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

Repairify Acquires Automotive Training Group

Repairify has acquired technical training company Automotive Training Group (ATG), the company announced. With live and virtual classes offered in all 50 states and internationally, ATG offers automotive technical training backed by quality instructional materials and experienced educators, the company said, and curriculum is developed with a diagnostic approach, combining OEM support information with real-world… Continue reading Repairify Acquires Automotive Training Group

AAPEX Opens Nominations for Service and Repair Awards

AAPEX is now accepting nominations for the third annual Service and Repair Awards for Shop Owner of the Year, Service Advisor of the Year and Technician of the Year, the organization announced. The awards will honor service and repair professionals who have performed above and beyond in 2022 and who demonstrate a commitment to training,… Continue reading AAPEX Opens Nominations for Service and Repair Awards

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rhino-Rack to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rhino-Rack’s line of roof racks and accessories to its line card, the company announced. “Rhino-Rack is a worldwide roof rack industry leader and a favorite among overland adventurers. The company manufactures durable and easy-to-use roof racks, luggage boxes, bike racks, kayak racks, and load securing accessories. The… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rhino-Rack to Line Card

Husky Vapor Recovery System Products Get CARB Approval

Three Husky Corporation products for vacuum-assist Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) systems, the style used by approximately half of California’s gasoline fueling stations, have received approval by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the company announced. Husky Vapor Recovery Swivel featuring stainless steel ball bearings Husky Vac Assist MAGBREAK Safe-T-Break Husky Vacuum Assist Safe-T-Break in both… Continue reading Husky Vapor Recovery System Products Get CARB Approval

Hyundai Reveals Rebelle Rally Team

A pair of automotive writers will be entering this year’s Rebelle Rally with backing from Hyundai, the automaker announced. Dubbed the Brute Squad, automotive writers Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw will compete in the seventh annual Rebelle Rally, an all-women, off-road navigational challenge held in the deserts of California and Nevada, behind the wheel of… Continue reading Hyundai Reveals Rebelle Rally Team

Race Sport Lighting Names New VP

Race Sport Lighting has appointed industry veteran JR Stocks as its vice president, the company announced. As VP of Race Sport Lighting, Stocks will also oversee the growth of several strategic buying groups and attempt to expand the company’s products and services outside its current North American footprint, the company said. “Steve has built a… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting Names New VP

Meyer Distributing Adds PROJECT X to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added PROJECT X truck and off-road products to its line card, the distributor announced. PROJECT X provides products for truck and off-road enthusiasts. Centering around its “Ghost Box” technology, the PROJECT X ecosystem offers wirelessly controlled accessories including high-power lighting, cameras and accessory management, the company said. “We are very excited to… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds PROJECT X to Line Card

Torqued Distribution Launches Third-Party Logistics Service

Torqued Distribution has launched a no-cost third-party logistics (3PL) service for the automotive and complementary industries, the company announced. As part of the program, Torqued will warehouse, pick, pack and ship the products at no additional cost beyond packaging and shipping costs, the company said, and orders are sent to the distributor via a direct… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Launches Third-Party Logistics Service

States Competing to Replace Michigan as Automotive Capital

Several states are increasing investments in electric vehicle manufacturing in attempt to replace Michigan as the new automotive capital of the U.S., as highlighted by a recent story from CNBC. Startups including Amazon-backed Rivian and VinFast from Vietnam are spending billions to build factories in Georgia and North Carolina, while Hyundai is expanding in Georgia.… Continue reading States Competing to Replace Michigan as Automotive Capital

Overland Vehicle Systems Secures New Investment

Overland Vehicle Systems has secured an investment from Caymus Equity Partners, the company announced. OVS is a supplier of overlanding and off-road products headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. The investment aims to build on OVS’s high-growth vision and provides the company with the capital support necessary to achieve the vision laid out by founder… Continue reading Overland Vehicle Systems Secures New Investment

Roush Yates Engines, WTO Form Technical Partnership

Roush Yates Engines and WTO have formed a technical partnership to expedite the machining of engine components to support internal design, development and build of NASCAR and road racing engines, the companies announced. WTO, a German-based company, designs and manufactures technological precision toolholders and tooling systems for turning centers, Multi-axis mill turns and Swiss type… Continue reading Roush Yates Engines, WTO Form Technical Partnership