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
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
SEMA Show App to Include Project Vehicle Details
Attendees will be able to scan QR codes that are on the vehicles and see details about the build, including vehicle make, model, year, sponsors and products…
Andy Warhol’s ‘Cars’ Series to Appear at Petersen Museum
The display features five of the eight Mercedes-Benz vehicles depicted in Warhol’s final commission…
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
Volkswagen Premieres All-Electric Sedan Concept
The ID.AERO will debut in China next year before becoming the global flagship model for its all-electric lineup…
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
2022 SEMA Show to Expand EV Showcase
The SEMA Electrified section will highlight the latest advances in electric vehicle technology, including new products and solutions for EV platforms and conversions…
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
Report: U.S. Companies Increasing Domestic Manufacturing
U.S.-based manufacturers are continuing to bring production back to the states in response to pandemic-driven supply chain issues, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The construction of new manufacturing facilities in the US has increased 116% over the past year, including new semiconductor plants in Arizona, and aluminum and steel plants across the south,… Continue reading Report: U.S. Companies Increasing Domestic Manufacturing