Turn 14 Distribution Adds PRP Seats to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added PRP Seats, an off-road company specializing in seats, harnesses and accessories, to its line card, the company announced. “PRP Seats is a leading manufacturer of customizable seats for UTV, Jeep and truck applications. The company is prevalent in the off-road space, and its products can be found… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds PRP Seats to Line Card

Overland Vehicle Systems Joins Meyer Distributing Lineup

Meyer Distributing has added Overland Vehicle Systems to its line card, the parts distributor announced. With a team with more than 70 years of combined experience within the off-road community, Overland Vehicle Systems offers a line of adventure travel and exploration gear, the company said. “Overland Vehicle Systems is excited to be partnering with Meyer… Continue reading Overland Vehicle Systems Joins Meyer Distributing Lineup

Monterey Car Week Highlights

Catch up on all the action from around the Monterey Peninsula with Craig Jackson, Mike Joy and more.

AMP Research Opens New Manufacturing Facility

RealTruck has opened a new manufacturing facility in Brea, California, for its powered-step brand, AMP Research, the company announced. RealTruck, formally Truck Hero, acquired Lund, Intl., the parent company of AMP Research, in 2019 and added the brand to its portfolio of 28 aftermarket accessories product lines. “We are committed to making high quality, industry… Continue reading AMP Research Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Mile Marker Partners with Courtney Hansen

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Mile Marker Industries, a Florida-based manufacturer of hubs, winches, recovery gear, automotive aftermarket accessories and more, has formed a partnership with automotive television personality Courtney Hansen, the company announced. Hansen recently launched an all-new MotorTrend series “Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen.” Hansen is serving as executive producer for the 12-episode series, in addition… Continue reading Mile Marker Partners with Courtney Hansen

Supply Chain Concerns Grow as Freight Rail Strike Looms

A pair of unions representing 57,000 conductors and engineers are currently negotiating a new contract with rail carriers…

California Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban Could Spread to Other States

California recently approved a law to eliminate the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Watch the video above from PBS to see how the law could spread to other states, as well as some of the barriers preventing some Americans from making the switch to electric vehicles.

North Wilkesboro Speedway to Host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

Speedway Motorsports and NASCAR announced that, as part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season, the NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2023. “The NASCAR All-Star Race has always been the fans’ race, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the fans during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary than returning to… Continue reading North Wilkesboro Speedway to Host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

SEMA Show Expands Product Showcase with New Categories

The SEMA Show will expand its New Product Showcase for 2022 with the addition of two new categories: electric vehicles (EV) products and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) products. The new categories join the 16 other categories already included in the parts showcase. Accessible exclusively to SEMA Showgoers, the New Products Showcase is a collection… Continue reading SEMA Show Expands Product Showcase with New Categories

EPA Continues Crackdown on Diesel Tuners

The Environmental Protection Agency has handed out $10 million in fines to two Michigan-based diesel tuning companies selling emissions defeat devices, according to Road & Track. Diesel Ops and Orion Diesel were found to be in violation of the Clean Air Act on Aug. 29, related to violations first discovered in December 2021. According to… Continue reading EPA Continues Crackdown on Diesel Tuners

American Tire Distributors Completes Sale of Canadian Subsidiary

American Tire Distributors (ATD) has completed the sale of its Canadian subsidiary, National Tire Distributors (NTD), to Groupe Touchette Inc., the company announced. “With the sale of NTD now complete, ATD is moving forward as a more focused organization that is better positioned to serve its customers across the U.S. and invest in the enhanced… Continue reading American Tire Distributors Completes Sale of Canadian Subsidiary

Jeep Details Electrification Plans

Jeep has released new details about its plan to develop and expand its electrified product range, the automaker announced. “With the continuous expansion of the 4xe technology across our entire portfolio, we are redefining freedom and adventure in a way that only the Jeep brand can,” said Jim Morrison, head of Jeep brand North America.… Continue reading Jeep Details Electrification Plans

Dodge Challenger, Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger Models Add to ‘Last Call’ Lineup

The pair of retro-themed cars are a nod to the style of Dodge’s muscle car lineup of the late 1960s and 1970s…

Antron Brown Urges Congress to Pass SEMA-Backed RPM Act

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown urged Congress to pass the SEMA-supported Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act while appearing before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, according to SEMA. The three-time Top Fuel world champion, who began his racing career nearly 40 years ago, appeared before Congress to share personal stories about his support for… Continue reading Antron Brown Urges Congress to Pass SEMA-Backed RPM Act

Meyer Distributing Acquires P&E Distributors

Meyer Distributing has acquired P&E Distributors, the company announced. The recently acquired company will help Meyer Distributing expand its reach in the 12-volt automotive, marine and powersports markets with the acquisition of P&E Distributors, the company said. “Together, the P&E and Meyer expert sales teams provide customers hundreds of combined years of experience in the… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Acquires P&E Distributors