Universal Technical Institute Joins Economic Index

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Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, announced its addition to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index. UTI’s inclusion occurred as part of the annual reconstitution by FTSE Russell of its U.S. equity indexes. “Our inclusion on the Russell 3000 index reflects the progress our team has made in implementing our growth and transformation… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Joins Economic Index

Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic

Vehicle subscription provider Fair today announced the results of a new online consumer survey conducted by Researchscape, revealing Americans’ viewpoints on transportation preferences and habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data shows that while 10% of Americans don’t feel safe in any mode of transportation right now, 80% feel safe while in cars. In addition,… Continue reading Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic

Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof

AGC Inc. has announced its light control glass, WONDERLITE Dx, has been adopted for the panoramic sunroof of Toyota’s new Harrier. When used as vehicle exterior glass, this product enables instantaneous control of light transmission. AGC’s light control glass WONDERLITE Dx comprises a specialized film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive glass. By… Continue reading Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof

Jeep Beach Cancelled

The Jeep Beach event, which had been previously scheduled for Sept. 11-13, has been cancelled, organizers of the event said, citing the evolving COVID-19 situation in Florida. “In working with our 200+ vendors, it has become clear that an overwhelming number of them are unable to attend any events this year due to travel bans,… Continue reading Jeep Beach Cancelled

INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design

INEOS Automotive has revealed the exterior design of the Grenadier, the chemical company’s forthcoming 4×4 vehicle and the start of its expansion into automotive manufacturing. Built from the ground up on an all-new platform, the INEOS Grenadier has been designed as a rugged, capable and comfortable go-anywhere working vehicle, the company says. “The brief was… Continue reading INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design

Lucas Oil Sponsoring NHRA Summernationals

With 2020 racing action on the horizon, NHRA has announced Lucas Oil as the title rights sponsor of the July 18-19 event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis will be the second of back-to-back events in Indy for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Racing action will… Continue reading Lucas Oil Sponsoring NHRA Summernationals

Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts

In 2020, Mothers Polish is continuing its exclusive partnership with ESPN to present all Formula 1 race telecasts commercial-free. The new three-year agreement expanded to include presenting sponsorship of practice and qualifying telecasts. In 2018, ESPN became the official U.S. F1 programmer, partnering with British broadcaster Sky Sports to produce a pre-prepared, TV telecast. Because… Continue reading Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts

Tint World Opens New Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Pickering, Ontario. The new store is owned by Rob Lebovic and is the third in the greater Toronto area. “Tint World offered the ultimate solution that would allow me to own my own business and follow my… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Location

Energy Suspension Names New Sales and Marketing Manager

Energy Suspension has named Dennis Grau its new sales and marketing manager, the company announced. Grau has over twenty years of sales and marketing leadership experience within the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. Most recently, Grau held the position of senior director of sales for K&N Engineering, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and… Continue reading Energy Suspension Names New Sales and Marketing Manager

U.S. Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program Deadline

The deadline to apply for a federal loan through the Paycheck Protect Program has been extended, thanks to the U.S. Senate. The application period will continue until Aug. 8., allowing business owners to apply for a portion of the $130 billion of the program’s funds that remain unallocated. The bill extending the deadline must be… Continue reading U.S. Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program Deadline

Shelby American, ACAT Global Collaborating on Catalytic Converter Development

Shelby American and ACAT Global are collaborating on a development program to create emission systems that increase horsepower, reduce emissions and improve reliability for its line of high-performance vehicles, the companies announced. The two companies will initially focus their efforts on enhancing 5.0-liter Ford V8 engines in Shelby American built versions of the Ford Mustang… Continue reading Shelby American, ACAT Global Collaborating on Catalytic Converter Development

Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger

Power Test and Taylor Dynamometer, competitors in the heavy-duty dynamometer and test stand business, have completed a merger of the two businesses. Taylor Dynamometer, founded in 1929, developed the use of dynamometers for quality assurance in the heavy-duty diesel engine rebuilding market. Taylor is presently located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Power Test was founded in 1976… Continue reading Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger

Sparta Brakes Appoints New National Sales and Marketing Manager

Sparta Brakes has appointed Yoni Kellman as its new national sales and marketing manager for the Americas, the company announced. With nearly two decades of marketing and sales experience in the specialty aftermarket, Kellman brings a new level of experience to the Sparta brand, the company said. With a push to bring manufacturing of their… Continue reading Sparta Brakes Appoints New National Sales and Marketing Manager

Accele Electronics Launches New Website

Accele Electronics has launched its new website, www.accele.com, the company announced. The website serves as a portal to Accele’s array of automotive electronics solutions, the company says. “Visitors to this portal will find a newly designed home page, free of clutter, containing an easy to navigate interface, said Christian Way, vice president, Accele Electronics. “Today,… Continue reading Accele Electronics Launches New Website

100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.

Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 100th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata will be offered in limited numbers for the U.S. later this year. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5 Miata is available in either the RF (retractable fastback) or exclusive red soft top. It will be offered in Snowflake White Pearl… Continue reading 100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.