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

USAC, NASCAR Form New Partnership for Youth Racing Series

USAC and NASCAR have teamed up to form the NASCAR Youth Series, the sanctioning bodies announced. The NASCAR Youth Series will debut as USAC’s quarter midget series brand starting in 2023 and will be recognized as a NASCAR Regional Series. The partnership is part of an effort to continue to grow the motorsports community and… Continue reading USAC, NASCAR Form New Partnership for Youth Racing Series

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Akrapovič Evolution Line Exhaust for Mercedes-Benz G Class

Akrapovič has released its Mercedes-Benz G 500/G 550/G 63 AMG (W463A) Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system, which is now exclusively available at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič, the company announced. The Evolution Line (Titanium) for the Mercedes-Benz G 500 was crafted using high-grade, durable, lightweight titanium, making it 45% lighter… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Akrapovič Evolution Line Exhaust for Mercedes-Benz G Class

Pennzoil Details SEMA Show Plans

Pennzoil has revealed its plans for the 2022 SEMA Show, the company announced. In the 12,150-square-foot area located in Booth 81059 just outside the main entrance of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Showgoers will be able to connect with top names, including John Hennessey, Chelsea DeNofa, Vaughn Gittin Jr., Adam LZ, Joey Logano, and more.… Continue reading Pennzoil Details SEMA Show Plans

Discount Tire Opens Drive-Thru Concept Store

Discount Tire is opening its first “Pit Pass” drive-thru concept store in the Atlanta area, the company announced. According to the company, the Discount Tire Pit Pass concept will integrate technologies, including embedded tire scanners, digital displays, online ordering and appointment-focused booking, as well as a drive-thru experience for the customer. The Discount Tire Pit… Continue reading Discount Tire Opens Drive-Thru Concept Store

Supply Chain Struggles Impacting Electric Vehicle Adoption

A new white paper from Cox Automotive examines how supply chain challenges have impacted electric vehicle adoption, and how manufacturers are reacting to the barriers prohibiting quicker expansion of the EV segment. According to Cox Automotive Mobility, the white paper offers the company’s perspective on the following core themes: State of EV Adoption – Americans… Continue reading Supply Chain Struggles Impacting Electric Vehicle Adoption

Torqued Distribution Now Offering Over 100 Brands

Torqued Distribution is now offering over 100 automotive brands to dealers, the company announced. The company is now carrying brands such as Holley, Motul Lubricants, MOMO, and XClutch, and also maintains the exclusive U.S. master distributor status for Tillett Racing Seats, Nuke Performance, BOOST Products USA, and obp Motorsport, the company said. “We set some… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Now Offering Over 100 Brands

The Heart of Racing Launches Female Driver Search

The Heart of Racing sportscar team has launched a search for a female driver to compete in the team’s SRO GT4 car for the 2023 season, the team announced. Drivers can submit an application for the spot through Oct. 23 on the Heart of Racing website, the team said. Following the submission phase, several applicants… Continue reading The Heart of Racing Launches Female Driver Search

Texas Motor Speedway to Host Indy Autonomous Challenge Event

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has announced that its head-to-head autonomous racing competition will return to racing at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov 11. Teams competing at the Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco at Texas Motor Speedway will be operating Dallara AV-21 autonomous racecars equipped with a boosted engine package, capable of delivering 30%… Continue reading Texas Motor Speedway to Host Indy Autonomous Challenge Event

OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Expands SEMA Show Presence

The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) is expanding its presence at the SEMA Show with three of its five segments unfolding during the 55th annual trade show, Nov. 1-4, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced. The competition’s Peak Performance Challenge (a timed segment) and the Lingenfelter Design & Engineering Challenge took place… Continue reading OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Expands SEMA Show Presence

Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools

Milwaukee Tool Cordless products will now be available through Matco Tools thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. The partnership with Milwaukee Tool gives auto technicians the ability to choose from a wide scope of cordless tools when stepping onto their local Matco truck, the company said, and will be available alongside Matco’s cordless… Continue reading Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools

Portion of Miami Electrify Expo Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief

Electrify Expo 2022

Electrify Expo will be taking over Miami’s Regatta Park this weekend, Oct. 8-9, and will donate 25% of all ticket proceeds directly to Hurricane Ian victims, event organizers announced. The 1 million-sq.-ft. outdoor festival offers the EV-curious an opportunity to test leading electric mobility brands, including EVs, e-bikes, e-motorcycles, e-skateboards, e-scooters, electric watercraft and more.… Continue reading Portion of Miami Electrify Expo Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief

AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid aftermarket families affected by Hurricane Ian, the organization announced. “It is very early in the process, but our intention is to explore every avenue to identify aftermarket families that need our help during this natural disaster,” said AACF President Larry Magee. “Although AACF doesn’t… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims