Category: News

News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

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

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

K&N Streamlines Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations

K&N Engineering, a manufacturer of high-performance intake systems, has completed a series of operational changes to reduce prices for its products, the company announced. Effective immediately, K&N will reduce prices across intake products within the K&N brand family, including AEM, Airaid, and Spectre. The change comes after two years of challenges due to the labor,… Continue reading K&N Streamlines Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations

Tint World Adds Location on Florida Gulf Coast

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is expanding its service along the Gulf Coast with a new location in Pensacola, Florida, the company announced. Tint World Pensacola, owned by John and Jennifer Mitchell, will deliver automotive aftermarket services and accessories to drivers throughout the western Panhandle area. In addition to window tint solutions, Tint World offers… Continue reading Tint World Adds Location on Florida Gulf Coast

KICKER Returns to Sand Sports Super Show

KICKER Performance Audio will be showcasing a fleet of demo UTVs at the Sand Sports Super Show in Orange County, California, the company announced. Held at the Orange County Fair and Event Center on Sept. 15-17. KICKER will feature several vehicles in its booth (9008-LI) including the brand’s own Polaris RZR, KICKER sales rep Murfco’s… Continue reading KICKER Returns to Sand Sports Super Show

Meyer Distributing Partners With Cerwin-Vega

Meyer Distributing will now carry products by Cerwin-Vega, the distributor announced. Cerwin-Vega produces a lineup of amplifiers and loudspeakers, like its Stroker Dual Spider Woofer, for home, car, motorcycle, powersport, and watercraft applications, the company said. “We are really excited to announce the partnership with Cerwin-Vega,” said Cody White, the 12V, upholstery, detail and tint… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Partners With Cerwin-Vega