After sitting through a seminar on emissions regulations presented at the 2009 SEMA Show, featuring representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), I reaffirmed my suspicion that our industry is overdue for a major wake-up call relating...

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Scion has tapped gearheads and aspiring auto stylists and designers in the United States military for its latest customization challenge. The “Battle of the Builds” will offer three teams of active military personnel a blank canvas Scion xB and a $15,000 budget. One car will be selected the Grand...

Bryan Robb launches Digital Throttle; James Bolch named Exide Technologies president and CEO; 3M announces new installer training program; Steve Weigner retires from Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. after 28 years; and more news from around the industry.

New engine formula that allows for turbocharged engines at a maximum of six cylinders and a maximum displacement of 2.4 cu. l. may open the door for more manufacturers in the IZOD IndyCar Series; Levi Jones wins three of the four USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series events during “Eastern Storm”...