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

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

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

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

weBoost Products Now Available at Meyer Distributing

weBoost products from Wilson Electronics are now available through Meyer Distributing, the company announced. “We’re very excited to welcome Wilson Electronics to the Meyer Family. With our diverse categories of auto, fleets, overland, RV, home/outdoor and marine, you can be sure that the weBoost family has a product for your needs,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP… Continue reading weBoost Products Now Available at Meyer Distributing

K&N Engineering Enters Restructuring Agreement

K&N Engineering has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with 100% of its lenders, the company announced. Through the deal, K&N’s debt will be reduced by approximately $250 million and participating lenders will inject $60 million of cash into the business. K&N expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2023. Once completed,… Continue reading K&N Engineering Enters Restructuring Agreement

Hoonigan Founder Ken Block Passes Away

Ken Block, professional rally driver and founder of the Hoonigan brand, passed away at the age of 55 following a snowmobile accident, according to MotorTrend. “It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” Hoonigan said via Instagram. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and… Continue reading Hoonigan Founder Ken Block Passes Away

Meyer Distributing Opens Calgary Cross-Dock

Meyer Distributing Canada has opened a new cross-dock in Calgary, Alberta, the company announced. According to the parts distributor, the cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon distribution hub. “We are excited to bring Meyer to Western Canada,” said Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer Distributing Canada. “We have long wanted to connect… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens Calgary Cross-Dock

The AAM Group Finalizes New Partnership with Engine Parts Group

The AAM Group and Engine Parts Group formally finalized its new partnership by signing the final contract in the EPGI booth at the recently concluded PRI trade show, the company announced. Signed by the organizations’ respective presidents, AAM Group’s Tim Odom and EPGI’s Jesse Jones, the contract authorizes AAM to assume operations and management responsibilities… Continue reading The AAM Group Finalizes New Partnership with Engine Parts Group

Indy Autonomous Challenge Secures New Sponsors for CES Event

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has secured ASPIRE, Cisco, and Luminar as sponsors of the Autonomous Challenge at CES at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, event officials announced. Scheduled for Jan. 7 during CES 2023, the Autonomous Challenge at CES returns to Las Vegas featuring nine teams seeking to break autonomous racing records. ASPIRE is… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Secures New Sponsors for CES Event