Parent Company of LINE-X, Ultimate Linings Appoints New President

IXS Coatings, manufacturer of high-performance, proprietary protective coatings for automotive, manufacturing and industrial operations, has announced Barry J. McConway as its new president. As president of IXS Coatings, the parent company of LINE-X and Ultimate Linings, McConway is responsible for the global leadership and the strategic direction for the company’s executive management team and the… Continue reading Parent Company of LINE-X, Ultimate Linings Appoints New President

Mil-Spec Automotive Unveils New Headquarters

Now fully operational, Mil-Spec Automotive has officially completed the development and renovation of a brand-new 37,944-square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The new Mil-Spec Automotive Michigan complex is a dual-purpose headquarters that allows for vehicle production and client sales to operate together in one location. On the production side, the new facility is outfitted with… Continue reading Mil-Spec Automotive Unveils New Headquarters

ASAP Network Hosting Virtual Trade Show

ASAP Network will be hosting its first virtual trade show June 16-18 on its website, www.asapnetwork.org, the group announced. ASAP has created a virtual trade-show floor of member brands, allowing participants to sort through and virtually walk into booths. From there, many of the ASAP brands will have the ability to live chat or ZOOM… Continue reading ASAP Network Hosting Virtual Trade Show

SEMA Installation Gala Moved to Las Vegas

The SEMA Installation Gala, an annual meeting that recognizes incoming and outgoing board members as well as the induction of new Hall of Fame honorees, has been moved to Las Vegas, the organization has announced. SEMA cited California’s social distancing regulations as the reason for the move. The event will be held the evening of… Continue reading SEMA Installation Gala Moved to Las Vegas

Chevrolet Performance Introduces New LS427/570 Crate Engine

Chevrolet Performance's LS427/570 crate engine is based on the LS7 and uses a unique camshaft to help produce 570 hp. Photo depicts a production LS7 engine. The LS427/570 assembly includes an F-body wet-sump oil pan and Z/28 exhaust manifolds.

Chevrolet Performance has revealed the all-new LS427/570 crate engine — an enhanced version of the production-based LS7 7.0L engine that offers more horsepower, more torque and, thanks to a simpler wet-sump oiling system, easier installation. A new, high-lift camshaft developed specifically for this engine helps produce a GM-estimated 570 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque… Continue reading Chevrolet Performance Introduces New LS427/570 Crate Engine

Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season

Off-road racing organization Best In The Desert has launched a condensed championship, called the COVID-19 Championship, that includes the races for the remainder of its 2020 season. Best In The Desert currently offers the Class Championship for those racers that race all the events in the American Off-Road Racing Series, the Maxxis Tires Triple Crown… Continue reading Best In The Desert Awarding Championship for Condensed Season

Lear Adds Equipment to Produce 500,000 Face Masks Per Week

Lear Corp., a manufacturer of automotive seating and e-systems, has added new equipment to its facility in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, to make up to 500,000 protective face masks per week, the company announced. The Pine Grove facility is among 10 Lear plants on three continents that are now producing masks for front line workers, local… Continue reading Lear Adds Equipment to Produce 500,000 Face Masks Per Week

IWFA Sponsoring 2021 Window Film Conference Education Day

The 2021 International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off (WFCT) has announced that the International Window Film Association (IWFA) will serve as a returning sponsor of IWFA Education Day. The WFCT event will be held January 12-14, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. IWFA will sponsor the IWFA Education Day to be held… Continue reading IWFA Sponsoring 2021 Window Film Conference Education Day

SCORE Cancels Baja 500

SCORE International has cancelled the 52nd SCORE Baja 500 following further review with government authorities regarding the conditions in Ensenada under the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stoplight Monitoring System activated in Mexico as of June 1, the sanctioning body announced. “SCORE International’s focus on the health and safety of our racers, sponsors, media, fans, staff and… Continue reading SCORE Cancels Baja 500

Longtime Automotive Lift Institute Leader E.K. ‘Chic’ Fox Dies

Longtime Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) leader E.K. “Chic” Fox died at home in Indiatlantic, Florida, on June 6 after a long illness. Fox dedicated 43 years of his life to ALI and improving automotive lift safety. Fox was named the first president of ALI in 1974 after working 12 years in support of the organization.… Continue reading Longtime Automotive Lift Institute Leader E.K. ‘Chic’ Fox Dies

Multimatic Launches New Special Vehicle and Racing Division

Multimatic has created a Special Vehicle Operations group (MSVO), the company announced. The new organization, led by Larry Holt, executive vice president MSVO, will be responsible for all vehicle engineering developments as was undertaken for the Ford GT, motorsports engineering projects like the Mazda DPi, and all race team operations, continuing the use of the… Continue reading Multimatic Launches New Special Vehicle and Racing Division

Driven Racing Oil Names New Director of Sales

Driven Racing Oil has announced that it has hired Kyle Fickler as its new director of sales and new business development. Fickler will oversee sales, new business development, customer relations and training. Scooter Brothers stated, “We are honored that Kyle has chosen to join Driven Racing Oil. After years of working with Kyle on various… Continue reading Driven Racing Oil Names New Director of Sales

Meyer Distributing Adds Americana Tire and Wheel to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Americana Tire and Wheel to its line-up of product offerings. “Americana (Kenda) is a line that many of our dealers have been asking for and we’re excited to add them to our line list,” says Jason Lents, RV/towing sales manager at Meyer. “We are stocking an assortment of… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Americana Tire and Wheel to Line Card

Old World Industries Launches Charitable Effort to Support St. Christopher’s Truckers Fund

Old World Industries has launched a campaign celebrating America’s truck drivers, the company announced, and to celebrate them, OWI is encouraging the public to create their own poster or sign displaying words of encouragement using the #KeepOnTrucking hashtag. For every comment or hashtag submitted, OWI will donate $1.00 per, and for every photo or video… Continue reading Old World Industries Launches Charitable Effort to Support St. Christopher’s Truckers Fund

4 Wheel Parts Hosting Donation Drive for School Supplies

The school year didn’t quite end the way anyone expected due to the pandemic, so 4 Wheel Parts is aiming to give back to local communities before the start of the school year, the retailer announced. On June 12-13, donation tables will be set up at all 95 4WP stores nationwide where customers can contribute… Continue reading 4 Wheel Parts Hosting Donation Drive for School Supplies