Engine News
Matt Kimmick Named CFO at Lucas Oil Products

Lucas Oil Products Inc. welcomed Matt Kimmick as its new CFO. Well versed in the world of finance, Kimmick will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions at Lucas Oil.

Lubrication Specialties Inc. Announces New Digital Marketing Manager

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has announced Josh Steinmetz as the company’s new Digital Marketing Manager.

BorgWarner to Buy Delphi Technologies

BorgWarner will acquire Delphi Technologies in an all-stock transaction valued at $3.3 billion. BorgWarner stockholders will own around 84% of the newly combined company, while Delphi shareholders will own approximately 16%.

GM to Build 75,000 sq.-ft. Racing Technical Center

GM’s new Racing Technical Center in Concord, North Carolina, will provide an opportunity to recruit potential GM employees from the growing pool of technical talent in the region. It is expected to open by mid-2020.

Goodson’s Owner Scott Biesanz Retires

Scott Biesanz, the owner of Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders, has retired. Biesanz purchased the company in 1979 from the Winona Tool Company and has over 40 years of accomplishments under his belt.

Hot Shot’s Secret Partners with National Tractor Pullers Association for 2020

Hot Shot’s Secret signed a major three-year sponsorship program.

Motovicity Adds RCI to Product Lineup

RCI’s product range includes fuel cells, driver restraints, blankets and engine diapers, seats and seat covers, along with an assortment of accessories ranging from fittings, fast fill and cap assemblies to belt snap in kits, which are predominantly used on grassroots-style race cars.

Cloyes Hits Safety Milestone at Fort Smith Distribution Center

Employees at the facility achieve 17 consecutive years without a lost time accident.

Callies and Energy Manufacturing Bring Back Mopar Gen II Hemi/Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks

A new deal with FCA Group puts the 426 Hemi and the 440 Wedge back on the track in a big way.

Motovicity Partners with BOOSTane Octane Engineering

The BOOSTane formula is superior to other boosters on the market because it effectively eliminates common sedimentation issues that can clog filters and pumps.

Cloyes Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Intensive in-house processes and auditing allowed Cloyes to attain this quality-focused status.

Class Concepts Announced for AMSOIL Masters of Motors Presented by JE Pistons

Due to rapidly growing support from the performance aftermarket industry, the 2020 Masters of Motors already has a current event purse totaling $60,000.