Organizers of the 2020 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show have extended the priority exhibitor application deadline to Friday, June 12, the group announced. The extension aims to give exhibitors additional time to plan for the event. The deadline to receive a full refund has already been extended to Sept. 1. “PRI remains fully committed to… Continue reading PRI Extends Exhibitor Application Period
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SEMA Data Co-op Offering eCommerce Data Updates
The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free eCommerce plugins to help SEMA members enhance online retail sales, the group announced. “As the country continues to shelter at home, consumers are spending more time shopping online,” the group said in the announcement. “Smart businesses are focusing on online sales and product data to mitigate downturns due… Continue reading SEMA Data Co-op Offering eCommerce Data Updates
MANN+HUMMEL Producing Face Masks, Respirators
MANN+HUMMEL, a manufacturer of automotive, air and water filters and parent company of WIX Filters, has implemented a number of initiatives to support the growing battle against COVID-19, including producing face masks and respirators for healthcare workers. “Companies are mobilizing at unbelievable speeds to assist the frontlines in their fight against COVID-19,” said Charles Vaillant,… Continue reading MANN+HUMMEL Producing Face Masks, Respirators
Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals Still on Track for July
Champion Oil, a manufacturer of racing and performance lubricants and sponsor of the upcoming event, says the Champion Racing Oil/Williams Grove Summer Nationals Open sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on July 24-25 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is still set to take place as scheduled. “To date, most races in 2020 have either… Continue reading Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals Still on Track for July
LINE-X Named Top Automotive Services Franchise Company for 11th Straight Year
LINE-X, manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings and automotive accessories, topped the Miscellaneous Auto Products and Services category for an 11th consecutive year as part of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 41st annual Franchise 500 rankings. LINE-X’s growth, customer support, brand strength and low franchise fees helped secure a ranking of #327 on the magazine’s Franchise 500 list. The… Continue reading LINE-X Named Top Automotive Services Franchise Company for 11th Straight Year
PPG Commits Over $1.5 Million to Support Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts
PPG and the PPG Foundation will contribute more than $1.5 million to organizations supporting immediate community relief efforts and emerging recovery needs amid the impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the company announced. As part of PPG’s global COVID-19 response and support of crucial international and regional needs, grant recipients include: Feeding America: $150,000 to… Continue reading PPG Commits Over $1.5 Million to Support Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Air Lift Hosting Marketing Webinar Series for Shops
During this current crisis, Air Lift Company is aiming to assist the aftermarket automotive industry through a series of free webinars for owners of automotive shops about digital marketing. Click here to register for the webinar. Led by Air Lift’s Digital Marketing Strategies Manager, Devin Pringle, MBA, the six-week “Essential Online Marketing for Shops” series… Continue reading Air Lift Hosting Marketing Webinar Series for Shops
Genesis Rolls Out Third-Generation G80
The updated sedan aims to strike a balance between performance and luxury…
Buffalo Turbine Launches Disinfectant Sprayer to Fight COVID-19
Buffalo Turbine, the official track blower of the NHRA, has launched a new line of sprayers, the District Disinfector Series, that is designed to aid municipalities and commercial operations in the fight against COVID-19. The self-contained sprayer can be used with any truck or utility vehicle and is capable of disinfecting large areas. Applications may… Continue reading Buffalo Turbine Launches Disinfectant Sprayer to Fight COVID-19
Truck Hero Retools Facilities to Produce PPE
Truck Hero has announced that five of the company’s manufacturing facilities have been retooled and are now producing personal protective equipment (PPE). Truck Hero facilities located in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Howe, Indiana; Nashville, Tennessee; Lawrenceville, Georgia and Yankton, South Dakota, will aid in COVID-19 efforts by producing face masks, face shields, isolation gowns and plastic… Continue reading Truck Hero Retools Facilities to Produce PPE
Roush Yates Collaborating on Ventilator Development
Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, a division of Roush Yates Engines, is currently working in collaboration with BioMedInnovations and their partners Equilibar on the development and production of specialized ventilators to help address the mounting need for life-saving health care equipment. BioMedInnovations (BMI) was founded in 2005 to commercialize a highly controllable, low flow, low pressure… Continue reading Roush Yates Collaborating on Ventilator Development
BendPak Acquires Garage Equipment Brands
Vehicle service equipment manufacturer BendPak has acquired the Danmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply Brands, as well as related intellectual property rights, the company has announced. The acquired brands produce equipment including car lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and more. Don Henthorn, president of BendPak, stated, “Through this acquisition, we welcome Dannmar, MaxJax, and Garage… Continue reading BendPak Acquires Garage Equipment Brands
ProCharger Welcomes New Marketing Director
Accessible Techonolgies, Inc, parent company of ProCharger and Inovair, has welcomed Rob Kinnan as the company’s new marketing director. Kinnan has nearly 31 years of experience in the automotive publishing world, most recently serving as the editor of Mustang Monthly magazine. His magazine history includes the majority of the Motor Trend Group’s long list of… Continue reading ProCharger Welcomes New Marketing Director
AAM Group Offering POS, Inventory Management Software Integration on Aftermarket Websites
The AAM Group has announced the integration of hpCommerce Orion on Aftermarket Websites. hpCommerce Orion is a Point of Sale and Inventory Management software used by resellers of performance parts and accessories. With the new integration, hpCommerce Orion has built a brand new, special feed specifically for AAM and Aftermarket Websites. When directly uploaded to… Continue reading AAM Group Offering POS, Inventory Management Software Integration on Aftermarket Websites
Turn 14 Distribution Adds RaceChip to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added the vehicle performance tuning modules manufactured by RaceChip to its line card. “RaceChip has products to support over 3,000 different vehicles with performance chip tuning. By optimizing the engine’s electronic controls, they can unlock more performance at an extremely reasonable cost to the consumer,”… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds RaceChip to Line Card