BBB Industries Has Acquired Turbo Supply Inc
BBB Industries, LLC, a remanufacturer in the automotive aftermarket, has announced it acquired the assets of Turbo Supply, Inc. The transaction transfers all of Turbo Supply’s production and operation assets, intellectual property, inventory and brands to BBB Industries, LLC.
NASCAR Acquires ARCA in Effort to Grow US Stock Car Racing
In a move designed to strengthen a relationship that dates back more than 60 years, NASCAR has announced the acquisition of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA).
In Memoriam: Kevin Fitzgerald, Remanufacturing Veteran; PERA Fixture
Kevin Fitzgerald, one of the engine remanufacturing industry’s old guard, died April 12 at the age of 60. Kevin took his first and only full-time job as an inexperienced 17-year-old at Parnes Rotary Engineering rebuilding Mazda engines in December 1974, ultimately turning that job into a 43-year career.
Motovicity Welcomes New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Motovicity Distribution welcomes industry racing and performance expert Rob Weir as its new vice president of sales & marketing. Weir spent the last 12 years at Subaru of America.
DENSO Affiliate Announces Senior Management Promotions
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has announced promotions to its senior management team. Effective April 1, the changes support the company’s ongoing expansion to meet the growing demand for DENSO aftermarket automotive, commercial and industrial products.
Royal Purple Will ‘Pump Up the Purple’ to Support Lupus Awareness Month
Royal Purple Synthetic Oil is the Official Oil of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires and will once again headline all six rounds of competition at the hallowed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 11 and 12.
MAHLE Performance Bearings for the Sport Compact/Import Market
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., manufacturer of Clevite Engine Bearings, has introduced MAHLE Performance engine bearings developed specifically for the high performance needs of the sport compact and import racing market.
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces NHRDA World Finals VIP Trip Giveaway
The lucky winner will receive two VIP tickets to the World Finals October 12 and 13 in Ennis, TX, a luxury box suite in Texas Motorplex Tower, catered food and beverages at the event, two tickets for the year-end banquet, NHRDA and Hot Shot’s Secret swag, in addition to two round-trip flights, accommodation for two nights, rental car, two 2019 NHRDA memberships, and participation in a Diesel TV interview.
First STEM Days Opens Eyes for 94 Fifth Graders to the Engine World
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge completed its first ever STEM Day last Friday, April 20 at the Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, IL. Ninety-Four 5th graders from Ranch View Elementary School in Naperville, IL came on a field trip to learn about how STEM relates to the automotive field.
COMP Performance Group Names Director of Product Development and Adds to Sales Team
COMP Performance Group has named Matt Patrick as its new director of product development as well as Brad Loden as a member of the outside sales team.
Video: Engine of the Week – Twin-Turbo V6 Nissan GT-R Engine
Check out this amazing Twin-Turbo Nissan V6 GT-R engine built by Mike Cogburn of CP Engines. This video is sponsored by Cometic Gasket, Inc.
BMW’s Twin-Turbo 3.0L Diesel to Become Marine Outboard Engine
BMW’s popular twin turbo, 3.0-liter diesel engine may be taking to the water soon. Semcon has been working in cooperation with Cimco Marine to complete a successful pilot study looking at converting the engine for marine use.
