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

SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover best practices for modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle, the organization announced. Scheduled for Wed., June 15, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), host Nick Dominato, senior vice president of product at asTech, will cover the following topics: Challenges and best practices when modifying ADAS-equipped vehicles. Types of modifications that require recalibration.… Continue reading SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis

Lamborghini has named Ligier Automotive as its technical partner and chassis constructor for the manufacturer’s LMDh prototype that will join IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition in 2024, the sanctioning body announced. The Italian automaker announced earlier this year that it would develop an LMDh prototype to race in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship GTP class and… Continue reading Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis

Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website

Eleven Engineering, a producer of semiconductor products for wireless audio for 12 volt automotive applications, has unveiled a redesigned and updated website, www.elevenengineering.com, the company announced. “We are excited to update and make our website more attractive in both aesthetics and usage,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “We are… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website

AWE Promotes Dane Pellicone to Engineering Manager

AWE has promoted engineer Dane Pellicone to engineering manager, the company announced. “Dane has been with the organization for almost a decade-and-a-half and has risen through the ranks to become our senior-most engineer on staff. His dedication to problem-solving and developing manufacturable products that fit with our vision to produce the finest aftermarket parts on… Continue reading AWE Promotes Dane Pellicone to Engineering Manager

Weisner Named SuperSprings President

Adam Weisner has been named president of SuperSprings International, the company announced. According to a press release from the company, Weisner has been “driving the company direction and revenue of SSI since August of 2021.” SSI previously restructured the company into five units, all of which report to Weisner, who continues to run daily operations,… Continue reading Weisner Named SuperSprings President

Tint World Appoints New Social Content and eCommerce Manager

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has hired Jack Tusa to support the company’s marketing and franchise development efforts as its new social content and eCommerce manager, the company announced. In his new role, Tusa is responsible for managing content across Tint World’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, the company said.… Continue reading Tint World Appoints New Social Content and eCommerce Manager

UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is adding 15 new programs in automotive and skilled trades, which include curriculum in robotics and industrial maintenance, to UTI and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) branded campuses and initiating efforts to add Auto and Diesel Essentials to the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus, the trade school announced. With the recent acquisition of… Continue reading UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

Meyer Distributing Announces Winner of Wrangler Giveaway

Meyer Distributing has announced Jisco Truck and Off-Road of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, as the winner of its Jeep Wrangler LJ Trail Rig Giveaway. To qualify for the giveaway, resellers had to purchase a minimum of $10,000 in the qualifying brands from the distributor during the official program dates, Sept. 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Announces Winner of Wrangler Giveaway

Ford Nationals Set Carlisle Show Car Record

The Carlisle Ford Nationals set an all-time high for registered show vehicles at one of its events with 3,454 vehicles in attendance, show organizers announced. The 2022 Carlisle Ford Nationals, held June 3-5 at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, became the largest car show ever produced by Carlisle Events and in doing so, broke a record… Continue reading Ford Nationals Set Carlisle Show Car Record

Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term

A new study from Citi suggests improvements to the global supply chain are unlikely in the near term, and that the pandemic shed light on a far-from-optimized system, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The status of the pandemic is the key, according to Citi’s experts, and an improvement in COVID-19 cases will help to… Continue reading Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term

VP Racing Fuels Appoints New Division Directors

VP Racing Fuels has promoted Andy Deel and Richard Glady to director positions in their respective divisions, the company announced. Deel, formerly division manager, consumer products, has been named director, consumer products. “Andy has demonstrated strong leadership in managing his Consumer Products team and driving sales in the fastest growing division at VP,” said Bruce… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Appoints New Division Directors

Champion Auto Systems Acquires Webasto Hollandia 700 Sunroof Line

Champion Auto Systems has acquired the Hollandia 700 (H700) line of sunroofs from Webasto, the company announced. According to Bill North, president Champion Auto Systems, Webasto has been supportive of the acquisition and all tooling and equipment are currently being transported to the U.S. The transfer aims to ensure that all of the H700 product… Continue reading Champion Auto Systems Acquires Webasto Hollandia 700 Sunroof Line