Construction on the network will begin later this year and will include over 400 hubs that provide special access to Mercedes-Benz customers…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Meyer Distributing Now Offering MRCOOL DIY HVAC Systems
HVAC company MRCOOL and distribution company Meyer Distributing have partnered to offer HVAC products to its range of retailers, the companies announced. MRCOOL, established in 2014, is headquartered in Hickory, Kentucky, and is bolstered by its flagship product, the DIY Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump, an HVAC system designed for amateur installation, the company said. The… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Now Offering MRCOOL DIY HVAC Systems
Report: Record Share of Car Buyers Committing to Payments Over $1,000
Financing a new or used vehicle is growing more expensive than ever for consumers, according to a new report from Edmunds. New data from the Edmunds reveals: • Interest rates are continuing to rise. The average annual percentage rate (APR) on new financed vehicles climbed to 6.5% in Q4 2022 compared to 5.7% in Q3… Continue reading Report: Record Share of Car Buyers Committing to Payments Over $1,000
CRC Industries Appoints New CEO
CRC Industries has appointed Len Mazzanti as its new chief executive officer, the company announced. Mazzanti succeeds Perry Cozzone, who served as CEO of the company since 2018 and retired at the end of Dec. 2022. Mazzanti has 30 years of experience developing and leading high performing teams on a global scale, the company said.… Continue reading CRC Industries Appoints New CEO
Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden
Mile Marker Industries, a manufacturer of vehicle locking hubs, electric and hydraulic winches, recovery gear and automotive aftermarket accessories, has agreed to a multilevel partnership with racer and motorsports television personality Terry Madden to introduce a line of signature products, the company announced. Madden, a U.S. Army veteran, is an experienced off-road racer with two… Continue reading Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden
Andretti Global, GM Partner to Pursue Formula 1 Entry
Operating under the Cadillac banner, the team would be based in the U.S. and would compete as soon as possible with at least one American driver…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rotiform Wheels to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rotiform Wheels to its line card, widening its selection of cast and forged wheels, the company announced. “Rotiform Wheels specializes in aftermarket automotive wheels in either cast or custom forged builds, featuring a vast variety of sizes and specialty finishes. With a nod toward retro European styling… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rotiform Wheels to Line Card
Study: Affordability Concerns Slowing EV Adoption
Despite an overall increase in purchasing intentions, half of U.S. consumers said cost is the top concern when considering all-electric vehicles…
Lordco Auto Parts Joins Engine Pro Marketing Program
Lordco Auto Parts has joined the Engine Pro marketing program, effective Jan. 1, as voted on by Engine Pro shareholders, the distributor announced. As the first distributor from Canada to join Engine Pro, AAM Group member Lordco plans to expand its sales and support infrastructure to amplify the program’s presence in the Canadian market, the… Continue reading Lordco Auto Parts Joins Engine Pro Marketing Program
Hot Shot’s Secret Promotes Steinmetz to Brand Manager
Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, has promoted Josh Steinmetz to Hot Shot’s Secret Brand Manager, the company announced. Since joining LSI in 2019, Steinmetz has risen in assigned responsibilities working first as digital marketing manager before being promoted to e-commerce and digital marketing manager, the company said. As brand manager, Steinmetz will… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Promotes Steinmetz to Brand Manager
Indy Autonomous Challenge to Race at Monza
The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will partner with the Milan Monza Motor Show (MIMO) to advance its autonomous racecars to road course competition in 2023, the autonomous racing program announced. Its first competition held on a road course, the IAC will run on the Monza F1 Circuit, the oldest racing circuit in Europe, event officials… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge to Race at Monza
Fiat Opens Metaverse Showroom
Inside the Metaverse store, customers will be able to research, configure and purchase a Fiat 500…
Dodge Plans Final ‘Last Call’ Reveal
Set for later this year in Las Vegas, the Dodge Last Call event will celebrate the final commemorative Charger and Challenger model and highlight the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept…
NFIB Launches Campaign for Permanent Small Business Tax Deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new national advertising campaign featuring small business owners advocating for making the Small Business Deduction permanent, the organization announced. “The Small Business Deduction, created to bring small businesses’ tax rates closer to that of their large, corporate competitors, has been a crucial component of the… Continue reading NFIB Launches Campaign for Permanent Small Business Tax Deduction
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rock Slide Engineering to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rock Slide Engineering off-road and overland products to its line card, the company announced. “Rock Slide Engineering offers a full line of step sliders for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Ford Bronco vehicles. These unique step sliders are fully functional, trail-rated rock sliders with a built-in power step.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rock Slide Engineering to Line Card