Restylers Partner to Create Specialized Shop Management Software

Two restylers have partnered to launch Restyler Connect, a provider of a specialized shop management software designed for restylers and vehicle accessory businesses, the company announced. Josh Poulson, owner of Ohio-based Auto Additions and winner of both the 2022 SEMA Person of the Year and 2012 SEMA PRO Restyler of the Year awards, has partnered… Continue reading Restylers Partner to Create Specialized Shop Management Software

HRIA Membership Meeting to Include Panel on Financial Planning

SEMA’s Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will host a panel on financial planning during its upcoming general membership meeting, the SEMA council announced. Scheduled for Oct. 10, the meeting will provide an update on HRIA’s current events, member resources and top priorities, followed by the panel moderated by Amy Fitzgerald of Cool Hand Customs. Featuring… Continue reading HRIA Membership Meeting to Include Panel on Financial Planning

Ford Launches Track School for Mustang Owners

Ford is launching an on-track driving course for seventh-generation Ford Mustang buyers, the company announced. The automaker will also be organizing new lifestyle events and an online portal for Mustang owners. “The Ford Mustang is all about two things: its community of passionate fans and racing. We’re combining those qualities and giving owners the opportunity… Continue reading Ford Launches Track School for Mustang Owners

AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain

The AAPEX Webinar Series is hosting an upcoming webinar that will cover how to navigate global trade, the organization announced. The webinar, “Reducing Risk and Cost in the Global Supply Chain: Top 5 Strategies,” is scheduled for Sept. 26, and will be hosted by Thomas Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com). Cook will… Continue reading AAPEX Webinar to Cover Global Supply Chain

UAW Strike Update

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has launched a series of simultaneous strikes at three factories owned by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, Reuters reported. The walkouts will halt production of the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, along with other models, the report said. The strikes involve a combined 12,700 workers… Continue reading UAW Strike Update

NASCAR Technical Institute Plans Campus Tours, Demos for Fundraiser Event

The NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) will showcase more than 800 cars and host car enthusiasts for the Executive Car Events CLT23 fall fundraiser, Universal Technical Institute announced. Scheduled for Sept. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m., the event is organized by Speedology Lifestyle Solutions with co-hosts Columbia Car Meets and Audi Charlotte and is open… Continue reading NASCAR Technical Institute Plans Campus Tours, Demos for Fundraiser Event

SBA Hosting Cybersecurity Summit for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a cybersecurity summit to help provide small businesses with resources and guidance on how to best protect themselves online, the organization announced. Scheduled for each Wednesday in October, the virtual SBA Cyber Summit will feature industry leaders, experts and entrepreneurs to share knowledge and tools to protect… Continue reading SBA Hosting Cybersecurity Summit for Small Businesses

Mothers Polish Returns as Battle of the Builders Sponsor

Mothers Polish is returning as the presenting sponsor of the 2023 SEMA Show Battle of the Builders, SEMA announced. 2023 will be the 10th anniversary of the first Battle of the Builders, an annual competition hosted at the SEMA Show to highlight custom car builders. “Battle of the Builders embraces everything that makes the automotive… Continue reading Mothers Polish Returns as Battle of the Builders Sponsor

THE SHOP Expands Sales Team

THE SHOP announces a sales team promotion and two new hires to better serve aftermarket companies with their business-to business marketing programs. Stacy Marshall, formerly associate publisher of THE SHOP, has been named Director of Sales for the brand’s parent company, Alabama-based Cahaba Media Group. She will oversee the sales teams for CMG’s three Colorado-based… Continue reading THE SHOP Expands Sales Team

Report: UAW Still Seeking Pay Hikes Ahead of Contract Deadline

United Auto Workers (UAW) union President Shawn Fain said on Wednesday the union is still seeking significant pay hikes as talks continue with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, a day before four-year labor deals are set to expire, Reuters reported. According to an earlier report from Reuters, the union may opt to strike at targeted… Continue reading Report: UAW Still Seeking Pay Hikes Ahead of Contract Deadline

MAHLE Selects Second Engine Giveaway Winner

MAHLE Aftermarket has awarded the prize for the second segment of the Powered by MAHLE Engine Giveaway, the company announced. The anonymous winner, who is based in Missouri, has been awarded a vintage Chevrolet small block engine (1967 – 2002) built by Baldwin Racing Engines of Friedheim, Missouri, featuring all applicable MAHLE components. The next… Continue reading MAHLE Selects Second Engine Giveaway Winner

Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns

Homebase, an employee management app, recently released results from its latest survey of nearly 500 small business hourly workers on their top concerns and priorities, the company announced. The survey found the following: Despite historic inflation increases, competitive wages are NOT the top priority for hourly workers. Schedule control and flexibility (57%) and good team… Continue reading Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns

UTI Miramar Campus Celebrates Anniversary

The Universal Technical Institute-Miramar campus celebrated its first anniversary las month on Aug. 24, the technical school announced. As the second Universal Technical Institute campus in Florida, the opening of UTI-Miramar corresponds with UTI’s ongoing strategic growth and diversification plan that includes extending its transportation, skilled trades, and energy education programs offerings in high demand… Continue reading UTI Miramar Campus Celebrates Anniversary

Chip Foose Sketches for the SEMA Show

Watch the famed builder sketch his concept of a modern Mustang that will be used at the 2023 SEMA Show…

Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners

Wheel Pros has reached a new agreement with a majority of its lenders to establish a new money term loan, a refinancing and exchange of existing debt and a maturity extension of its asset-based lending facility, the company announced. The restructured agreement will provide Wheel Pros, parent company of Fuel-Off-Road, American Racing, KMC, Rotiform and… Continue reading Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners