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TruckHouse Unveils Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Overlander

The BCT is a carbon fiber reinforced composite midsized expedition vehicle built by TruckHouse, in Sparks, NV. Built utilizing the latest Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro chassis, the BCT is build like a luxury racing yacht on a trophy truck.

In addition to the composite-built living space, the truck also features upgraded off-road components…

Real Deal Steel Celebrates 10th Year in Business

Real Deal Steel is celebrating both its 10th year in business and reaching the milestone of 1,000 reproduction steel bodies shipped to customers around the United States and the globe, the company announced. Joe Whitaker and Randy Irwin founded the company in February 2011 when they began building all-new-steel Tri-5 Chevy bodies. After a couple… Continue reading Real Deal Steel Celebrates 10th Year in Business

D.C. Auto Show Postponed

Due to the ongoing health emergency in the District of Columbia and around the world, the 2021 Washington, D.C. Auto Show will be postponing the event from its previously scheduled March 26 through April 4 timeframe, organizers announced. Show organizers are working closely with the District government and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to… Continue reading D.C. Auto Show Postponed

Ziebart Names New Corporate Controller

Ziebart, a provider of car appearance and protection services, has announced its promotion of Jason Case from Corporate Accounting Manager to Corporate Controller. In the position, Case will be tasked with streamlining the accounting department, overseeing the annual audit and managing branch financials. A long-standing company veteran, Case brings more than a decade of experience… Continue reading Ziebart Names New Corporate Controller

Masterpieces of Metal Build Contest Winners Announced

Sponsored by Westin Automotive and presented by The AAM Group’s Event 2020 virtual trade show, the Masterpieces of Metal vehicle-build contest invited automotive builders to submit their best creations and pit them against the work of other metal-minded overachievers. Event attendees voted for their favorite builds across four categories, with the winners taking home a… Continue reading Masterpieces of Metal Build Contest Winners Announced

LSI Chemical Expands Distribution to China

LSI Chemical has signed Pioneer New Material Technology Company, located in Luoyang, China, as a new distribution partner, the company announced. As the world’s third-largest MoS2 manufacturer, Pioneer boasts an independent import and export license and a complete customs clearance system. Pioneer is now authorized to distribute the entire line of LSI Chemical fuel and… Continue reading LSI Chemical Expands Distribution to China

Tint World Earns Spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto styling and window tinting franchise, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list. The 2021 list ranks Tint World first in category as well as No. 290 overall for its performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. “2020 was a… Continue reading Tint World Earns Spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List