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

Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

Louisville-based Automotive Apprenticeship Group is expanding its technician apprenticeship program into Cincinnati, the organization announced. The program matches auto dealership and truck center operations with area residents pursuing a career in the automotive industry, and recently partnered with several Cincinnati-area dealerships and enrolled several area students, AAG representatives said. The apprenticeship is a two-year program… Continue reading Technician Apprenticeship Program Expands

Roadwire Appoints New CEO

Roadwire, a provider of automotive leather interiors and other specialty automotive products, has appointed Ammie Forrister as chief executive officer, the company announced. She succeeds her father, former CEO pro tem Dwight Forrister, who has resumed his position as chairman of the Roadwire Board. Forrister brings decades of experience to her new role, having previously… Continue reading Roadwire Appoints New CEO

Motul Partners with Emelia Hartford to Develop New Transmission Fluid

Motul has launched its new High-Torque DCTF fluid for use in high-performance Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) equipped vehicles, and partnered with driver and car builder Emelia Hartford to develop the new product, the company said. Developed as part of Motul’s line of motorsports products, the High-Torque DCTF fluid began initial development on the circuits of Japan… Continue reading Motul Partners with Emelia Hartford to Develop New Transmission Fluid

Concours at Pasadera to Honor Ferrari Anniversary

The upcoming Concours at Pasadera will honor the 75th anniversary of Ferrari and the Coachbuilders of Ferrari, as well as the 65th anniversary of Laguna Seca, event organizers said. Awards designed by Tiffany and Co will be presented to the winning cars representing the best “Design by Decade” beginning with the 1950’s, event officials said.… Continue reading Concours at Pasadera to Honor Ferrari Anniversary

RealTruck Announces ‘Off-The-Grid Coin’ Contest Winner

RealTruck has announced that Steven Simmons has won its “Off-The-Grid Coin” contest for National Get Outdoors Day, winning $10,000 to spend on RealTruck products. The contest tasked enthusiasts with finding a physical “Off-The-Grid Coin” that the company placed in a remote location somewhere in the United States. RealTruck posted hints on its social media channels,… Continue reading RealTruck Announces ‘Off-The-Grid Coin’ Contest Winner

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Yokohama Tire to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has supplemented its tire selection with the addition of Yokohama Tire to its line card, the company announced. Turn 14 Distribution will offer both motorsports and off-road tires from Yokohama Tire, the company said. “Yokohama Tire is a leader in tire technology and innovation and Turn 14 Distribution is… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Yokohama Tire to Line Card

RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has expanded into the performance intake and exhaust markets with its recent acquisition of CORSA Performance, CORSA Performance Marine and Volant Performance, the company announced. The acquisition brings the total to sixteen add-ons for RWB since 2017, company representatives said. Based in Berea, Ohio, CORSA Performance specializes in performance exhaust systems… Continue reading RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition

CAN Connect Returns to Arizona

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a return to Arizona for the annual CAN Connect Conference on Sept. 6-9, event organizers announced. The four-day in person event will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa. From 1992 to 2014, industry companies annually gathered in Arizona for the CAN Connect Conference,… Continue reading CAN Connect Returns to Arizona

SSC Tuatara Hits 295 MPH on Forgeline Wheels

Forgeline is celebrating its role in SSC America’s recent record-breaking run with its SSC Tuatara hypercar. The Tuatara recently completed a 295-mph verified one-way run in 12,000 feet, a production car record, according to the company. The $1.9 million hypercar, powered by a 1,750-hp 366ci Nelson Racing Engines twin-turbocharged flat-plane V-8, completed the run while… Continue reading SSC Tuatara Hits 295 MPH on Forgeline Wheels

SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover best practices for modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle, the organization announced. Scheduled for Wed., June 15, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), host Nick Dominato, senior vice president of product at asTech, will cover the following topics: Challenges and best practices when modifying ADAS-equipped vehicles. Types of modifications that require recalibration.… Continue reading SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis

Lamborghini has named Ligier Automotive as its technical partner and chassis constructor for the manufacturer’s LMDh prototype that will join IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition in 2024, the sanctioning body announced. The Italian automaker announced earlier this year that it would develop an LMDh prototype to race in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship GTP class and… Continue reading Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis

Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website

Eleven Engineering, a producer of semiconductor products for wireless audio for 12 volt automotive applications, has unveiled a redesigned and updated website, www.elevenengineering.com, the company announced. “We are excited to update and make our website more attractive in both aesthetics and usage,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “We are… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website