Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit

Lane Automotive is hosting its third annual Safety Summit on March 7 in Watervliet, Michigan, offering a full slate of safety trainings and seminars. Safety equipment manufacturers from across the country will be in attendance, hosting training sessions, demonstrations and seminars that cover everything from fire suppression systems to vehicle rollovers. Manufacturers will also be… Continue reading Lane Automotive Hosting Safety Summit

Goodyear Developing Regenerating Concept Tire

Goodyear is currently developing a self-regenerating concept tire, called the reCharge, that can adapt and change to meet individual mobility needs, the company has announced. “Goodyear wants the tire to be an even more powerful contributor to answering consumers’ specific mobility needs, said Mike Rytokoski, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Goodyear Europe, “It was with… Continue reading Goodyear Developing Regenerating Concept Tire

Meyer Distributing Adds Z Automotive to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Z Automotive and its Tazer brand to its list of partners, the distributor announced. The company specializes in Jeep Wrangler JK/JL, Dodge programmers, power chips and cameras. “They are a growing company in the Jeep world, communities, and forums,” said Jamin Hochgesang, 4×4, suspension, Jeep, and off-road manager at Meyer Distributing.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Z Automotive to Line Card

BMW Employees Quarantined in Munich

The coronavirus has continued to spread across the globe and with it continued its impact on the automotive industry. Joining an idled Hyundai plant in South Korea, BMW has told roughly 150 employees to stay home for two weeks after an employee in the company’s research and development center, located in Munich, Germany, tested positive… Continue reading BMW Employees Quarantined in Munich

The AAM Group Launches Social Media Tool for Aftermarket Resellers

The AAM Group has launched a new social media tool that will provide prewritten content and downloadable images for aftermarket resellers. The program, called ReadyPosts, is a free social media tool and aims to help aftermarket resellers engage customers and drive in-store sales. The tool features a library of prewritten content and curated images searchable… Continue reading The AAM Group Launches Social Media Tool for Aftermarket Resellers

NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car

NASCAR officials have revealed that the Next Gen car for the 2021 Cup Series will have a single, center-locking lug nut for its wheels. The setup made its debut in the Next Gen prototype’s fourth on-track test earlier this week at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The three previous tests featured a larger aluminum… Continue reading NASCAR Moving to Single Lug Nut Wheel for Next Gen Car

Permatex Continues Sponsorship of StarCom Racing for 2020 NASCAR Season

Permatex, a producer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has announced that the company will continue its sponsorship of StarCom Racing during the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series. This marks the second consecutive year that Permatex will support StarCom’s No. 00 Camaro and the first year supporting StarCom’s new driver, Quin Houff. Permatex will… Continue reading Permatex Continues Sponsorship of StarCom Racing for 2020 NASCAR Season

AAMP Global Introduces EchoMaster Fleet Solutions

AAMP Global has announced the launch of their new division, EchoMaster Fleet Solutions, at the NTEA Work Truck Show 2020. EchoMaster Fleet Solutions is a full-service provider of solutions for Fleet, Commercial and OES. The new division will provide safety and security products, custom wiring harnesses, fleet monitoring, national installation services and other upfitting needs.… Continue reading AAMP Global Introduces EchoMaster Fleet Solutions

1963 Chevrolet Wagon Wins 2020 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

The Detroit Autorama was held over the weekend and a 1963 Chevrolet Wagon rolled away with the show’s highest honor: the 2020 Don Ridler Memorial Award. Named after the show’s first promoter, the award is given to the best vehicle at the show that is making its first public showing at the Detroit Autorama. Whittled… Continue reading 1963 Chevrolet Wagon Wins 2020 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

Flowmaster Founder Passes Away

Ray Flugger, 79, founder of Flowmaster, passed away on Feb. 8 at his home in Santa Rosa, California. Best known as the designer of the Flowmaster scavenging muffler, Flugger started the company in 1983 in Santa Rosa, continuing until 2011, when he sold the company to B&M Racing. The Hushpower muffler, designed in the Flugger… Continue reading Flowmaster Founder Passes Away

Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a producer of synthetic lubricants and additives, has announced a new partnership with drag racing outfit, Lex Joon Racing. The company will assist Lex Joon Racing by providing their team with lubricants and additives, as well as technical support throughout 2020. “At Red Line we strive to create top-of-the-line products for… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Partners with Lex Joon Racing

G-Force Racing Gear Sold to New Owners

G-Force Racing Gear has been sold to RiteGuard GA, Inc., the company has announced. The sale of the safety equipment manufacturer was completed on Dec. 30 of last year and includes relocation of the company and its sales and operations team from Roswell, Georgia, to nearby Acworth. “We are dedicated to making the transition as… Continue reading G-Force Racing Gear Sold to New Owners

Detroit Speed Teams Up with Valvoline

Lubricants manufacturer Valvoline has joined Detroit Speed, a custom-vehicle builder and manufacturer of chassis and suspension components for American muscle cars, to bring Valvoline’s VR1 brand to the pro-touring aftermarket, the companies announced. The companies have signed a two-year agreement making Valvoline the exclusive motor oil provider of Detroit Speed. “As I developed and learned… Continue reading Detroit Speed Teams Up with Valvoline

Exedy Signs on as Official Clutch System for 2020 DIESEL Motorsports Season

Exedy has finalized an endorsed product sponsorship deal with DIESEL Motorsports as the official clutch system for all events for the 2020 DIESEL Motorsports season, the company has announced. “Many of the industry’s diesel trucks have clutches that pull trailers, RVs or boats,” Ron Knoch, president of DIESEL Motorsports said. “Exedy has specifically designed heavy-duty… Continue reading Exedy Signs on as Official Clutch System for 2020 DIESEL Motorsports Season

Saleen Single-Make Series Folds

High performance sports car manufacturer Saleen has cancelled its arrive-and-drive single-make series, the Saleen Cup, a week before the scheduled start to its 2020 season, the company confirmed to Sportscar365. Resources from the series will be reattributed to the Saleen 1 GT4 car, according to a Saleen spokesperson. The series held a total of four… Continue reading Saleen Single-Make Series Folds