New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry

The 2023 SEMA Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature a new program designed to help women advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket, show organizers announced. New for 2023, the SEMA Women in Automotive Symposium will provide networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities with the support of the SEMA… Continue reading New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry

K&N to Sponsor SCORE Baja 1000

K&N Engineering has formed a new partnership with SCORE International to sponsor the final two races of the 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship, the company announced. The company served as the title sponsor for the recently completed K&N SCORE Baja 400, held Sept. 13-17. In addition to being the title sponsor of the race, multiple… Continue reading K&N to Sponsor SCORE Baja 1000

Hennessey Names New VP of Engineering

Hennessey Special Vehicles has named Brian Jones as its new vice president of Engineering, the company announced. In his new position, Jones will oversee all engineering and development for Hennessey Special Vehicles and Hennessey Performance Engineering, reporting directly to John Hennessey, company founder and CEO. Before joining Hennessey Performance, Jones served as chief engineer of… Continue reading Hennessey Names New VP of Engineering

Ford Details Rebelle Rally Effort

In addition to fielding two Bronco Raptors, a Bronco WildTrak and a Bronco Sport, the automaker will also support a team competing in the all-electric Mustang Mach-E Rally…

AAM Group to Announce 2023 Keys to Ride Winner at SEMA Show

The AAM Group and RealTruck will announce the winner of the 2023 Keys to Ride Sweepstakes at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The live reveal will see one of six resellers win a custom 2022 Toyota Tacoma customized with products from the RealTruck family of brands. The finalists and their associated AAM Group… Continue reading AAM Group to Announce 2023 Keys to Ride Winner at SEMA Show

SEMA Show Releases Council & Network Event Schedule

The SEMA Council and Network Program has released its event schedule for the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. The schedule includes a variety of receptions, happy hours, breakfasts and more, hosted by the eight SEMA councils and networks. Click here to view the full schedule or to register for an event.

API Adopts Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oil

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally adopted SAE 0W-8 and SAE 0W-12 viscosity grades into API Service Category SP, the most current gasoline engine oil category, the organization announced. API 1509 Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) which is API’s standard defining how the API Engine Oil Service Categories and Quality Marks are… Continue reading API Adopts Low Viscosity Grade Engine Oil

Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway

Quadratec is launching a new build series and giveaway contest for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL model, the company announced. The build series will follow along as Quadratec outfits the JL Wrangler in three different stages, highlighting a variety of aftermarket upgrades, the company said. The Quadratec Wrangler Stages Giveaway will be open through March… Continue reading Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway

Stage 8 to Sponsor Daddy Dave Racing

Stage 8, a manufacturer of mechanical locking fasteners, has signed on to sponsor Daddy Dave Racing, the company announced. Dave “Daddy Dave” Comstock is one of the original “Street Outlaws” hailing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In Season 6 of Street Outlaws, Comstock raced his way to the Championship, and was crowned the season’s People’s Choice… Continue reading Stage 8 to Sponsor Daddy Dave Racing

TREMEC Appoints New VP of Global Business Development

TREMEC has appointed Jeff Nichols as vice president, global business development and corporate strategy, the company announced. Nichols will lead the company’s sales, strategy, and marketing functions, reporting to Antonio Herrera, managing director of TREMEC, the company said. His job responsibilities will include leading the development of global marketing strategy, as well as providing day… Continue reading TREMEC Appoints New VP of Global Business Development

Lippert Previews SEMA Show Builds

Lippert Components will have four truck builds on display at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced, each with differing applications to showcase its Ranch Hand, CURT, ARIES, LUVERNE and UWS brands. Located in the Lippert booth (#55103), the four distinct build themes include the Overlander, which comes as an outfitted Ford Ranger, the Street… Continue reading Lippert Previews SEMA Show Builds

Aldan American Launches Redesigned Website

Aldan American has launched a redesigned website, the company announced. The new site (www.AldanAmerican.com) features a modern design, improved search functionality, updated product pages, and a streamlined shopping experience, while improving access to information for customers and distributors, the company said in a statement announcing the new website. The new website features a modernized look… Continue reading Aldan American Launches Redesigned Website

HPD Rebrands to Honda Racing Corp. USA

Honda Performance Development (HPD), the Santa Clarita, California-based performance division of Honda America, will become Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) starting with the 2024 motorsports season, the company announced. The change aligns the company with its Sakura, Japan-based counterpart, Honda Racing Corporation, and will allow HRC US to play an larger role in Honda’s… Continue reading HPD Rebrands to Honda Racing Corp. USA

Lime Rock Park Creates Online Vehicle Marketplace

Lime Rock Park is partnering with HK Motorcars to launch Lime Rock Classifieds, an online vehicle marketplace, the track announced. The online platform will offer an HK Motorcars curated selection of race cars, sports cars, collector cars and daily drivers around the New England area as well as consignments from across the United States, track… Continue reading Lime Rock Park Creates Online Vehicle Marketplace

Hot Shot’s Secret Winter Defense Fuel Booster Wins Award

Hot Shot’s Secret EDT+ Winter Defense fuel booster has won a MOTOR Top 20 Award for 2023, parent company Lubrication Specialties announced. The winners of MOTOR’s Top 20 Awards, an annual, online voting product competition, will be recognized at the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. Lubrication Specialties Brand Manager Josh Steinmetz will accept the… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Winter Defense Fuel Booster Wins Award