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

Meyer Distributing Appoints New Truck Accessories Category Manager

Meyer Distributing has promoted Jeremy Schnaus to category sales manager for Traditional Truck Accessories, the parts distributor announced. “It is invigorating to promote from within and exemplifies our staff’s motivation and dedication,” said Cody Ziegler, VP of sales for Meyer. “Jeremy’s enthusiasm, guidance and critical thinking is refreshing. Demand through our traditional truck category remains… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Appoints New Truck Accessories Category Manager

Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus Names New Co-Chair

SEMA has recognized Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) for being named the co-chair of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, the organization announced. Mullin is a longtime advocate for the specialty automotive aftermarket, SEMA officials said, as well as a former competitive rock crawler and automotive enthusiast with a vehicle collection that includes a 1967… Continue reading Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus Names New Co-Chair

Goodguys Details Scottsdale Show Schedule

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th anniversary car show season March 17-19 at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, for its annual Spring Nationals, the organization announced. Scheduled for March 17-19, festivities will include the Classic Performance Products AutoCross Racing Series, a burnout competition and vintage dragsters during the Nitro Thunderfest exhibition.… Continue reading Goodguys Details Scottsdale Show Schedule

AACF Promotes Walker to Operations Manager

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has promoted Misty Walker to the role of operations manager, the organization announced. Walker had served as AACF executive assistant to Joel Ayres since 2015. “Misty’s role and responsibilities with the foundation have continued to increase since joining our team in 2015,” said Joel Ayres, executive director of AACF.… Continue reading AACF Promotes Walker to Operations Manager

GKN Automotive Opens New Texas Warehouse

GKN Automotive has opened a new Dallas-Fort Worth warehouse to serve its aftermarket customers, the company announced. The new facility will house its portfolio of aftermarket products, including axle assemblies for light-duty passenger vehicles, driveshafts, joint and boot kits for all common makes and vehicle types, the company said. The new 3PL facility, finished in… Continue reading GKN Automotive Opens New Texas Warehouse

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Daystar to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Daystar to its line card, the company announced. “Daystar offers a wide range of products for the off-road market, with its core product offering in the lift/leveling space. Complementary products include bushings, engine mounts, track bars, and recovery items. This wide range of product categories covers popular… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Daystar to Line Card

E.C.D. Automotive Design Announces Merger, Stock Listing

E.C.D. Automotive Design has announced new plans to go public, the company announced. E.C.D., the Florida-based Land Rover restomod builder, and EF Hutton Acquisition Corporation (EFHT), a special purpose acquisition company formed by a division of Benchmark Investments, an investment bank, will merge, making E.C.D. a wholly owned subsidiary of EFHT. Following the merger, EFHT… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Design Announces Merger, Stock Listing

Öhlins Racing Joins NASCAR Competition Partner Program

Öhlins Racing is joining the NASCAR Competition Partner program, the company announced. The Competition Partner program, an extension of NASCAR’s Next Gen Supplier program, allows automotive-based performance companies to promote their affiliation with the NASCAR organization, as well as products they supply for the Next Gen Car, the sanctioning body said. “It is an honor… Continue reading Öhlins Racing Joins NASCAR Competition Partner Program

Ford to Increase EV Production

Citing customer demand, Ford will ramp up production of the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, E-Transit and some hybrid models…

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Q&A with Rhys Millen

Pennzoil recently sat down for an interview with racer and stunt driver Rhys Millen. Son of legendary New Zealand racing driver Rod Millen, Rhys followed in his father’s footsteps, Pennzoil said, and has raced in rally cars, founded his own company, and been the unsung stunt driver behind some of the most iconic action- packed… Continue reading Q&A with Rhys Millen

SEMA Seeking Volunteers to Judge Scholarship Applications

SEMA is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for its scholarship program, the organization announced. Volunteers will review scholarship program applications and assist with selecting winners, SEMA officials said. Judging will begin April 3 and conclude on May 15. Click here for more information or to register as a volunteer.

Tread Lightly! Partners with Firestone

Firestone has formed a new partnership with Tread Lightly! to promote responsible and sustainable off-roading through cross-brand marketing and other activities, the organizations announced. “Through Tread Lightly! trail cleanups and conservation efforts, Firestone is excited to improve and protect America’s trails for future generations,” said Merritt Gilbert, director of consumer marketing, Bridgestone Americas. The collaboration… Continue reading Tread Lightly! Partners with Firestone

BendPak Announces Passing of Gary Henthorn

BendPak has announced the passing of Gary Henthorn, son of founders Don and Ginger Henthorn, following a battle with cancer. Henthorn, 52, worked his way up at the family company and helped to establish the Garage Equipment Supply, Dannmar and MaxJax brands. The company provided an obituary for Henthorn, which you can read here.