Category: News

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

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

Motul Forms Technical Partnership with Mountune USA

Motul has formed a technical partnership with engine builder and parts manufacturer Mountune USA, the companies announced. The partnership will include collaboration and testing initiatives to enhance and develop future products. “Like Motul, Mountune is a recognized leader at the apex of innovation and technology in motorsport,” said Motul USA Brand Manager Nolan Browning. “With… Continue reading Motul Forms Technical Partnership with Mountune USA

NCM Planning New Education Gallery

The National Corvette Museum (NCM) is planning to expand its facilities with a reimagined, 2,000-square-foot dedicated education gallery, the museum announced. The new space, tentatively scheduled to open in late 2022/early 2023, will allow the NCM to provide a state-of-the-art educational experience geared directly to the next generation of Corvette enthusiasts, engineers, designers and more,… Continue reading NCM Planning New Education Gallery

ASE Designates June as Automotive Service Professionals Month

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2022 as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM), the organization announced. The designation aims to recognize vehicle service professionals who are proficient, credentialed and committed to excellence, the organization said, as well as a celebration of ASE’s 50 years of service to the transportation industry. To commemorate Automotive Service… Continue reading ASE Designates June as Automotive Service Professionals Month

Pit+Paddock Celebrates Anniversary

Pit+Paddock is celebrating its first anniversary in the month of April, the media outlet announced, and expanding its offerings with new athlete management, video production and event coordination services. Initially established in 2015 as Front Street Media, the online magazine was relaunched seven years later as Pit+Paddock, a media outlet and lifestyle brand focused on… Continue reading Pit+Paddock Celebrates Anniversary

onX Offroad Expands Conservation Efforts

onX Offroad, an off-road navigation app, is expanding its efforts to help improve and conserve public land access across the country, the company announced, by bolstering its stewardship team, offering grants, calling for trail clean up events, and partnering with off-road organizations to promote ethical and responsible trail use. “Trails and public lands are at… Continue reading onX Offroad Expands Conservation Efforts

SEMA Provides Board of Directors Election Resource

SEMA has created a resource page with information on candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors election, the organization announced. The webpage provides biographies and statements from candidates running for position on the SEMA Board of Directors. The election, slated for May 10-19, will be conducted via email, with one electronic ballot provided to each… Continue reading SEMA Provides Board of Directors Election Resource

RealTruck Announces Professional Athlete Advisory Board

RealTruck, an online retailer of U.S.-made aftermarket truck parts and accessories owned by Truck Hero, announced its first-ever advisory team, made up of seven professional athletes who are also investors in the company. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers), CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans), Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles), Dustin Brown (Los Angeles… Continue reading RealTruck Announces Professional Athlete Advisory Board