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Turn 14 Distribution Adds Weld Off-Road to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added to its selection of Weld Racing products with the addition of Weld Off-Road to its line card, the company announced. “Turn 14 Distribution brought on Weld Racing in 2019, and we are now extending the product selection to include Weld Off-Road truck and UTV wheels. Weld Off-Road… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Weld Off-Road to Line Card

GDP Declines as Recession Chances Grow

The U.S. economy contracted for the second straight quarter from April to June, hitting a widely accepted rule of thumb for a recession, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday. Gross domestic product fell 0.9% during that period, following a 1.6% decline in the first quarter and was worse than the Dow Jones estimate for… Continue reading GDP Declines as Recession Chances Grow

YANG Fundraiser to Benefit AACF

The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), an Auto Care Association community of young industry professionals, is partnering with the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) to raise support for the foundation through a nationwide TopGolf event, the organization announced. “In continuing its effort to provide support to members of the auto care industry, YANG is… Continue reading YANG Fundraiser to Benefit AACF

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Porsche Expected to Enter F1 with Red Bull Racing

Porsche will enter Formula One in partnership with Red Bull Racing, according to a report from Motorsport. Details regarding the partnership emerged after a Moroccan regulatory agency was required to publish documents related to the deal, which will see the German manufacturer buy a 50% stake in Red Bull Technology, the parent company of the… Continue reading Porsche Expected to Enter F1 with Red Bull Racing

Quadratec to Host ‘Jeeps and Java’ in Ohio

Quadratec is hosting a “Jeeps and Java” car meet at Trail Quest in Plain City, Ohio, the company announced. Scheduled for July 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the event will be open to all Jeep enthusiasts, and will feature coffee, donuts and raffle prizes. Quadratec’s team of Jeep experts will be on-site at the… Continue reading Quadratec to Host ‘Jeeps and Java’ in Ohio

Meyer Distributing Adds Outdoor Equipment to Product Lineup

Meyer Distributing is now offering a variety of hunting blinds and other outdoor equipment, the distributor announced. “With over 10 brand names and over 100 units in stock, we have what you need to get ready for the season,” said Nick Gramelspacher of Meyer Distributing. “[We have] big names in stock like Ardisam, Banks Outdoors,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Outdoor Equipment to Product Lineup

Continental Tire Partners with UTI

Continental Tire has been selected as the Official Tire of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the company announced. The new partnership includes campus and curriculum aides to each of UTI’s 13 locations across the nation. “We are pleased to announce Continental Tire’s sponsorship of Universal Technical Institute (UTI),” said Chris Charity, vice president of sales –… Continue reading Continental Tire Partners with UTI

Tint World Names New Accounting Manager

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has hired Chris Hejda to serve as its accounting manager, the company announced. Hejda will be responsible for oversight of internal and external financial reporting, financial controls, accounting, tax and audit relations. “Our goal at Tint World is to continue accelerating our growth, and that depends on a foundation of… Continue reading Tint World Names New Accounting Manager

Toyota Crown Returns to U.S. Market

Available stateside for the first time since 1972, the redesigned sedan features a hybrid powerplant and an overall height that clears the Camry by four inches…

Tri-State Enterprises Adds to Sales Team

Tri-State Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of automotive parts, car audio/electronics, and truck accessories, has hired Greg Frabotta to join its sales team, the company announced. Frabotta will be responsible for driving and growing outside sales in the North Texas region, the company said, and will be working out of its Arlington, Texas distribution center. Frabotta… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Adds to Sales Team