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

Classic Recreations to Host Open House at New Facility

Classic Recreations will be hosting an open house later this year to give enthusiasts a glimpse at its new facility in Flower Mound, Texas, the company announced. The Open House and Car Show, scheduled for June 4, will show off the 6-acre, 97,000-sq.-ft. facility that now houses both the Classic Recreations and Shelby Garage operations.… Continue reading Classic Recreations to Host Open House at New Facility

Turn 14 Distribution Adds SOUL Performance Products to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has become the first 100% wholesale distributor of SOUL Performance Products, an exhaust manufacturer catering to high-end European, domestic and exotic vehicles, the company announced. “SOUL Performance Products has quickly moved to a prominent position in the performance aftermarket since the operation started in 2017. The company revolves around… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds SOUL Performance Products to Line Card

RWB Acquires Performance Transmission Brands

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has acquired RevMax, TransGo and Transmission Specialties, Inc. (TSI), the company announced. Headquartered Charlotte, North Carolina, RevMax specializes in performance aftermarket transmission products from standard street vehicles to high-performance diesels. TransGo offers advanced automatic transmission solutions, implementing key manufacturing and engineering technical data and techniques to produce proprietary valve body repair… Continue reading RWB Acquires Performance Transmission Brands

Melling Engine Parts Acquires Casalandra Metal Stamping

Melling Engine Parts has acquired Casalandra Metal Stamping, a manufacturer of expansion plugs based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the company announced. “Casalandra has been a key vendor to Melling for years and we were excited when the opportunity presented itself,” said CEO Mark Melling. “We are committed to becoming basic in more product lines, and… Continue reading Melling Engine Parts Acquires Casalandra Metal Stamping

Forbes Ranks Shopmonkey Among America’s Best Startup Employers

Shopmonkey has been ranked fourth on America’s Best Startup Employers 2022 list by Forbes and Statista, the company announced. The organization was ranked first in the Business Products & Software Services category. Shopmonkey offers a cloud-based auto shop management platform and serves over 3,500 auto repair shops across the United States and Canada. “Our employees… Continue reading Forbes Ranks Shopmonkey Among America’s Best Startup Employers

Tint World Expands in Tennessee

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a fifth Tennessee franchise in Murfreesboro, the company announced. Owned and operated by Craig and Anna Nangle, the new store will provide full-service automotive styling, window tinting and automotive aftermarket accessories to Murfreesboro and the surrounding area, the company said. “We can’t fully express how delighted we are… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Tennessee