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

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

NFIB Urges Supreme Court to Protect Small Businesses from ADA Lawsuit Abuse

NFIB joined a coalition of business groups in filing an amicus brief in the case Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer at the U.S. Supreme Court, the organization announced. The case will examine whether a self-appointed “tester” has the legal standing to challenge a business’s website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), even when… Continue reading NFIB Urges Supreme Court to Protect Small Businesses from ADA Lawsuit Abuse

Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts

Yokohama Tire will field 27 drivers in multiple divisions during the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place June 25 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama will also return as the exclusive tire supplier of The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama for the sixth straight year, the company said,… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts

Toyota Announces Plans for EV Battery Development Facility

Toyota Motor North America will invest nearly $50 million to construct a new laboratory facility at its North American R&D headquarters in York Township, Michigan to evaluate batteries for electric and electrified vehicles in North America, the automaker announced. Operations at the new battery lab are expected to begin in 2025. “This new investment in… Continue reading Toyota Announces Plans for EV Battery Development Facility

Turn 14 Distribution Adds OMP Racing to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added safety equipment and racewear manufacturer OMP Racing to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “OMP Racing is a household name in motorsports, providing a variety of high-quality safety equipment to some of the top names in racing for nearly 50 years. We are incredibly excited to bring OMP Racing… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds OMP Racing to Line Card

2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program

The 2023 SEMA Show will feature an expanded education program with seminars focusing on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of emerging trends and industry best practices, the organization said. “We want to support our attendees by offering a customizable learning journey for skill development and competency-based education inclusive of the Show and throughout the… Continue reading 2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program

WeatherTech Extends Laguna Seca Naming Rights

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a five-year extension for WeatherTech to continue as naming rights partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the organization announced. The new agreement will extend through 2028. WeatherTech became the title sponsor in July 2018 for its initial five-year involvement, the company said. The five-year term supports… Continue reading WeatherTech Extends Laguna Seca Naming Rights