Tag: Performance

Lucas Oil Pledges to Feed Students During School Closures

Lucas Oil Products, the American-based manufacturer and distributor of lubricants and additives, is pledging to donate 100,000 meals through the No Kid Hungry organization to help struggling families feed their children during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic through a new social media campaign. As schools shut their doors in response to COVID-19, kids are left without… Continue reading Lucas Oil Pledges to Feed Students During School Closures

Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer

Power Test, a dynamometer and test system manufacturer located in Sussex, Wisconsin, has just acquired the assets of DynoMite Dynamometer, a 44-year-old business located in Manchester, New Hampshire. This follows Power Test’s acquisition, moving and integration of another longtime competitor, SuperFlow Technologies, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. “The acquisition of DynoMite provides expanded product offerings,… Continue reading Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer

COVID-19 Impact Puts BorgWarner, Delphi Deal in Jeopardy

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has put BorgWarner’s acquisition of Delphi Technologies in question, according to statements from both companies. Delphi has been taking significant steps to conserve funds given the coronavirus’s impact on operations, the company says, including temporary layoffs, moving employees to part-time schedules and pay reductions throughout the organization, disciplined… Continue reading COVID-19 Impact Puts BorgWarner, Delphi Deal in Jeopardy

Atech Motorsports Adds EPAS Electric Power Steering Kits to Line Card

Atech Motorsports is now offering EPAS Electric Power Steering Kits, the performance parts distributor has announced. EPAS kits are designed to update classic muscle cars, trucks and street rods to modern electric power steering. EPAS replaces hydraulic lines and pumps, so it’s lighter and can fit in tight engine compartments. The control module measures the… Continue reading Atech Motorsports Adds EPAS Electric Power Steering Kits to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution Adds AMS Performance to Line Card

Aftermarket performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution have added the vehicle components manufactured by AMS Performance to its line card. “AMS Performance offers a broad range of products including intake and exhaust systems, electronics, engine and driveline components, suspension components and more. The company specializes in products for turbocharged cars and has a long history… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds AMS Performance to Line Card

RacingJunk Hosting March Madness for Cars

There may not be NCAA March Madness this year, but RacingJunk.com is giving gearheads a way to scratch that competitive itch with March Motor Madness. The online vote pits 32 cars against each other, including everything from a 2020 Audi R8, to a ’57 Chevy, with the aim of finding the one car that users… Continue reading RacingJunk Hosting March Madness for Cars

American Powertrain Adds Yukon Gear & Axle to Product Lineup

American Powertrain is now offering a full line of Yukon Gear & Axle drivetrain parts for most popular makes and models for Ford, GM and Chrysler. Additional Yukon offerings include Over-haul kits, Trac-Loc and Duragrip positraction products, along with USA Standard Gear Powr Loc Positraction for Chrysler. Yukon Gear & Axle, established in 1982 and… Continue reading American Powertrain Adds Yukon Gear & Axle to Product Lineup

Dealers United Hosting Webinar Detailing State of Industry

Dealers United will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, the group announced, showcasing insights from dealership and industry experts around the Coronavirus impact in automotive, business continuity plans, changing consumer behavior and more. This event will be led by 5 dealerships from across the US and Canada, Dealers United, and industry experts from Facebook Automotive… Continue reading Dealers United Hosting Webinar Detailing State of Industry

Melling Engine Parts Acquires Performance Springs UK

Melling Engine Parts has acquired Performance Springs UK, the company announced. Performance Springs, based in Blackpool, England, specializes in design and manufacturing of springs for the automotive and industrial sectors. Recently, Performance started supplying Melling its aftermarket needs from its 20,000 sq foot facility. “We have been so impressed with the product and staff that… Continue reading Melling Engine Parts Acquires Performance Springs UK

Champion Increases Capacity of Private Label Opportunities for Aftermarket Motor Oils, Chemicals, Additives and Lubricants

Champion Brands, a supplier of motor oils, fuel additives and other lubricants, has announced an increase in capacity of private label opportunities for aftermarket motor oils, chemicals, additives and lubricants. The company is able to expand private label opportunities after adding a fourth blow-molder and updating and upgrading production lines to bring the total number… Continue reading Champion Increases Capacity of Private Label Opportunities for Aftermarket Motor Oils, Chemicals, Additives and Lubricants

Tire Rack Postpones 2020 One Lap of America

Tire Rack has postponed the annual One Lap of America, the company announced. It is the first time in 37 years that the event has been postponed. Participants in the event travel to race tracks around the country over the course of several weeks. “We are in the beginning stages of a massive pandemic. Most… Continue reading Tire Rack Postpones 2020 One Lap of America

SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

SEMA has announced policy changes for the annual SEMA Show, scheduled to be held in November at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While the show is still set to take place as planned, the trade group has extended the deadline for exhibitor refunds to Sept. 1. “While all current exhibitor milestone dates for applications, deposits… Continue reading SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Boundary Racing Pumps to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has expanded its product assortment with the addition of Boundary Racing Pumps oiling products to its line card. “We are proud to partner with Travis and his team at Boundary. Their American-made products fit perfectly into our industry-leading collection of performance products,” said Mike Malloy, divisional purchasing… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Boundary Racing Pumps to Line Card

Keystone Cancels BIG Show

Keystone Automotive has cancelled its annual BIG Show due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the parts distributor has announced. The show was scheduled to be held March 27-28 in Grapevine, Texas. “Our priority as an organization is the health and safety of our customers, suppliers, and employees so it has been determined… Continue reading Keystone Cancels BIG Show