TechForce Partners With BASF on Scholarship Program

The TechForce Foundation is partnering with BASF on a new scholarship program that will include a trip to the 2023 SEMA Show, the organizations announced. Called “Techs for Tomorrow,” the program will award up to five scholarships of $2,500, in addition to a paid trip to the 2023 SEMA Show to applicants currently enrolled in… Continue reading TechForce Partners With BASF on Scholarship Program

Report: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against GM, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, according to a report from Reuters. The union claims that the automakers have refused to bargain in good faith. Both manufacturers have denied the claim, according to the report. Ford has… Continue reading Report: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against GM, Stellantis

Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships

Continental Tire has been named the Official Tire of the USF Pro Championships and its three ladder series, USF Pro 2000, USF2000 and USF Juniors, with a five-year agreement beginning in 2024, Anderson Promotions announced. The tires will be manufactured at Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, Indiana, and supplied to competitors beginning in November for… Continue reading Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships

Quadratec Passes Halfway Point of 50-State Trail Cleanup Effort

Quadratec has officially surpassed the halfway point of its 50-state trail cleanup effort, the company announced. Over the course of 28 projects, the initiative has rallied together 909 volunteers who collectively worked over 5,600 hours and removed nearly 96,000 pounds of trash while improving 704 miles of trail, the company said. Throughout the course of… Continue reading Quadratec Passes Halfway Point of 50-State Trail Cleanup Effort

Bring a Trailer, Pennzoil Form Partnership

Automotive auction platform Bring a Trailer (BaT) is partnering with Pennzoil on several collaborative projects, the companies announced. According to a statement announcing the partnership, both companies will participate in an array of activation elements, including collaborative content, a dedicated page on BringaTrailer.com, co-promotion of the brands, educational elements, giveaways, charity auctions for exclusive experiences,… Continue reading Bring a Trailer, Pennzoil Form Partnership

iRacing, FIA Create Virtual F4 Regional Series

iRacing and the FIA have partnered to create a virtual Formula 4 regional racing series, the organizations announced. The iRacing FIA F4 Esports Regional Tour will launch on iRacing later this year, and will adapt the regionally based real-world FIA F4 format to iRacing’s member base of sim racers. The series will feature weekly challenges… Continue reading iRacing, FIA Create Virtual F4 Regional Series

Tint World Adds New Florida Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening its 22nd location in its home state of Florida, the company announced. Tint World Pembroke Pines, owned by Jeff Beauplan and John Blakley, will further expand access to the company’s automotive aftermarket accessories and services in southern Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale area, the franchise owners said.… Continue reading Tint World Adds New Florida Location

AACF Prepares to Aid Hurricane Idalia Victims

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid automotive aftermarket families that may be impacted by Hurricane Idalia, the organization announced. The hurricane made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida, and in response to the crisis, the AACF has pledged to stand by its mission and assist aftermarket industry members… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Hurricane Idalia Victims

Turn 14 Distribution Now Offering Akrapovič 2023 BMW M2 Exhaust System

Turn 14 Distribution, the exclusive U.S. and Canadian distributor for the brand, is now offering the Akrapovič BMW M2 (G87) Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust system and an available Titanium Short Link Pipe Set, the companies announced. Additionally, carbon exhaust tips, sold separately with two options of carbon fiber rear diffusers, are also now available through… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Now Offering Akrapovič 2023 BMW M2 Exhaust System

Meyer Distributing Announces Sales Performance Award Winner

Meyer Distributing has named Josh Miller, a senior account manager in the traditional truck accessories market, as its 2023 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award winner, the company announced. The award recognizes sales account managers who continuously surpass expectations at Meyer Distributing, the company said. “Josh is an integral member of the sales team –… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Announces Sales Performance Award Winner

Lime Rock Park Expecting Record Participants at Historic Festival

Lime Rock Park’s Historic Festival is expecting a record number of rare automobiles and vintage race cars participating in the event, track officials announced. More than 400 race day and parade entries are slated for this year’s festival, celebrating Chrysler Performance and 100 years of MG, track officials said, and the expected turnout marks a… Continue reading Lime Rock Park Expecting Record Participants at Historic Festival

Pit+Paddock SEMA Show Car Contest Returns for 2023

For the second year in a row, Pit+Paddock is collaborating with ENEOS Oil to send a project car builder to the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the automotive creative agency announced. Hosted by professional driver Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara, the SEMA Show Car Contest allows any enthusiast an opportunity to win a feature vehicle spot… Continue reading Pit+Paddock SEMA Show Car Contest Returns for 2023