The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition have all expressed support for United States Reps. Neal Dunn, R-FL, Brendan Boyle, D-PA, Warren Davidson, R-OH, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-WA, for reintroducing the ‘Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act’ (H.R. 906),… Continue reading Bipartisan ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Ram Previews All-Electric Pickup
Production of the Ram 1500 REV is slated to begin in 2024…
Rockford Speedway to Close Following 2023 Season
After more than 70 years of hosting races, Rockford Speedway in Rockford, Illinois will close at the completion of the 2023 season and be redeveloped for commercial opportunities, track officials announced. “For years we have watched the surrounding area evolve into a vibrant retail corridor, this day has been coming and while it’s great for… Continue reading Rockford Speedway to Close Following 2023 Season
Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship
Mayhew Tools will continue its sponsorship of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Pole Award for the 2023 season, the company announced. It will be the fifth consecutive year that Mayhew has sponsored the Pole Award. This award sponsorship provides an opportunity for Mayhew to present each winning driver with a one-thousand-dollar check, while also awarding… Continue reading Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship
Weinermobile Struck by Catalytic Converter Thieves
Not even the iconic Weinermobile is safe from catalytic converter thieves. According to reports from various news outlets, one of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobiles had its catalytic converter stolen while touring the Las Vegas area. To continue with the tour, the Weinermobile team made an emergency repair to the hot-dog shaped vehicle so it could… Continue reading Weinermobile Struck by Catalytic Converter Thieves
New Roush F-150 Package Targets Improved Off-Road Performance
Performance upgrades for the pickup include Roush Performance exhaust and coil-over suspension systems, General Tire Grabber A/TX tires, high-flow front grille and more…
First Brands Completes Acquisition of Horizon Global
First Brands, parent company of FRAM, Raybestos, Autolite and other automotive brands, has completed its acquisition of Horizon Global, the companies announced. First Brands completed the purchase at a price of $1.75 per share, the company said. Horizon Global produces a variety of towing and hauling accessories through several brands, including Draw-Tite, Reese, Tekonsha and… Continue reading First Brands Completes Acquisition of Horizon Global
AAM Group Launches Credit Card Processing Service
The AAM Group has launched a new credit card processing service for the automotive aftermarket called Aftermarket Payments, the group announced. Provided in partnership with PayJunction, Aftermarket Payments features no start-up, PCI, equipment, authorization, monthly or annual fees of any kind, the AAM Group said, and offers two main service options to qualifying accounts: The… Continue reading AAM Group Launches Credit Card Processing Service
BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success
BILSTEIN is celebrating the recent success of its sponsored racers at this year’s King of the Hammers off-road motorsports event, the company said. Competing on BILSTEIN shocks in the Pro 2 category, Ryan Beat won first place after 12 laps of carnage. Another BILSTEIN-sponsored racer, Doug Mittag, came in third. Mittag also placed second in… Continue reading BILSTEIN Celebrates KOH Success
OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally
OPTIMA Batteries completed its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the King of the Hammers race week, the company announced. The event was a poker-run style rally, where participants explored Johnson Valley, California in their own electric vehicles. The tour was designed as an entry-level off-road adventure and did not require any vehicle modifications, though… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally
Keystone Automotive Previews 2023 BIG Show Schedule
Keystone Automotive Operations has offered a preview for its annual BIG Show, scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. The annual business-to-business networking event features receptions, automotive aftermarket supplier exhibits, new products, show vehicles, special presentations, and education, along with show-only sales and promotions, the company said.… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Previews 2023 BIG Show Schedule
CSF Inc. Wins Turn 14 Distribution 2022 Collaborative Supplier Award
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded CSF Inc. with its Collaborative Supplier Award for 2022, the company announced. The Collaborative Supplier Award is presented to Turn 14 Distribution’s most collaborative supplier over the last twelve months and is influenced by growth, depth of collaboration, support and relationship strength, the company said. CSF Inc.… Continue reading CSF Inc. Wins Turn 14 Distribution 2022 Collaborative Supplier Award
Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products
Dynabrade, a manufacturer of pneumatic abrasive power tools, related accessories and dust collection products, recently completed the acquisition of one of its strategic suppliers, Global Abrasive Products, a 50-employee abrasives converter with locations in Lockport, New York and Alpharetta, Georgia, the company announced. “For Dynabrade, this is a continuation of our strategic initiative to expand… Continue reading Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products
MagnaFlow Selling Equipment After Closing Georgia Manufacturing Facility
MagnaFlow will be auctioning the contents of its Lavonia, Georgia Exhaust Manufacturing Facility, the company announced. The auction will be conducted by Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers. The auction is part of MagnaFlow’s plan to consolidate its manufacturing and logistics operations to its headquarters facility in Oceanside, California, the company said. The Lavonia, Georgia Exhaust Manufacturing Facility… Continue reading MagnaFlow Selling Equipment After Closing Georgia Manufacturing Facility
Darlington Raceway to Host Vintage Stock Car Demo for NASCAR Anniversary
The HSR Stock Car Invitational will showcase a select group of historic and vintage stock cars in a pair of exhibition runs during NASCAR’s annual Throwback Weekend…