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

Tint World Opens Colorado Springs Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a new location in Colorado Springs, the company announced. Tint World’s second Colorado location, owned by Eric Nauert, will provide window tinting and automotive styling services throughout central Colorado, the company said. “Our mission at Tint World Colorado Springs is to offer premium window tinting and automotive styling… Continue reading Tint World Opens Colorado Springs Location

Lubrication Specialties Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), the manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, is celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary in 2022, the company announced. The company, owned by CEO Chris Gabrelcik, began modestly as a home-based business in 1997.  Gabrelcik, who holds certifications as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil Management Analyst (OMA), initially developed lubrication solutions… Continue reading Lubrication Specialties Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Lucas Oil Partners with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Lucas Oil Products has formed a multi-year partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to develop a fundraising and awareness campaign in support of the Foundation, the company announced. “I cannot think of a better way to honor our country’s patriots than creating a permanent home for these stories of courage, devotion to… Continue reading Lucas Oil Partners with National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Garage Gurus Continues Scholarship Program

Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from Tenneco’s DRiV group, will again award up to $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are accepted or currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges and universities or enrolled full-time at a U.S. high school, the company announced. Applications are now available on the… Continue reading Garage Gurus Continues Scholarship Program

Premier Performance Products Adds Dynojet to Line Card

Premier Performance Products has added Dynojet to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “We are excited to have a large selection of Dynojet tuners, clutch kits, belt kits and other UTV performance parts in stock and ready to ship to our customers,” said Bill Lindsay, VP of marketing and sales. “We know that truck… Continue reading Premier Performance Products Adds Dynojet to Line Card

Radford Racing School Launches Lotus Evora GT Driving Experience

Radford Racing School is launching a new program called the Radford Racing School Lotus Driving Experience as an official Lotus USA Track Partner featuring the North American exclusive Evora GT, the racing school announced. “Our connection to these amazing Lotus cars runs deep,” said Mike Kessler, general manager of Radford Racing School. “We unveiled our… Continue reading Radford Racing School Launches Lotus Evora GT Driving Experience

Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Restoration Law

Kansas lawmakers have passed SEMA-supported H.B. 2594, which “[exempts] certain modifications on antique vehicles from vehicle identification number offense seizures and dispositions,” the organization announced. The new legislation is “a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state,” according to SEMA officials. The catalyst for the… Continue reading Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Restoration Law

Hypertherm to Exhibit Robotmaster at Automate 2022

Hypertherm is preparing to provide live demonstrations of its Robotmaster offline programming software for robots at Automate 2022, the company said. The company will be exhibiting in Booth 2013 at Detroit’s Huntington Place Convention Center during the event, Hypertherm said. Robotmaster aims to help manufacturers maximize a robot’s productivity with programming for a variety of… Continue reading Hypertherm to Exhibit Robotmaster at Automate 2022

HELLA Recognized as 2021 GM Supplier of the Year Winner

Automotive lighting and electronics manufacturer HELLA was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards, the company announced. HELLA received the award in two categories: Chassis Electronics and Lighting & Bulbs. It is also Hella’s fourth consecutive year receiving the award, the company said.… Continue reading HELLA Recognized as 2021 GM Supplier of the Year Winner

Malco Products to Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver

Malco Products will serve as the primary sponsor for B.J. McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) and its driver, Scott Heckert, who will be behind the wheel of the stock car No. 5 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Xfinity series race, Pit Boss 250, at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on March 26, the company announced. Heckert… Continue reading Malco Products to Sponsor NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver

Ziebart Names New CEO

Thomas E. Wolfe will be stepping down from his role as president and chief executive officer of Ziebart International and will be replaced by his son, Thomas A. Wolfe, the company announced. As part of the leadership change, Thomas A. Wolfe will become president/chief executive officer, while Thomas E. Wolfe will transition to executive vice… Continue reading Ziebart Names New CEO