Without a nudge from an art teacher, a visit to an art school or just plain luck, some of the world’s top automotive designers may never have made their mark on history. Mark Trostle, head of Ram Truck Design at FCA, wants to change that. Eight years ago, he revived a contest he won as… Continue reading FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Derive Systems, an automotive technology provider, has announced the addition of Mike Kronenberg to the company’s executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Kronenberg most recently worked at Affinity developing SaaS solutions for General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler and Toyota among other car manufacturers. As CTO, Kronenberg will be responsible for shaping and driving the technical vision for… Continue reading Derive Systems Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact
AccuAir Suspension is permanently closing, according to an announcement made over its social media channels, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s subsequent shutdown as the cause. “With very heavy hearts we must announce that AccuAir Suspension is permanently closed as of today. After 18 years of relentless blood, sweat and tears, the… Continue reading AccuAir Suspension Permanently Closes Due to COVID-19 Impact
Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020
Holley has moved the LS Fest West 2020 to the weekend of June 12-14, the company announced, due to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, and has taken the opportunity to add a new twist to the event. Held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, this year’s event will now be held under the lights, starting in… Continue reading Holley Sets New Date for LS Fest West 2020
PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date
The deadline for a full refund for booth space at the PRI Show has been moved to September 1, organizers have announced. The priority exhibitor application and deposit deadline of May 8 remains in effect for initial floor plotting. “As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, PRI remains committed to hosting… Continue reading PRI Show Extends Booth Space Refund Date
SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), in partnership with Global Time Attack and Gridlife, has launched the #SupportMotorsport campaign, which aims to support the hobby, venues and organizations that make up the racing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the initiative, the SCCA says, is to ensure that motorsport venues are protected… Continue reading SCCA Announces #SupportMotorsport Campaign
RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2
Results from Round One of RacingJunk’s March Motor Madness are in and the field has been narrowed down to 16 hot rods, off-roaders and muscle cars that readers might want to see in their own garage. Muscle cars proved to be dominant in the opening round, but the ’57 Chevy Bel Air, ’78 Ford Bronco… Continue reading RacingJunk Begins March Motor Madness Round 2
Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a fund of $349 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses that was created during the passage of the U.S. Government’s $2 trillion stimulus bill, begins accepting applications on April 3. Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The funds are provided through loans, covering up… Continue reading Small Business ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ Application Period Now Open
SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in partnership with eight other automotive trade associations, urged the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers. The groups recommend adoption of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) March 28 directive, “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading SEMA, Automotive Industry Groups Call for National Approach for Defining ‘Essential’ Businesses
NMRA, NMCA Revise 2020 Schedules
ProMedia Events & Publishing has made changes to the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals schedules in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced. The sudden changes to the schedules are designed to ensure both sanctioning bodies offer the racers, sponsors and fans a full list of events in 2020… Continue reading NMRA, NMCA Revise 2020 Schedules
Indianapolis Dallara Plant Transforms to Fight COVID-19
The Dallara IndyCar Factory, which sits just down the street from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, has transformed its operations to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Using machinery that normally turns carbon fiber into the company’s IndyCar chassis, the facility has teamed up with several local organizations… Continue reading Indianapolis Dallara Plant Transforms to Fight COVID-19
Lucas Oil Pledges to Feed Students During School Closures
Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of lubricants and additives, is pledging to donate 100,000 meals through the No Kid Hungry organization to help struggling families feed their children during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic through a new social media campaign. As schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, kids are left without… Continue reading Lucas Oil Pledges to Feed Students During School Closures
WernerCo Names New Global Chief Executive Officer
Gary Scott has been named global chief executive officer of WernerCo, the parent company of WeatherGuard and Knaack has announced. Scott will start April 16 and will work out of WernerCo headquarters in Itasca, Illinois. “Gary is the type of visionary leader to successfully guide WernerCo into the future. We are excited to have Gary… Continue reading WernerCo Names New Global Chief Executive Officer
Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer
Power Test, a dynamometer and test system manufacturer located in Sussex, Wisconsin, has just acquired the assets of DynoMite Dynamometer, a 44-year-old business located in Manchester, New Hampshire. This follows Power Test’s acquisition, moving and integration of another longtime competitor, SuperFlow Technologies, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. “The acquisition of DynoMite provides expanded product offerings,… Continue reading Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer
Accent Mobile Launches New Website
Accent Mobile, a division of Accele Electronics, has launched a new website, www.accentmobile.net, the company announced. “This website serves as a portal to the newly formed brand that is focused on providing ‘Solutions That Inspire Confidence’ for expeditors, upfitters and fleet systems. Accent Mobile will also give our business partners access to the many diverse… Continue reading Accent Mobile Launches New Website