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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Name First Scholarship Recipient

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports have named the first Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund recipient: Nicole Turner, a 28-year old certified motorcycle mechanic/technician now attending Lake Tech in Eustis, Florida for auto body finishes. “Nicole is the definition of a trail blazer,” explained Elaine Larsen, owner, Larsen Motorsports. “She’s the reason we started Blazing Trails… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Name First Scholarship Recipient

Turn 14 Distribution Onboards Former Motovicity Staff

Aftermarket performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has hired several members of the Motovicity Distribution staff to its team after its recent acquisition of the Michigan based warehouse distributor. The new hires include staff in sales, purchasing, customer support and marketing. “Turn 14 Distribution has been and still is committed to the retention and re-hire… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Onboards Former Motovicity Staff

NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals

The NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals will be contested at US 131 Motorsports Park, located in Martin, Michigan, on August 27-30, due to Summit Motorsports Park’s decision to remain closed for 2020, the sanctioning body announced. “It has been a crazy year but one that is rewarding as we made new friends with Jason Peterson and his… Continue reading NMRA/NMCA Moves Location of All-American Nationals

Hyundai Debuts All-New 2020 Venue

2020 Hyundai Venue

Hyundai has revealed its new compact SUV, the Venue, which is packed with advanced safety and infotainment features. The Venue is a seamless combination of style and versatility packed with on-demand conveniences and advanced technologies not typically found in the compact segment, Hyundai says. The Venue was recently recognized by Consumer Guide as a 2020… Continue reading Hyundai Debuts All-New 2020 Venue

GM Launches Online STEM Summer School

Charles Muse, Autonomous Engineering Manager at General Motors talks Autonomous Electric Vehicles and guides children through a fun 3-D drawing activity through GM’s new “Electrifying Engineering” STEM education series. The free series that feature hands-on activities for children 7-13 years old, using common household items. Charles’s episode and others will be shared on YouTube/GeneralMotors. A new video will be available every Sunday from now through July 2020. Check out YouTube/GeneralMotors for the latest STEM activities.

Schools may be winding down the remote-learning programs put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic, but parents, teachers and students everywhere are seeking new ways to keep minds active and inspired outside the classroom during the summer months. General Motors is lending support by releasing Electrifying Engineering, a free educational video series designed to foster… Continue reading GM Launches Online STEM Summer School

NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events

NHRA drag racing will return in mid-July, the sanctioning body announced, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The events will serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow. The two… Continue reading NHRA Resuming Season with Back-to-Back July Events

USMA Launches Social Media Campaign to Showcase Return to Racing

The U.S. Motorsports Association’s Motorsports Media Leadership Team has launched #TogetherWeRace #TogetherWeWin, an initiative that encourages the racing industry to return to racing, responsibly, the organization announced. The initiative is a part of the COVID-19 Motorsports Task Force, set up and supported by USMA and led by groups of industry stakeholders from across the motorsports… Continue reading USMA Launches Social Media Campaign to Showcase Return to Racing

Bondurant High Performance Driving School Expands Track and Facility

Bondurant High Performance Driving School reopens Sunday, June 14, to start its summer course schedule and showcase phase one of an extensive track and facility expansion expected to be completed by July 4. The reopening kicks off with an Advanced Formula Road Racing course featuring the school’s newest fleet — Ligier JS F4 open wheel… Continue reading Bondurant High Performance Driving School Expands Track and Facility

OSHA Revises COVID-19 Enforcement Policies

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its enforcement response plan for handling COVID-19-related complaints, referrals and severe illness reports, the agency announced. The new response plan, effective May 26, will see an increase in on-site inspections at all workplaces, reflecting the reopening of non-essential businesses in areas of lower community spread. OSHA is… Continue reading OSHA Revises COVID-19 Enforcement Policies

Study Shows Global Electric Vehicle Sales to Increase Post-COVID-19

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Electric Vehicle Market Outlook, 2020, finds that while the COVID-19 uncertainty will globally dent electric vehicle (EV) sales, as the market recovers, it is predicted to experience healthy growth. In an optimistic scenario, EVs are estimated to grow by 8.6% year-on-year, registering 2.5 million unit sales (battery electric vehicles… Continue reading Study Shows Global Electric Vehicle Sales to Increase Post-COVID-19

Injen Technology Receives ‘Platinum’ Status with SEMA Data Co-Op

Injen Technology, a manufacturer of cold air intake and exhaust systems, has received “Platinum” status with SEMA Data Co-Op (SDC). SDC’s ‘Platinum’ rating is the highest status rating that can be achieved. Injen Technology currently offers over 1,200 unique SKUs that are all platinum certified to the industry’s ACES and PIES standards. “Exceptional data is… Continue reading Injen Technology Receives ‘Platinum’ Status with SEMA Data Co-Op

Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021

All in-person Overland Expo events previously scheduled for 2020 have been officially postponed until 2021, event organizers have announced. The event series will organize two more Virtual Overland Expo events later in 2020. In-person Overland Expo events will return in 2021. After months of deliberation and consultation with local and national resources, event organizers made… Continue reading Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021

APC Automotive Enters Debt Restructuring

APC Automotive Technologies announced that it has entered into a comprehensive Restructuring Support Agreement with key stakeholders, including its asset-based lenders, 74% of its term loan lenders that are eligible to vote and significant financial sponsors. The company expects to emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy within the next month. The restructuring aims to reduce APC’s… Continue reading APC Automotive Enters Debt Restructuring