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

Survey: Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Costs

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a new survey assessing small businesses and health insurance, the organization announced. The survey found that small businesses are facing an affordability crisis in providing health insurance for their employees. Most small business owners find it challenging to manage the cost of offering employer-sponsored health insurance and… Continue reading Survey: Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Costs

SEMA Announces Candidates for Open Board Seats

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has revealed the candidates for two open seats on its Board of Directors, the organization announced. The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors: Chair-elect – (1) Open Seat Myles Kovacs, TIS Industries Melanie White, Hellwig Products Distributor/Retailer – (1) Open Seat Rob… Continue reading SEMA Announces Candidates for Open Board Seats

New Pennzoil Campaign Marks Company’s 110th Anniversary

Pennzoil has introduced a new campaign, called “Long May We Drive,” to recognize its 110 years in business, the company announced. Featuring real drivers with a passion for car culture, the Long May We Drive campaign will focus on the stories of those who are passionate about taking care of their engine, those who relish… Continue reading New Pennzoil Campaign Marks Company’s 110th Anniversary

AAPEX Now Accepting Proposals for Pre-Event Webinars

AAPEX is accepting submissions for its four pre-event general education webinars, event officials announced. The hour-long webinars will be offered in June, July, Sept. and Oct., leading up to AAPEX 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization said. Proposals should be geared toward all automotive aftermarket professionals and will be reviewed on a rolling basis,… Continue reading AAPEX Now Accepting Proposals for Pre-Event Webinars

Jeep Discontinues Cherokee Production

Jeep has discontinued the Cherokee midsize SUV after 49 years in production, according to a report from The Drive. On March 1, Stellantis idled the facility in Illinois where the Cherokee is made, and that production freeze may become permanent as Stellantis draws nearer to negotiations with United Auto Workers later this year over the… Continue reading Jeep Discontinues Cherokee Production

Nokian Tyres Expands Tennessee Production Campus

Nokian Tyres has started construction on a new warehouse at its Dayton, Tennessee production campus that will hold as many as 600,000 tires, the company announced. The facility will be ready for use by mid-2024. The company broke ground on the 350,000 square-foot warehouse in early March. It will sit adjacent to Nokian Tyres’ Dayton… Continue reading Nokian Tyres Expands Tennessee Production Campus

Bring a Trailer Auction Proceeds to Fund Piston Foundation Scholarships

Bring a Trailer (BaT) recently celebrated its 100,000th listing by selling its company-owned 1973 Datsun 240Z in a charity auction benefitting the Piston Foundation, the company announced. The Piston Foundation is a non-profit organization aiming to bring more young people into the trades of the collector car industry, the foundation said. The final bid for… Continue reading Bring a Trailer Auction Proceeds to Fund Piston Foundation Scholarships

Radical Motorsport Appoints Graham Rahal Performance as Newest US Dealer

Radical Motorsport has appointed Graham Rahal Performance as its newest official U.S. dealer, the racecar manufacturer announced. Owned by NTT IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal, Radical USA Indianapolis will operate out of Graham Rahal Performance in Brownsburg, Indiana. First opened in 2017, the performance shop now offers a variety of services for vehicles across both… Continue reading Radical Motorsport Appoints Graham Rahal Performance as Newest US Dealer

Virginia Yokohama Tire Plant Hits Major Manufacturing Milestone

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) hit a major milestone earlier this week at its Salem, Virginia, manufacturing facility, the company announced, when the 100 millionth Yokohama tire—a GEOLANDAR A/TG015—rolled off the manufacturing line, the company announced. “I’d like to express my sincere gratitude and congratulations to YTMV on behalf of the entire company for this… Continue reading Virginia Yokohama Tire Plant Hits Major Manufacturing Milestone

Tint World Expands in Texas

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a new location in Benbrook, Texas, the company announced. Tint World Benbrook, owned by Mike Richards, offers drivers throughout the Fort Worth area automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, the company said. Richards is also the owner of Tint World locations in Grapevine, Texas, and Rowlett,… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Texas

SCRUBBLADE Joins Meyer Distributing Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added SCRUBBLADE windshield wipers to its line card, the companies announced. “SCRUBBLADE is delighted to partner with Meyer Distributing, an established distribution leader. Our expanding line of windshield wipers and accessories are being offered to Meyer customers, augmenting our efforts nationwide,” said Billy Westbrook, SCRUBBLADE’s founder and CEO. “Never before has a… Continue reading SCRUBBLADE Joins Meyer Distributing Line Card