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

City-Wide ‘SEMA Week’ to Start in 2023

SEMA has revealed a five-year plan to expand the SEMA Show into an “all-city” experience, the organization announced. Officially called SEMA Week, the expansion will kick off in 2023 with new concepts, activities and events introduced over the five-year roll-out period. SEMA Week will be headlined by the SEMA Show, which will remain a trade-only event… Continue reading City-Wide ‘SEMA Week’ to Start in 2023

AAPEX Announces 2022 New Product, New Packaging Showcase Winners

AAPEX 2022 today announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The AAPEX 2022 New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at this year’s event. Entries were judged electronically by pre-registered buyers who viewed the products in the… Continue reading AAPEX Announces 2022 New Product, New Packaging Showcase Winners

Indy Lights Rebrands to Indy NXT

The Indy Lights series has rebranded to Indy NXT, the NTT IndyCar Series announced. The presenting sponsor and Official Tire of Indy NXT will be Firestone, also the Official Tire Supplier and longtime partner of the NTT IndyCar Series. Indy NXT by Firestone will emphasize talent development, while extending racing’s reach and impact to a… Continue reading Indy Lights Rebrands to Indy NXT

Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept to Debut at CES 2023

The Ram Truck brand will unveil its Ram 1500 Revolution battery-electric vehicle (BEV) concept at CES 2023 in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, the automaker announced. Loaded with exclusive advanced technology features, the Ram Revolution BEV Concept will offer a glimpse into the future of Ram, showing how the truck brand will redefine its pickup… Continue reading Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept to Debut at CES 2023

Jeep Revives ‘Punk’n’ Exterior Color for 2023 Wrangler Models

The Jeep brand is bringing back the Punk’n exterior paint color for a limited time as an available option on all 2023 Jeep Wrangler models, the automaker announced. Named after the festive fall fruit, Punk’n is a brilliant orange and was originally offered on the Jeep Wrangler from the 2018 to 2020 model years. “Bringing back Punk’n… Continue reading Jeep Revives ‘Punk’n’ Exterior Color for 2023 Wrangler Models

Big Oak Garage’s Will Posey Receives Goodguys Trendsetter Award

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association presented Will Posey, owner of Big Oak Garage in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, with its Trendsetter Award today during the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) reception at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the hot rod association announced. The award is given to rising young builders in the hot-rod and… Continue reading Big Oak Garage’s Will Posey Receives Goodguys Trendsetter Award

SBN All-Female Build Debuts at SEMA Show

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) All-Female Build project, a Ford Bronco 4-door Wildtrak made its debut at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the organization announced. With support from the entire community, women volunteers ranging in ages and skill sets wrenched on the vehicle, the organization said, and volunteers outfitted the Bronco with a full slate of… Continue reading SBN All-Female Build Debuts at SEMA Show

Tommie Estes Named USAC Competition Director

USAC has named Tommie Estes as its competition director for USAC’s Circle Track division, the sanctioning body announced. Estes will lead the USAC Silver Crown National Championship in all forms of competition and be an advisor to USAC National Series Director Kirk Spridgeon, who will continue to oversee USAC’s AMSOIL National Sprint Car and NOS… Continue reading Tommie Estes Named USAC Competition Director

RaceTec Pistons Joins AFR, SCAT Crankshafts Family of Brands

RaceTec Pistons has joined the Air Flow Research, SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT family of brands, the company announced. RaceTec Pistons was founded in 2007 by Wayne Brooks, a former owner of JE Pistons, and provides pistons designed and machined in-house for high performance engine applications. “RaceTec Pistons has a fantastic brand, strong team,… Continue reading RaceTec Pistons Joins AFR, SCAT Crankshafts Family of Brands

Hypertherm Associates to Formally Close Russian Operations

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, is planning to formally close its legal entity in Russia, the company announced. The announcement follows a decision in March of this year to suspend business because of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. “The continued humanitarian crisis and unpredictable business environment have caused… Continue reading Hypertherm Associates to Formally Close Russian Operations

SEMA New Product Award Winners Announced

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners at the 2022 SEMA Show. SEMA’s annual New Product Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of products being introduced to the automotive specialty-equipment market at the SEMA Show, the organization said. Products are judged in 18 award categories, and each… Continue reading SEMA New Product Award Winners Announced