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Tint World Relocates California Store

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has relocated its Mountain View location to a new facility, the company announced. Under owners Abdelrahim Afaghani and Sultan Alafghani, the new updated Tint World Mountain View provides the Santa Clara area with automotive aftermarket accessories and styling and window-tinting services. “With our new location, we’re equipped to meet the… Continue reading Tint World Relocates California Store

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Horizon Global Creates Digital Media Library for Installers

Horizon Global Corporation, a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, has launched a new digital media library website for the company’s North American brands: Draw-Tite, REESE, BULLDOG, Fulton and Tekonsha, the company announced. The library is accessible here. The new, digital asset management-powered website allows dealers and installers to view and download photography, videos, literature,… Continue reading Horizon Global Creates Digital Media Library for Installers

Kevin Robinson Wins 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition

Kevin Robinson was named the winner of the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad competition for his product, the TRAC Tire Jack, the organization announced. The TRAC Tire Jack is a tool designed to make removing or installing a wheel/tire from a vehicle safer, simpler and easier. For winning the competition, Robinson received a grand-prize package valued… Continue reading Kevin Robinson Wins 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition

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Tint World Included on ‘Most Innovative Franchises’ List

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of just 100 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2022 report on the Most Innovative Franchises, the company announced. Franchise Business Review, a research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, publishes annual rankings of the top franchises in… Continue reading Tint World Included on ‘Most Innovative Franchises’ List

Bob Schoeberl Memorial Tournament Raises Over $600K for AACF

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation’s (AACF) is celebrating another successful edition of the Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, held recently during the SEMA and AAPEX industry week in Las Vegas, the organization said. The tournament attracted 160 golfers and raised more than $600,000 to help individuals and families in the automotive aftermarket in need, AACF… Continue reading Bob Schoeberl Memorial Tournament Raises Over $600K for AACF

Champion Auto Systems Claims SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year Award

Champion Auto Systems has been named the SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year, the company announced. The company received the award, which aims to recognize the recipient for its performance and dedication to the restyling industry, at last week’s SEMA Show. Minnesota-based Champion Auto Systems offers a full lineup of sunroof kits and seat comfort… Continue reading Champion Auto Systems Claims SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year Award

Doug Brown Named ALI Chairman

Doug Brown of Vehicle Service Group has been elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors, and Gary Wainwright of Weco Inc. joined the board as associate class representative at the lift safety organization’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Oct. 31, the organization announced. The ALI Board of Directors includes representatives… Continue reading Doug Brown Named ALI Chairman

Larry Chen Wins SEMA Influencer Award

Content creator and automotive photographer Larry Chen was named winner of the first annual SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award, the organization announced. The award was created to honor a content creator or influencer who has built an engaged audience and used his or her platform to positively impact car enthusiasts of all ages. Finalists for the award were selected… Continue reading Larry Chen Wins SEMA Influencer Award