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

Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Easing

According to a new study from the National Federation of Independent Business, supply chain disruptions are easing for small business owners, a Bloomberg report said. While 31% of owners reported that supply-chain disruptions have had a significant impact on their business and another 31% said the effect was moderate, that’s lower than in July and the… Continue reading Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Easing

UTI Celebrates Service Member Technician Training Program

Universal Technical Institute (UTI), BMW of North America and Premier Truck Group are celebrating the success of their on-base technician training programs this Veterans Day, which has resulted in transitioning military members taking jobs at BMW and Premier Truck Group dealerships across the country, the technical school said. The effort first launched in 2018 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and has… Continue reading UTI Celebrates Service Member Technician Training Program

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Turn 14 Distribution Receives SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution recently received SEMA’s first-ever Channel Partner of the Year award, the company announced. SEMA changed the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award to become the new Channel Partner of the Year award for 2022. This change was adopted to account for the ever-evolving contributions from retailers, distributors, and e-commerce… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Receives SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award

Yakima Restructures Global Leadership

Yakima’s Ryan Martin, current CEO of the Americas Region, will increase his responsibilities to oversee the company in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and neighboring Pacific Islands) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the company announced. Martin has served as CEO of the Americas Region since 2014 and during his tenure has overseen organizational transformation, top and bottom line growth,… Continue reading Yakima Restructures Global Leadership

SCCA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Sports Car Club of America has revealed that Costa and Wilma Dunias, Robert “Rocky” Entriken Jr., Jim Jeffords, Kent and Kathy Prather, and Bill Scott will join SCCA’s Hall of Fame as the class of 2023, the organization announced. Combined, the class of 2023’s experience spans the Club’s history from 1954 to today, and… Continue reading SCCA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Tint World Relocates California Store

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has relocated its Mountain View location to a new facility, the company announced. Under owners Abdelrahim Afaghani and Sultan Alafghani, the new updated Tint World Mountain View provides the Santa Clara area with automotive aftermarket accessories and styling and window-tinting services. “With our new location, we’re equipped to meet the… Continue reading Tint World Relocates California Store

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Horizon Global Creates Digital Media Library for Installers

Horizon Global Corporation, a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, has launched a new digital media library website for the company’s North American brands: Draw-Tite, REESE, BULLDOG, Fulton and Tekonsha, the company announced. The library is accessible here. The new, digital asset management-powered website allows dealers and installers to view and download photography, videos, literature,… Continue reading Horizon Global Creates Digital Media Library for Installers

Kevin Robinson Wins 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition

Kevin Robinson was named the winner of the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad competition for his product, the TRAC Tire Jack, the organization announced. The TRAC Tire Jack is a tool designed to make removing or installing a wheel/tire from a vehicle safer, simpler and easier. For winning the competition, Robinson received a grand-prize package valued… Continue reading Kevin Robinson Wins 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition

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Tint World Included on ‘Most Innovative Franchises’ List

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of just 100 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2022 report on the Most Innovative Franchises, the company announced. Franchise Business Review, a research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, publishes annual rankings of the top franchises in… Continue reading Tint World Included on ‘Most Innovative Franchises’ List

Bob Schoeberl Memorial Tournament Raises Over $600K for AACF

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation’s (AACF) is celebrating another successful edition of the Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, held recently during the SEMA and AAPEX industry week in Las Vegas, the organization said. The tournament attracted 160 golfers and raised more than $600,000 to help individuals and families in the automotive aftermarket in need, AACF… Continue reading Bob Schoeberl Memorial Tournament Raises Over $600K for AACF

Champion Auto Systems Claims SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year Award

Champion Auto Systems has been named the SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year, the company announced. The company received the award, which aims to recognize the recipient for its performance and dedication to the restyling industry, at last week’s SEMA Show. Minnesota-based Champion Auto Systems offers a full lineup of sunroof kits and seat comfort… Continue reading Champion Auto Systems Claims SEMA PRO Manufacturer of the Year Award