A new data tool from CNBC shows which ports are currently most impacted by congestion, the outlet reported. CNBC created the Supply Chain Heat Map along with 10 maritime and logistics data providers, which shows the scores of challenges facing the global supply chain in real time, and tracks factory capacity, vessel availability, container availability,… Continue reading CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Hagerty Launches Digital Car Classifieds Platform
Hagerty has launched a new digital classifieds platform where Hagerty Drivers Club (HDC) members can buy and sell collectible and exotic cars, trucks and motorcycles, the company announced. “Hagerty classifieds is about giving our members a safe, secure and easy way to buy and sell vehicles,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. “It’s also about doubling… Continue reading Hagerty Launches Digital Car Classifieds Platform
Shelby American to Recognize 60th Anniversary with PPIHC Entry
Racer Robert Prilika will help Team Shelby celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Shelby American by competing in the 100th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the Pierre Ford/Tuscany West Coast Shelby GT500SE, the company announced. “Carroll Shelby established Shelby American in 1962 after retiring as a Le Mans-winning driver, so the company… Continue reading Shelby American to Recognize 60th Anniversary with PPIHC Entry
NTT IndyCar Series to Introduce Fully Renewable Race Fuel in 2023
Shell and the NTT IndyCar Series will be introducing a 100% renewable race fuel for the 2023 season, the organizations announced. Shell will also serve as the official fuel, motor oil and lubricant sponsor of the NTT IndyCar Series. Beginning in 2023, Shell will produce a new race fuel for the NTT IndyCar Series, which… Continue reading NTT IndyCar Series to Introduce Fully Renewable Race Fuel in 2023
4 Wheel Parts Opens New Jersey Store
4 Wheel Parts has opened a new store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, its first retail location in New Jersey, the company announced. Located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, the Cherry Hill location marks the 102nd 4 Wheel Parts store in the US. As part of the grand opening event on June 4, the store… Continue reading 4 Wheel Parts Opens New Jersey Store
AAPEX Announces Repair Shop HQ Educational Lineup
AAPEX 2022 has announced the lineup of its Repair Shop HQ technical and business management training for the annual AAPEX trade event, scheduled Nov. 1-3, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, show organizers announced. Selected by a panel of shop owners from over 150 submissions, the educational programming aims… Continue reading AAPEX Announces Repair Shop HQ Educational Lineup
Ligier Extends F4 U.S., FR Americas Support
The multi-year agreement includes a new chassis for F4 U.S. competition and new engines for both F4 U.S. and FR Americas…
Rice University Researchers Developing New Plastic Recycling Process with Ford
Rice University chemists working with researchers at the Ford Motor Company are turning plastic car parts and materials from “end-of-life” vehicles into graphene via the university’s flash Joule heating process, the university announced. According to university researchers, the average SUV contains up to 771 pounds of plastic that could sit in a landfill for centuries… Continue reading Rice University Researchers Developing New Plastic Recycling Process with Ford
Tint World Reopens Renovated Illinois Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has renovated and re-opened its Loves Park, Illinois location, the company announced. Owner Danny Shenko, Tint World’s 2017 Franchisee of the Year, has extensively renovated the location serving the greater Rockford area and installed state-of-the-art equipment to enhance Tint World’s service and customer… Continue reading Tint World Reopens Renovated Illinois Location
SEMA Announces Board Election Results
Rich Butler of R&R Marketing Consultants, Norris Marshall of BluePrint Engines, Kathryn Reinhardt of 4WP/Pro Comp, and Melanie White of Hellwig Products have been elected to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors, the organization announced. Reinhardt and White are current SEMA Board members who were re-elected onto the group, and Butler and Marshall will… Continue reading SEMA Announces Board Election Results
Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner
Meyer Distributing has given its 2022 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award to Senior Sales Account Manager Ray Greenlee, the company announced. “Day-in and day-out, Ray provides and sets excellence as the standard for customer service,” said Gary Filipski, Southwest regional sales manager for Meyer. “Ray stays focused on taking care of the customer which makes… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner
Toyota Celebrates 4Runner Anniversary with Special Edition
Available in four-wheel drive only, the special edition SR5 premium model features 17-inch bronze alloy wheels, exclusive badging and a heritage graphics package…
Georgia Tech Wins 2022 EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
Georgia Institute of Technology has been named The EcoCAR Mobility Challenge Year Four champion, taking the lead in the four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition, contest officials announced. Rounding out the top three are Ohio State in second place and University of Alabama in third place. The competition challenged 11 North American universities to improve the… Continue reading Georgia Tech Wins 2022 EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
Electrify America Partners with Bank of America to Expand Network
Electrify America is partnering with Bank of America to more than double the number of financial centers equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2023, the companies announced. As of the beginning of this year, 172 Electrify America individual EV chargers have been installed at 46 financial centers – totals the… Continue reading Electrify America Partners with Bank of America to Expand Network
Stacey David to Join DEI on Hot Rod Power Tour
Stacey David, from shows “GearZ” and “Restoration Series,” will join Design Engineering, Inc., during day two of this year’s Hot Rod Power Tour at Nashville Superspeedway, the company announced. for a special appearance at 11 am on June 14th. “Having Stacey in our booth is an especially perfect pairing in Music City,” Steve Garrett of… Continue reading Stacey David to Join DEI on Hot Rod Power Tour