Author: THE SHOP Staff

Tint World Opens New Virginia Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Sterling, Virginia. The second Tint World franchise in Virginia is under the ownership of LeRoy Schubert and will be managed by Hans Schubert. “It’s exciting to be part of such a rapidly growing franchise,” LeRoy Schubert said.… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Virginia Location

SEMA Show Attendee Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, November 3–6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, is now open, SEMA has announced. “The annual gathering featuring automotive innovation is set to take place in the fall at a time when analysts anticipate the marketplace will begin its path to recovery, positioning the SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Show Attendee Registration Now Open

SEMA Announces Board Election Results

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July. SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by… Continue reading SEMA Announces Board Election Results

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a supplier of technology solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has launched its next shop management software, SecondGear, which adds BOLT ON’s Text To Pay functionality to the digital customer communication process. The program supplements the company’s NextGear program, which features an independent digital vehicle inspection software. In conjunction with SecondGear’s debut, BOLT… Continue reading BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software

Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility

Yokohama Corporation of North America’s consumer tire plant in Salem, Virginia, is set to reopen on June 11, the company announced. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the factory reopens, YTMV has implemented several new safety procedures and protocols to ensure… Continue reading Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility

The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year

The AAM Group has named Vendor Support Specialist Mark Franchetti as the organization’s 2020 Employee of the Year and recipient of the W.O.W. Award, the group announced. The group cited Franchetti’s abilities to create sales growth and business opportunities through new product lines, product education and rebate and promotional awareness, and by communicating with members… Continue reading The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year

Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category

Meyer Distributing has added Compressed Air Systems air compressors and Tork/Essity Paper company products to its line card, the company announced. Compressed Air Systems builds a variety of easy-to-use air compressors designed using green manufacturing practices. Tork Paper supplies paper products and accessories including everything from paper towels to napkin dispensers. Its range of dispensers,… Continue reading Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category

AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors

The AAM Group honored Competition Specialties as the 2020 Member of the Year in an awards broadcast on May 6, from its headquarters in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Each year AAM makes the selection for Member of the Year based on five key metrics: Active Participation, Growth as a Percentage, Marketing Participation, Participation in Group Buys… Continue reading AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors

Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay

Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car, RX-Vision GT3 Concept, For Online Gameplay

Mazda Motor Corporation has released a new virtual race car, the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept. Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital, the vehicle is available for download in Gran Turismo Sport. The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is the manufacturer’s newest virtual race car in the game. “Mazda is aiming to gain more Mazda fans by conveying the… Continue reading Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay

PRI Compiles State-by-State Updates of Track Reopening Plans

PRI has compiled a list of state-by-state updates of race track reopening plans and guidelines. The list includes language from executive orders, as well as localized guidelines for track reopening and present status updates of racing facilities in each state. To check the status of your state’s race tracks, click here.

Martin & Company Names New Traffic and Communications Manager

Martin & Company (M&C), a marketing solutions firm specializing in national automotive aftermarket brand building, has announced the addition of Dani Boudreau as traffic and communications manager. Prior to her new position, Boudreau served in numerous communication management roles in the wedding industry, logistics and the Tennessee state park system. With a BA degree in… Continue reading Martin & Company Names New Traffic and Communications Manager