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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
LEED Brakes Recognized by SEMA Data
For the third consecutive year, SEMA has named LEED Brakes as a Platinum member of its SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) program, the company announced. SEMA Data houses, updates and distributes digital product data for more than 480 brands in the automotive aftermarket space. Brands that have achieved Platinum Level status have reached the pinnacle of product data, SEMA Data… Continue reading LEED Brakes Recognized by SEMA Data
WD-40 Recognized for Support of SEMA Cares
WD-40 was recognized for its support of SEMA Cares, the company announced. Presented only at the direction of the SEMA Chairman, SEMA Chairman of the Board James Lawrence presented WD-40 with the Chairman’s Service Award during the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet in Las Vegas. Click here to read more about the award from SEMA.
Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Easing
According to a new study from the National Federation of Independent Business, supply chain disruptions are easing for small business owners, a Bloomberg report said. While 31% of owners reported that supply-chain disruptions have had a significant impact on their business and another 31% said the effect was moderate, that’s lower than in July and the… Continue reading Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Easing
UTI Celebrates Service Member Technician Training Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), BMW of North America and Premier Truck Group are celebrating the success of their on-base technician training programs this Veterans Day, which has resulted in transitioning military members taking jobs at BMW and Premier Truck Group dealerships across the country, the technical school said. The effort first launched in 2018 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and has… Continue reading UTI Celebrates Service Member Technician Training Program
Turn 14 Distribution Receives SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution recently received SEMA’s first-ever Channel Partner of the Year award, the company announced. SEMA changed the Warehouse Distributor of the Year award to become the new Channel Partner of the Year award for 2022. This change was adopted to account for the ever-evolving contributions from retailers, distributors, and e-commerce… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Receives SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Award
Yakima Restructures Global Leadership
Yakima’s Ryan Martin, current CEO of the Americas Region, will increase his responsibilities to oversee the company in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and neighboring Pacific Islands) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the company announced. Martin has served as CEO of the Americas Region since 2014 and during his tenure has overseen organizational transformation, top and bottom line growth,… Continue reading Yakima Restructures Global Leadership
SCCA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Sports Car Club of America has revealed that Costa and Wilma Dunias, Robert “Rocky” Entriken Jr., Jim Jeffords, Kent and Kathy Prather, and Bill Scott will join SCCA’s Hall of Fame as the class of 2023, the organization announced. Combined, the class of 2023’s experience spans the Club’s history from 1954 to today, and… Continue reading SCCA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Tint World Relocates California Store
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has relocated its Mountain View location to a new facility, the company announced. Under owners Abdelrahim Afaghani and Sultan Alafghani, the new updated Tint World Mountain View provides the Santa Clara area with automotive aftermarket accessories and styling and window-tinting services. “With our new location, we’re equipped to meet the… Continue reading Tint World Relocates California Store
Horizon Global Creates Digital Media Library for Installers
Horizon Global Corporation, a manufacturer of branded towing and trailering equipment, has launched a new digital media library website for the company’s North American brands: Draw-Tite, REESE, BULLDOG, Fulton and Tekonsha, the company announced. The library is accessible here. The new, digital asset management-powered website allows dealers and installers to view and download photography, videos, literature,… Continue reading Horizon Global Creates Digital Media Library for Installers
Kevin Robinson Wins 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition
Kevin Robinson was named the winner of the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad competition for his product, the TRAC Tire Jack, the organization announced. The TRAC Tire Jack is a tool designed to make removing or installing a wheel/tire from a vehicle safer, simpler and easier. For winning the competition, Robinson received a grand-prize package valued… Continue reading Kevin Robinson Wins 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition
MINI USA to Start Manual Driving School
The program coincides with the company’s announcement that a manual transmission option will return for select MINI models…
Formula DRIFT to Establish Hall of Fame
In addition to revealing its 2023 schedule, Formula DRIFT has announced plans to mark its 20th anniversary by establishing a Hall of Fame, the series announced. The first Formula DRIFT Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the 2023 opening round in Long Beach, and each inductee will be awarded a unique FDHOF ring,… Continue reading Formula DRIFT to Establish Hall of Fame
Tint World Included on ‘Most Innovative Franchises’ List
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers was identified by Franchise Business Review as one of just 100 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2022 report on the Most Innovative Franchises, the company announced. Franchise Business Review, a research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, publishes annual rankings of the top franchises in… Continue reading Tint World Included on ‘Most Innovative Franchises’ List
New Petersen Museum Exhibit to Cover History of Tesla
Opening on Nov. 20, the exhibit features early concept vehicles, rarely seen prototypes, record-breaking production vehicles and more…