U.S. Postal Service Issues Pony Car Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service issued new Pony Cars Forever stamps at the Great American Stamp Show, the organization announced. The stamps celebrate five iconic U.S. automobiles — the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT and the 1969 AMC Javelin SST.… Continue reading U.S. Postal Service Issues Pony Car Stamps

EGR USA Announces 6 New Manufacturer Rep Partnerships

EGR USA has contracted six new manufacturer rep firms to help promote the company’s full product line in the USA and Canada, the truck accessories manufacturer announced. “We are making some hard and fast changes at EGR USA to fulfill our mission to be the number one branded truck accessory company in North America,” said… Continue reading EGR USA Announces 6 New Manufacturer Rep Partnerships

SEMA Report: Nearly Half of All Pickups Modified with Specialty Parts

The new ‘2022 SEMA Pickup Accessorization Report’ offers a review of market trends, popular parts, sales forecasts and more…

Port Congestion Causing Shipping Cancelations

Ocean carriers continue to cite congestion at U.S. and Canadian ports as the reason for canceled sailings, CNBC reported. As a result, shipping vessels will now be out of position for return voyages, moving containers, loading U.S. exports, and ultimately being in a position to load imports, according to the report. Additional issues, including a… Continue reading Port Congestion Causing Shipping Cancelations

AAPEX Announces September Online Training Schedule

The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series will hold two free sessions in September: “Navigating the Rapids Ahead” on Sept. 7, and “Underhood: Stop/Start System Diagnostics,” on Sept. 19, the organization announced. In “Navigating the Rapids Ahead,” attendees will learn how to be prepared to handle difficult business situations, the organization said. The webinar… Continue reading AAPEX Announces September Online Training Schedule

Lime Rock Park to Rename ‘No Name Straight’

Lime Rock Park’s “No Name Straight” will be renamed during the track’s Historic Festival 40, track officials announced. The dedication ceremony will start at 5:45 p.m. ET on Sept. 3 with a historic Corvette parade lap circling the original Lime Rock Park circuit before Skip Barber, Lime Rock executives and special guests reveal the new… Continue reading Lime Rock Park to Rename ‘No Name Straight’

SEMA Calls for Battle of the Builders Entries

The competition is open exclusively to builders with a vehicle on display at the SEMA Show…

Torqued Distribution Adds Motul, Red Line to Line Card

Torqued Distribution has added Motul and Red Line Synthetic Oil racing lubricants to its line card, the company announced. “Torqued is excited to announce the addition of Motul racing lubricants and Red Line racing lubricants to our line card” said Lou Lobsinger, head of sales & marketing. “We’ve had a strong demand for racing lubricants… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Adds Motul, Red Line to Line Card

eBay Acquires myFitment

eBay Inc. has acquired the myFitment group of companies, a provider of online tools and support to help online automotive and powersports parts and accessories sellers, the companies announced. myFitment’s tools help sellers by optimizing fitment data for their listings, which aims to ensure customers order the right parts and accessories for their vehicle, reducing… Continue reading eBay Acquires myFitment

Ford Set to Introduce New Mustang Next Month

Scheduled for Sept. 14, the debut event is part of the automaker’s Detroit Auto Show activities…

Toyo Tire Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales

Toyo Tire U.S.A. has promoted Rob Lovi to vice president of sales, the company announced. Previously serving as the director of sales, national strategic accounts, Lovi’s promotion is a part of the company’s succession plan following the appointment of Mike Graber to president and chief executive officer earlier this year, the company said. Lovi first… Continue reading Toyo Tire Promotes Rob Lovi to VP of Sales

Hagerty Names New CFO

Hagerty has named Patrick McClymont as its next chief financial officer, effective Sept. 6, the company announced. He will succeed current CFO Fred Turcotte, who will retire but will remain with the company in a senior advisor role through 2023. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and leadership team, we are grateful for Fred’s… Continue reading Hagerty Names New CFO

Fuels Institute Releases EV Infrastructure Report

The report forecasts EV adoption to reach almost 6% of vehicles in operation by 2030, which will require as many as 1.7 million charging stations to properly meet demand…

Corvette Design Panel Planned for Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

As part of its upcoming commemoration of 70 years of Corvette history at the 40th Historic Festival, Lime Rock Park will host a dinner and panel discussion on Sept. 3 that focuses on the car’s design concepts over the years, track officials announced. The panel, called “Corvette Design: Past, Present…and a Hint of the Future,”… Continue reading Corvette Design Panel Planned for Lime Rock Park Historic Festival

VOXX Automotive Partners with Emergency Safety Solutions

VOXX Automotive Corp. is partnering with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.) a vehicle hazard warning system designed to prevent crashes into disabled and vulnerable vehicles and their occupants, to expand the availability of H.E.L.P. to passenger and commercial vehicles. “VOXX Automotive is proud to partner with Emergency… Continue reading VOXX Automotive Partners with Emergency Safety Solutions