ODYSSEY battery will be featured as a primary sponsor for several races this season on the No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet IndyCar…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Supply Chain Expert Warns of Rising Shipping Rates
Concerns grow as Shanghai COVID-19 lockdowns add another challenge to supply chain woes…
AAM Group Promotes John DeBalso, David Ayers
The AAM Group has promoted John DeBalso to executive vice president of supplier relations and David Ayers to vice president of operations…
UTI Celebrating Skilled Trades Day with Nationwide Open House
The Skilled Trades Day open house will show prospective skilled trade students the career opportunities available to UTI graduates…
TI Fluid Systems Opens EV Thermal Management Systems Facility
The facility will be used to design, develop, simulate and visualize thermal management systems and components for electrified vehicles…
DENSO Americas Appoints Company Veterans to Corporate Planning, Product Development Positions
DENSO Products and Services Americas has promoted Reggie Cruz to director of corporate planning and Manny Rodriguez to senior manager of product development…
GM Confirms Electrified Corvette
While full details have yet to be released, GM executives have confirmed that a hybrid Corvette will be available in 2023…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds SOUL Performance Products to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has become the first 100% wholesale distributor of SOUL Performance Products, an exhaust manufacturer catering to high-end European, domestic and exotic vehicles, the company announced. “SOUL Performance Products has quickly moved to a prominent position in the performance aftermarket since the operation started in 2017. The company revolves around… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds SOUL Performance Products to Line Card
RWB Acquires Performance Transmission Brands
Race Winning Brands (RWB) has acquired RevMax, TransGo and Transmission Specialties, Inc. (TSI), the company announced. Headquartered Charlotte, North Carolina, RevMax specializes in performance aftermarket transmission products from standard street vehicles to high-performance diesels. TransGo offers advanced automatic transmission solutions, implementing key manufacturing and engineering technical data and techniques to produce proprietary valve body repair… Continue reading RWB Acquires Performance Transmission Brands
Melling Engine Parts Acquires Casalandra Metal Stamping
Melling Engine Parts has acquired Casalandra Metal Stamping, a manufacturer of expansion plugs based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the company announced. “Casalandra has been a key vendor to Melling for years and we were excited when the opportunity presented itself,” said CEO Mark Melling. “We are committed to becoming basic in more product lines, and… Continue reading Melling Engine Parts Acquires Casalandra Metal Stamping
Forbes Ranks Shopmonkey Among America’s Best Startup Employers
Shopmonkey has been ranked fourth on America’s Best Startup Employers 2022 list by Forbes and Statista, the company announced. The organization was ranked first in the Business Products & Software Services category. Shopmonkey offers a cloud-based auto shop management platform and serves over 3,500 auto repair shops across the United States and Canada. “Our employees… Continue reading Forbes Ranks Shopmonkey Among America’s Best Startup Employers
Tint World Expands in Tennessee
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a fifth Tennessee franchise in Murfreesboro, the company announced. Owned and operated by Craig and Anna Nangle, the new store will provide full-service automotive styling, window tinting and automotive aftermarket accessories to Murfreesboro and the surrounding area, the company said. “We can’t fully express how delighted we are… Continue reading Tint World Expands in Tennessee
St. James, Paretta Launch ‘Women in Motorsports North America’
The organization will support scholarships, mentorship programs and internships for women pursuing careers in motorsport…
Panel Discussion to Highlight HRIA General Membership Meeting
The meeting will feature some of the market’s top leaders as they discuss the current state and the future of hot rods…
Motul Forms Technical Partnership with Mountune USA
Motul has formed a technical partnership with engine builder and parts manufacturer Mountune USA, the companies announced. The partnership will include collaboration and testing initiatives to enhance and develop future products. “Like Motul, Mountune is a recognized leader at the apex of innovation and technology in motorsport,” said Motul USA Brand Manager Nolan Browning. “With… Continue reading Motul Forms Technical Partnership with Mountune USA