MB Quart has been named the official parade radio sponsor of the 2023 Toledo Jeep Fest, the company announced. According to event officials, the Toledo Jeep Fest attracts more than 70,000 attendees. Scheduled for Aug. 4-6, MB Quart will be showcasing vehicle builds and demoing its Jeep Tuned Audio products like Rear Overhead Soundbars and… Continue reading MB Quart Named Official Parade Radio Sponsor of Toledo Jeep Fest
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Torqued Distribution Adds AWE to Line Card
Torqued Distribution has added AWE to its line card, the company announced. “AWE’s technology-focused culture fits right in with what we’re doing at Torqued,” said Lou Lobsinger, head of sales and marketing for Torqued Distribution. “AWE’s innovative team of engineers consistently bring to market some of the hottest exhaust products for the hottest applications. As… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Adds AWE to Line Card
RealTruck to Donate Portion of July 4 Sales to Building Homes for Heroes
RealTruck is celebrating six years of partnering with Building Homes for Heroes, the organization that provides mortgage-free homes for veterans, by donating 5% of all online sales on July 4 to the organization, the company announced. Over the course of the relationship, RealTruck has donated over $1.2 million to the organization that has built over… Continue reading RealTruck to Donate Portion of July 4 Sales to Building Homes for Heroes
Yokohama Tire Celebrates Overall Win at PPIHC
Both Yokohama Tire and Robin Shute are celebrating their second consecutive overall victory at the 101st Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the company announced. Shute helped the tiremaker claim its second straight overall title (and third in the last four years), piloting his 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-FS fitted with specially produced Yokohama ADVAN tires… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates Overall Win at PPIHC
PPG Appoints New VP of Automotive Coatings
PPG has appointed Alisha Bellezza as vice president of automotive coatings, effective July 17, the company announced. Bellezza, who will report to Kevin Braun, PPG senior vice president of the industrial coatings segment, succeeds Vincent Robin, who has announced his intent to retire. Bellezza will support PPG’s continued focus on improving sustainability for automotive customers… Continue reading PPG Appoints New VP of Automotive Coatings
LLumar Extends Hendrick Motorsports Sponsorship
Eastman Performance Films, under its LLumar brand of window film and paint protection film, has extended its sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team for three additional seasons, the company said. The sponsorship will run through 2026. LLumar will be a primary sponsor… Continue reading LLumar Extends Hendrick Motorsports Sponsorship
LSI Founder & CEO to Retire
Lubrication Specialties (LSI) founder and CEO Chris Gabrelcik is retiring, effective June 30, the company announced. Gabrelcik will continue to own and oversee the management of Microwave Renewable Technologies (MRT) in Mount Gilead, Ohio, the company said. Gabrelcik began Lubrication Specialties in 1997 with a focus on providing lubrication services to top industrial and commercial… Continue reading LSI Founder & CEO to Retire
Gentex Names Recipients of New Scholarship for Women in STEM
The Gentex Foundation has selected the first recipients of the Amanda Clark Scholarship, a new program announced in October of last year, to support female high school seniors pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), Gentex announced. The scholarship committee selected two winners this year: Madelyn Rynsburger and Paige Lampen. Both students… Continue reading Gentex Names Recipients of New Scholarship for Women in STEM
Lime Rock Park Previews 2023 Historic Festival
More than 250 vintage racing cars, from a 1927 Bugatti Grand Prix racer to a 1975 Kremer Porsche 935 IMSA GT car, will compete during the 41st Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park over Labor Day weekend, scheduled (Aug. 31- Sept. 4), track officials announced. MG will be the featured race group, celebrating the centennial… Continue reading Lime Rock Park Previews 2023 Historic Festival
Warn Industries Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2023
Warn Industries is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 and will mark the occasion with commemorative items and products, employee celebrations, social media giveaways, and more, the company announced. Warn will be celebrating the anniversary for the rest of 2023, with activities including an upcoming video to showcase the innovations, heritage, and imagery of the… Continue reading Warn Industries Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2023
Energy Suspension Announces Passing of Founder & CEO
Don Bunker, founder, president and CEO of Energy Suspension, has passed away, the company announced. The company provided the following obituary: Energy Suspension is saddened to announce the passing of Don Bunker, the esteemed founder, president and CEO of the company. Don was a true visionary and trailblazer in the automotive aftermarket industry, leaving an… Continue reading Energy Suspension Announces Passing of Founder & CEO
SEMA to Host Webinar on Chassis Dyno Testing an EV
An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover chassis dyno testing electric vehicles, the organization announced. Scheduled for July 13, the webinar will feature Michael Caldwell, the sales manager at Mustang Advanced Engineering, who will discuss the following subjects: The difference between dyno testing an EV and an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. How to prepare… Continue reading SEMA to Host Webinar on Chassis Dyno Testing an EV
Grandwest Adds Sawtooth Tonneau to Lineup
Grandwest Enterprises, a Canadian distributor of automotive and truck accessories, has added the Sawtooth Expandable Tonneau to its range of available accessories, the companies announced. “We are excited to add the Sawtooth Expandable Roll-up Tonneau Cover to our lineup,” said Richard Thiessen, a spokesperson for Grandwest Enterprises. “This innovative cover stands apart from all the… Continue reading Grandwest Adds Sawtooth Tonneau to Lineup
Survey: More Americans Questioning Car Ownership
More Americans are wondering if car ownership is necessary, according to a new survey released by Zipcar, a car-sharing network, and conducted by Wakefield Research. According to the survey, monthly car payments near record numbers, interest rates at the highest level in nearly 15 years, and the financial burdens of gas, insurance, parking, and maintenance… Continue reading Survey: More Americans Questioning Car Ownership
Goodguys Previews Heartland Nationals
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is expecting over 5,000 hot rods, muscle cars, customs and classic trucks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the Goodguys Rod & Custom 32nd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF, the organization announced. Scheduled for June 30 – July 2, the event will welcome all 1998 and older muscle… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Heartland Nationals