Author: THE SHOP Staff

‘The Event 2020’ Goes Live

The Event 2020, a virtual trade show hosted by The AAM Group, kicked off Monday, Nov. 30, the organization announced. “The Event” is AAM’s response to the cancellation of in-person trade shows around the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual trade show features some of 2020’s new automotive aftermarket products from across 11… Continue reading ‘The Event 2020’ Goes Live

Turn 14 Distribution Adds TruXedo to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added TruXedo’s catalog of truck bed covers and accessories to its line card. “TruXedo specializes in quality soft, roll-up truck bed covers and is the latest Truck Hero brand that we are excited to now offer to our dealers. The brand’s addition allows us to offer a wider… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds TruXedo to Line Card

MAHLE Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Since 1920, MAHLE has developed from a small workshop to one of the largest automotive suppliers with over 160 locations in more than 30 countries. December 1, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding. The course for the company was charted by the brothers Ernst and Hermann Mahle. MAHLE is now broadly positioned… Continue reading MAHLE Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Hoonigan Names New CEO

Automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan has hired sports-industry veteran Jennifer van Dijk as its new chief executive officer, the company announced. van Dijk comes from global sports and entertainment marketing agency Wasserman, having most recently served as Executive Vice President of Digital overseeing the agency’s athlete media network, Athlete Exchange. Current Hoonigan co-CEOs Jacques Marine and… Continue reading Hoonigan Names New CEO

Champion Racing Oil Launches 2021 North American Karting Contingency Program

Champion Oil, a lubricant manufacturer for over 65 years, recently announced a Racing Contingency Program for 2021 that is specifically for Karting Teams and Racers in all racing classes of competition in most sanctioned karting events in North America. The 2021 Champion Karting Contingency Program includes, but is not limited to racing series and events… Continue reading Champion Racing Oil Launches 2021 North American Karting Contingency Program

Turn 14 Distribution Adds UnderCover to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its truck bed cover options with the addition of UnderCover to its line card. “The addition of UnderCover’s American-made product lineup allows us to diversify our tonneau cover segment further. High-quality hard folding cover options such as the Armor Flex or Ultra Flex cover the demand for… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds UnderCover to Line Card

McLeod Racing Named Boninfante Friction’s West Coast Supplier

McLeod Racing, a performance clutch manufacturer, has been named the new West Coast supplier for Boninfante Friction racing products. Boninfante Friction, based outside Philadelphia, manufactures friction clutch products for the motorsports racing market. With a West Coast supplier available to customers, Boninfante continues to uphold quality customer service and quick turnaround times for new clutch… Continue reading McLeod Racing Named Boninfante Friction’s West Coast Supplier

Webinar to Provide Walkthrough of PPP Loan Forgiveness Forms

The National Federation of Independent Business is hosting a webinar on Dec. 2 that will offer step by step instruction for completing Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness forms. Host Matt Evans, CPA, CMA and CFM, will walk through the steps for completing the two most popular forms used to obtain PPP Loan Forgiveness – Forms… Continue reading Webinar to Provide Walkthrough of PPP Loan Forgiveness Forms

Nitto Tire Sweeps Formula DRIFT Championship Podium

Nitto Tire, a manufacturer of off-road and street performance tires, has announced that Team Nitto driver Vaughn Gittin Jr. has earned the 2020 Formula DRIFT championship title. Nitto drivers Chelsea DeNofa, Ryan Tuerck and Fredric Aasbø finished second, third and fourth in the championship hunt. This achievement makes Nitto Tire the first tire manufacturer to… Continue reading Nitto Tire Sweeps Formula DRIFT Championship Podium

Champion Oil Offering 2021 North American Drifting Contingency Program

Champion Oil, a manufacturer of performance lubricants, recently announced a Racing Contingency Program for 2021 that is designed to link Champion performance products directly with Drifting Teams and Racers in all racing classes of competition in most sanctioned events in North America. The 2021 Champion Drifting Contingency Program includes, but is not limited to racing… Continue reading Champion Oil Offering 2021 North American Drifting Contingency Program

Petersen Museum to Give Live Virtual Tour

As part of its Giving Tuesday fundraiser on Dec. 1, the Petersen Automotive Museum will stream a two-hour-long, live tour of its exhibits and The Vault Presented by Hagerty. Viewers are encouraged to tune in to the live event and donate; the museum will use the donations to preserve its collection, support the community with… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Give Live Virtual Tour

Turn5 Names Scholarship Winners

Turn5, Inc. has announced three new scholarship winners for the spring 2021 semester. Turn5 is the parent company of ExtremeTerrain (XT), AmericanMuscle (AM), and AmericanTrucks (AT), each with its own unique scholarship program. Based on original essay submissions, the Philadelphia-based e-commerce retailer has selected MyKenna Zettle, Andrew Pankratz, and Daniel Hartman to receive $2500 towards their… Continue reading Turn5 Names Scholarship Winners

Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities

Classic Recreations is undergoing an expansion including new car models, the hiring of additional personnel and an additional 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and showroom facility in North Texas, the company announced. This expansion will increase production of its classic muscle cars, as well as accepting high-performance restoration projects. “In spite of the challenging economic climate,… Continue reading Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities

GM Drops Effort to Stop California Emissions Rules

General Motors is dropping its efforts to stop California from setting its own emissions rules, the Detroit Free Press reported. GM CEO Mary Barra said Monday that GM is withdrawing from preemption litigation between California, the Trump Administration and other non-government groups. To read the full report from the Detroit Free Press, click here.