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

Electrify America to Add NACS Connector to Network

Electrify America is adding the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector to Electrify America and Electrify Canada’s fast charging networks, the company announced. Electrify America will continue to provide the Combined Charging System (CCS-1) connector throughout its network as it transitions to also support automakers adding NACS charging ports. The company will work to offer… Continue reading Electrify America to Add NACS Connector to Network

Tim Tebow to Appear at SEMA Show

Athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tim Tebow will appear at the 2023 SEMA Show as a keynote speaker for the event’s professional-development experience, event organizers announced. Scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will highlight Tebow as a keynote speaker on the SEMA Show Main Stage, a new program that will feature… Continue reading Tim Tebow to Appear at SEMA Show

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Names New Executive Director

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum has named Brian Case as its new executive director, the Birmingham-based nonprofit announced. Case joined Barber Companies in 2019 and established the Barber Advanced Design Center in 2021. Case served as the Barber Advanced Design Center’s director until his appointment to executive director of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum this… Continue reading Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Names New Executive Director

XPEL Announces Changes to Board of Directors

XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, has announced that Mark Adams has retired from the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 27. “We thank Mark for his many years of service on the Board and his role of Lead Independent Director,” said Ryan Pape, chairman of the board and CEO of XPEL.… Continue reading XPEL Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Hennessey Special Vehicles Partners With Canadian Retailer

Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, is opening a Hennessey Toronto retail location in Canada through its partnership with luxury vehicle retailer Grand Touring Automobiles, the company announced. Grand Touring Automobiles is based less than two miles from Toronto’s financial district, where Hennessey’s flagship Venom F5 hypercar is featured alongside other premium brands the… Continue reading Hennessey Special Vehicles Partners With Canadian Retailer

Kahn Media Receives Multiple Industry Awards

Kahn Media recently received three industry awards recognizing several of its 2022 public relations and influencer marketing campaigns, the marketing agency announced. Most recently, Kahn Media received a Hermes Creative Award, which honors the creative industry’s best publications, branding collateral, websites, videos, advertising, marketing and communication programs, the agency said. Kahn Media was recognized in… Continue reading Kahn Media Receives Multiple Industry Awards

Canatu, Webasto Win Plug and Play Global Innovation Award

Canatu and Webasto have been named the winners of the Plug and Play Global Global Innovation Award at the Startup Autobahn EXPO2023 held on June 22nd in Stuttgart, Germany, the companies announced. The Global Innovation Award recognizes their joint pilot project on integrating a Canatu film heater into the Webasto Roof Sensor Module (RSM), to… Continue reading Canatu, Webasto Win Plug and Play Global Innovation Award

Survey: EV Consideration at Record High

Despite growing interest, a gap exists between consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) and their actual purchasing decisions, according to new research released today by Cox Automotive. The 2023 Path to EV Adoption: Consumer and Dealer Perspectives study also reveals a lack of EV readiness among U.S. automotive dealers regarding sales and service, Cox said.… Continue reading Survey: EV Consideration at Record High

Tint World Expands With New Washington State Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has expanded into a new market with its first location in Washington state, the company announced. Tint World Bremerton, owned by father and son team Lewis and Nate Pollack, will provide drivers and automotive enthusiasts in central Washington with auto aftermarket accessories and styling services, including window tint and advanced… Continue reading Tint World Expands With New Washington State Location

Turn 14 Distribution Adds ISR Performance to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added ISR Performance to its line card, the company announced. “With a product expertise that ranges from suspension products to engine swap components, ISR Performance has spent many years developing a strong reputation for delivering affordable products that truly perform. For many years, our dealers have requested this… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ISR Performance to Line Card

MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Engine Giveaway Winner

MAHLE Aftermarket has announced Troy C. of Florida as the winner of the first segment of the “Powered by MAHLE” Engine Giveaway. Troy has been awarded a remanufactured Chevrolet LS3 engine built by Tri Star Engines and Transmissions of Baldwin, Wisconsin, featuring all applicable MAHLE components. The next segment of the “Powered by MAHLE” sweepstakes… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Engine Giveaway Winner

Tint World Opens New Connecticut Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a new location in Brookfield, Connecticut, the second location in the state, the company announced. Tint World Brookfield is owned by military and law enforcement veteran, and automotive enthusiast Jamil Payne, the company said. The franchise will offer selection of aftermarket products, including solutions for window tint, paint… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Connecticut Location

MB Quart Named Official Parade Radio Sponsor of Toledo Jeep Fest

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

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