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ARMO Membership Meeting to Cover Supply Chain Issues
The SEMA Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is hosting a General Membership Meeting that will include a panel discussion on supply chain issues facing the industry, the SEMA council announced. Scheduled for Thursday, March 23, the virtual panel will feature Rick Love (Vintage Air) and Darrin Dewey (National Parts Depot) as they share their insights… Continue reading ARMO Membership Meeting to Cover Supply Chain Issues
Meyer Distributing Opens New Maryland Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Hanover, Maryland, the parts distributor announced. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Pennsylvania distribution hub, the company said, which houses an inventory of automotive accessories, crash parts and RV parts in the region. “It’s been a busy crash and collision season,” says Jim Sherman,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens New Maryland Cross-Dock
Tint World Recognizes Franchise Owners at Annual Convention
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers celebrated the achievements of its franchise owners at the 2023 Tint World International Franchise Convention in Kissimmee, Florida, in February, the company announced. Tint World franchisees from the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates attended the 15th annual event, the company said. “This tremendous event allows… Continue reading Tint World Recognizes Franchise Owners at Annual Convention
Report: Refiners Struggling to Make Premium Gasoline
Oil refiners are struggling to make premium gasoline, according to a report from Bloomberg. Citing the fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the impact of U.S. environmental regulations and a lack of refining capacity, refiners are unable to acquire enough octane to make premium fuels, the report said. The shortfall will likely result in rising… Continue reading Report: Refiners Struggling to Make Premium Gasoline
Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance to Benefit Local Children’s Hospital
Cool Cars for Kids will again present its annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum on June 23-24, the nonprofit organization announced. Held in support of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the family-friendly event will celebrate the Porsche marque and has been dubbed “Porsche-delphia,” organizers said, and will include a preview gala… Continue reading Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance to Benefit Local Children’s Hospital
Milton Industries Acquires Steck Manufacturing
Milton Industries has acquired Steck Manufacturing Company, a developer and manufacturer of specialty tools for the automotive aftermarket, the company announced. Steck, based in Dayton, Ohio, provides specialty tools to automotive repair, body shop, heavy-duty truck, lockout and towing markets, the company said, and is Milton’s fifth vehicle aftermarket-related acquisition. “This expands Milton’s reach into… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires Steck Manufacturing
IMSA Reveals Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has revealed the inaugural class for the new IMSA Hall of Fame, the sanctioning body announced. The list of inductees includes four drivers, three IMSA founders and four iconic race cars from throughout the organization’s 54-year history. The inductees will be honored as part of October’s WeatherTech Night of… Continue reading IMSA Reveals Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding
ARP will sponsor several awards presented at the Triple Crown of Rodding event later this year, the company announced. ARP will also serve as the Official Fastener of the event. Scheduled for Sept. 8-9 at the Nashville Super Speedway in Tennessee, ARP will be the presenting sponsor of three of the Triple Crown of Rodding’s… Continue reading ARP to Present Awards at Triple Crown of Rodding
SEMA Councils Now Accepting Select Committee Applications
SEMA councils and networks are now accepting applications for select committee volunteers, the organization announced. Select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership, SEMA officials said. Applicants must be employed by a current SEMA member company, be… Continue reading SEMA Councils Now Accepting Select Committee Applications
Gold Eagle Produces Documentary on Female Racers
Gold Eagle Company has released a new documentary that highlights the stories of two female racers – Sally McNulty and Kelsey Rowlings, the company announced. The documentary, DRIV[H]ER, initially shared online on March 8 for International Women’s Day, can be viewed on YouTube and online at www.goldeagle.com. The new 25-minute professionally produced film chronicles the… Continue reading Gold Eagle Produces Documentary on Female Racers
iKamper Celebrates Storefront Opening with Special Edition Rooftop Tent
iKamper has a new storefront in Seattle—the company’s first brick-and-mortar location—and celebrated the grand opening by partnering with a local artist to create a special edition Skycamp rooftop tent, the company announced. The new storefront, located outside Seattle in Kent, Washington, will serve as a showroom for iKamper products, as well as a resource for… Continue reading iKamper Celebrates Storefront Opening with Special Edition Rooftop Tent
UTI Campuses Receive ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has once again earned the Military Friendly School designation, which accounts for student retention and graduation and job placement rates, among other criteria, the trade school announced. UTI’s campuses in Avondale, Ariz., Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach, Calif., Dallas and Houston, Texas, Lisle, Ill. and Exton, Penn., along with NASCAR… Continue reading UTI Campuses Receive ‘Military Friendly School’ Designation
Report: US Vehicle Deaths Reach Estimated 46,000 in 2022
For a second consecutive year, preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicate more than 46,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives in a preventable traffic crash, the organization announced. Additionally, the mileage death rate in 2022 increased nearly 22% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, the NSC said. “From drivers and passengers… Continue reading Report: US Vehicle Deaths Reach Estimated 46,000 in 2022
7-Eleven to Launch Nationwide Charging Network
7-Eleven is launching a nationwide charging network, the convenience store chain announced. Called 7Charge, its new, proprietary EV charging network and app will aim to deliver a fast-charging experience and one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America. According to the company, 7Charge sites will… Continue reading 7-Eleven to Launch Nationwide Charging Network