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Hot Shot’s Secret Now Selling Hand Sanitizer to Businesses

Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, recently announced the production of alcohol-based hand sanitizer at their Mt. Gilead, Ohio, manufacturing facility to assist with preventative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, LSI began offering 4 oz. bottles of Hot Shot’s Secret hand sanitizer… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Now Selling Hand Sanitizer to Businesses

Survey Finds Most Independent Dealers Remain Open

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a precipitously negative effect on used vehicle sales, independent auto dealers, for the most part, remain open for business – one way or another – and almost half of them have retained their entire workforce, according to a survey by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Those results, NIADA… Continue reading Survey Finds Most Independent Dealers Remain Open

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Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual

Although the Petersen Automotive Museum remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, the museum will continue its eight-year tradition of Breakfast Club Cruise-Ins in a new digital format. The museum has opened submissions for its ‘global’ cars and coffee, which will consist of a 90-minute YouTube video featuring vehicle video submissions from enthusiasts all… Continue reading Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual

Trim Shop Caught Making Knockoff Medical Masks

A trim shop in the United Arab Emirates was busted for making knockoff medical masks, according to auto upholstery blog The Hog Ring. The masks, designed to appear like medical-grade masks, were made of poor-quality fabric and headed to a nearby grocery store to be sold to customers before the shop was raided by local… Continue reading Trim Shop Caught Making Knockoff Medical Masks

AAM Group Creates Made-to-Color Line Art

These unprecedented times have most people homebound for the next few weeks. Since most are sheltering in place, The AAM Group is publishing six made-to-color line art images to help pass the time. These artistic renditions of popular automotive aftermarket accessories are designed to create a positive entertainment experience to share with the whole family… Continue reading AAM Group Creates Made-to-Color Line Art

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Öhlins Racing to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added the suspension dampers and components manufactured by Öhlins Racing to its line card. “Öhlins Racing manufactures premium suspension dampers for most performance vehicles on the market today. Turn 14 Distribution is proud to partner with the company to bring its technology to our customers,”… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Öhlins Racing to Line Card

Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

In January, Mazda Motor Corporation marked its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, announced its 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

TechForce Announces ‘2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards’ Grand Prize Winner

Griffin Howland, a senior in high school attending Pickens County Career and Technology College, in Liberty, South Carolina, has been named the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards. As a nonprofit dedicated to helping student techs achieve their professional dreams, TechForce created the award to honor our student community and recognize those… Continue reading TechForce Announces ‘2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards’ Grand Prize Winner

Oracle Lighting Donates PPE to Local Medical Center

Oracle Lighting, a manufacturer of LED lighting solutions, has made a donation of 1,000 N95 respirator masks and nearly 500 surgical masks to the Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans to help its staff battle the COVID-19 crisis in Louisiana where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is much needed. “We want to do whatever we can… Continue reading Oracle Lighting Donates PPE to Local Medical Center

Yokohama Tire Partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund

Yokohama Tire is partnering with the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) to help truckers and their families who have experienced an illness or injury that takes them off the road. “As we collectively face the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, the country is looking for ways to support the unsung… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund

Tornado Strikes South Carolina BorgWarner Plant

A BorgWarner turbocharger manufacturing facility in Seneca, South Carolina, was struck by a tornado early Monday, killing a security guard and doing significant damage to the facility, the Detroit Free Press reports. “Earlier this morning, BorgWarner’s facility in Seneca, South Carolina, was struck by a tornado and sustained significant damage. We are deeply saddened by… Continue reading Tornado Strikes South Carolina BorgWarner Plant

Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Alpine Electronics has named Ed Moriarty as its new assistant vice president of aftermarket car audio, according to CE Outlook. In the position, Moriarty will oversee channel management and support the company’s aftermarket sales staff. “I’m thrilled to start at a company that has such a large presence in the mobile electronics industry,” Moriarty told… Continue reading Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Covercraft Expands PPE Production

Covercraft Industries is bringing its Wichita Falls, Texas, production facility back online to expand the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to increased demand and need during the COVID-19 crisis. The company began PPE production in its Oklahoma facility on March 30. “At this time in our country, the need for this equipment is… Continue reading Covercraft Expands PPE Production

Champion Brands to Manufacture Sanitizing Products

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals and lubricants, announced that the company has started preparing to manufacture alcohol hand sanitizer and isopropyl alcohol disinfectant in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Champion will be supplying local senior homes, hospitals, medical related businesses, food shelves and local government agencies, the company says. “I’m very proud of… Continue reading Champion Brands to Manufacture Sanitizing Products