VP Racing Fuels is expanding its renewable fuel initiative with the launch of a new, renewable fuel, EcoGen, the company announced. EcoGen is a renewable, non-alcohol alternative to ethanol and butanol-based fuels found at the pump, the company said. VP Racing has engineered high-octane renewable gasoline components incorporated into gasoline to help meet the increasing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1
MidwayPlus has partnered with Odor 1 to provide its B2B sales platform to the producer of Chlorine Dioxide (CIO2) gas products, the company announced. Odor 1 CIO2 gas products are used to eliminate odors in fleets, dealership vehicles, OTR Trucks, and personal vehicles and residences, the company said. Already partnering with auto dealerships throughout the… Continue reading MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1
Mullin Collection Cars Join Florida Art Museum Exhibit
A 1938 Hispano-Suiza, a 1934 Avions Voisin and a 1929 Bugatti Type 46 will appear at the Vero Beach Museum of Art for a new exhibit showcasing art deco automobiles and motorcycles…
Goodyear Announces 2023 Layoffs
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is planning an approximately 5% reduction in salaried staff globally in 2023, or about 500 positions, the tire manufacturer announced. “Our fourth quarter results fell short of our expectations given a significantly weaker industry backdrop, particularly in Europe,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president. “While… Continue reading Goodyear Announces 2023 Layoffs
Brandmotion Wins Overall Best New Product of The Event 2022
Brandmotion has received the Overall Best New Product award of The Event 2022 for its SurroundVUE Commercial and RV Camera System, The AAM Group announced. Voted on by Event attendees, the SurroundVUE beat out the 10 other category winners to capture the overall title, event organizers said. Winner of the best new product award for… Continue reading Brandmotion Wins Overall Best New Product of The Event 2022
Autoshop Solutions Partners with Turnkey Marketing
Autoshop Solutions, an automotive services-based digital marketing company, has partnered with Turnkey Marketing, a full-service marketing agency, to offer a comprehensive marketing solution for shops, the companies announced. The firms have partnered to offer a full-service marketing program for shops, the companies said. “Turnkey Marketing and Autoshop Solutions have partnered together to help auto repair… Continue reading Autoshop Solutions Partners with Turnkey Marketing
SEMA Issues 2023 Future Trends Report
SEMA has released its January 2023 Future Trends report, the organization announced. According to the report, the automotive aftermarket continues to be impacted by shifts in the industry and overall economy. The report found the following, summarized by SEMA officials: Specialty-Equipment Industry Outlook Sales for specialty-equipment parts are projected to have slowed in 2022, growing… Continue reading SEMA Issues 2023 Future Trends Report
Hagerty Launches Carbon Offset Program for Collectible Car Enthusiasts
Hagerty has launched a voluntary Enthusiast Carbon Offset program, called ECO, to help enthusiasts reduce the carbon footprint of their collectible cars, trucks and motorcycles, the company announced. In addition to the program, Hagerty is offsetting all emissions from its classic fleet and driving events, the company said. For 2022, this included the California Mille… Continue reading Hagerty Launches Carbon Offset Program for Collectible Car Enthusiasts
Grand National Roadster Show Previews Award Contenders
A total of 20 cars will compete for the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster and Al Slonaker Memorial Awards at the 73rd edition of the annual car show…
PRI Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Seminars
PRI is now accepting applications for 2023 PRI Show seminars, the organization announced. The organization is accepting proposals for educational programs that reflect current trends, ideas, best practices and processes, new techniques and discoveries within the racing and performance industry. Potential topics include sponsorships, hiring and employee management, branding, content creation, youth engagement, small business… Continue reading PRI Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Seminars
New Documentary from HPD Explores Acura ARX-06 Development
The film highlights the initial concepts and goals for the ARX-06, as well as design, development and testing…
Dayco Names New Aftermarket CEO
Dayco has named Craig Frohock as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dayco Aftermarket and Belts, the company announced. Effective Jan. 16 and reporting directly to the board of Dayco, Frohock will be responsible for the business unit’s global operational performance and strategic direction, the company said. For the past six years, Frohock has held… Continue reading Dayco Names New Aftermarket CEO
Tint World Expands in Florida with New Orlando Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a second location in Orlando, the company announced. The new Tint World Downtown Orlando will join Tint World North Orlando in serving the Orlando area. Both Tint World Downtown Orlando and Tint World North Orlando (Longwood) are owned by Pete and Barbra Muller. “This is such a great… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Florida with New Orlando Location
Race Sport Lighting to Host Training Session at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas
Race Sport Lighting will be exhibiting (Booth 101) and hosting a training session for dealers at the upcoming KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, the company announced. Staff will be available in the booth all weekend to answer any questions and will feature a large custom 5-Axis display of testable Race Sport lights, including the Terminator LED Kits,… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting to Host Training Session at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas
Turn 14 Distribution Adds UMI Performance to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has broadened its selection of suspension components with the addition of UMI Performance to its line card, the company announced. “UMI Performance adds a unique addition to the Turn 14 Distribution line card with its high-quality domestic performance suspension components. The company has smalltown roots but the highest machinery,… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds UMI Performance to Line Card