Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus Don Schlenger has passed away, the organization announced. The AACF provided the following announcement regarding Schlenger’s passing: Don passed peacefully at his home in Palm Beach, Florida on May, 15, 2022. Although retired, Don stayed involved with the foundation right up until his 101st birthday on… Continue reading AACF Founder Passes Away
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
Ultimate Headers has appointed Jim Browning Jr. as its president, the company announced. Browning has worked for Ultimate Headers for five years, and under his leadership, the company recently moved operations to a new 12,000-square-foot facility in Berea, Ohio. Prior to joining Ultimate Headers, Browning worked in the oil and gas industry for six years… Continue reading Jim Browning Jr. Named President of Ultimate Headers
MAE Partners with Dynomerk in India
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, announced a cooperation agreement with Dynomerk Controls India for the Indian market. Dynomerk Controls, located in Pune, India, since 1996, is a manufacturer of test stands for automotive engine and vehicle testing with a well-established presence in the Indian market, the… Continue reading MAE Partners with Dynomerk in India
Webinar: Hiring and Retaining Employees
An upcoming webinar from the NFIB will discuss the importance of a well-structured human resources process…
CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
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
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