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

Meyer Distributing Partners With Mace Brand

Meyer Distributing has added Mace brand security products to its line card, the company announced. The distributor will now carry a co-branded mobile pepper spray line, according to the announcement from Meyer. “Mace Brand is excited to partner with Meyer Distributing, a privately held company that is a leader in specialty products marketing and distribution,”… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Partners With Mace Brand

SEMA Releases 2023 Market Report

The specialty-equipment market reached $51.8 billion in sales with an overall market growth of 2%, according the new 2023 SEMA Market Report. This continues a decade of growth for the industry, even among recent economic turmoil created by the pandemic. While the growth percentage was slightly down from the industry’s typical annual rate of 4% to 5%, the slowing… Continue reading SEMA Releases 2023 Market Report

Overland Expo West Draws Record Attendance

Overland Expo saw record attendance at its Overland Expo West event, held last month in Flagstaff, Arizona, event organizers announced. The event hosted over 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 attendees — a 6% year-over-year increase in attendance, Emerald X, Overland Expo’s parent company, reported. “The continued growth of the overlanding market coupled with Overland… Continue reading Overland Expo West Draws Record Attendance

Indy Autonomous Challenge Sets Autonomous Speed Record at Monza

Team PoliMOVE won the first-ever Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) road course time trial competition held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, setting an autonomous speed record in the process, event officials announced. “Once again, the Indy Autonomous Challenge is pushing the boundaries of high-speed automation with a historic time trial race on the iconic Monza F1… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Sets Autonomous Speed Record at Monza

Stallion 4×4 Launches Online Storefront

Stallion 4×4, an arm of aftermarket retailer Quadratec, has launched an online storefront for 2021-23 Ford Bronco parts and accessories, the company announced. The new website, www.stallion4x4.com will feature products and content for Bronco owners, as well as product reviews, recommendations and industry news. “With the return of the venerable Ford Bronco, we wanted to… Continue reading Stallion 4×4 Launches Online Storefront

Tint World Greensboro Reopens Under New Ownership

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is reopening its Greensboro location following an ownership change and renovation, the company announced. Tint World Greensboro is the second Tint World location in North Carolina owned by Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Foreman, and Candi Krueger. The new ownership group also hired a new general manager, Chris Bivens, to operate… Continue reading Tint World Greensboro Reopens Under New Ownership

OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry

OPTIMA Batteries is returning to the 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to charge the first-ever Rivian R1T to compete in the hill climb, the company announced. Alongside the R1T, OPTIMA is also sponsoring Tanner Foust in a bespoke Radford Type 62-2 Pikes Peak Edition, 2022 PPIHC winner Robin Shute, two-time PPIHC… Continue reading OPTIMA to Support Rivian R1T PPIHC Entry

KICKER Sponsoring Mobile Electronics Installation Contest

As part of KICKER’s sponsorship of the event, KICKER Tech Force manager Aaron Malin and Tech Force trainer Jacob Luckey will judge the SkillsUSA Championships during SkillsUSA’s 59th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, the company announced. The Mobile-Electronics Installation category will test competitors’ abilities to perform standard installation practices used by certified,… Continue reading KICKER Sponsoring Mobile Electronics Installation Contest

West Coast Ports, Union Reach Tentative Deal

West Coast port management and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU), the labor union representing port workers, reached a tentative deal after the intervention of Labor Secretary Julie Su, but it could be months before the full union votes to approve the deal, according to a report from CNBC. The next step for the… Continue reading West Coast Ports, Union Reach Tentative Deal

Turn 14 Distribution Adds TiALSport to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added TiALSport and its selection of turbo accessories to its line card, the company announced. “TiALSport’s renowned reputation as a premier manufacturer of boost control devices has made them an industry favorite among engine builders and enthusiasts alike. Turn 14 Distribution is eager to grow its partnership with… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds TiALSport to Line Card

MotorTrend Moves ‘Roadkill Nights’ to Downtown Pontiac

MotorTrend is moving its annual Roadkill Nights street-legal drag racing event to downtown Pontiac, Michigan, organizers announced, as well as growing the overall footprint of the one-day festival. Scheduled for Aug. 12, Roadkill Nights will move the starting line for street-legal drag racing competition to the corner of Woodward Avenue and W. Pike St. in… Continue reading MotorTrend Moves ‘Roadkill Nights’ to Downtown Pontiac

Eleven Engineering Donating May Web Profits to Ukrainian Refugees

Eleven Engineering is giving away its May profits from its webstore to two Ukrainian refugee families, the company announced. “As this unnecessary war drags on, the team at SKAA made a commitment to once again support more families that have been affected by Putin’s war in Ukraine in 2023,” said John Sobota, Eleven Engineering CEO.… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Donating May Web Profits to Ukrainian Refugees

Nominations Open for SEMA Awards

SEMA has opened nominations for its annual Industry Awards, which will be presented later this year at the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. Nominations are open for the following awards: Person of the Year: Established to honor a person for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment market. Manufacturer of the Year: Honors a… Continue reading Nominations Open for SEMA Awards