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

Some Remote Start Devices Impacted by 3G Shutoff

Thousands of car owners have had their remote starters incapacitated when phone service providers recently discontinued 3G service, according to CE Outlook. According to the report, some SmartStart models and Drone Mobile devices that let customers remotely start their car from a phone are now non-functioning. Click here to read the full report from CE… Continue reading Some Remote Start Devices Impacted by 3G Shutoff

Tint World Adds El Paso Location

Owners Alex and Myriam Guerrero will host a grand opening event on April 16 to celebrate the opening of the new El Paso, Texas location of Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, the company announced. Guests will enjoy custom and exotic car demonstrations, raffles and other games, food and refreshments, and entertainment, the company said. “We’re… Continue reading Tint World Adds El Paso Location

Petersen Museum Appoints Juan Gonzalez to Board of Directors

The Petersen Automotive Museum has appointed Juan Gonzalez, chairman and CEO of GRUMA, as its newest board member, the museum announced. As Chairman and CEO of GRUMA, Gonzalez leads one of the largest global manufacturers of tortillas, flatbreads and corn masa, the museum said, well-known for its brands Mission, Guerrero and MASECA. He also serves… Continue reading Petersen Museum Appoints Juan Gonzalez to Board of Directors

MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

MAHLE Motorsport will serve as the presenting event sponsor for this year’s Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals, the company announced. The All-Star Nationals is being held April 21 – 24 at the Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. This four-day event, the second for the year, is one of only two events where both… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport to Sponsor NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals

VP Racing Fuels Partners with Danish Hypercar Builder

VP Racing Fuels has reached an agreement with Zenvo Automotive to be the company’s Official Fuels and Technical Fluids Partner, the company announced. “VP Racing Fuels is excited to partner with Zenvo Automotive, one of the world’s premier hypercar designers and manufacturers. Our technologically advanced fuels, motor oils, Madditive additives and Stay Frosty coolants will… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Partners with Danish Hypercar Builder

Slamology Returns to Indianapolis

The Slamology automotive and music festival is returning to Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis this summer, event organizers announced. Scheduled for June 11-12, the annual automotive event will highlight the latest in customizing vehicles and car audio, organizers said. Slamology will offer automotive contests throughout the weekend, live music, a vendor midway and more. “We’re… Continue reading Slamology Returns to Indianapolis

Meyer Distributing Opens New Pennsylvania Cross-Dock

Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Reading, Pennsylvania, the parts distributor announced. The new location will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s East Hanover, New Jersey and Scranton, Pennsylvania distribution hubs, which house inventories of automotive, RV and marine accessories and replacement parts as well as outdoor lifestyle, janitorial/sanitation and industrial products.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens New Pennsylvania Cross-Dock

Mustang Completes Installation of Heavy-Duty Dynamometers at GM Canada

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, recently delivered and installed two new chassis dynamometers for GM Canada, who recently began a $2 billion transformational investment in their manufacturing and R&D facilities in Ingersoll and Oshawa, Ontario. Mustang delivered two chassis dynamometers with the capabilities to handle 2-wheel… Continue reading Mustang Completes Installation of Heavy-Duty Dynamometers at GM Canada

Rancho to Appear at Easter Jeep Safari

Rancho on the Trail

Representatives from Rancho performance suspension and shocks will be attending the 56th annual Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) in Moab, Utah, April 9-17, the company announced. In addition to sponsoring select trail runs, the Rancho team will showcase its latest suspension products at the Red Rock 4-Wheeler EJS Vendor Show and Expo on April 14-15. “Drivers… Continue reading Rancho to Appear at Easter Jeep Safari

Bell Helmets, OMP Racing Expand Support for F4, FR Americas

Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) and Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) announced that Racing Force USA, Bell Helmets and OMP Racing will provide expanded support for the top finishers in each series’ championship with end-of-year awards. The partnership will grant the top three finishers in each championship with varying levels of support… Continue reading Bell Helmets, OMP Racing Expand Support for F4, FR Americas

AirSept Announces Passing of Co-Founder Myron Stein

AirSept has announced that company co-founder and entrepreneur Myron Stein has passed. The company provided the following obituary: AirSept, a recognized leader in the automotive aftermarket for developing cost-effective, award-winning solutions for automotive repair, regretfully announces the passing of the company’s co-founder, Myron Stein. Stein is credited with 23 U.S. patents and multiple awards for… Continue reading AirSept Announces Passing of Co-Founder Myron Stein