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Engine Builder Magazine & Autolite Honor 2022 America’s Best Engine Shop Winners

After more than 200 engine shop nominations, it was 4 Piston Racing, Choate Engineering Performance and H&H Flatheads that proved to be among the elite in their respective categories.

Engine Builder Magazine’s 2022 Diesel of the Year Winner

Out of the more than 50 diesel engines profiled in 2022, it was a compound turbo 6.7L Cummins engine built by Frank Davis of Sin City Diesel & Off-Road that took home the Diesel of the Year 2022 honors.

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

Autolite Announces Sponsorship of TechForce’s Scholarships and Grants to Help Student Technicians

Autolite® has announced its support for TechForce Foundation Grants and Scholarships that help empower students toward a fulfilling career in the automotive industry.  TechForce Foundation’s Life Happens Emergency Grants provide financial assistance for student technicians whose education may have otherwise been derailed because of an emergency.  Their scholarships provide a resource for historically underrepresented groups

Autolite Racing Teams Rev Up for 2022

Autolite® has released its list of sponsored racing teams for the 2022 season. This year’s list features nationwide competitors across the kart, stock car, dirt track, drag racing, and motocross circuits.  Throughout the 2022 season, Autolite® will provide the necessary support to more than two dozen Autolite® racing teams who will represent the spark plug

Understanding Spark Plugs & Ignition Components

Simple parts such as spark plugs are much more involved than you might realize. Samantha Moore of Vector Motorsports breaks down the crucial things you need to know about spark plugs and other ignition components as they relate to your car or application.

Autolite Announces Sweepstakes Winner

Autolite® announced today that Sharon Ashmore from Stanley, NC is the grand prize winner in its Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes. Over the course of the next month, Ashmore will receive a garage renovation project worth over $10,000. Selected in a random drawing, Ashmore was one of hundreds of Autolite® fans who submitted entries during the

Engine Builder Magazine’s 2021 America’s Best Engine Shop Winners

Engine Builder magazine has announced the three winners of its 2021 America’s Best Engine Shops contest, sponsored by Autolite. The three winners, Moran Motorsports (Race), LinCo Diesel Performance (Diesel) and Workshop 5001 (Vintage), accepted their awards during Engine Builder’s PRI Party, sponsored by Autolite, at Tin Roof in Indianapolis on December 8. Engine Builder magazine

Autolite Annie to be Re-Introduced with New Virtual Garage

Autolite® announced today that it will re-introduce Autolite Annie, an iconic figure from the brand’s history, with the launch of a brand-new virtual garage. Annie’s Garage, opening November 15, will feature ignition-focused automotive tech tips in an interactive online experience, and Autolite® will celebrate the grand opening with the Annie’s Goodie Giveaway series. “Gearheads are

Autolite Partners with Brittney Zamora Racing

Autolite has finalized its sponsorship of Brittney Zamora for her 2021 race season. Zamora, a second-generation driver who started competing at the age of four, has been racing for 18 years. An outstanding female driver, Zamora was previously selected for the NASCAR Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award after a nomination from drivers, crew members and track

Autolite Announces Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes

Autolite has announced it will host a second sweepstakes in 2021 to celebrate automotive DIYers. The Autolite Home Garage Makeover Sweepstakes will give consumers a chance to win a home garage makeover. “The biggest Autolite fans and supporters should be able to get in on the action and celebrate our 85th anniversary with us,” said Carl Weber,

Autolite’s 2021 Lineup of Sponsored Racing Teams

Autolite has released its list of sponsored racing teams for the 2021 season, featuring competitors across stock car, kart, dirt track, drag racing, and motocross circuits.  Throughout 2021, Autolite will provide financial support and spark plugs to more than 20 teams under the Autolite Racing umbrella. Autolite Racing teams will represent the spark plug brand