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

Meyer Distributing Expands with 3 New Warehouses

Parts distributor Meyer Distributing has opened three new warehouses, the company announced. Among the new additions is a 205,090-sq.-ft. facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania that will service the Northeast. A new facility in Coppell, Texas, at 165,105 sq. ft., will be an expansion to Meyer’s existing Texas warehouses, bringing the total square footage to 650,000 sq.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Expands with 3 New Warehouses

Pennzoil Q&A with Larry Chen

Pennzoil recently sat down with photographer and automotive content creator Larry Chen for a Q&A session that provided some insight into the SEMA Influencer of the Year’s career, skills and more. In the interview, Chen discusses some of the challenges and highlights of his career, his background in photography and how he developed his skills,… Continue reading Pennzoil Q&A with Larry Chen

Discount Tire Plans New Arizona Headquarters

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Discount Tire is planning to develop a new corporate headquarters following the acquisition of 35 acres of land in Phoenix, Arizona, the company announced. Discount Tire purchased the site at a recent Arizona State Land Department public auction. Proceeds from the sale will be invested by the state in the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund… Continue reading Discount Tire Plans New Arizona Headquarters

Meyer Distributing Adds Battery Tender, Hyperion to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Battery Tender and Hyperion products by Deltran to its product inventory for RV, automotive, motorcycle and marine markets, the distributor announced. Deltran offers a line of batteries, battery chargers, jump starters, inverters, solar products and other accessories. “Deltran is thrilled to partner with Meyer Distributing, an established distribution leader in the… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Battery Tender, Hyperion to Line Card

MagnaFlow Group Acquires Camburg Engineering

The MagnaFlow Group has acquired Camburg Engineering, an off-road and aftermarket suspension brand, the company announced. “The MagnaFlow Group is excited to announce the next phase of their business. Brands under the MagnaFlow Group have grown to be industry-leading manufacturers of performance exhaust and emissions control products including catalytic converters,” the company said in a… Continue reading MagnaFlow Group Acquires Camburg Engineering

SEMA Now Accepting Nominations for MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting nominations for the MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award through Jan. 2, the organization announced. Presented by the SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), the award honors a member of the print, online or broadcast media who has made a substantial contribution to the industry within… Continue reading SEMA Now Accepting Nominations for MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award

Axalta Names Techno Blue 2023 Automotive Color of the Year

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Axalta Coating Systems has named Techno Blue as its 2023 Global Automotive Color of the Year, the company announced. Axalta’s 2022 Automotive Color Trends ‘Powered by Color’ report highlights the generational trends, changing reality and positive outlook that shaped this 2023 selection, the company said. “This year’s color is vibrant and radiates positivity,” said Hadi… Continue reading Axalta Names Techno Blue 2023 Automotive Color of the Year

Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase

Motorsports Gateway Howell will begin construction next month on its 273-acre automotive district, developers announced. Located only one mile from downtown Howell, Michigan, Phase 1 of the district will include a 2.2-mile performance driving circuit, members clubhouse, paddock, member rentable garages, track-fronting private garage condos, and a public nature trail. The first section of the… Continue reading Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase

Report: U.S. Manufacturers Still Struggling with Unpredictable Supply Chain

A recent report from Reuters found that U.S. manufacturers are still struggling with an unpredictable supply chain. While materials and goods have been more readily available than the historic backlogs of the pandemic, manufacturers are still struggling, the report said. A recent survey of 179 companies by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers found 98% said… Continue reading Report: U.S. Manufacturers Still Struggling with Unpredictable Supply Chain

SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act

Despite backing from SEMA and PRI, the RPM Act is unlikely to pass during the 2021-2022 Congressional session, the trade organizations announced. According to a statement from SEMA regarding the status of the legislation, key negotiators in Congress could not reach an agreement on bill language that balanced the need for federal law to protect… Continue reading SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act

Report: Falken Ending North American Motorsports Programs

Falken Tires is ending its North American motorsports programs, according to a new report from Tire Business. Falken, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, will no longer participate in Formula DRIFT or the Amsoil Championship Off-Road series beginning in 2023, the report said. However, the company told Tire Business that it will continue some support… Continue reading Report: Falken Ending North American Motorsports Programs

Legendary Companies Acquires Zip Products

Legendary Companies has acquired Zip Products, a Virginia-based Corvette parts manufacturer and supplier, the company announced. The acquisition expands Legendary Companies’ Corvette-focused product offering, and together with Coker Tire, Paragon Corvette and Corvette Central, the acquisition of Zip represents the fourth family-owned business to be added to Legendary Companies’ portfolio of brands since partnering with… Continue reading Legendary Companies Acquires Zip Products