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KICKER Details KnowledgeFest Training Schedule

KICKER has revealed details regarding its training seminars scheduled to be held during the upcoming MEA KnowledgeFest Las Vegas (Feb. 3-5) at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center, the company announced. The first class is scheduled for Fri., Feb. 3 at 1:45 p.m., followed by a Sat., Feb. 4 class at 5:30 p.m., the company… Continue reading KICKER Details KnowledgeFest Training Schedule

Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Grant Program

Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program, the company said. The program, now in its ninth year, will provide 12 North American schools with a Powermax45 XP air plasma system and in-person training from a Hypertherm product expert. This year… Continue reading Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Grant Program

VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel

VP Racing Fuels is expanding its renewable fuel initiative with the launch of a new, renewable fuel, EcoGen, the company announced. EcoGen is a renewable, non-alcohol alternative to ethanol and butanol-based fuels found at the pump, the company said. VP Racing has engineered high-octane renewable gasoline components incorporated into gasoline to help meet the increasing… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Launches New Renewable Fuel

MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1

MidwayPlus has partnered with Odor 1 to provide its B2B sales platform to the producer of Chlorine Dioxide (CIO2) gas products, the company announced. Odor 1 CIO2 gas products are used to eliminate odors in fleets, dealership vehicles, OTR Trucks, and personal vehicles and residences, the company said. Already partnering with auto dealerships throughout the… Continue reading MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1

Goodyear Announces 2023 Layoffs

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is planning an approximately 5% reduction in salaried staff globally in 2023, or about 500 positions, the tire manufacturer announced. “Our fourth quarter results fell short of our expectations given a significantly weaker industry backdrop, particularly in Europe,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president. “While… Continue reading Goodyear Announces 2023 Layoffs

Brandmotion Wins Overall Best New Product of The Event 2022

Brandmotion has received the Overall Best New Product award of The Event 2022 for its SurroundVUE Commercial and RV Camera System, The AAM Group announced. Voted on by Event attendees, the SurroundVUE beat out the 10 other category winners to capture the overall title, event organizers said. Winner of the best new product award for… Continue reading Brandmotion Wins Overall Best New Product of The Event 2022

Autoshop Solutions Partners with Turnkey Marketing

Autoshop Solutions, an automotive services-based digital marketing company, has partnered with Turnkey Marketing, a full-service marketing agency, to offer a comprehensive marketing solution for shops, the companies announced. The firms have partnered to offer a full-service marketing program for shops, the companies said. “Turnkey Marketing and Autoshop Solutions have partnered together to help auto repair… Continue reading Autoshop Solutions Partners with Turnkey Marketing

SEMA Issues 2023 Future Trends Report

SEMA has released its January 2023 Future Trends report, the organization announced. According to the report, the automotive aftermarket continues to be impacted by shifts in the industry and overall economy. The report found the following, summarized by SEMA officials: Specialty-Equipment Industry Outlook Sales for specialty-equipment parts are projected to have slowed in 2022, growing… Continue reading SEMA Issues 2023 Future Trends Report

Hagerty Launches Carbon Offset Program for Collectible Car Enthusiasts

Hagerty has launched a voluntary Enthusiast Carbon Offset program, called ECO, to help enthusiasts reduce the carbon footprint of their collectible cars, trucks and motorcycles, the company announced. In addition to the program, Hagerty is offsetting all emissions from its classic fleet and driving events, the company said. For 2022, this included the California Mille… Continue reading Hagerty Launches Carbon Offset Program for Collectible Car Enthusiasts

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PRI Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Seminars

PRI is now accepting applications for 2023 PRI Show seminars, the organization announced. The organization is accepting proposals for educational programs that reflect current trends, ideas, best practices and processes, new techniques and discoveries within the racing and performance industry. Potential topics include sponsorships, hiring and employee management, branding, content creation, youth engagement, small business… Continue reading PRI Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Seminars

Dayco Names New Aftermarket CEO

Dayco has named Craig Frohock as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dayco Aftermarket and Belts, the company announced. Effective Jan. 16 and reporting directly to the board of Dayco, Frohock will be responsible for the business unit’s global operational performance and strategic direction, the company said. For the past six years, Frohock has held… Continue reading Dayco Names New Aftermarket CEO

Tint World Expands in Florida with New Orlando Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a second location in Orlando, the company announced. The new Tint World Downtown Orlando will join Tint World North Orlando in serving the Orlando area. Both Tint World Downtown Orlando and Tint World North Orlando (Longwood) are owned by Pete and Barbra Muller. “This is such a great… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Florida with New Orlando Location