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Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Ziebart International Corporation has promoted Thomas Bowler to director of U.S. Retail Operations, the company annnounced. Bowler first started at Ziebart in 2016 as a product sales and technical support specialist. He most recently served as a regional sales manager, working closely with Ziebart’s franchise owners, the company said. As director of U.S. Retail Operations,… Continue reading Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Meyer Distributing Adds Thumper Fab to Lineup

Meyer Distributing has added Thumper Fab to its product lineup, the distributor announced. Thumper Fab is a Texas-based manufacturer offering a variety of parts and accessories for the powersports market. “We here at Thumper Fab are very excited about our growing relationship with Meyer Distributing. We have seen a growing interest in truck and off-road… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Thumper Fab to Lineup

MasterTech Expo Adds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Event

MasterTech Expo, an annual trade event produced by Mobile Solutions, is adding a new awards ceremony to the event, organizers announced. Presented during the event, scheduled for March 3-6, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona, the awards will encompass two groups: the attendees of MasterTech Expo and the vendor partners and exhibitors at the event. “These awards… Continue reading MasterTech Expo Adds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Event

TREMEC Acquires EV Conversion Kit Provider

TREMEC has acquired Electric GT, a provider of plug-and-play EV conversion systems, the company announced. The acquisition will enable TREMEC to expand its product offerings in the ICE-to-BEV vehicle conversion market, the company said. The newly branded company, TREMEC – Electric GT, will be based out of Electric GT’s headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, and… Continue reading TREMEC Acquires EV Conversion Kit Provider

Bring a Trailer, Vintage Camper Trailers Announce Partnership

Automotive auction platform Bring a Trailer (BaT) and Vintage Camper Trailers have formed a partnership to provide the Vintage Camper Trailers community with a specialized auction service, the companies announced. Through the partnership, Vintage Camper Trailers members can submit vehicles to BaT directly from the Vintage Camper Trailers website for a streamlined submission process, the… Continue reading Bring a Trailer, Vintage Camper Trailers Announce Partnership

Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show

The Overland Experience, a dedicated display highlighting trends, vehicles and manufacturers in the overlanding segment, is returning to the 2023 SEMA Show, event organizers announced. Located in the Diamond Lot outside West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Overland Experience will showcase a variety of trucks, SUVs, off-road vehicles, powersports and utility vehicles,… Continue reading Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show

Goodguys Previews West Coast Nationals

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is preparing to host the 36th edition of the West Coast Nationals, scheduled for Aug. 25-17 in Pleasanton, California, the organization announced. The annual event is expected to bring in over 3,000 classic cars and trucks ranging from vintage hot rods, to lowriders, muscle cars and pro-touring street machines, Goodguys… Continue reading Goodguys Previews West Coast Nationals

Torqued Distribution Adds X-Cart Integration for eCommerce Platforms

Torqued Distribution has added X-Cart integration to its list of eCommerce platform integrations, the company announced. This is the fourth full integration for Torqued, the company said, in addition to currently offered integrations for Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. “We’re excited to offer a solution for X-Cart, especially considering how deeply entrenched they are with SEMA… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Adds X-Cart Integration for eCommerce Platforms

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Nankang to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its range of competition tires through the addition of Nankang, the company announced. “Nankang Motorsport has made a name for itself in the performance tire space by producing an extremely grippy tire at an unbeatable price point. We will be carrying the AR1 — a favorite amongst… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Nankang to Line Card