EV/AV: Electric vehicles reach the peak; while Rimac launches new robo-taxi service
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford’s F-150 Lightning becomes the winner of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race; while Rimac launches ‘Verne,’ a robo-taxi service. Reaching the peak On June 23rd, Romain Dumas became the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) 2024 ‘King of the Mountain’ while racing […]
Wanna Race: P.A.C.E.R. Program unveils retrofitted Dodge Dart drag racer at PaintSource
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto’s PaintSource Automotive celebrated the relaunch of the Police and Community Educating Racers (P.A.C.E.R.) Program last Sunday, where companies and local organizations gathered for a barbeque and the unveiling of a police-themed drag racing car. According to Mathew John, co-owner of Paint Source, the program aims to educate the next generation of […]
Speedy Showcase: Cadillac Announces GTP Hypercar
Detroit, Michigan – The recently announced Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar is set to compete in next endurance driving competitions in Daytona and Le Mans, much to the excitement of Cadillac fans the world over. Beyond a marketing term, Hypercars are a category in the FIA World Endurance Championship, a yearly racing competition. According to the […]
Plaid-Powered: Pfaff Motorsports finishes first at 24 Hours at Daytona race
Daytona, Florida — The Plaid Panther pounced into the winner’s circle this past weekend at the Daytona International Speedway, securing Pfaff Motorsport’s first win in the 60th running of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona endurance race. Powered by a plaid-painted Porsche 991.2 GT3 R, Team Pfaff pushed for victory all the way up until […]
The Plaid Panther: Pfaff Motorsports headed to Daytona for 24-hour race
Vaughan, Ontario — The master repairers over at Pfaff Motorsports can practically see the palm trees in the distance as the Vaughan, Ont. shop loads up its plaid-painted Porsche 991.2 GT3 R race car for the journey to Daytona Beach. The team is on the way down to Florida to compete in a 24-hour endurance […]
Setting the Pace: PPG named official supplier of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Indianapolis, Indiana — PPG has yet again been named official paint and finishing supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “We are excited to continue and further expand our relationship with racing and specifically with the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said PPG chairman and CEO Michael McGarry. “PPG paints, coatings […]
