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

Q&A with Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Founder

Ahead of the 2022 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, scheduled for Oct. 14-16, event organizers released an interview with Byron DeFoor, a Chattanooga developer and racer who founded the festival. Individual events scheduled for the multi-day festival include a rally through the Tennessee countryside, a Concours d’Elegance, Mecum Auctions, and historic and vintage auto races at the… Continue reading Q&A with Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Founder

THE SHOP Contributor to Host Digital Marketing Seminars at SEMA Show

THE SHOP contributor Barry Alt, a digital marketing expert serving the automotive aftermarket, is hosting two educational seminars during the SEMA Show, his firm, Motorhead Digital, announced. Both on the SEMA Show Education schedule for Nov. 3, the two seminars will examine ways aftermarket restoration, performance, race and restyling shops can drive business through content,… Continue reading THE SHOP Contributor to Host Digital Marketing Seminars at SEMA Show

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew Joins 2022 SEMA Show

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew will give the keynote address on the 2022 SEMA Show’s opening day, show organizers announced. During the on-stage discussion, the comedian and cast of the show will expand on stories from their inaugural television series and what it’s been like to immerse themselves into the car culture, the organization said.… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew Joins 2022 SEMA Show

SEMA Names Finalists for Manufacturer, Channel Partner of the Year Awards

SEMA has named the finalist for its Manufacturer of the Year and Channel Partner of the Year awards, the organization announced. This year’s finalists are: SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Baja Designs Diode Dynamics Max Trac Suspension SEMA Channel Partner of the Year English Racing Torqued Distribution Turn 14 Distribution The SEMA Manufacturer of Year award… Continue reading SEMA Names Finalists for Manufacturer, Channel Partner of the Year Awards

HEXIS Seeking Entrants for Wrap Photo Contest

HEXIS is hosting its Worldwide Photo Contest through October, the vinyl film manufacturer announced. This year, the photo contest will run for one month, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 and ny project where HEXIS self-adhesive vinyl films are used can be entered, the company announced. With 7 categories, every participant is invited to submit… Continue reading HEXIS Seeking Entrants for Wrap Photo Contest

MAP Services Adds New Brands to Client Portfolio

MAP Services has added 7 new clients and 8 different brands in the automotive aftermarket and power sports markets to its client portfolio, the company announced. “Our business model of a Do-It-For-Me service is unique in our industry. We feel a service provider should do exactly that, provide a service and not create more work… Continue reading MAP Services Adds New Brands to Client Portfolio

Rail Union Rejects Deal, Renewing Strike Possibility

The third largest rail union, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division, rejected its deal with freight railroads, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy, according to CBS News. According to the report, both sides will return to the bargaining table in an attempt to renegotiate the contract that four… Continue reading Rail Union Rejects Deal, Renewing Strike Possibility

Hot Shot’s Secret to Feature Anthony Smith, 1972 Nova at SEMA Show

Hot Shot’s Secret will host street and no prep racer Anthony Smith and his 1972 Nova, “Hercules,” in the company’s 2022 SEMA Show booth, #20651, the company announced. Smith, formerly a racer and the head mechanic for Memphis Street Outlaws (MSO), recently launched his own speed shop, Next Level Speed & Auto Repair, as well… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret to Feature Anthony Smith, 1972 Nova at SEMA Show

Mothers Polishes to Sponsor 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders

Mothers Polishes has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders, SEMA Show officials announced. “It’s not a casual decision that an exhibitor makes when selecting what vehicle to showcase at the SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “The vehicle they ultimately choose and the builder… Continue reading Mothers Polishes to Sponsor 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders

Tint World Expands in Pennsylvania

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is continuing its expansion with the opening of a new store in Springfield, Pennsylvania, the company announced. Tint World Springfield, owned by Brad Lloyd, will offers a range of automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including window tint, mobile electronics, audio and video equipment, paint protection film and more, the company… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Pennsylvania

Torque Show to Livestream from Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival will be livestreamed each day with the help of the Torque Media Group, event organizers announced. Additionally, the Torque Show, hosted by Justin Bell and Tommy Kendall, will air live from the event, scheduled Oct. 14-16. As part of a special programming weekend on the PowerNation TV’s FAST Channel, the two… Continue reading Torque Show to Livestream from Chattanooga Motorcar Festival