McLaren Ends Partnership with Honda, Teams Up Renault
Formula 1 team, McLaren Racing, and engine supplier Honda have agreed to bring their partnership to an end after three years. McLaren recently announced the team has signed a partnership with Renault Sport Racing for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons
Sonoma Raceway President Urges Congress to Protect American Motorsports
Sonoma Raceway President and General Manager, Steve Page, recently testified before a key Congressional subcommittee, urging members to continue to allow street vehicles to be modified and converted for motorsports competition.
Chicago Pneumatic to Launch New Vehicle Service Tools at SEMA 2017
Chicago Pneumatic announced it will be introducing several new vehicle service tools at SEMA 2017. Launches at the show will include the new CP8849 cordless impact wrench, Chicago Pneumatic cordless angle grinders, and Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service composite drills.
Manley Expands Selection of Big Block Chevy Rotating Assemblies
Manley Performance, an engine components manufacturer based in N.J., has expanded their line of big block chevy assemblies, with a total of now 23 different BBC assemblies in various bore sizes and crank strokes.
Champ Synthetic Oil Filters
Champ’s synthetic oil filters provide cutting-edge filtration technology, specifically engineered to help leverage the unique benefits of synthetic oil blends and extend engine life.
Edelbrock Releases New EFI Manifolds for Chrysler HEMI
Edelbrock has released a new manifold designed for the “Eagle” Chrysler 5.7L, 6.1L and 6.4L Gen III HEMI engines with fuel injection. The overall design of the manifold is similar to the factory 6.1L SRT intake manifold, but features raised injector bosses that are angled outward to decrease port restriction and added nitrous bosses along the near vertical runners.
Quality Power 6.7L Cummins Crankshaft
Quality Power has announced its new 6.7L Cummins Crankshaft. The crankshaft is for industrial, truck and marine applications, weighs 140 lbs., and features a stroke/bore of 4.8818″/4.2122″-4.2130″.
IPA Micro-Bore and Valve-Guide Brush Sets
These convenient, 8-piece sets of small-diameter brushes are optimal for cleaning tubes, bores, valve guides and more. Durable and abrasive, each set includes 9″ long brushes in 1/8″, 5/32″, 13/64″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″ and 1/2″ diameters.
CAN Names Competition Specialties Reseller of the Year
Custom Automotive Network, formerly known as Performance Warehouse Association, has named Competition Specialties its 2017 Reseller of the Year. The award is voted on by CAN membership in recognition of outstanding contributions to the custom automotive distribution system.
Mazda Introduces a Compression Based Gasoline Engine
Mazda recently came out with news that it is releasing the first ever compression gasoline powered engine. The engine, known as SkyActiv-X, will be commercially available beginning in 2019.
Driven Brands Companies Raise Money for Hurricane Relief
The Driven Brands Charitable Foundation (DBCF) has partnered with parent company Driven Brands’ retail automotive brands to help raise funds for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma relief through the American Red Cross.
APC Automotive Technologies Acquires DuraFit Brand
APC Automotive Technologies, LLC has acquired the complete assets of the DuraFit brand for its AP Emissions Technologies (AP Exhaust) division from Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.
