Effective Aug. 3, Don Henthorn will be stepping down as president and CEO of BendPak and taking on a more limited role in the day-to-day operations as chairman emeritus, the company announced. Jeff Kritzer will be succeeding Henthorn as president and CEO. Henthorn will also remain active in an advisory capacity to aid the transition,… Continue reading BendPak Announces Leadership Changes
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
LSI Appoints New Chemical Business Development Manager
Lubrication Specialties Inc. has promoted Julie Blankenship to the position of LSI Chemical Business Development Manager, the company announced. The position serves as the primary support to international distributors authorized to sell LSI Chemical branded additives and Hot Shot’s Secret products overseas. In this position, Blankenship will coordinate all LSI Chemical sales and marketing activity… Continue reading LSI Appoints New Chemical Business Development Manager
Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program
Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, has formed a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its Collision Engineering Program, the company announced. Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program uses a two-year apprenticeship model in which students receive real-world experience… Continue reading Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program
DeLorean Reimagines Company History
The company developed concept cars to inspire the design of its upcoming Alpha5 EV coupe…
Maximizing Your Marketing Investment
A recent blog post from Motorhead Digital examines the ways in which you can get the most out of your investment in digital marketing. In the article, the digital marketing firm offers up five marketing techniques you can invest in that will produce great results. Click here to read the full article and find out… Continue reading Maximizing Your Marketing Investment
Petersen Museum to Host Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion
The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to host a screening of Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road and a panel discussion the organization announced. The documentary film investigates the history of Route 66 by looking at how women overcame segregation and gender discrimination to build fulfilling lives for themselves and… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Host Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion
Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands
Milton Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic accessories, has acquired Casey Tool and Lock Technology, the company announced. Casey Tool and Lock Technology is the designer and manufacturer of the LTI Tools brand of professional technician specialty tools and equipment including Texas Twister, Shockit Socket, Kentucky Kicker and several other sub-brands. The Casey… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands
KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries
Stillwater Designs, the maker of KICKER mobile-audio products, celebrated the anniversaries of 48 employees on July 21, culminating with recognition of four employees who have worked for the company 30 years or more, the company announced. Warranty Manager Clint Cooke was honored for 30 years of service, Electronics Engineer Bill Doering and General Manager Jay… Continue reading KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries
APG Introduces Bronco ProRunner Conversion Package
The APG Bronco ProRunner conversion adds long-travel suspension, fitment of up to 40-inch tires, carbon fiber fenders and more…
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022
The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has revealed its Class of 2022. The Class of 2022, which includes Randy Anderson, Lance Clifford, Vic Curl, Butch Dean, Jim Fricker, Brad Lovell, Eric Solorzano, Scott Taylor and Mike Thomas, will be officially inducted at the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on October… Continue reading Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022
SEMA Launch Pad Reveals Semi-Finalists
The competition is designed to help emerging entrepreneurs and inventors launch new automotive products…
NASCAR College iRacing Series Returns
NASCAR is bringing back its eNASCAR College iRacing Series with a four-race fall series that kicks off at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sept. 20, the sanctioning body announced. “Expanding our presence in the college esports arena is important as we continue to reach new demographics and introduce them to the sport of NASCAR,” said Ray Smith,… Continue reading NASCAR College iRacing Series Returns
GM, Pilot to Build Coast-to-Coast EV Fast Charging Network
The companies are teaming up to install 2,000 charging stations at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers…
Federal Reserve: Inflation to Continue, Recession Fears Growing
A new economic survey from the U.S. Federal Reserve found that recession fears are rising, and that inflation is likely to last until the end of the year, according to a new report from CNBC. The survey of the Fed’s 12 districts found that business contacts had reported a general slowdown in demand, and concerns… Continue reading Federal Reserve: Inflation to Continue, Recession Fears Growing
Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand
Dakota Digital has agreed to purchase the W.I.D.E Contact brand of door contacts, the company announced. Dakota Digital has been a distributor of W.I.D.E. Contact products, using the trade name of Magnum Shooters, since it was developed in 1995 by Dave Kopser, the company said. The acronym of W.I.D.E. Contact refers to “Wires in Doors… Continue reading Dakota Digital Acquires W.I.D.E. Contact Brand