Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator

Pirelli has introduced a new tire simulator at its research and development division in Milan, which the company says will reduce development time, as well as the number of physical prototypes needed to create a finished product. The new simulator aims to accelerate development cycles and testing, which will reduce lead times and lead to… Continue reading Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator

Athena Racing Names New Board Members

Athena Racing, a non-profit, extracurricular STEM program, which aims to provide training and mentorship to young ladies in high school interested in pursuing innovative careers in the transportation, automotive and motorsports industry, has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors and ten new members to the Board of Advisors. “Our… Continue reading Athena Racing Names New Board Members

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THE SHOP Welcomes Stacy Marshall as Publisher

THE SHOP announces Stacy Marshall as its new publisher. Marshall takes over for former publisher Regan Dickinson, who was recently promoted to director of content for THE SHOP’s parent company, National Business Media (NBM). Previously publisher of Printwear magazine, Marshall brings more than 13 years of media consulting and publishing experience to the team. “This… Continue reading THE SHOP Welcomes Stacy Marshall as Publisher

Tint World Opens New Texas Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 15th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Chad and Rene Bailey. The store will provide full-service auto styling for the Harris County and Lake Houston community. “Tint World offers great franchisee support, and… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Texas Location

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Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year

Nic Ashby, owner of Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG), has been named Builder of the Year by MotorTrend’s American SuperJeep Challenge after redesigning a 1983 CJ7 Jeep dubbed GRDLOC. As part of the inaugural competition, American SuperJeep Challenge invited the top custom modified Jeep builders in the country to compete for the title of SuperJeep Champion… Continue reading Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year

Fox Factory Agrees to SCA Performance Acquisition

Fox Factory has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SCA Performance from Southern Rocky Holdings, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries. The $328 million transaction, exclusive of vehicle inventory, will be financed through an expanded and syndicated credit facility led by Bank of America. The Company also agreed to an additional… Continue reading Fox Factory Agrees to SCA Performance Acquisition

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NPW Acquires Florida-Based Johnny’s Auto Parts

Performance parts distributor NPW has acquired Johnny’s Auto Parts based out of Miami, according to Chris Pacey, NPW executive vice president & COO. Johnny’s Auto Parts, now 30 years in business, is a high volume jobber servicing DIYer’s from its seven thousand square foot store. Johnny’s will be badged as an Auto Value store bringing… Continue reading NPW Acquires Florida-Based Johnny’s Auto Parts

VETMotorsports Announces 2020 Programming

VETMotorsports, an organization that provides opportunities for active duty, guard, reserve, Gold Star parents or veterans with service-connected injuries, has revealed its 2020 programing schedule. In addition to participating in Tire Rack’s ‘One Lap of America,’ the organization is also hosting car provided autocross programing in Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, Colorado, North Carolina, Missouri, Northern California,… Continue reading VETMotorsports Announces 2020 Programming

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