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

AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites Partners with Interactive Garage

The AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites has partnered with Interactive Garage to provide View on Vehicle integration for its website-building service for local resellers, the organization announced. Available exclusively to customers subscribed at the PRO level, View on Vehicle was created in partnership with Interactive Garage and lets shoppers see what aftermarket accessories will look like… Continue reading AAM Group’s Aftermarket Websites Partners with Interactive Garage

VP Racing Fuels Names Karen Madden COO

VP Racing Fuels has promoted Karen Madden to the role of chief operating officer, the company announced. Most recently serving as Vice President of Branded Retail, Madden will assume responsibility for the operations of VP’s three manufacturing, warehousing and shipping facilities in Texas and Tennessee in her new position, the company said. “Karen did a… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Names Karen Madden COO

GEARWRENCH Extends Support of Veteran Formula Drift Driver

GEARWRENCH has extended its support of veteran Formula Drift driver ‘Rad’ Dan Burkett for the 2022 season, the company announced. For the fourth year, GEARWRENCH will sponsor RAD Industries financially and as the team’s official hand tool provider. After three Formula Drift events, Burkett ranks 11th out of 37 drivers with 154 points. His top-8… Continue reading GEARWRENCH Extends Support of Veteran Formula Drift Driver

Dodge Adds Durango R/T HEMI Orange Trim for 2022

First introduced last year for the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, the HEMI Orange appearance package will now be available for the 2022 Dodge Durango R/T HEMI Orange, the automaker announced. “HEMI Orange is a hot option for the Dodge Challenger and Charger, and now we’re expanding its reach by offering the Dodge Durango R/T… Continue reading Dodge Adds Durango R/T HEMI Orange Trim for 2022

Truck Hero CEO to Retire

Truck Hero President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Reminder has announced his plans to retire, the company announced. According to a press release from Truck Hero, the company’s Board of Directors has started the search for its next CEO, and has retained Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search firm, to assist in the process.… Continue reading Truck Hero CEO to Retire

AACF Founder Passes Away

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

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

CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports

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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 Expands Marketplace Business Adding Digital 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