How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype

While the Daytona Prototype international class in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Championship may not look much like a typical production vehicle with all its winglets, air intakes and shark fins, these rocket ships have more in common with some street cars than one might think. That’s because when you look under the engine cowling, Acura’s ARX-05… Continue reading How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype

Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Production 2020 Corvette Stingray for Charity

Barrett-Jackson and Chevrolet will auction the first retail production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray during the 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 11-19, 2020, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. 100% of the hammer price will benefit the Detroit Children’s Fund. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be on display in the Future Events exhibit during the 12th Annual… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Production 2020 Corvette Stingray for Charity

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Start Scholarship Program

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) to establish a scholarship program that addresses the talent shortage facing the automotive industry, specifically collision repair. With the newly established Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, Blazing Trails, a non-profit organization, will add a specific focus on automotive service and collision repair programs at the postsecondary level… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Start Scholarship Program

Women in Auto Care Announce 2019 Women of the Year Award Winners

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the recipients of the 2019 Women of the Year Awards. The Women of the Year Awards include the “Auto Care Woman of the Year”, “Auto Care Woman of Excellence” and “Female Shop Owner of the Year,” which annually recognize the outstanding female contributors… Continue reading Women in Auto Care Announce 2019 Women of the Year Award Winners

LTA Manufacturing Names New Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Brian Maxwell will manage sales of the company’s truck accessory products in the region…

The Shop Club Launches in Dallas

The “country club for gearheads” brings a combined private club and restaurant experience for car and motorcycle enthusiasts…

C8.R Corvette Makes Surprise Debut

Chevrolet’s first mid-engine race car, the C8.R Corvette GTLM, made a surprise debut at the Kennedy Space Center earlier this week. The car will compete for Chevrolet in the GT Le Mans class of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. “The C8.R is much more than just a race-tuned version of the 2020 Corvette Stingray.… Continue reading C8.R Corvette Makes Surprise Debut

Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School Announce Partnership

Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School have announced a collaboration that will allow BTR, manufacturer of high-performance automotive parts, access to high performance training. This alignment aims to serve as a catalyst to strategically grow each company’s staff and dealer network. “We’re very excited to be partnering with The Tuning School. With our combined… Continue reading Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School Announce Partnership

Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. and Roush Yates Engines Extend Partnership

Mitsubishi Materials will continue to be the performance outfit’s CNC tooling supplier…

New Podcast Series Released for Automotive Aftermarket Brand Builders

Host Ryan Feyer interviews The AAM Group’s Tim Odom in the premiere episode of the ‘Auto Brand Podcast…’

Westin Automotive Personnel, Products Recognized at 2019 CAN Conference Awards

The company took home five of six possible awards…

FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre Shows Off Advanced Driving Simulator

The FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) inaugurated a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab recently, launching the most advanced driving simulator technology available in North America. With nine directions of movement and specific driver calibration, the new simulator closely duplicates the actual driving experience. “Our new VDS is cutting-edge technology that emulates a… Continue reading FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre Shows Off Advanced Driving Simulator

Fiat Offering ‘Scorpion Sting’ Graphics for 124 Spider Abarth

Fiat has announced it will make the “Scorpion Sting” Appearance Group available on the performance-oriented Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. “Every Fiat 124 Spider comes standard with turbocharged open-air fun,” said Tim Kuniskis, global head of Alfa Romeo and head of Passenger Cars Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA -“ North America. “The Scorpion Sting Appearance… Continue reading Fiat Offering ‘Scorpion Sting’ Graphics for 124 Spider Abarth

Tint World Receives ‘Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Ranking

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list for 2019. This marks the seventh year the company has been named as a top performing U.S.-based franchise brand. “To receive this type of recognition again is gratifying, but honors like this wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and determination… Continue reading Tint World Receives ‘Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Ranking

Overland Vehicle Systems Added to Keystone Distribution

The company offers a variety of adventure travel products…