Tag: Performance

Sparta Approved as Supplier for Police Ford Explorer Brakes

Sparta Brakes (Sparta Evolution) was recently accepted into the AMECA (Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc.) Police Compliance program, the brake manufacturer announced. Police departments and other municipalities have stringent requirements in place to ensure that these types of vehicles are safe and reliable and require minimal maintenance. Thorough independent testing must be conducted to… Continue reading Sparta Approved as Supplier for Police Ford Explorer Brakes

SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 builders in the seventh annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (by category): HOT ROD Andy Leach – 1971 Plymouth Cuda Brady Ranweiler – 1963 Chevrolet two-door wagon Kyle Kuhnhausen – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12

McLeod ACES & PIES Data Now Available Through SEMA Data Co-Op

McLeod Racing’s ACES and PIES data is now available through the SEMA Data Co-Op, the company announced. For years McLeod has been focused on building data that not only populates systems and websites, but that will help sell parts, the company says, and its ability to mix data standards with the information customers are looking… Continue reading McLeod ACES & PIES Data Now Available Through SEMA Data Co-Op

Pat Musi Racing Engines Hosting Anniversary Open House

Pat Musi Racing Engines will celebrate its 50th year in business with an open house at its facility, located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, North Carolina, on Nov. 14. The open house will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines from the state health department. Musi and… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines Hosting Anniversary Open House

Premium Guard Inc. Acquires Global Aftermarket Filters Business from Tenneco

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket filters, has purchased Tenneco’s global aftermarket filters business in Mexico. The announcement was made by Anan Bishara, CEO and president of PGI, who noted that the acquisition, which was finalized on Oct. 31, 2020, includes Tenneco’s manufacturing facility in Tultitlan, Mexico, operations, the Interfil and Engine… Continue reading Premium Guard Inc. Acquires Global Aftermarket Filters Business from Tenneco

EngineLabs Sponsoring Engine Performance Expo

Power Automedia’s EngineLabs is joining the newly announced online event, Engine Performance Expo, as digital media sponsor, the company announced. Scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2021, this free online event will take place over three days and will feature live lectures, question-and-answer sessions and educational seminars with the performance engine industry parts manufacturers and builders. “The… Continue reading EngineLabs Sponsoring Engine Performance Expo

PerTronix Performance Brands Acquires Aeromotive

PerTronix Performance Brands, the parent company of several brands in the ignition and exhaust segments, announced it has acquired Aeromotive Inc. and Waterman Racing Components. Over the past 26 years, Aeromotive has designed and manufactured the fuel systems and components for the automotive aftermarket and OEM manufacturers. Aeromotive will continue to operate out of its… Continue reading PerTronix Performance Brands Acquires Aeromotive

Brembo Opening New U.S. Distribution Center

Brembo is opening a new aftermarket distribution center in the Memphis metropolitan area in November, the company announced. The distribution center will handle warehousing and logistics services for the company’s aftermarket brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and related components, Brembo said. “Product availability, excellent delivery performance and being close to our customers have always been… Continue reading Brembo Opening New U.S. Distribution Center

ACT Employee Dean Williams Passes Away

Advanced Clutch Technology President Dirk Starksen announced this week that Dean Williams, an ACT employee for 17 years, has passed away. A GoFundMe page has been established to support Williams’ wife, Tristin, and 5-year-old daughter, Violet. Read the full message from Starksen below: To Our Valued Colleagues: It is with broken hearts we share the… Continue reading ACT Employee Dean Williams Passes Away

DENSO Named Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Aftermarket Automotive Company of the Year

Frost & Sullivan has awarded DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. with its 2020 North American Aftermarket Automotive Company of the Year Award, the company announced. The international consulting firm, a global expert in strategic growth, recognizes companies and organizations that model excellence in growth strategy and implementation, product and technology innovation, and leadership that… Continue reading DENSO Named Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Aftermarket Automotive Company of the Year

Hennessey to Build V8 VelociRaptor Bronco

Hennessey VelociRaptor V8 Bronco

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) will be taking the new Ford Bronco to the next level when it goes into production next year, after the Texas outfit announced it will produce 24 VelociRaptor V8 Broncos. The HPE-tuned Bronco will be powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter Ford V8 engine producing 750 horsepower and mated to a Ford… Continue reading Hennessey to Build V8 VelociRaptor Bronco