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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Arizona Concours d’Elegance Calls for Entries
The Arizona Concours d’Elegance is seeking automobiles for its show and competition, which returns on Jan. 22, 2023, at the Scottsdale Civic Center, organizers announced. About 100 select automobiles will be accepted for the event. Such famed classic brands as Bugatti, Duesenberg and Pierce-Arrow will be joined by vehicles ranging from early 20th Century horseless-carriages… Continue reading Arizona Concours d’Elegance Calls for Entries
Hagerty Appoints New Chief Data & Information Officer
Hagerty has expanded its senior leadership team with the hiring of industry veteran Russell Page as its chief data and information officer, the company announced. In this role, Page oversees Hagerty’s data and technology strategies and the safeguarding of customer profiles. He will lead several areas of Hagerty’s IT strategy including analytics and data science,… Continue reading Hagerty Appoints New Chief Data & Information Officer
Report: The Enthusiast Car Market is Cooling Off
The overall state of the economy is having an impact on the enthusiast and classic car markets, according to a recent report from Road & Track…
Vintage Car Show to Raise Awareness for Prostate Cancer
More than 3,500 vintage vehicles, including classics, muscle, trucks, exotics, customs, vintage, movie cars and new cars will highlight Cruisin’ For a Cure, which will be held on Sept. 24 at the OC Fair and Event Center, and aim to raise awareness for prostate cancer, event organizers announced. Held during “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” the… Continue reading Vintage Car Show to Raise Awareness for Prostate Cancer
Ziebart Franchisee Recognized
Ziebart franchisee and military veteran Nick Lambie was named among the list of 12 Franchise Rock Stars of 2022 by research firm Franchise Business Review for his achievements as a Ziebart franchise owner in Morgantown, West Virginia, Ziebart announced. For the Franchise Rock Star Awards, Franchise Business Review reviewed over 273 nominations from franchisors in… Continue reading Ziebart Franchisee Recognized
Cummins Acquires Electric Powertrain Supplier
Cummins has acquired Meritor, Inc., a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions, the company announced. With the acquisition, Cummins intends to increase Meritor’s investment in electrification, the company said, and also add products to Cummins’ components business. Cummins expects to utilize its global footprint to accelerate the growth of these core… Continue reading Cummins Acquires Electric Powertrain Supplier
Shipping Industry Expecting High Rates to Last Through Year
Shipping giant Maersk is expecting elevated shipping rates to continue through the end of the year, according to a report from Reuters. Pandemic-related logjams and high demand are driving the high prices, the company said, as well record profits. Click here to read the full report.
Toyota Unveils GR Cup Schedule
Sanctioned by SRO America, the new series will make stops at Circuit of the Americas, Sebring International Raceway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
Racing Returns to North Wilkesboro
Thanks to a state-backed, $18 million investment in the facility, North Wilkesboro recently hosted its first on-track action since 2011…
Shopmonkey Partners with Byrider
Shopmonkey, the creators of a cloud-based auto shop management platform, have formed a new partnership with used car dealership franchise, Byrider, the company announced. The franchise selected Shopmonkey as its newest technology partner. Through the partnership, Byrider dealerships will deploy Shopmonkey software in all 148-plus locations and will be used by more than 2,000 Byrider… Continue reading Shopmonkey Partners with Byrider
Torqued Distribution Opens Detroit Warehouse & Sales Office
Torqued Distribution has officially opened its all-new Detroit warehouse and National Sales office, the company announced. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Torqued began by importing hard to find racing and performance brands from England and Europe. The first brand imported was Tillett Racing Seats, the company said. Today, Torqued maintains the U.S. Sole Distributor status… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Opens Detroit Warehouse & Sales Office
California Sheriff Raids Indiana Auto Shop Over Batmobile Replica
The San Mateo County, California Sheriff’s Office recently raided Fiberglass Freaks, a Logansport, Indiana, builder of licensed replica Batmobiles, over a business dispute, according to Motorious. Citing a report by ABC7 News Bay Area, a California real estate agent, Sam Anagnostou, was upset over the delayed delivery of a $210,000 replica 1966 Batmobile he ordered… Continue reading California Sheriff Raids Indiana Auto Shop Over Batmobile Replica
BorgWarner Acquires EV Charger Supplier
BorgWarner has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions, the company announced. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Rhombus offers V2G and Underwriters Laboratory-certified charging. Rhombus supplies its patented technology to EV OEMs, including Proterra, and charging and grid service providers, the company said. The transaction has a value of up to $185 million, which is being funded primarily… Continue reading BorgWarner Acquires EV Charger Supplier
Meyer Distributing Adds Southwire Power Management Products to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Southwire Power Management extension cords and cable ties to its product line, the company announced. Southwire provides versatile solutions with the addition of 14/3, 12/3, 10/3 Lighted End Cords, 12/3 Three-Way Lighted Cords, and Southwire Cable Ties ranging from 4-inches to 30-inches. “We look forward to furthering our partnership with Meyer… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Southwire Power Management Products to Line Card