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

eBay Motors Launches ‘Parts of America’ Tour

eBay Motors is kicking off a cross-country tour to explore America’s unique car cultures, the car parts and accessories retailer announced. The ‘Parts of America’ tour will take eBay Motors to twelve automotive events across the country, where eBay Motors will feature one-of-a-kind vehicles that bring to life the local car culture and the builders… Continue reading eBay Motors Launches ‘Parts of America’ Tour

VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

VP Racing Fuels has appointed Kevin Temple as its new vice president of branded retail, the company announced. “The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every division,” said Alan Cerwick, VP president and CEO. “With over 35 years at Phillips 66, Kevin brings an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge in building,… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

‘Women in Auto Care Wednesday’ Planned for AAPEX Show

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, will hold its second annual “Women in Auto Care Wednesday” on Nov. 2, during the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization announced. Three separate events throughout the day will offer AAPEX attendees multiple opportunities to connect with… Continue reading ‘Women in Auto Care Wednesday’ Planned for AAPEX Show

Kia Announces 2023 Sorento PHEV

For the 2023 model year, the Kia Sorento PHEV has been streamlined to one range-topping SX-P trim, the automaker announced. While the SX-P was already fully equipped with standard AWD, and a full suite of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including Highway Driving Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance technology, it gains other… Continue reading Kia Announces 2023 Sorento PHEV

Yokohama Tire Plant Agrees to Contract with Local Steelworkers Union

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) has agreed in principle on a new four-year contract with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023, the company announced. Local 1023 represents approximately 500 employees at the Salem plant. The new agreement will replace the last contract that was signed in 2018, the plant said. “Negotiations once again went well as… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Plant Agrees to Contract with Local Steelworkers Union

Quadratec CEO Included on List of Top Philadelphia Executives

Quadratec Inc. CEO Ted Wentz has been recognized as a 2022 Philadelphia Titan 100 by Titan CEO, the company announced. The program recognizes Philadelphia’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives, using benchmarks that include exceptional leadership, vision and passion, the company said. Collectively the 2022 Philadelphia Titan 100 and their companies employ upwards of 70,000… Continue reading Quadratec CEO Included on List of Top Philadelphia Executives

Emmitt Smith to Headline SEMA Show Enthusiast Educational Program

Emmitt Smith, the NFL running back who became a NASCAR Xfinity Series team co-owner last summer, will headline the 2022 SEMA Show Educational Program’s Friday Enthusiast Track, SEMA Show organizers announced. Smith, who will be joined on the Paradise Event Center stage by television personality Chris Jacobs from Overhaulin’ on Nov. 4, will discuss career… Continue reading Emmitt Smith to Headline SEMA Show Enthusiast Educational Program

SSV Works Launches New Website

SSV Works, a provider of powersports and off-road audio systems, has launched its new website (www.SSVWorks.com), the company announced. “As we have updated and created new and better purchasing abilities for our products, we have rebuilt ssvworks.com from the ground up in order to give our customers the best online experience possible,” said Trevor Kaplan,… Continue reading SSV Works Launches New Website

Dee Zee Selected as Supplier for BrightDrop Electric Vans

Dee Zee will be manufacturing structural and exterior components for the General Motors (GM) BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo electric delivery vans, the company announced. “Dee Zee is proud to be a Tier 1 supplier to GM on the new BrightDrop electric vehicle,” said Director of OEM Sales Matt Guerdet. “Dee Zee will use our… Continue reading Dee Zee Selected as Supplier for BrightDrop Electric Vans

Oracle Lighting Names New Marketing Manager

Oracle Lighting has named Brendan Bohac as its new marketing manager, the company announced. “As Oracle Lighting continues to grow, we needed a marketing manager with an enthusiasm and passion for the automotive industry as well as a solid background in the communications field, and Brendan was the ideal choice to fill this role,” said… Continue reading Oracle Lighting Names New Marketing Manager

Meyer Distributing Announces Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner

Meyer Distributing recently presented its 2022 Second Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award to Edward Paz, the company announced. The award recognizes sales account managers that excel, day-in and day-out, at Meyer Distributing, the company said. According to Meyer, Paz is a top performer that continually strives to improve day-in and day-out. “Edward is someone that… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Announces Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner

NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts

National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has acquired North Miami, Florida’s Hi Tech Auto Parts, the parts distributor announced. It is the company’s second acquisition and expansion in south Florida in 2022, the company said. The deal closed on Sept. 12 and the location has been re-named to Johnny’s Auto Parts, NPW said. It is the second… Continue reading NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts

LKQ Appoints New CEO of LKQ Europe

LKQ Corporation, parent company of Keystone Automotive Operations, has appointed Varun Laroyia as chief executive officer and managing director of LKQ Europe, the company announced. Laroyia, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, succeeds Arnd Franz, who is leaving to join MAHLE Group as its chief executive officer, where… Continue reading LKQ Appoints New CEO of LKQ Europe