGoodrich Tires 52nd annual SCORE Baja 500, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, will be held from Aug. 4-9 in Ensenada, B.C. Mexico, and will include qualifying for SCORE Trophy Truck, SCORE TT Legend, Class 1 and the Trophy Truck Spec classes to be held midway through race week. The… Continue reading SCORE Baja 500 Rescheduled for August

World of Outlaws Using Biometric Screening at Upcoming Event

When fans attend next week’s World of Outlaws event from July 2-4 at Cedar Lake Speedway, they will be greeted with state-of-the-art walk-through screeners and free at-track COVID-19 testing, the series announced. The World of Outlaws and Cedar Lake Speedway have partnered with IMPACT Health, a national biometric screening and testing provider, and experiential event… Continue reading World of Outlaws Using Biometric Screening at Upcoming Event

IMS to Admit Fans for Indianapolis 500

Spectators will be admitted to the 104th Indianapolis 500 on Aug. 23, with the venue capacity limited to 50 percent attendance, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have confirmed. The race was postponed from its original date of Sunday, May 24 due to the COVID-19 health crisis. “We’re committed to running the Indy 500 on Sunday, Aug.… Continue reading IMS to Admit Fans for Indianapolis 500

Hand Sanitizer Left on Dashboard Causes Fire

While everyone should have some hand sanitizer at their disposal, don’t leave it on a car’s dashboard, because the results can be catastrophic. As reported by The Hog Ring, an Illinois car owner found out the hard way that hand sanitizer—which contains high levels of alcohol—is highly flammable. Click here to see the results of… Continue reading Hand Sanitizer Left on Dashboard Causes Fire

SEMA Issues Update on Annual Trade Show

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is currently developing health and safety precautions to host the annual SEMA Show this November, according to an update issued by the organization. “We are steadfast in our belief that our members and our industry will recover more quickly from the current climate by safely coming together to share… Continue reading SEMA Issues Update on Annual Trade Show

Westin Names New Southern Regional Sales Manager

Westin Automotive has named industry veteran Chris Carr as southern regional sales manager, the company announced. Carr is a native of Louisiana currently residing in Texas and will operate from both his home office and Westin’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Distribution Center. “Chris’s experience and relationships within the region will be an immediate asset and we are… Continue reading Westin Names New Southern Regional Sales Manager

Magazine Group Acquires ‘Bring A Trailer’ Digital Auction Platform

Hearst Autos, publisher of Car and Driver, Road & Track and Autoweek, has announced the acquisition of Bring a Trailer, a digital auction platform and auto enthusiast community. The announcement was made by Hearst Magazines President Troy Young, Hearst Autos CEO Matt Sanchez, and Bring a Trailer co-founders Randy Nonnenberg and Gentry Underwood. Bring a… Continue reading Magazine Group Acquires ‘Bring A Trailer’ Digital Auction Platform

Dana Recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year

Dana Incorporated was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors for both its driveline technologies and powertrain cooling solutions during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards, the company announced. This is the third consecutive year Dana has received the award. The Supplier… Continue reading Dana Recognized as a GM Supplier of the Year