The annual AACF Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and returning to the Spanish Trail Country Club during AAPEX/SEMA Industry week in Las Vegas, the organization announced. The charity golf tournament is scheduled for Oct. 31. “We’ll have many of the same events that folks have come to… Continue reading AACF Set to Host 30th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Ford Delays Vehicle Deliveries Over Blue Oval Badge Shortage
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Ford has delayed deliveries of some vehicles because the manufacturer does not have enough blue oval badges. The shortage is said to be impacting F-Series pickup trucks, according to the report, and attempted workarounds—like 3D printing the badges—were unsuccessful. The Wall Street Journal also reported that… Continue reading Ford Delays Vehicle Deliveries Over Blue Oval Badge Shortage
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Hercules Tire and Rubber Company (HTR), a subsidiary of American Tire Distributors (ATD), is kicking off its celebration of the company’s 70th anniversary, the company announced. Founded in 1952 as a cooperative by a group of independent tire dealers, the company offers a selection of passenger, UHP, UTV, light truck, medium truck, agriculture and specialty… Continue reading Hercules Tire & Rubber Company to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
SCCA Names New Assistant Manager for Road Racing Department
Wichita Region member Kellie Barker has joined the SCCA National Office Staff as the Road Racing Department’s assistant manager, the organization announced. In the new role, she will be responsible for providing support for the overall SCCA Road Racing program, including the U.S. Majors Tour, Hoosier Racing Tire Super Tour, National Championship Runoffs and Regional… Continue reading SCCA Names New Assistant Manager for Road Racing Department
Get Your Time Back by Automating Your Processes
Integrating automatic business processes can help you focus on building your business…
EGR USA Announces Promotion, New Hire
EGR USA has promoted Tommy Lamb to the position of digital sales and content manager and appointed Pat Johson as the company’s national sales director, the company announced. Hired in 2016 as customer service manager, Lamb has over 20 years’ experience in automotive aftermarket and as sales manager, worked to develop EGR sales via eCommerce… Continue reading EGR USA Announces Promotion, New Hire
Classic F1, Rally Cars to Appear at Velocity Invitational
Cars scheduled to appear include Ayrton Senna’s 1990 F1 World Championship-winning MP4/5B-07, the Lancia Rally 037 Group B rally car and more…
Women with Drive Summit II Reveals Speaker Lineup
More than 50 industry leaders are slated to appear at the Women with Drive Summit II, scheduled for Oct. 5-6, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Women in Motorsports, the organizers of the event, announced. The sold-out event will feature speakers such as 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR President Steve Phelps, and IMSA President John Doonan… Continue reading Women with Drive Summit II Reveals Speaker Lineup
BorgWarner Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
BorgWarner has named Sailaja Shankar to its Board of Directors, the company announced. “We are pleased to welcome Sailaja to BorgWarner’s Board of Directors,” said Alexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of the board of BorgWarner. “Sailaja’s breadth of leadership experience through strategic change in large enterprise organizations, coupled with her digital, cybersecurity, software, and software… Continue reading BorgWarner Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
Photo Gallery: A Trip to Overland Expo Mountain West
Overland Expo Mountain West visited THE SHOP’s neck of the woods in August, showcasing the amazing vehicles, innovative products and friendly people that make the market so enjoyable. Didn’t get a chance to join the fun? Here’s a quick walkthrough of what you missed.
Hennessey Opens Miami Showroom
Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has partnered with the Warren Henry Auto Group to open a new Hennessey showroom in North Miami, Florida, the company announced. “Adding the Hennessey brand to our dealer group further expands our comprehensive automotive luxury and performance offerings with an iconic American hypercar manufacturer,” remarked Erik Day, CFO… Continue reading Hennessey Opens Miami Showroom
onX Offroad Celebrates National Public Lands Day
onX Offroad celebrated National Public Lands Day on Sept. 24 by asking its ambassadors to reflect on how public lands have impacted them and by offering a collection of resources to plan individual and group cleanups and support nonprofits, the company announced. onX, a provider of digital mapping and navigation technology, recently brought together a… Continue reading onX Offroad Celebrates National Public Lands Day
EV Sales Expected to Reach All-Time High
Electric vehicle sales are expected to reach an all-time high in 2022, according to a recent report from CNBC. The International Energy Agency recently reported that electric vehicles accounted for 9% of total sales in 2021, a number which is expected to grow to nearly 13%, CNBC said. The growth in the electric vehicle market… Continue reading EV Sales Expected to Reach All-Time High
BMW M Motorsport Unveils IMSA GTP Contender
The car will make its competitive debut at the 2023 Rolex 24 At Daytona…
Bridgestone to Expand Texas Manufacturing Plant
Bridgestone Americas is making an investment of $60 million to expand its Bridgestone Bandag manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas, the company announced. The 50,000-square-foot expansion of the Abilene plant, which is a supplier of retread tires for fleets, is aimed at the growing demand for the company’s tread rubber products, driven by the rapid growth… Continue reading Bridgestone to Expand Texas Manufacturing Plant