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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
LEER Group Opens New Manufacturing Facility
The LEER Group has opened a new commercial aluminum truck cap manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana, the company announced. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the facility on April 5, the company said. The facility was previously used as a warehouse for LEER Group products and was converted into… Continue reading LEER Group Opens New Manufacturing Facility
VP Racing Announces New Partnership With National Auto Sports Association
VP Racing has formed a new partnership with the National Auto Sports Association (NASA) that will make VP Racing the Official Fuel, Official Motor Oil and Official Coolant of NASA, the company announced. “VP Racing is excited to join the National Auto Sports Association as an official partner and provider of our world-class products,” said… Continue reading VP Racing Announces New Partnership With National Auto Sports Association
JL Audio Signs Heritage Marketing Solutions for Illinois, Wisconsin Sales
JL Audio, a manufacturer of mobile, marine and powersports market audio solutions, has appointed Heritage Marketing Solutions to its network of sales representatives, the company announced. Itasca, Illinois-based Heritage Marketing Solutions will be responsible for promoting and selling JL Audio products to Illinois and Wisconsin 12-volt retailers, the company said. “We are pleased to welcome… Continue reading JL Audio Signs Heritage Marketing Solutions for Illinois, Wisconsin Sales
Tread Lightly! Continues BFGoodrich-Backed Trail Grant Program
Tread Lightly!, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation, is embarking on its third year of awarding grants through its the BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails Program, the organization announced. Each year, the Outstanding Trails Program provides opportunities for off-roading clubs across the United States to nominate trails to receive grants for education and conservation,… Continue reading Tread Lightly! Continues BFGoodrich-Backed Trail Grant Program
Hankook Completes First Leg of Cross-Country EV Tour
Hankook Tire has successfully completed the first leg of a cross-country tour in an all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 on Hankook tires, the company announced. Guinness World Records holder Rainer Zietlow began the journey in Homer, Alaska’s southernmost road network point, on March 23. On April 4, Rainer and his team arrived in Deadhorse, Alaska, located at… Continue reading Hankook Completes First Leg of Cross-Country EV Tour
How to Photograph a Car
Road & Track recently sat down with Bring a Trailer photographer Teddy Pieper to discuss how he photographs cars for the auction website. During the conversation, Pieper offers some techniques, tips, tricks and equipment recommendations for capturing quality images of vehicles. He also makes recommendations for locations, shot lists, editing software and more. Click here… Continue reading How to Photograph a Car
Gold Eagle Brands Extends GRIDLIFE Sponsorship
Gold Eagle Company, manufacturer of STA-BIL and 303 products, is continuing its partnership with the GRIDLIFE Festival Tour and official sponsorship of TrackBattle, the event’s time attack class, the company announced. STA-BIL is designated for 2023 as GRIDLIFE’s Official Performance Chemicals and 303 is the event’s Official Appearance Products line. GRIDLIFE is a series of… Continue reading Gold Eagle Brands Extends GRIDLIFE Sponsorship
Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to All US Stores
Walmart is planning to expand its electric vehicle charging network to its chain of over 5,000 U.S. stores, Reuters reported. Walmart would own the new network of chargers, the report said, adding to the 1,300 chargers already offered at select stores through its partnership with Electrify America and Volkswagen. According to the report, Walmart’s more… Continue reading Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to All US Stores
Hemmings Launches Vehicle Marketplace App
Hemmings has released a new Marketplace App for the collector-car buying market, the company announced. The new Hemmings Marketplace App will allow users to browse classic and collector cars listings, the company said. The search function allows narrows down the selection by make, model, vehicle, year, condition, and more. Users can also create saved searches,… Continue reading Hemmings Launches Vehicle Marketplace App
Goodyear Reveals Commemorative Tire for Darlington NASCAR Race
In celebration of Goodyear’s 125th anniversary this year, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is using a special sidewall logo design for the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway. The vintage logo sidewall design features the historic Goodyear Wingfoot logo, originally created in 1898, and coincides with the special 75th anniversary NASCAR Throwback… Continue reading Goodyear Reveals Commemorative Tire for Darlington NASCAR Race
US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage
Jay Leno recently featured a U.S. Legend Car on his show, Jay Leno’s Garage, and hosted U.S. Legend Car’s Managing Director Graham Smith, the company announced. In the new episode, Smith and Leno discuss the history behind U.S. Legend Cars and the company’s continued role helping train young drivers (ages 10+ and up) with professional… Continue reading US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage
Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is making a donation to Atlanta Technical College (ATC), which is located less than five miles from its U.S. headquarters, to support students at the school, the company announced. The gift was announced at the opening of a second public driving track and new Porsche Classic facility at the PCNA… Continue reading Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program
Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours
A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by McPherson College Automotive Restoration program students, has been accepted into the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown at the event later this year, the school announced. “We set a bold vision 10 years ago to show a car at Pebble Beach, and I was… Continue reading Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours
MAP Services Adds to Client Portfolio
MAP Services has added five new brands in the automotive aftermarket and powersports markets, the company announced. “With our continual development of new processes and programs, we’re able to elevate enforcement to a whole new level and our clients are the first to see the benefits,” said David Portugal, founder of MAP Services. MAP Services… Continue reading MAP Services Adds to Client Portfolio