Wade Kawasaki Appointed Executive Chairman of The Wheel Group

The Wheel Group (TWG) has appointed current board member Wade Kawasaki to the role of executive chairman, parent company Wynnchurch Capital announced. Prior to joining TWG, Kawasaki served as president and CEO of Legendary Companies, which grew under his leadership from Coker Tire into one of the largest collector car wheel/tire and restoration parts providers… Continue reading Wade Kawasaki Appointed Executive Chairman of The Wheel Group

New SEMA Show Exhibit Aims to Help Customizers Work with ADAS

The SEMA Show will include, for the first time, a 6,000-sq.-ft. area dedicated to helping businesses understand how to customize and/or repair vehicles that have Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), show organizers announced. Located in Booth #36007 (Upper South Hall), the SEMA Show ADAS Showcase sponsored by Enterprise Holdings will feature ADAS-related tools, equipment, demonstrations… Continue reading New SEMA Show Exhibit Aims to Help Customizers Work with ADAS

CRC Industries Previews SEMA Show, AAPEX Booth Vehicles

CRC Industries will be hosting two project vehicles at its 2022 AAPEX and SEMA Show booths in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced. The AAPEX booth will feature “Project Dentley”, a vehicle build with Clay Millican, IHRA Top Fuel drag racer, and Jeff Lutz, Street Outlaws star, honoring Millican’s late son. At SEMA, CRC will showcase a 1970 Oldsmobile… Continue reading CRC Industries Previews SEMA Show, AAPEX Booth Vehicles

Retro Manufacturing Details 2022 SEMA Show Plans

Retro Manufacturing will exhibit three new products and host a display vehicle in its booth at the 2022 SEMA Show, the company announced. During the show, Retro Manufacturing will introduce its new Motor 4HD, which replaces the Motor 4 feature set and adds an HD Radio receiver and dedicated subwoofer output to the unit. Additionally,… Continue reading Retro Manufacturing Details 2022 SEMA Show Plans

Meyer Distributing to Launch Truck & Boat Giveaway

Meyer Distributing will launch its Ultimate Truck & Boat Giveaway on Nov. 1 at the SEMA Show, the parts distributor announced. The company will award one grand prize winner a 2022 RAM 1500 Big Horn Truck with a 2022 Tracker Pro Team Tournament Edition Fishing Boat at the end of the promotional period. The promotion… Continue reading Meyer Distributing to Launch Truck & Boat Giveaway

KICKER Plans Return to SEMA Show

KICKER will return as an exhibitor at the 2022 SEMA Show following a three-year absence, the company announced. Located in the LV Convention Center’s North Hall in booth 10709, KICKER will launch its 50th anniversary celebration with several display vehicles and a full slate of new products. This year’s SEMA Show provides KICKER the opportunity… Continue reading KICKER Plans Return to SEMA Show

BOLT Lock to Collaborate with Other Exhibitors for SEMA Show Giveaway

BOLT Lock, Gen-Y Hitch, Fusion Bumpers, Hellwig Products and Pop & Lock are launching the UNLOCKED PASSPORT prize giveaway at this year’s SEMA Show from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the companies announced. The participating companies are giving show attendees a chance at winning prizes from of a list… Continue reading BOLT Lock to Collaborate with Other Exhibitors for SEMA Show Giveaway

Bestop to Offer Jeep-Licensed Soft Tops

The Jeep brand has partnered with Bestop to offer three official Jeep-licensed soft tops for JK Wranglers, the company announced. The Trektop, Trektop Glide and Trektop Pro will be available in Premium Twill and Black Diamond fabrics at Bestop.com and supporting Bestop resellers. This latest collection will be the first time a Bestop soft top… Continue reading Bestop to Offer Jeep-Licensed Soft Tops

Goodguys Releases 2023 Event Schedule

An all-new series of two-day shows across the U.S. will supplement the main 14-event schedule…

RealTruck Continues Support of Building Homes for Heroes

RealTruck is continuing its support of Building Homes for Heroes by aiming to provide U.S. veterans with 11 mortgage-free homes from Sept. 11 to Nov. 11, the company announced. “It’s imperative as a nation we honor and remember those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as those who’ve served and currently serve in our… Continue reading RealTruck Continues Support of Building Homes for Heroes

MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Drawing Finalists

MAHLE Aftermarket has revealed the four finalists for its “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion grand prize drawing, the company announced. The finalists will travel to the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) for the chance to win their choice from two custom-built vehicles exclusively designed by racing and automotive enthusiast legends Vaughn Gittin… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Drawing Finalists

TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) has shared its schedule of council-sponsored events at the SEMA Show, the group announced. In addition to the TORA Industry Awards Reception and Pinewood Drags, which benefits SEMA Cares, the organization will also host several educational seminars, a happy hour and a vehicle display located along the outside… Continue reading TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

BOOSTane Embarks on Road Trip to SEMA Show

BOOSTane is driving its Ford Bronco booth vehicle to this year’s SEMA Show, company founder Ian Lehn announced. Built by Josh Poulson and his Columbus, Ohio-based team at Auto Additions, the Big Bend ‘Fandango’ Edition Bronco is inspired by the 1985 cult-classic road trip film, Fandango. Kicking off the journey to Las Vegas, Lehn and… Continue reading BOOSTane Embarks on Road Trip to SEMA Show

The AAM Group to Announce ‘Keys to Ride’ Winner at SEMA Show

The AAM Group and Lippert will reveal the winner of the 2022 Keys to Ride sweepstakes, the companies announced. The 2022 Keys to Ride sweepstakes will see one of six resellers win the Ultimate Work Truck — a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 fully customized with CURT, LUVERNE, Ranch Hand and UWS products. The joint presentation, which will be… Continue reading The AAM Group to Announce ‘Keys to Ride’ Winner at SEMA Show

Meyer Distributing Adds AccuAir Suspension to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AccuAir Suspension, a brand of air suspension control products, to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “We at AccuAir Suspension are excited to bring Meyer Distributing on board with our world class product offering and look forward to building a partnership with their organization,” says Chris Gramelspacher, vice president of… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AccuAir Suspension to Line Card