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

Autoshop Solutions Partners With Shop-Ware

Autoshop Solutions, an automotive services-based digital marketing company, has formed a new partnership with Shop-Ware, a provider of shop management software. The partnership will give the company more data to provide to its customers, the company said, allowing them to see the return on investment of any marketing efforts. “We are thrilled to announce the… Continue reading Autoshop Solutions Partners With Shop-Ware

Turn 14 Distribution Adds RockJock 4×4 to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added RockJock 4×4 to its selection of off-road suspension components, the company announced. “We strive to bring our dealers the best products on the market, so RockJock 4×4 was a necessary addition to Turn 14 Distribution’s line card. Unique innovations like its RockNut locking technology and Currectlync steering system have made… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds RockJock 4×4 to Line Card

PPG Opens New Facility for Automotive Color Development

PPG has opened a new facility at its Quattordio, Italy, site for automotive color development and application, the company announced. The $2.6-million investment combines color development and application in a single process, reducing the lead time to bring new colors to market, optimizing costs and maximizing color performance, the company said. The facility is equipped… Continue reading PPG Opens New Facility for Automotive Color Development

Marelli Wins Award for Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products

Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), both based in Michigan, named Marelli a 2023 Enlighten Award winner in the Future of Lightweighting category for its lightweight urethane for interior products, the company announced. The award ceremony was held on Aug. 1, as part of the CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS), an event focused… Continue reading Marelli Wins Award for Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products

Private Equity Firm Acquires Xtrac

Private equity firm MiddleGround Capital has completed its acquisition of Xtrac, the companies announced Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Thatcham, U.K., Xtrac is a supplier of professional motorsport and specialized automotive transmission systems for internal combustion engine, hybrid, and electric vehicle applications, providing in-house manufacturing as well as design and engineering services, the company… Continue reading Private Equity Firm Acquires Xtrac

Auctions at IMSA Road America Race to Benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF) is returning as an official charity of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) at the IMSA Sportscar Weekend at Road America this weekend, the organization announced. As part of the IMSA SportsCar Weekend on Aug. 3-6, AHF has organized two auctions to raise funds to support families… Continue reading Auctions at IMSA Road America Race to Benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation

Lime Rock Park to Host MiataCon

Lime Rock Park will introduce a new event to its calendar that will celebrate all things Mazda MX-5 Miata, the racetrack announced. Slated for Oct. 27-28, Lime Rock Park will host MiataCon, a grassroots race weekend honoring the Mazda Miata. The weekend will feature three different Miata race groups: Spec/Global MX-5, Spec Miata, and an… Continue reading Lime Rock Park to Host MiataCon

UTI Adds New Programming at 4 Campuses

Universal Technical Institute has launched new welding, airframe and powerplant, HVACR, wind power and industrial maintenance programs at four of its UTI division campuses in July, the technical school announced. UTI is also admitting new students in nine more programs at five additional campuses. The remaining programs are planned to begin classes in August and… Continue reading UTI Adds New Programming at 4 Campuses

LKQ Completes Uni-Select Acquisition

LKQ Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Uni-Select, the companies announced. With over 5,200 employees in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., Uni-Select is a distributor of automotive refinish and industrial coatings and related products in North America. Uni-Select is headquartered in Boucherville, Québec, Canada. In Canada, Uni-Select supports over 16,000 automotive repair… Continue reading LKQ Completes Uni-Select Acquisition

Worksport Starts Production at New Facility

Worksport has started production in its new West Seneca, New York, facility, a week ahead of its scheduled launch, the company announced. “It’s a proud moment for us. Not only are we beginning ahead of schedule, but our state-of-the-art $4million custom manufacturing line is ready to roll, backed by a team of experts. Our readiness… Continue reading Worksport Starts Production at New Facility

New Petersen Exhibit to Highlight Corvette Racing History

The Petersen Automotive Museum is opening a new exhibit focused on the racing history of the Corvette, the museum announced. The “Corvettes in Competition: Racing America’s Sports Car” exhibit, which will open on Sat., Aug. 5 in the Charles Nearburg Family Gallery, will include a variety of iconic Corvette race cars and revisit the history… Continue reading New Petersen Exhibit to Highlight Corvette Racing History

AirSept Forms Distribution Partnership With Transtar Industries

AirSept has entered into a new distribution partnership with Transtar Industries, the companies announced. Transtar, founded in 1975, is a supplier of transmission and driveline parts, and recently launched a line of air conditioning parts for auto, light duty, and medium duty applications. AirSept offers a line of products for the mobile and stationary HVAC… Continue reading AirSept Forms Distribution Partnership With Transtar Industries

Turn 14 Distribution Adds TRADESMAN to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its selection of truck accessories through the addition of TRADESMAN to its line card, the company announced. “TRADESMAN’s renowned reputation as a premier manufacturer of truck toolboxes & tanks has made them a favorite across all industries. Turn 14 Distribution is eager to grow its partnership with TRADESMAN and offer… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds TRADESMAN to Line Card