Edelbrock has hired industry veteran Chris Crecelius to its sales team as a regional account sales manager…
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Polaris Industries to Acquire WSI Industries
Polaris Industries Inc. has agreed to acquire all outstanding common stock of WSI Industries for $7 per share in cash for an approximate value of $23.9 million…
Free Publicity for Your Project Vehicle
Each November THE SHOP magazine dedicates a special section to the incredible project vehicles unveiled this time every year in advance of the trade show season…
Burt Reynolds Fans to Pay Tribute to ‘Smokey and the Bandit’
Burt Reynolds fans in Long Island, New York, will hold a memorial tribute this month to the Smokey and the Bandit star by participating in a 100 Trans Am parade with drivers planning to dress in iconic Bandit costumes…
VIDEO: Vision X Holds Open House
Vision X recently held a company open house event at its Washington headquarters…
Mickey Thompson to Sponsor ‘No Mercy 9’ Drag Racing
Mickey Thompson is sponsoring the No Mercy 9 small-tire drag race weekend Sept. 26-30 at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Georgia…
Bridgestone Executive Joins AACF Board of Trustees
Marko Ibrahim, vice president of store operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), has joined the AACF Board of Trustees…
AAM Group Adds Sales and Business Development Pro
The AAM Group has appointed Dave Hamilton as its new program sales and business development representative…
New Face Leading MAHLE Aftermarket’s European Operations
Joanna Szkudlapska-Wlodarczyk began heading the business activities of MAHLE Aftermarket in Europe on Aug. 1…
Should Shops Invest in Marketing or Infrastructure?
Sure, infrastructure and marketing are both critical to a shop’s success. But how should a shop prioritize those investments, given the choice? Two shop principals dig into the debate for this episode of Shop vs. Shop. — MEET THE PRINCIPALS Josh Poulson is the principal of Auto Additions in Columbus, Ohio, which was named Restyler of the… Continue reading Should Shops Invest in Marketing or Infrastructure?
JL Audio Appoints Central U.S. Sales Director
JL Audio has appointed Richard Vreeland as its new area sales director…
FCA Invests $30 Million in Michigan Autonomous Driving and Testing Facility
FCA US has invested more than $30 million into its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan to further development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies…
Aftermarket Lends Hennessey Venom F5 Engine a Boost
The brand new Hennessey Venom F5 7.6-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine block debuted during Monterey Car Week in California. The billet aluminum machined block with steel cylinder sleeves produces 1,300 lb-ft torque at 4,400 rpm, and a 9.3:1 compression ratio. See the engine in the above campaign video by Hennessey. The engine features precision ball bearing twin… Continue reading Aftermarket Lends Hennessey Venom F5 Engine a Boost
Turn 14 Distribution Fuels Line Card with Dynomite Diesel Products
Turn 14 Distribution has added Dynomite Diesel Products to its line card…
Keystone Automotive to Distribute GRID Off-Road Products
GRID Off-Road has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Keystone Automotive Operations covering the U.S. and Canada…