Keystone Automotive Operations has entered into a master distribution agreement with Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care…
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HushMat Hopes to Expand Southwestern Sales with New Rep Firm
HushMat has appointed Alan Wojtas Associates to represent the brand in Southwestern states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana…
Diesel Brothers to Launch Tire Brand with Cooper Tire
The DieselSellerz, stars of Discovery Channel’s show Diesel Brothers, are partnering with Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. to launch a new tire brand: Legion Tires…
Hypertherm’s New Venture Capital Arm to Support Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Hypertherm has formed a corporate venture capital arm called Hypertherm Ventures to “foster greater interaction with the technology venture community…”
EchoMaster Names New Product Manager
EchoMaster has hired Tony Tassillo as its new product manager. Tassillo will engineer and manage new and innovative safety solutions for the brand…
Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy
Cap-it recently opened its first U.S. truck accessories and installation shop in the U.S. after operating in Canada for decades. Sean McGrath, executive vice president of Cap-it, joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe to discuss where the franchising shop business plans to go from here. Read about Cap-it’s first U.S. store in Texas. This video is… Continue reading Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy
Holy Hellephant!
The Mopar brand stampeded into SEMA Show with a new HEMI-engine-powered beast called the Hellephant. The 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine turns the crank at a mammoth 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The company also revealed its 1968 Dodge Super Charger concept, which featured the Hellephant crate HEMI engine assembly and kit.… Continue reading Holy Hellephant!
Classic Camaro Comes Out on Top in Ultimate Street Car Invitational
Mike DuSold and his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro was awarded as the 2018 Ultimate Street Car at the 11th annual OPTIMA Invitational at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend…
Three Generations of the Alves Family Represent SCOSCHE Industries at SEMA Show
Three generations of the Alves family represented their company Scosche Industries, at the SEMA and AAPEX shows last week in Las Vegas…
John King and Karl Rove Cover Issues Facing Auto Industry at AAPEX Opener
CNN’s John King and political strategist Karl Rove gave their views on the upcoming midterm elections and how tariffs could impact the automotive aftermarket industry during the grand opening keynote breakfast at…
Free Webinar: Strategies for Properly Approaching Me Too Movement in a Small Business
The National Federation of Small Business (NFIB) will host a free webinar at noon EST on Wednesday about sexual harassment in the work place…
Motor State Distributing Adds K1 Race Gear to Line Card
Motor State Distributing has added K1 Race Gear (K1R) to its expanding vendor product line…
Keystone Automotive Now Offers Tough Guard Line
Keystone Automotive Operations has welcomed the Tough Guard line of Formfit Hood Protectors from Focus Auto Design (T2G) onto its line card…
SEMA Names Big Industry Award Winners
More than 3,000 industry luminaries and business owners were in attendance…
CURT’s Echo Mobile Brake Control Receives Global Media Award
The Echo (#51180) turns drivers’ smartphones into brake control interfaces…