Safe Fleet Acquires Commercial Fleet Upfitter

Safe Fleet, a provider of safety and productivity solutions for fleet vehicles, has expanded its fleet upfit capabilities for the commercial vehicle market by acquiring American Midwest Fleet Solutions (AMFS). AMFS is a provider of in-field installation and service of safety, security, navigation, tracking and communications products as well as ladder racks and other specialty,… Continue reading Safe Fleet Acquires Commercial Fleet Upfitter

Dee Zee Expands into Overlanding Market

Dee Zee, a manufacturer of truck accessories, has introduced overlanding products to its aftermarket lines. Dee Zee’s new overlanding lineup offers customizable accessories for midsize truck owners. Products include aluminum cab racks, top rails, side rails, and MOLLE panels for a variety of midsize trucks, including the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon… Continue reading Dee Zee Expands into Overlanding Market

Design Engineering Partners with Performance Business Media

Design Engineering, Inc., a producer of heat and sound control products, has tapped Performance Business Media to manage its public relations and marketing efforts. The South Dakota-based firm will manage the company’s public relations, product announcements, newsletter, editorial outreach and marketing consulting. “We’re really looking forward to working with Performance Business Media to continue to… Continue reading Design Engineering Partners with Performance Business Media

Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew

Lincoln Tech, an automotive tech training school, announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of NTT IndyCar Series team Arrow McLaren SP for the 2020 season, which includes a partnership that will give five Lincoln Tech students an opportunity to work as members of the AMSP pit crew for each of five races this season.… Continue reading Lincoln Tech Students to Get Real-World Experience with IndyCar Pit Crew

Ford Reveals Plans for All-Electric Transit

The world’s top-selling cargo van—the Ford Transit—is going electric, the American manufacturer has announced. Beginning in the 2022 model year, Ford will offer an all-electric version of the Transit, joining the previously announced Mustang Mach-E and all-electric F-150. “Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification,” said Jim Farley, chief operating… Continue reading Ford Reveals Plans for All-Electric Transit

Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal

Bruce Meyers, the inventor of the Meyers Manx dune buggy, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2020 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400, organizers have announced. A surfer, sailor, guitar/ukulele player, artist, engineer and founding father of off-road culture, at 93 years young Bruce is still building and selling the original off-road buggy, the Meyers Manx.… Continue reading Bruce Meyers Named Mint 400 Grand Marshal

John Force Racing Extends Team MAHLE Partnership

MAHLE Aftermarket has signed a multi-year extension of its partnership with John Force Racing, the company announced. By continuing its partnership with Team MAHLE, John Force Racing teams will receive Clevite Performance Engine Bearings and MAHLE Performance Piston Rings and will be involved in product testing for new product development. “Our mission is clear at… Continue reading John Force Racing Extends Team MAHLE Partnership

Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor

Nevada-based aluminum piston and connecting rod manufacturer Bill Miller Engineering has been named as a sponsor for the upcoming World Doorslammer Nationals, title sponsor Drag Illustrated has announced. “Let’s face facts: people like doorslammers and they can relate to doorslammers. In the doorslammer category, and especially with Pro Mod because we’ve been involved with Pro… Continue reading Bill Miller Engineering Added as World Doorslammer Nationals Sponsor

Athena Racing Accepted into Nonprofit Accelerator Program

Athena Racing, a southern California STEM-education nonprofit focused on racing, is ramping up growth as an inaugural member of the M10 Society’s LIFT Accelerator program for nonprofit corporations. The program will give Athena Racing access to M10 Society’s mentor and expert pool, who will aid the nonprofit over the course of the next year. “When… Continue reading Athena Racing Accepted into Nonprofit Accelerator Program

Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit

Lane Automotive is hosting its third annual Safety Summit on March 7 in Watervliet, Michigan, offering a full slate of safety trainings and seminars. Safety equipment manufacturers from across the country will be in attendance, hosting training sessions, demonstrations and seminars that cover everything from fire suppression systems to vehicle rollovers. Manufacturers will also be… Continue reading Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit

Goodyear Developing Regenerating Concept Tire

Goodyear is currently developing a self-regenerating concept tire, called the reCharge, that can adapt and change to meet individual mobility needs, the company has announced. “Goodyear wants the tire to be an even more powerful contributor to answering consumers’ specific mobility needs, said Mike Rytokoski, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Goodyear Europe, “It was with… Continue reading Goodyear Developing Regenerating Concept Tire

Meyer Distributing Adds Z Automotive to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Z Automotive and its Tazer brand to its list of partners, the distributor announced. The company specializes in Jeep Wrangler JK/JL, Dodge programmers, power chips and cameras. “They are a growing company in the Jeep world, communities, and forums,” said Jamin Hochgesang, 4×4, suspension, Jeep, and off-road manager at Meyer Distributing.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Z Automotive to Line Card

BMW Employees Quarantined in Munich

The coronavirus has continued to spread across the globe and with it continued its impact on the automotive industry. Joining an idled Hyundai plant in South Korea, BMW has told roughly 150 employees to stay home for two weeks after an employee in the company’s research and development center, located in Munich, Germany, tested positive… Continue reading BMW Employees Quarantined in Munich

The AAM Group Launches Social Media Tool for Aftermarket Resellers

The AAM Group has launched a new social media tool that will provide prewritten content and downloadable images for aftermarket resellers. The program, called ReadyPosts, is a free social media tool and aims to help aftermarket resellers engage customers and drive in-store sales. The tool features a library of prewritten content and curated images searchable… Continue reading The AAM Group Launches Social Media Tool for Aftermarket Resellers

NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car

NASCAR officials have revealed that the Next Gen car for the 2021 Cup Series will have a single, center-locking lug nut for its wheels. The setup made its debut in the Next Gen prototype’s fourth on-track test earlier this week at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The three previous tests featured a larger aluminum… Continue reading NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car