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EGR USA Adds Distribution Partners

EGR USA has partnered with six new distributors for its products in North America, the company announced. The newly signed distributors include Atech Motorsports, Dix Performance North, Frank Supply Company, New Level Motorsports, Competition Specialties and Premier Performance Products Distribution, the company said. All six distributors are now authorized to sell EGR RollTrac electric and… Continue reading EGR USA Adds Distribution Partners

WEATHER GUARD to Sponsor NASCAR Truck Series Bristol Dirt Race

WEATHER GUARD has been named the title sponsor of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race in April and the Official Truck Tool Box for Bristol Motor Speedway, the company announced. In the entitlement portion of the partnership, The WEATHER GUARD Truck Race on Dirt is scheduled to take… Continue reading WEATHER GUARD to Sponsor NASCAR Truck Series Bristol Dirt Race

Taylor Cable Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Taylor Cable Products is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, the company announced, and kicked off the celebration at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California. “This is a prestigious show and a favorite of ours because it draws the enthusiasts that Taylor Cable products cater to, so we couldn’t think of a better… Continue reading Taylor Cable Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Bipartisan ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Reintroduced in Congress

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition have all expressed support for United States Reps. Neal Dunn, R-FL, Brendan Boyle, D-PA, Warren Davidson, R-OH, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-WA, for reintroducing the ‘Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act’ (H.R. 906),… Continue reading Bipartisan ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Reintroduced in Congress

Rockford Speedway to Close Following 2023 Season

After more than 70 years of hosting races, Rockford Speedway in Rockford, Illinois will close at the completion of the 2023 season and be redeveloped for commercial opportunities, track officials announced. “For years we have watched the surrounding area evolve into a vibrant retail corridor, this day has been coming and while it’s great for… Continue reading Rockford Speedway to Close Following 2023 Season

Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship

Mayhew Tools will continue its sponsorship of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Pole Award for the 2023 season, the company announced. It will be the fifth consecutive year that Mayhew has sponsored the Pole Award. This award sponsorship provides an opportunity for Mayhew to present each winning driver with a one-thousand-dollar check, while also awarding… Continue reading Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship

Weinermobile Struck by Catalytic Converter Thieves

Not even the iconic Weinermobile is safe from catalytic converter thieves. According to reports from various news outlets, one of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobiles had its catalytic converter stolen while touring the Las Vegas area. To continue with the tour, the Weinermobile team made an emergency repair to the hot-dog shaped vehicle so it could… Continue reading Weinermobile Struck by Catalytic Converter Thieves

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First Brands Completes Acquisition of Horizon Global

First Brands, parent company of FRAM, Raybestos, Autolite and other automotive brands, has completed its acquisition of Horizon Global, the companies announced. First Brands completed the purchase at a price of $1.75 per share, the company said. Horizon Global produces a variety of towing and hauling accessories through several brands, including Draw-Tite, Reese, Tekonsha and… Continue reading First Brands Completes Acquisition of Horizon Global

AAM Group Launches Credit Card Processing Service

The AAM Group has launched a new credit card processing service for the automotive aftermarket called Aftermarket Payments, the group announced. Provided in partnership with PayJunction, Aftermarket Payments features no start-up, PCI, equipment, authorization, monthly or annual fees of any kind, the AAM Group said, and offers two main service options to qualifying accounts: The… Continue reading AAM Group Launches Credit Card Processing Service

BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success

BILSTEIN is celebrating the recent success of its sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company said. Competing on BILSTEIN shocks in the Pro 2 category, Ryan Beat won first place after 12 laps of carnage. Another BILSTEIN-sponsored racer, Doug Mittag, came in third. Mittag also placed second in… Continue reading BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success