Speedmaster has appointed Vic Wood to the position of vice president of North American sales, the company announced. Wood will be the “face of Speedmaster” in the U.S., the company says, and will represent the Speedmaster brand at all levels of sales and distribution. “I am really looking forward to the challenge,” said Wood. “The… Continue reading Speedmaster Appoints Vic Wood V.P. of North American Sales
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Competition Clutch Kits for 2010-’14 Hyundai Genesis Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Competition Clutch has released several clutch kits for the Theta 2.0T engine and 6-speed transmission used in the 2010-14 Hyundai Genesis, which are now available at Turn 14 Distribution. CCI’s new clutch kits for the Hyundai Theta 2.0T include all components for installation: pressure plate, clutch disc, lightweight flywheel, pilot bearing, alignment tool and pressure… Continue reading Competition Clutch Kits for 2010-’14 Hyundai Genesis Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Akrapovič Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Slip-On Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
The Akrapovič Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust is now available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič, the company announced. This exhaust is constructed from high-grade lightweight titanium and finished with handcrafted tailpipes featuring a carbon-fiber outside and titanium inside. The Slip-On Line (Titanium) has been designed to… Continue reading Akrapovič Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Slip-On Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Arnott Acquires AccuAir Assets
Arnott, a manufacturer of air suspension products for passenger vehicles, has purchased the assets of the former AccuAir Control Systems suspension company. The purchase enables Arnott to expand its air suspension products within the performance and luxury light vehicle market, as well as within the powersports industry, the company said. “AccuAir is a great strategic… Continue reading Arnott Acquires AccuAir Assets
SSC Tuatara Breaks Production Car Top Speed Record
SSC North America has reclaimed the coveted title of world’s “Fastest Production Vehicle,” this time with its 1,750hp Tuatara, the company announced. Earlier this month, American hypercar builder SSC broke the record for the fastest production car, topping out at 331 mph with driver Oliver Webb behind the wheel of the SSC Tuatara. Set on a… Continue reading SSC Tuatara Breaks Production Car Top Speed Record
The AAM Group Named Technology, Video Provider for Engine Performance Expo
The AAM Group has agreed to provide technology and video support for the Engine Performance Expo, to be held Jan. 7–9, 2021, the organization announced. AAM will use its in-house capabilities to facilitate more than 30 live seminars, demos and Q&A sessions. Presented by Rottler, the event is free to attendees, but preregistration is required.… Continue reading The AAM Group Named Technology, Video Provider for Engine Performance Expo
Chevy Utilizing 3D-Printed Parts in Racing Programs
3D printing has taken on an expanded role in Chevrolet Motorsports, both on- and off-road. This season, the Corvette C8.R, INDYCAR, NASCAR Camaro and Silverado race teams have accumulated more than 80,000 miles of competition in vehicles built with 3D-printed parts. “Chevrolet has a long history of technology transfer between our motorsports and production teams,… Continue reading Chevy Utilizing 3D-Printed Parts in Racing Programs
LSI Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has named Steve deMoulpied as LSI’s new chief operating officer (COO). With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, deMoulpied has particular expertise in organizations with complex technical products. Combined, his prior positions have required… Continue reading LSI Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Carven Exhaust to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Carven Exhaust‘s line of cat-back systems, mufflers and additional exhaust accessories to its line card. “Carven Exhaust is an up-and-coming brand in the aftermarket industry and Turn 14 Distribution is eager to partner with the company as the first wholesale distributor. The company’s catalog includes cat-back exhaust… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Carven Exhaust to Line Card
Ariel North America Debuts Atom 4
The redesigned vehicle is powered by a 320-horsepower Honda engine and can go from zero to 100 mph in just 6.8 seconds…
Featured Product: The VDOG — Variable Angle Gear
Engineered to solve difficult steering linkage situations, the VDOG can be mounted virtually anywhere inside a vehicle. Ideal for Cab-Overs, T-Buckets, and specialty builds with big motors and tight firewall clearance.
Subaru Reveals Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana STI
Subaru of America recently revealed a custom-built WRX STI set to star in the next installment of Hoonigan’s Gymkhana video series with Subaru Motorsports USA driver Travis Pastrana at the wheel. Drawing on Subaru’s rally and rallycross experience, this one-off STI throws out the rule book with the sole objective of taking Gymkhana to the… Continue reading Subaru Reveals Travis Pastrana’s Gymkhana STI
Lucas Oil Promotes Melissa Wonser to Vice President of Marketing
Lucas Oil Products Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has promoted Melissa Wonser to vice president of marketing, the company announced. Wonser joined the company in 2011 and has advanced up the ranks in both the Art and Marketing departments, where she played a crucial role in managing and ensuring… Continue reading Lucas Oil Promotes Melissa Wonser to Vice President of Marketing
Horsepower Wars Announces Broadcast Television Partnership with MAVTV
Power Automedia’s “Horsepower Wars” has announced its official episode schedule for the third season of the $10K Drag Shootout presented by Lucas Oil, as well as a new partnership with Lucas Oil’s cable and satellite television channel, MAVTV Motorsports Network. $10K Drag Shootout consists of four teams competing against each other to see who can… Continue reading Horsepower Wars Announces Broadcast Television Partnership with MAVTV
Mustang Dynamometer Opens Demonstration Facility in Mexico City
Mustang Dynamometer, an American manufacturer of high-performance dynamometers and related products, has opened a new demonstration facility at its Mexico City office. Mustang has installed an MD-100 and a MD-AWD-150 (8) roll chassis dynamometer at the facility, which is used to promote performance dynamometers and provide training. Operations V.P. Eser Manav visited Mustang de México… Continue reading Mustang Dynamometer Opens Demonstration Facility in Mexico City