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
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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
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
Universal Technical Institute Reopens Hands-On Labs at All Campuses
Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, has reopened hands-on training labs at ten of its thirteen campuses, it announced. Labs at three remaining campuses are scheduled to open by June 15. Modified in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health department guidelines, the labs allow students participating… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Reopens Hands-On Labs at All Campuses
50 High-Performance Mopars Stolen from California Dealership
A Dodge dealership in San Leandro, California, had 50 high-performance vehicles stolen from its lot amid looting following a protest in the area, according to a report from Yahoo. Amongst the stolen cars were the dealership’s entire inventory of Challenger Hellcats, as well as wide-body Chargers, Trackhawk SUVs and more. Click here to read the… Continue reading 50 High-Performance Mopars Stolen from California Dealership
Summit Motorsports Park Cancels 2020 Season
Norwalk, Ohio’s Summit Motorsports Park has cancelled the rest of its 2020 season, track President Bill Bader Jr. announced, citing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter distributed to fans, racers and media, Bader Jr. explained that resuming the 2020 season was untenable for the track and would likely result in a financial net… Continue reading Summit Motorsports Park Cancels 2020 Season
Buick Reveals 2021 Envision
Buick has released details about its revamped 2021 Envision SUV, which will feature an expanded slate of safety and infotainment offerings. “The all-new 2021 Envision is part of Buick’s strategy to grow its family of premium SUVs,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, Global Buick and GMC. “It joins the new 2020 Encore GX, which offers… Continue reading Buick Reveals 2021 Envision
SCORE Baja 500 Set for July
SCORE International has set a date for its season opener, the Baja 500, the off-road racing organization has announced. The race will be held from July 14-19 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, with registration for entrants beginning on June 15. The group continues to work with government authorities and private sector representatives regarding the COVID-19… Continue reading SCORE Baja 500 Set for July
Ohio Honda Employees Produce 130,000 Face Shields for Frontline Healthcare Workers
As part of its response to aid frontline healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Honda engineers have developed new methods to use manufacturing equipment to produce critically needed face shields. So far, the workers have donated 70,000 face shields to healthcare workers at 305 medical facilities in 45 states, with plans to donate another 60,000… Continue reading Ohio Honda Employees Produce 130,000 Face Shields for Frontline Healthcare Workers