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

MAHLE Aftermarket Continues Partnership With Stable of NHRA Drivers

MAHLE Aftermarket is continuing its partnerships with a full stable of National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drivers in 2023, the company announced. Serving as members of the Team MAHLE Engine Parts and Products Test Teams, the group of drivers enlisted for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season will also support MAHLE through branded… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Continues Partnership With Stable of NHRA Drivers

SEMA, PRI to Provide RPM Act, Legislative Advocacy Update

SEMA and PRI will be providing an update on the association’s legislative advocacy efforts during an upcoming virtual meeting, the organization announced. Scheduled for March 31 at 1 p.m. PT and open to members and industry professionals, the virtual meeting will provide an update on how the government affairs team in Washington, D.C., is advocating… Continue reading SEMA, PRI to Provide RPM Act, Legislative Advocacy Update

Stellantis to Sponsor EV & Battery Technician Development Initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Stellantis have partnered to launch a new initiative, the Battery Workforce Challenge, to build the next generation of engineers, technicians and workers to address the demand for a domestic electric-vehicle/battery workforce, the company said. Managed by Argonne National Laboratory for DOE and co-sponsored by Stellantis, the program will… Continue reading Stellantis to Sponsor EV & Battery Technician Development Initiative

E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has enhanced its available electric drivetrains, the restomod builder announced. With the new powertrain’s, E.C.D.’s new EVs will feature brand-new batteries, charge up to 90% in less than an hour and have new display controls housed in the entertainment system screen, the company said. “E.C.D.’s biggest advantage is that we’re never… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

Developer Reveals Plans for Atlantic City Racetrack

A developer has revealed plans for a new racetrack to be built on the site of a former airfield in Atlantic City, New Jersey, according to NJ.com. Centered around a 1.75-mile track, the development will also include residential and commercial space, as well as a motor club, garages, paddock and more, the report said. Atlantic… Continue reading Developer Reveals Plans for Atlantic City Racetrack

Survey: Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Costs

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a new survey assessing small businesses and health insurance, the organization announced. The survey found that small businesses are facing an affordability crisis in providing health insurance for their employees. Most small business owners find it challenging to manage the cost of offering employer-sponsored health insurance and… Continue reading Survey: Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Costs

SEMA Announces Candidates for Open Board Seats

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has revealed the candidates for two open seats on its Board of Directors, the organization announced. The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors: Chair-elect – (1) Open Seat Myles Kovacs, TIS Industries Melanie White, Hellwig Products Distributor/Retailer – (1) Open Seat Rob… Continue reading SEMA Announces Candidates for Open Board Seats

New Pennzoil Campaign Marks Company’s 110th Anniversary

Pennzoil has introduced a new campaign, called “Long May We Drive,” to recognize its 110 years in business, the company announced. Featuring real drivers with a passion for car culture, the Long May We Drive campaign will focus on the stories of those who are passionate about taking care of their engine, those who relish… Continue reading New Pennzoil Campaign Marks Company’s 110th Anniversary

AAPEX Now Accepting Proposals for Pre-Event Webinars

AAPEX is accepting submissions for its four pre-event general education webinars, event officials announced. The hour-long webinars will be offered in June, July, Sept. and Oct., leading up to AAPEX 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization said. Proposals should be geared toward all automotive aftermarket professionals and will be reviewed on a rolling basis,… Continue reading AAPEX Now Accepting Proposals for Pre-Event Webinars

Jeep Discontinues Cherokee Production

Jeep has discontinued the Cherokee midsize SUV after 49 years in production, according to a report from The Drive. On March 1, Stellantis idled the facility in Illinois where the Cherokee is made, and that production freeze may become permanent as Stellantis draws nearer to negotiations with United Auto Workers later this year over the… Continue reading Jeep Discontinues Cherokee Production

Nokian Tyres Expands Tennessee Production Campus

Nokian Tyres has started construction on a new warehouse at its Dayton, Tennessee production campus that will hold as many as 600,000 tires, the company announced. The facility will be ready for use by mid-2024. The company broke ground on the 350,000 square-foot warehouse in early March. It will sit adjacent to Nokian Tyres’ Dayton… Continue reading Nokian Tyres Expands Tennessee Production Campus