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Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft

Carfax recently released an updated list of the most-commonly targeted vehicles for catalytic converter theft. With as many as 153,000 incidents reported in 2022, catalytic converter theft is still on the rise. To determine the most-impacted cars, Carfax data scientists looked at all catalytic converter replacements across the U.S., not just those that were part… Continue reading Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft

Kahn Media Wins AVA Digital Marketing Campaign Award

Kahn Media, a full-service marketing agency, was recognized by the AVA Digital Awards with a Gold Award in the Digital Marketing Campaign category, the company announced. The award recognized Kahn Media for its digital marketing efforts with its client Cognito Motorsports, a manufacturer and designer of suspensions and accessories for trucks, SUVs and UTVs. The… Continue reading Kahn Media Wins AVA Digital Marketing Campaign Award

ASE, ACA Reveal ‘World Class Technician’ Award Winners

The Auto Care Association and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician Award. The two organizations provide the annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. The 2023 World Class Technicians winners are listed… Continue reading ASE, ACA Reveal ‘World Class Technician’ Award Winners

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The AAM Group Names Marketing Specialist for Engine Pro

The AAM Group, which recently assumed operational oversight of the Engine Pro program, has hired Jeff Kesar to lead marketing and strategic planning for the program, the company announced. Kesar, who most recently helped Phoenix-based Western Window Systems grow its annual revenue from $6 million to $165 million as the company’s creative director, grew up… Continue reading The AAM Group Names Marketing Specialist for Engine Pro

Austin Hatcher Foundation Plans Fundraising Events at Sebring

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be hosting a number of events during the upcoming 12 Hours of Sebring week for the second round of the 2023 WeatherTech Championship Series, the foundation said. The Foundation will be present at Sebring International Speedway for multiple live auctions and will host a continuous online silent… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Plans Fundraising Events at Sebring

PPG Extends Tasca Racing Sponsorship for 2023 NHRA Season

PPG has extended its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2023 NHRA season, the company announced. PPG also unveiled a new livery for the PPG Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car that will be driven by the Tasca Racing team. The paint scheme, designed to match PPG’s IndyCar livery, took seven people, 350… Continue reading PPG Extends Tasca Racing Sponsorship for 2023 NHRA Season

Work Truck Solutions Updates Upfitter Software

Work Truck Solutions has updated its upfitter software suite and released its 2023 upfitter product roadmap, the company announced. The updated upfitter suite includes on-demand reports on vehicle inventory, on-lot movement, days to turn, leads by product (chassis and body types) and dealership statistics, the company said. Additionally, active body manufacturers are being featured on… Continue reading Work Truck Solutions Updates Upfitter Software

Road Racing Drivers Club to Honor Jacky Ickx at Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Road Racing Drivers Club will honor Jacky Ickx, winner of six 24 Hours of Le Mans, eight Formula 1 grand prix, the 1979 SCCA Can-Am series championship and back-to-back World Endurance Championship Drivers titles in 1982 and 1983, at the Grand Prix of Long Beach next month, the organization announced. The “RRDC Evening with… Continue reading Road Racing Drivers Club to Honor Jacky Ickx at Grand Prix of Long Beach

International Franchise Association Recognizes Tint World Franchisees

The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Pete and Barbra Muller, owners of two Tint World locations in Orlando, Florida, as 2023 Franchisees of the Year award winners, the company announced. The Mullers were honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas for being outstanding franchise establishment owner-operators. “Franchisee of the Year recipients represent… Continue reading International Franchise Association Recognizes Tint World Franchisees

Cummins Launches New Brand for Green Power Business

Cummins has launched a new brand for its green and new power business, the company announced. The new brand, Accelera, will focus on zero-emissions solutions for its product portfolio, the company said, including hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, e-axles, traction systems and electrolyzers, to sustainably power a variety of industries. Amy Davis, who has led the… Continue reading Cummins Launches New Brand for Green Power Business

AWE Launches Full ACES & PIES Data Program

AWE has completed an 18-month project to convert all data into the ACES and PIES, the company announced. The change in format aims to improve importing and updating data across its network of dealers, AWE representatives said. The brand worked with the data team at PDM Automotive, which serves as the backbone of AWE’s data… Continue reading AWE Launches Full ACES & PIES Data Program