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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored NTPA Pulling Team Wins Championship
Hot Shot’s Secret is celebrating the Secrest Pulling Team for its National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) championship, the company announced. The Hot Shot’s Secret-sponsored husband and wife pulling team, Brent and Kristie Secrest, finished the season as the overall champion in the Grand National Two Wheel Drive division with two wins, five top-five finishes and… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret-Sponsored NTPA Pulling Team Wins Championship
Walker Products Owner Passes Away
Walker Products recently announced that Owner, President and CEO Michael G. Weaver has passed away following a battle with cancer. The company provided the following obituary: It is with great sadness for us to report that Michael G. Weaver, president of Walker Products, and member of the Automotive Sales Council, passed away peacefully on Nov.… Continue reading Walker Products Owner Passes Away
FMSI Automotive Hardware Acquires Edelmann Brass & Brake
FMSI Automotive Hardware has acquired the brass and brake assets of Plews and Edelmann, the company announced. FMSI Automotive Hardware is a manufacturer of brake, fuel, transmission, AC and coolant repair lines and fittings, and will now add Edelmann Fittings and Brake Lines products to its lineup of offerings. “The addition of Edelmann Brass &… Continue reading FMSI Automotive Hardware Acquires Edelmann Brass & Brake
Andretti Global Breaks Ground on New Indiana Headquarters
The facility will serve as the base for Andretti Autosport’s NTT IndyCar Series, INDY NXT, IMSA, Formula E and Extreme E teams, as well as the Andretti Technologies research and development firm…
BorgWarner Plans to Spin Off Fuel Systems, Aftermarket Segments
BorgWarner is planning a spin-off of its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments into a separate, publicly traded company, the company announced. Following the establishment of the new company, BorgWarner would consist of its current e-Propulsion and Drivetrain and Air Management segments. The new company would consist of the company’s current Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments,… Continue reading BorgWarner Plans to Spin Off Fuel Systems, Aftermarket Segments
Michelin EV Tire Recognized by ‘Popular Science’
The Michelin Pilot Sport EV tire has been named a 2022 Popular Science “Best of What’s New” award winner in the automotive category, the tire manufacturer announced. The Michelin Pilot Sport EV tire features technology developed over seven seasons in Formula E and incorporates ElectricGrip Compound technology, which features a hard compound for the center… Continue reading Michelin EV Tire Recognized by ‘Popular Science’
Stellantis CEO to Keynote CES 2023
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares will serve as a keynote speaker at CES 2023, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced. The keynote address will feature the global unveiling of the Ram 1500 Revolution Battery Electric Vehicle Concept and the Peugeot Inception Concept, Stellantis said. “We’re spotlighting our most advanced technologies that serve as a force for… Continue reading Stellantis CEO to Keynote CES 2023
$2M Car Collection Gifted to University for Scholarship Fund
A Michigan couple are gifting their $2 million car collection to Northwood University, according to a Fox Business report. Donated by Mike and Dianne Morey, the funds from the cars, which are slated to be auctioned off in January, will help fund scholarships for new and returning students at the private university located in Midland,… Continue reading $2M Car Collection Gifted to University for Scholarship Fund
SEMA Releases Pickup Accessorization Report
SEMA has released its new Pickup Accessorization Report, the organization’s market research arm announced. The report offers a look at the evolving pickup landscape along with sales forecasts and other data relating to the parts that accessorizers buy and how they buy them, the organization said. Some of the key findings include: Pickup owners spent… Continue reading SEMA Releases Pickup Accessorization Report
SCCA Releases Proposed Guidelines for EV Competition
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and its Electrified Vehicle Advisory Committee (EVAC) have released proposed guidelines and rulesets for EVs and three EV racing classes, the organization announced. The released proposals include general guidelines for EV usage at all SCCA events, as well as rulesets for development of an “E” Touring category of… Continue reading SCCA Releases Proposed Guidelines for EV Competition
Honda to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV CR-V for U.S. Market
Honda will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, the automaker announced. The new CR-V-based FCEV will combine a plug-in feature with FCEV technology in one model, which enables the driver to charge the onboard… Continue reading Honda to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV CR-V for U.S. Market
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2023 Officers
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has announced its officers and trustees for 2023, the organization announced. The approved slate of officers is: Chairman – Robert Egan, MAAP, Egan & Associates Senior Vice Chairman – John R. Washbish, MAAP, president and CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Vice Chairman – Larry Pavey, AAP, CEO, Automotive Parts… Continue reading University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2023 Officers
Quadratec Celebrates SEMA Show Awards
Quadratec received five Global Media Awards, a New Product Award Runner-Up in the Wheel Category, honorable mention for its Res-Q Recovery Gear kits and introduced over 100 new products during this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the company announced. Following the SEMA Show, the company also kicked off its Cyber Week sale promotion… Continue reading Quadratec Celebrates SEMA Show Awards
Biden Approves Legislation to Avoid Rail Strike
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that will avert a potential rail strike, according to Reuters. To prevent the strike, Congress invoked its ability to block strikes involving transportation, the report said. Four of the 12 railworker unions rejected the proposed contract, creating the risk of a strike that would begin Dec. 9. A work… Continue reading Biden Approves Legislation to Avoid Rail Strike