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

Mickey Thompson Expands Presence at 2023 King of the Hammers

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels (M/T) will have an expanded presence at the 17th annual King of the Hammers (KOH) scheduled for Feb. 2-11 in Johnson Valley, California, the company announced. The company will be showcasing its latest off-road products on more than 20 racecars across four classes through a new Ultra4 sponsorship program, the… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Expands Presence at 2023 King of the Hammers

SEMA PRO Council Plans General Membership Meeting

The SEMA Professional Restyler Organization (PRO) Council is hosting a virtual general membership meeting later this month, the organization announced. Scheduled for Feb. 24, at 9:00 a.m. (PST), the meeting will offer updates on programs available to restylers, a chance to connect with the select committee and more. Click here for more information or to… Continue reading SEMA PRO Council Plans General Membership Meeting

2023 BIG Show to Feature SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Panel

Keystone Automotive Operations announced it will be opening its annual customer event, the 2023 BIG Show Presented by Weather Guard, with a live presentation showcasing the 2022 SEMA Show Battle of the Builders competition finalists and winners, the parts distributor announced. Scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora,… Continue reading 2023 BIG Show to Feature SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Panel

Lucas Oil Adds to Leadership Team

Lucas Oil Products has made three additions to its leadership team, the company announced, naming Jason Bonikowske as general counsel, and promoting Nicole York to vice president of finance and Megan Burakiewicz to vice president of human resources. Prior to joining Lucas Oil as General Counsel, Bonikowske spent 16 years at CSM Sport and Entertainment… Continue reading Lucas Oil Adds to Leadership Team

Eastman Acquires Ai-Red Technology Co.

Eastman Chemical Company has acquired Ai-Red Technology (Dalian) Co., a manufacturer and supplier of paint protection and window film for auto and architectural markets in the Asia Pacific region, the company announced. This acquisition demonstrates Eastman’s commitment to driving growth in performance films and the paint protection and window film markets, the company said, and… Continue reading Eastman Acquires Ai-Red Technology Co.

Maxxsonics to Appear at MasterTech Expo 2023

Maxxsonics will be exhibiting at the MasterTech Expo 2023, scheduled for March 5-8 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, and launching a new dealer program ahead of the event, the company announced. The event is specialized for automotive aftermarket customers, organizers said, and features professional networking, 30-plus exhibitors, automation technologies, skills competitions, demo… Continue reading Maxxsonics to Appear at MasterTech Expo 2023

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Fishbone Offroad to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Fishbone Offroad to its line card to widen its selection of off-road and overland products for Jeeps and trucks, the company announced. “Fishbone Offroad’s most popular products include Jeep bumpers, side steps, tube doors and racks. In addition to Jeeps, they will soon be expanding their product… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Fishbone Offroad to Line Card

KMC Wheels Returns as Official Sponsor of King of the Hammers

KMC Wheels is returning as the official wheel sponsor of the King of the Hammers (KOH) off-road racing event, the wheel manufacturer announced. “We’re excited to return to the lakebed to support our loyal KMC customers and the KMC Race Division drivers competing in this year’s events,” said Michael Gibbs, Wheel Pros CMO. “King of… Continue reading KMC Wheels Returns as Official Sponsor of King of the Hammers

KICKER Details KnowledgeFest Training Schedule

KICKER has revealed details regarding its training seminars scheduled to be held during the upcoming MEA KnowledgeFest Las Vegas (Feb. 3-5) at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center, the company announced. The first class is scheduled for Fri., Feb. 3 at 1:45 p.m., followed by a Sat., Feb. 4 class at 5:30 p.m., the company… Continue reading KICKER Details KnowledgeFest Training Schedule

Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Grant Program

Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program, the company said. The program, now in its ninth year, will provide 12 North American schools with a Powermax45 XP air plasma system and in-person training from a Hypertherm product expert. This year… Continue reading Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Grant Program

VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel

VP Racing Fuels is expanding its renewable fuel initiative with the launch of a new, renewable fuel, EcoGen, the company announced. EcoGen is a renewable, non-alcohol alternative to ethanol and butanol-based fuels found at the pump, the company said. VP Racing has engineered high-octane renewable gasoline components incorporated into gasoline to help meet the increasing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel

MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1

MidwayPlus has partnered with Odor 1 to provide its B2B sales platform to the producer of Chlorine Dioxide (CIO2) gas products, the company announced. Odor 1 CIO2 gas products are used to eliminate odors in fleets, dealership vehicles, OTR Trucks, and personal vehicles and residences, the company said. Already partnering with auto dealerships throughout the… Continue reading MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1

Goodyear Announces 2023 Layoffs

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is planning an approximately 5% reduction in salaried staff globally in 2023, or about 500 positions, the tire manufacturer announced. “Our fourth quarter results fell short of our expectations given a significantly weaker industry backdrop, particularly in Europe,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president. “While… Continue reading Goodyear Announces 2023 Layoffs