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

RealTruck Continues Support of Building Homes for Heroes

RealTruck is continuing its support of Building Homes for Heroes by aiming to provide U.S. veterans with 11 mortgage-free homes from Sept. 11 to Nov. 11, the company announced. “It’s imperative as a nation we honor and remember those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as those who’ve served and currently serve in our… Continue reading RealTruck Continues Support of Building Homes for Heroes

MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Drawing Finalists

MAHLE Aftermarket has revealed the four finalists for its “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion grand prize drawing, the company announced. The finalists will travel to the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) for the chance to win their choice from two custom-built vehicles exclusively designed by racing and automotive enthusiast legends Vaughn Gittin… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Drawing Finalists

TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) has shared its schedule of council-sponsored events at the SEMA Show, the group announced. In addition to the TORA Industry Awards Reception and Pinewood Drags, which benefits SEMA Cares, the organization will also host several educational seminars, a happy hour and a vehicle display located along the outside… Continue reading TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

BOOSTane Embarks on Road Trip to SEMA Show

BOOSTane is driving its Ford Bronco booth vehicle to this year’s SEMA Show, company founder Ian Lehn announced. Built by Josh Poulson and his Columbus, Ohio-based team at Auto Additions, the Big Bend ‘Fandango’ Edition Bronco is inspired by the 1985 cult-classic road trip film, Fandango. Kicking off the journey to Las Vegas, Lehn and… Continue reading BOOSTane Embarks on Road Trip to SEMA Show

The AAM Group to Announce ‘Keys to Ride’ Winner at SEMA Show

The AAM Group and Lippert will reveal the winner of the 2022 Keys to Ride sweepstakes, the companies announced. The 2022 Keys to Ride sweepstakes will see one of six resellers win the Ultimate Work Truck — a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 fully customized with CURT, LUVERNE, Ranch Hand and UWS products. The joint presentation, which will be… Continue reading The AAM Group to Announce ‘Keys to Ride’ Winner at SEMA Show

Meyer Distributing Adds AccuAir Suspension to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AccuAir Suspension, a brand of air suspension control products, to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “We at AccuAir Suspension are excited to bring Meyer Distributing on board with our world class product offering and look forward to building a partnership with their organization,” says Chris Gramelspacher, vice president of… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AccuAir Suspension to Line Card

EGR USA Partners with Meyer, Turn 14 Distribution for RollTrac Bed Cover

EGR USA has partnered with Meyer Distributing and Turn 14 Distribution for its electric and manual EGR RollTrac bed cover, the company announced.   Meyer Distributing has warehouses throughout the United States and Canada and Turn 14 Distribution offers ground shipping to 43% of the U.S. population in one day and 100% within two days, the company said.… Continue reading EGR USA Partners with Meyer, Turn 14 Distribution for RollTrac Bed Cover

Bestop Details SEMA Show Plans

Bestop and the Bestop Premium Accessories Group are returning to the SEMA Show in 2022, and have revealed details of its plans, the company announced. The Bestop booth (#55101) will host a full lineup of events and display vehicles, including several Jeeps and Broncos, both classic and modern, and our friends from MotorTrend’s Dirt Every… Continue reading Bestop Details SEMA Show Plans

Wharton Automotive Group Acquires PowerTrain Technology

Wharton Automotive Group has acquired the small diameter racing clutch and drivetrain component line of PowerTrain Technology (PTT) of Algonquin, Illinois, the company announced. PTT will be relocating to McLeod Racing’s facility in Anaheim, California, and the products will be available through McLeod Racing and its distribution network, the company said. PTT offers a line… Continue reading Wharton Automotive Group Acquires PowerTrain Technology

MidwayPlus Partners with SpeedFactory Racing

SpeedFactory Racing, a provider of street performance and racing products, has partnered with MidwayPlus to use its online storefront software, the company announced. “MidwayPlus is helping us to improve our order response times, allowing us to streamline our online wholesale ordering process with detailed, industry specific product listings, automatic alerts for pre-ordering, back ordering and… Continue reading MidwayPlus Partners with SpeedFactory Racing

Hellwig Launches ‘Hitched & Haulin’ Podcast

Hellwig Suspension Products has launched a new podcast series titled Hitched and Haulin, the company announced. The series will feature interviews with automotive and off-road influencers and industry members, and is hosted by Mike Hallmark from Hellwig Products. The podcast will cover standard towing, RV, truck and camper, overland, off-road and American muscle cars. Exciting… Continue reading Hellwig Launches ‘Hitched & Haulin’ Podcast

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mayhem Wheels to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added to its selection of custom off-road wheels with the addition of Mayhem Wheels to its line card, the company announced. “Mayhem Wheels is another exhilarating brand we are bringing on from The Wheel Group (TWG). The company develops wheels with aggressive styling geared toward the performance-oriented wheel… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mayhem Wheels to Line Card

Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner

Meyer Distributing has awarded Eric Hopf its 2022 Third Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award, the company announced. The award recognizes sales account managers that excel, day-in and day-out, at Meyer Distributing. “Each day Eric goes the extra mile to provide great customer service,” said Scott Hohler, sales manager for Meyer Distributing’s Wheel and Tire division.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner