Skyjacker’s NEW bolt-on 3” UCA kit for the 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma 4WD/2WD is the perfect addition to your truck. These 3” Upper A-Arm are engineered to position upper ball joint at the optimum position after lifting allowing for maximum pivot and proper ball joint angles during suspension travel reducing stress along with ball joint wear while allowing ease of front-end alignment. Combined with features like DOM Tubular Extended Upper Control Arms, Heavy Duty greaseable ball joints, and OEM style rubber bushings Skyjacker delivers and maintainable A-Arm System that provides customers confidence and longevity.
Read MoreCTEK’s MXS 5.0 smart charger keeps car batteries healthy
CHICAGO, Illinois - The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live. Millions are working from home, and when we go out, it’s for short trips to buy essentials like groceries. In an era of handwashing, masks, and social distancing, it’s easy to overlook seemingly unrelated tasks, like maintaining your car battery. However, our stay-at-home lifestyles are putting extra stress on car batteries, said Bobbie DuMelle, Executive Vice President for CTEK North America, a leading global brand specializing in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries.
Read MoreWeathertech Raceway Laguna Seca Keeps Rolling Forward with Enhancement Projects
While the race track was quiet for several months due to the COVID-19 shutdown, that didn’t prevent the County of Monterey and the new management team for the Laguna Seca Recreation Area from embarking on a number of improvements to enhance the guest experience. Over the initial six months, the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, which includes scenic campgrounds, biking, and hiking trails, hospitality venues, and the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca racing circuit, has remained a hub of activity.
Read MoreLamborghini Lounge Returns to Porto Cervo
Automobili Lamborghini returns to Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda to open its Lamborghini Lounge in Porto Cervo. For the second year running, Lamborghini guests and VIPs intrigued by the Lamborghini lifestyle can explore the super sports cars and Urus Super SUV as well as many other facets of the Lamborghini brand, including test drives around Sardinia’s sparkling coastline.
Read MoreACURA WINS WET & WILD ROAD AMERICA
Helio Castroneves found traction with his Acura ARX-05 where others could not, as he and his Acura Team Penske co-driver Ricky Taylor prevailed in monsoon-like conditions in the final hour to win Sunday's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Road America.
Read MoreROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS WHAT THE FIRST GOODWOOD GHOST TAUGHT THE MARQUE
Before Rolls-Royce created the first Goodwood Ghost in 2009, significant time was invested in understanding the group of clients it was tailored to. These were men and women who held the marque’s relentless pursuit of perfection in high esteem and sought a slightly smaller, less ostentatious entry to the Rolls-Royce brand.
Read MoreBENTLEY STARTS ASSEMBLY OF 'BLOWER CONTINUATION SERIES' PROTOTYPE
Assembly of the first new Bentley Blower in more than nine decades has officially started in a bespoke Bentley Mulliner workshop. ‘Car Zero’ is the engineering prototype for the Blower Continuation Series, a run of 12 meticulously engineered, hand-crafted, supercharged 4½–liter Bentleys built to the unique design of Bentley’s own 1929 Team Car developed and raced by Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin. The 12 cars together form the world’s first continuation series for a pre-war car, and all have been pre-sold.
Read MoreCHEVROLET TO HOST WEEK-LONG VIRTUAL FAN EXPERIENCE
Chevrolet is reimagining summer car cruising through a week-long virtual festival – Cruisin’ the USA in your Chevrolet – that celebrates more than a century of the brand’s automotive history. Hosted on Chevy’s social media channels from August 10-16, the event is designed to take viewers back in time to experience the brand’s rich heritage of innovation, design, and passion.
Read MoreBMW Motorsport youngsters receive BMW M cars.
Munich. The legendary BMW Junior Team is revived for 2020. In 1977, the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Motorsport GmbH at that time, Jochen Neerpasch, came up with the idea of providing professional development for the three talented racers Eddie Cheever, Marc Surer and Manfred Winkelhock, paving the way for them to make it to the elite classes of racing. More than 40 years later, the new generation of Dan Harper, Max Hesse, and Neil Verhagen is following in their footsteps. As the new BMW Junior Team, they are racing at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
Read More2021 MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO FULL REVEAL
The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, generated resounding excitement with owners and fans when it was announced in July. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today shares the first full look at the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo hatchback with a launch film and image gallery. The well-appointed and stylish Mazda3 2.5 Turbo is equipped with an impressive engine capable of delivering 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel (or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel) and standard i-Activ all-wheel-drive system. Sophistication with an edge.
Read MoreDODGE LENDS TITLE SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT TO NHRA’S THIRD CONSECUTIVE INDIANAPOLIS-BASED EVENT
Mopar and Dodge//SRT brands continue to show their support of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) by adding the Dodge name as title sponsor to the upcoming Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event at Lucas Oil Raceway. This is the third consecutive Indianapolis-based race weekend since the return to racing action after a four-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fifth race of the 2020 season.
Read MoreLamborghini Essenza SCV12: the purest track experience
Automobili Lamborghini presents the Essenza SCV12, the track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units, developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. The direct descendant of cars such as the Miura Jota and Diablo GTR, the Essenza SCV12 is fitted with the most powerful V12 naturally aspirated engine ever developed by Lamborghini, combined with aerodynamics inspired by racing prototypes and new technical solutions designed for the ultimate driving experience.
Read MoreLighting technology pioneer Audi fields next-generation OLED technology
In June 2020, the next generation of lighting technology premiered in the Audi Q5: digital OLED technology. With organic light-emitting diodes (so-called OLEDs), Audi was a pioneer as far back as in 2016. Now digitalization is ringing in a new age. This technology promises to improve road safety and is the first to allow for personalization of the taillight signature.
Read MoreINFINITI ACADEMY ENGINEERS CONTINUE PLACEMENTS FOLLOWING LOCKDOWN
The 2020 INFINITI Engineering Academy candidates commence the second rotation of the unique automotive-to-motorsport placements with INFINITI and Renault DP World F1® Team, as the current edition of the INFINITI Engineering Academy reaches its mid-point.
Read MoreBRING BACK BRONCO: THE UNTOLD STORY
On August 10, Ford will debut Bring Back Bronco, an eight-episode podcast series about the history of the Ford Bronco. Listeners can click here to listen to the trailer and sign up for notifications on their preferred podcast app when each new episode debuts.
Read MoreGULF PARTNERS WITH McLAREN TO ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
McLaren and Gulf Oil International Ltd have today announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will see Gulf, one of the most iconic brands in the world, partner with world-famous luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Racing team.
Read MorePETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND LIST OF JUDGES AHEAD OF ITS VIRTUAL CAR WEEK
The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content.
Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle events, and auction houses. Videos will be broken apart into hour-long episodes that will premiere on the Petersen’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/petersenmuseum).
Read MoreNEW 2020 RAM HEAVY DUTY LIMITED BLACK ANNOUNCED
Ram Heavy Duty is taking the premium Limited model to new heights with the introduction of the Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black Edition. The newest leader of Ram’s opulent Heavy Duty offerings builds upon the luxurious Limited trim with a sophisticated, monochromatic appearance package that includes black exterior accents, matte black badging and black aluminum wheels. Ram offers a wide range of trucks to meet diverse buyer needs and the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black is the latest example of that.
Read MoreDEFENDING RACE WINNERS, BHA RETURN TO ROAD AMERICA
The Road America 120
July 31- August 2, 2020
Round: 3 of the 10 race in the 2020 Michelin Pilot Challenge
Racetrack: Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI4.0-mile road course, features 14 turns
Race: Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 4:45 pm ET (1:45 PM PST ) (2 Hours)
TV: LIVE on NBC Gold Track Pass
Live timing and scoring from each session available at www.IMSA.com
Live radio commentary for every session at www.IMSA.com
AIM VASSER SULLIVAN DRIVER DUO CAPTURES SECOND CONSECUTIVE IMSA VICTORY IN LEXUS RC F GT3
SEBRING, Fla. (July 20, 2020) – Jack Hawksworth and Aaron Telitz scored their second consecutive GTD win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Sebring International Raceway on Saturday evening. The driver duo of the AIM VASSER SULLIVAN (AVS) No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 led 39 laps (of 75) in the newly-scheduled sprint race at the historic 17-turn, 3.74-mile Florida road course en route to their second straight victory after winning at Daytona International Speedway two weeks ago.
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