McLaren Automotive and Ricardo Partner on New V8 Engine for Hybrid Powertrains
McLaren Automotive and engine supplier Ricardo have announced a multi-year partnership to produce a V8 powertrain unit for the automaker’s next-generation lightweight hybrid supercars. The high-performance V8 engine will be designed by McLaren’s in-house powertrain team as part of the company’s Future of Performance strategy. The partnership extends the existing relationship between the companies, with
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Expansion of NTPA Sponsorship
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading manufacturer of diesel additives and performance racing oils and fluids, announces an expansion of their National Tractor Pullers Association Championship Pulling Series sponsorship for 2023. The new accord establishes a six-event bonus series and point fund titled the Hot Shot’s Secret Challenge. This points challenge will provide a payout in
Harrop TVS2650 Supercharger Kit for LT4 Engines
The Supercharger upgrade utilizes the largest, most-efficient rotating group ever produced by Eaton.
Triple-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
The former ATS Diesel race truck is now owned by Justin Lyons of RG Diesel, complete with an engine rebuild and ready to debut next month at the Thoroughbred Diesel Throwdown. Check it out!
American Powertrain Transmission Kits for 1973-1987 Pickups
With Chevy/GMC Square Bodies all the rage, American Powertrain the nation’s leading distributor of TREMEC transmissions, is introducing a Square Body Chevy/GMC 4×4 kit for the TREMEC TR-4050™ 5-speed, 4WD manual transmission designed to fit 1973 – 1987 pickups and SUVs including Suburbans, Jimmys and Chevy Blazers. The new American Powertrain Square Body kit includes
Carter Expands Rapid Fit Water Pump Coverage
Carter®, a leading manufacturer of water pumps and fuel system solutions, has expanded its popular line of Rapid Fit® Water Pumps and is now offering 33 part numbers covering 80.8 million vehicles in operation. Carter Rapid Fit Water Pumps are engineered with pre-mounted components to deliver time-saving installation for the professional technician. Designed to be installed directly
UTI Welcomes New Early Employment Partner RDO Equipment Co.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a leading workforce solutions provider of skilled trades education programs, is announcing another Early Employment Program partner, RDO Equipment Co. (RDO), a diesel equipment dealer with more than 75 stores across the U.S. RDO also offers parts, service, and full support, which is where UTI diesel students are needed. Students enrolled
MAHLE Aftermarket Extends Partnership with Motorsports Icon Casey Currie
MAHLE Aftermarket has renewed its partnership with motorsports legend Casey Currie for the 2023 season, marking six years of collaboration, including the development of a custom vehicle build for the inaugural “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion. Casey is also an integral member of the MAHLE engine parts test team and regularly participates in
WyoTech to Unveil New Campus Expansion
WyoTech, a leading U.S. automotive, diesel, and collision trade school, announces it will host an open house on Nov. 19 to unveil the 90,000-square-foot expansion to its Laramie, Wyoming campus. The $16 million expansion will allow the school to increase its capacity to 1,200 students to accommodate a rapidly growing enrollment. The expansion is a
Introducing Screen to Speed Powered by Pennzoil
Screen to Speed powered by Pennzoil, for women by women brought to you by Init Esports, is set to start on Dec 19th, 2022. Screen to Speed Powered by Pennzoil aims to create a multiyear pipeline to discover female talent from esports and gaming and offer them a direct route to become part of the Motorsports
Hot Shot’s Secret Signs Two Year ODSS Title Sponsorship
Hot Shot’s Secret, a leading manufacturer of diesel additives and performance racing oils and fluids, announces a two-year Title Sponsorship of the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) for 2023 and 2024. As a longtime supporter of diesel motorsports, Hot Shot’s Secret also recently announced title sponsorship for the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for
Mazak Adds New Syncrex Plant to Manufacturing Campus
To support the production of yet another new Kentucky-designed and built line of machine tools, Mazak has expanded its Florence manufacturing campus with the addition of a new SYNCREX Assembly Plant. The 27,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building combines engineering, production and applications support for the company’s recently launched SYNCREX Series of Swiss-style machine tools designed specifically for
Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Title Sponsorship of the NHRDA Diesel Drag Racing and Sled Pulling Series
Hot Shot’s Secret is pleased to announce the title sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) series. NHRDA, billed as the world’s largest diesel organization, promotes diesel events throughout North America including diesel drag racing, sled pulling, show ‘n shines, dyno competitions, and burnout competitions. At this time, NHRDA has committed to five
Changing the Narrative Surrounding the Automotive Industry
Every now and then, one of my local radio stations in the Cleveland area invites people to call in who recently got ghosted after a first date. For those who need the definition of ghosting, it’s when someone cuts off all communication without explanation. The radio station tricks the ghostee into telling their side of
Autolite Sponsors TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at AAPEX 2022
Autolite has announced it will participate as the presenting sponsor for the TechForce Mobile STEM Career Center at the AAPEX 2022 trade show, November 1-3 in Las Vegas. “TechForce Foundation is honored to welcome Autolite as a new partner. As a national nonprofit that champions technical careers so communities thrive, this support is critical to
2,200 Horsepower 6.4L “Shredder” Series Cummins Engine
Mike Dalton’s Industrial Injection-built 6.4L “Shredder” engine features a filled block bored to 4.130, stage 4 factory race head, King Cobra fuel injectors, and several other cool upgrades. Check out this 2,200 horsepower machine!
Elgin Industries Partners with Main Street Capital Corp. to Fund Long-Term Growth Strategy
Elgin Industries, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of engine and chassis components, today announced that it has partnered with Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) to help fund the Company’s long-term growth strategy. Main Street, which has acquired an equity position in Elgin, is a leading principal investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs, business owners and
ProMAXX Intake Manifold for Ford EcoBoost Engines
ProMAXX® Tool’s new Intake Manifold Repair (IMR) ProKit allows technicians to easily remove broken fasteners on Ford 3.5L and 3.7L EcoBoost engines. The kit includes signature machine-shop tooling and precision components to make an on-the-truck repair. “Cadmium plating, aluminum, and moisture are a recipe for disaster and intake manifold bolts are not immune to the problem,”
NASCAR Technical Institute Welcomes New Campus President
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) is pleased to welcome Robert (Bob) Kessler as its new Campus President. Kessler comes to NASCAR Tech with more than a decade of senior leadership experience at UTI. He comes from Exton, Penn., where he’s been campus president at UTI-Exton for the last 12 years. He
Universal Technical Institute and Volvo Expand Training Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Volvo Car USA (Volvo) are offering a new opportunity for UTI students on the East Coast who are interested in becoming certified Volvo technicians. The Volvo TEKNIKER Apprentice Program, a 12-week, manufacturer-paid apprentice program, is expanding, and is now offered at Volvo’s training facility in Ridgeville, S.C., north of Charleston, in