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VOXX-DEI Announces Virtual Training Series Schedule

VOXX-DEI has announced a new schedule of virtual training sessions for new and experienced dealers. Held once per month, the training sessions will be geared toward new dealers, prospective dealers, novice techs and those new to selling and Installing VOXX-DEI products, the company said. Schedule (all times EST): Oct. 25 – 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16… Continue reading VOXX-DEI Announces Virtual Training Series Schedule

Mobile Solutions Opens 2023 MasterTech Expo Early Bird Registration

Mobile Solutions has opened early bird registration for the 2023 MasterTech Expo, organizers announced. Scheduled for Mar. 5-8, 2023 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, the MasterTech Expo  offers professional education, networking opportunities and an exhibitor showcase for automotive fabricators trimmers, designers, 12V technicians and business owners. Registration at the MasterTech Expo website… Continue reading Mobile Solutions Opens 2023 MasterTech Expo Early Bird Registration

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Turn 14 Distribution Adds ION Alloy Wheels to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its selection of truck wheels with the addition of ION Alloy Wheels to its line card, the company announced. “ION Alloy Wheels is the largest of The Wheel Group’s (TWG) wheel brands, and the product styles cater to the more traditional street and tow truck audience looking… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ION Alloy Wheels to Line Card

RealTruck Promotes Barringer to Chief Accounting Officer

RealTruck has appointed Christine Barringer as its first chief accounting officer, the manufacturer and online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories, the company announced. In her new role, Barringer will be responsible for overseeing the company’s strategic direction of the corporate accounting organization, financial-close processes, reporting, and continuous improvements in the accounting function to support the… Continue reading RealTruck Promotes Barringer to Chief Accounting Officer

Fox Factory Partners with Society of Women Engineers

Fox Factory has formed a new partnership with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the company announced. In addition to the annual partnership, the company will make an appearance at the SWE National Conference held in Houston, Texas, Oct. 20-22, to recruit professionals for Fox’s summer internship program and engineering positions, the company said. As… Continue reading Fox Factory Partners with Society of Women Engineers

EnerSys to Debut ODYSSEY Battery IndyCar at 2022 AAPEX Show

EnerSys, the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, will debut its ODYSSEY battery-branded No. 3 Team Penske IndyCar Chevrolet at the 2022 AAPEX Show, the company announced. 2021 IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year, Scott McLaughlin, drove the racecar to victory during its first series race appearance at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in July 2022, the company said.… Continue reading EnerSys to Debut ODYSSEY Battery IndyCar at 2022 AAPEX Show

RANDYS Worldwide Promotes Delapenha to National Sales Director

RANDYS Worldwide has promoted Andrew Delapenha to national account director, the company announced Delapenha began as a sales account manager with RANDYS in 2013. After six years with the company, he moved on to multiple positions with the University of Washington and Boeing, the company said. “Both opportunities allowed me to grow as a leader… Continue reading RANDYS Worldwide Promotes Delapenha to National Sales Director

WyoTech Students Receive Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarships

Three students from WyoTech, an automotive, diesel, and collision trade school, have received scholarships from the Jessi Combs Foundation (JCF), the school announced. Maggie Daskam, Jade Bovee and Kaygen Bogle all received the award, which is one of the ways JCF aims to fulfill its mission to educate, inspire and empower the next generation of… Continue reading WyoTech Students Receive Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarships

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Tint World Recognized by Franchise Times

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has been included in the Franchise Times Top 500 Franchises list of the largest U.S.-based franchises, the company announced. With annual growth of 27.9% in sales and 5.9% annual unit growth, Tint World ranks 398 in the Top 500 Franchises list, the publication said. “Being part of the Franchise Times… Continue reading Tint World Recognized by Franchise Times

Road to Indy Rebrands

Andersen Promotions has unveiled new branding for the opening steps of the Road to Indy, the company announced. Moving forward, the collective branding for the driver development program will be known as the USF Pro Championships. USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires – formerly a pre-step on the Road to Indy – will now become… Continue reading Road to Indy Rebrands

PRO Council Reveals SEMA Show Event Schedule

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has revealed its event schedule for the 2022 SEMA Show, the council announced. In addition to hosting the PRO Cup Challenge, an annual package-design competition among restylers, the council is sponsoring multiple seminars, including a panel discussion featuring PRO Cup Challenge participants. The PRO Cup Challenge Panel is scheduled… Continue reading PRO Council Reveals SEMA Show Event Schedule