Miami Corporation, a distributor of automotive interior and exterior trim products for both OEM and aftermarket companies, has published a guide explaining what materials can be used to create personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as possible alternatives if the materials cannot be sourced. The guide also includes links to templates, videos and other information… Continue reading Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide
Author: THE SHOP Staff
Hagerty Launches Grant Program to Help Automotive Businesses
Hagerty has announced the launch of its “Restore the Roar” grant initiative to help jumpstart U.S.-based enthusiast vehicle restoration shops, specialty parts manufacturers and other related businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 economic decline. Applications are available online starting today and due by May 4. “Many of the events we partner with have been canceled… Continue reading Hagerty Launches Grant Program to Help Automotive Businesses
DEI Celebrating 25th Anniversary
Design Engineering, Inc., a manufacturer of heat and sound control products, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. Founded in 1995 by performance industry veteran Dale Markley and his wife Nancy, DEI quickly earned a reputation in the Cleveland area and beyond for its dynamic, pioneering solutions to combat power-robbing under-hood heat issues. Over the… Continue reading DEI Celebrating 25th Anniversary
Eldora Postpones Sprint Car Doubleheader
Eldora Speedway officials, in accordance with guidance and orders issued by the state of Ohio and federal authorities, have announced the postponement of the May 8-9 #LetsRaceTwo doubleheader featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Advance tickets, pit… Continue reading Eldora Postpones Sprint Car Doubleheader
Alcantara Re-Opens Italian Production Facility
Alcantara is re-opening its Nera Montoro, Italy, production and R&D facilities north of Rome to supply demand for its “Made in Italy” automotive interior material. Alcantara voluntarily closed the facility, which has 500 employees, in late March in response to the COVID-19 crisis, although it was authorized to stay in production. “Our decision to close… Continue reading Alcantara Re-Opens Italian Production Facility
AACF Offers Support for COVID-19 Patients
In a quarterly update, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Executive Director Joel Ayres offered support for members of the aftermarket community who have contracted COVID-19, while clarifying the organization cannot support those who have been impacted by the economic downturn. “Throughout this difficult time and beyond, AACF remains steadfast in our commitment to provide support… Continue reading AACF Offers Support for COVID-19 Patients
Porsche Auction Raises $1 Million for United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund
Following a seven-day bidding period and 32 bids, an online auction hosted by RM Sotheby’s for the last Porsche 911 (991) to enter and pass down the serial production line has raised $500,000 (auction hammer price). Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) has decided to match the winning bid to raise the total proceeds to… Continue reading Porsche Auction Raises $1 Million for United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund
KICKER Provides Aid to Community Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Stillwater Designs, the parent company of KICKER Audio, is actively supporting the regional community during the international Coronavirus pandemic. While KICKER’s management team has sent employees home to work remotely, the organization has made an effort to support regional health-services providers. KICKER, with support from several component suppliers, recently donated 10,000 facemasks in support of… Continue reading KICKER Provides Aid to Community Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Motoroso Picks Up a C8 Corvette
Founder and CEO Alex Littlewood took a few extra precautions to keep himself safe from the coronavirus during the trip to the local dealership…
Cloyes Adds Engine Test System
Cloyes, a manufacturer of timing drive systems and components, has purchased, installed and is operating an RMC-ETS100 dynamic engine test system, the company announced. The system has been customized for the purpose of higher revolutions-per-minute (RPM) dynamic and durability tests as well as the use of pulse width modulation to test variable valve timing (VVT)… Continue reading Cloyes Adds Engine Test System
Permatex Names New Marketing Manager
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has named Ashley Khan as Marketing Manager for the Permatex and Versachem portfolio of products. Paco Agrafojo, Permatex Director of Marketing, made the announcement and noted that Khan will be based in Hartford, Connecticut, and lead a team of brand marketers in the Permatex… Continue reading Permatex Names New Marketing Manager
Classic Industries Releases Classic Car Coloring Book
Classic Industries has released a downloadable, 24-page coloring book featuring some of the greatest classic muscle cars and trucks of all time. Curated by the team at Classic Industries, the coloring book was designed with both kids and adult enthusiasts in mind. The free coloring book can be downloaded and printed by clicking here.
Carroll Shelby Foundation Starts Program to Support Nurses
The Carroll Shelby Foundation has launched an initiative through Carroll Shelby’s Store to raise money for nurses on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the initiative, a portion of the proceeds from sales of the Shelby “We are Strong Together” t-shirt and decal will go to the Carroll Shelby Foundation to benefit the… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Foundation Starts Program to Support Nurses
Lucas Oil Producing Hand Sanitizer
As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to battle the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lucas Oil Products, the California-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive oils and additives, is now offering hand sanitizer refill bottles for purchase through distributor networks nationwide and through Eckart Supply. Lucas’ new Hand Sanitizer is made with 80% ethyl alcohol and… Continue reading Lucas Oil Producing Hand Sanitizer
AEM EV Launches New Website
AEM EV has launched its website, www.aemev.com, the performance electronics manufacturer announced. The website provides information on its control solutions for performance EV street conversions and motorsports vehicles, including its programmable Vehicle Control Units (VCUs), Power Distribution Units, CAN-based Keypads, CAN-based Digital Dash Displays, CAN expansion modules and more. “Although we are still in the… Continue reading AEM EV Launches New Website