Hyundai Motor Company and INEOS have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities to accelerate the global hydrogen economy. Hyundai and INEOS will jointly investigate opportunities for the production and supply of hydrogen as well as the worldwide deployment of hydrogen applications and technologies. Both...
In a recent online presentation dubbed “Hydrogen Day,” Cummins detailed its plans for hydrogen power development, confirming that the engine company sees hydrogen as one of the energy sources of the future. The company has a several plants across the world producing hydrogen now, comprising 500 electrolyzer installations and 2,000...
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Road to Indy. Through 2025, VP’s role as the Official Fuel has grown to include designation as the Official Lubricant and Official Coolant for Indy Lights, the Indy Pro 2000 Championship, and the USF2000 Championship. “We...
TI Automotive, a manufacturer of fuel pumps and modules for performance enthusiasts, has launched its “Pick Your Horsepower” digital search tool on the company’s aftermarket website. Replacing the traditional method of manually searching for the right high-performance fuel pump, the interactive “Pick Your Horsepower” tool provides a dynamic digital catalog to...
MAHLE was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards recently. MAHLE was announced as Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Development and Sustainability winner during Ford Motor Company’s virtual event on Oct. 30, 2020. MAHLE, honored to be chosen as the 2019 Corporation of the...
Lucas Oil Products has announced its decision to discontinue its ownership and operation of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) presented by GEICO. Since 2009, LOORRS has been widely recognized as one of the world’s premier short course off-road racing championship series. The announcement also includes the discontinuation...
Permatex, an innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has appointed Dan Clarke to the position of director of marketing for the Engine Repair Division. In his role, Clarke will be responsible for driving the development and execution of all marketing activities for the Engine Repair business, to...
NGK has announced promotions within their executive team. Brian Norko has been promoted to senior vice president, commercial business, and Lesley Skinner has been promoted to vice president, culture, communication and people. In his new role, Brian Norko will be responsible for all sales, product development and marketing strategies for the NGK...
NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway have announced the criteria for eligibility for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to compete in one of the most unique and anticipated events in all of motorsports – the historic 2021 Busch Clash At Daytona on the iconic Daytona Road Course. Set for Tuesday, Feb. 9,...
NGK Spark Plugs has been named the brand with the highest increase in U.S. market share in the maintenance and repair super category as part of The NPD Group’s 2020 Automotive Aftermarket Performance Awards. The NPD Group’s automotive aftermarket division announced its second annual industry performance awards on November 3,...
Pat Musi Racing Engines, which celebrates its 50th year in business this year, has announced its originally scheduled open house event has been postponed. Set for November 14, the event, which would have allowed fans into its facility located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, North Carolina, is now postponed. ...
Officials have released the 2021 schedule for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where NHRA’s Top Sportsman competitors battle for national, regional and divisional championships. Celebrating its 20th year, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series begins 2021 at Orlando Speed World Dragway on February 4-6 and concludes at...
Formula 1 has revealed the schedule for the 2021 season, with 23 Grand Prixs on the provisional agenda for next year. The season will start in Australia in mid-March, finish in Abu Dhabi in early December, and feature the first-ever World Championship race in Saudi Arabia. The announcement follows an unprecedented...
Due to ongoing uncertainty about when larger gatherings will be permitted and practical in light of COVID-19, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the 2021 Race and Performance Expo. The Race and Performance Expo will resume in 2022 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, in Schaumburg, IL, with...
NGK announced a new position for one member of the executive team. Kent Howard has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth and Partnerships. In this newly created role, Howard is tasked to develop new partnerships and pathways to strategically grow the NGK business into four key business fields –...
Pep Boys, one of the country’s leading automotive service networks, and an Icahn Enterprises L.P. company, will mark its centennial anniversary in 2021. To celebrate this Veterans Day and ahead of the new year, Pep Boys has released a commemorative calendar that takes a trip through the decades using the...
After working his way from the back of the pack to the front following an issue in pre-race inspection, Chase Elliott dominated the season finale at Phoenix Raceway to take the checkered flag and become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. After making his way into Championship 4 of the NASCAR Playoffs...
With SEMA360 wrapping up last week, enthusiasts and attendees are invited to visit the event’s photo site to see hundreds of vehicles and parts that appeared in Manufacturer Showcases throughout the week. There are currently four categories on the photo site: 2020 SEMA360 New Products, 2020 SEMA360 Feature Vehicles, 2020 SEMA360 Builder Vehicles, and 2020 SEMA360 General Photos. The photos of new products are...
The SEMA Battle of the Builders concluded Friday, Nov. 6, during SEMA360, where Brady Ranweiler was named the winner of the annual competition. As per competition rules, the Top-12 finalists performed the judging duties and rated their peers on the quality of their builds. The Top-4 finalists for 2020 were narrowed...
Erica Enders made history at the Dodge NHRA Finals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this month, clinching her fourth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship. The win puts Erica passed greats like Shirley Muldowney and Angelle Sampey, and has her in a league all her own. Not only did...
