KICKER Adds New Trainer to Tech Force

KICKER has promoted Jacob Luckey to its group of global product-training specialists, known to the brand’s dealer base as the Tech Force, the company announced. Luckey will begin his Tech Force training on July 15, the company said. Prior to his promotion, Luckey was a member of the KICKER Consumer Technical Support team for the… Continue reading KICKER Adds New Trainer to Tech Force

Tint World Expands into East Tennessee

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a fifth store location in Tennessee, the company announced. This marks the first store in the Chattanooga area, under the ownership of Brian Weed, a multi-store franchise developer. “Tint World’s predictable franchise model allowed me to open multiple stores in the first year of ownership to quickly reach… Continue reading Tint World Expands into East Tennessee

Worksport Launches eCommerce Storefronts

Worksport has launched eCommerce storefronts on Amazon, eBay and Walmart Marketplace, the company announced. N.A. Williams Company is driving the Company’s marketing campaigns on each platform and has dedicated account executives with marketing managers assuming respective responsibilities across each outlet, the company said. The company believes the launch of Worksport products on Amazon, eBay and… Continue reading Worksport Launches eCommerce Storefronts

Nissan, McLaren Racing Partner for Formula E Effort

The Japanese automaker will supply the all-electric powertrain for McLaren Racing’s new Formula E team…

Cars.com Releases 2022 American-Made Index

The rankings consider assembly location, parts content, engine origins, transmission origins and U.S. manufacturing workforce…

Bridgestone Opens New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility

Bridgestone Americas recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron, Ohio. Home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals, the ATPC will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT IndyCar Series. Bridgestone invested more than $21 million to build its new home for race tire… Continue reading Bridgestone Opens New Race Tire Manufacturing Facility

Biden Signs SEMA-Supported Ocean Shipping Reform Law

The bill strengthens the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to enforce laws against exploitative business practices and investigate fees charged by shipping companies.

Matthew Botos Joins DEI as Lead Engineer, Designer

Design Engineering, Inc. has appointed Matthew Botos as its new lead engineer and designer, the company announced. Botos joined the team on May 10, with his main role focused on designing new products and improving current products, the company said. He brings experience in mechanical engineering, computer-aided design, computer-numerical control (CNC) machining and information technology. Botos… Continue reading Matthew Botos Joins DEI as Lead Engineer, Designer

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away

NASCAR Hall of Famer and founder of Speedway Motorsports, Bruton Smith, has passed away, the company announced. Smith was 95. In 1959, he partnered with NASCAR driver Curtis Turner and built his first permanent motorsports facility, Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track opened in June 1960 with a 600-mile race, the longest ever in NASCAR’s history.… Continue reading NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith Passes Away

Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals

NHRA Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson will debut a Trick Flow Specialties Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the company announced. The 22-time Funny Car national event winner will switch from his familiar livery to Trick Flow’s blue and orange for the race. “We are excited to be representing Trick… Continue reading Trick Flow to Sponsor Tim Wilkerson for Summit NHRA Nationals

SEMA Rebrands Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award

SEMA has rebranded its Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award as the Channel Partner of the Year Award, the organization announced. The adapted award aims to recognize the contributions of sales, distributors, retailers and eCommerce channels in the industry, while still continuing to recognize beneficial efforts by distribution companies as they support retailers, SEMA said… Continue reading SEMA Rebrands Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award

Summit Racing Equipment Named Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing

Summit Racing Equipment will be the Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing for the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, the team announced. McLeod’s President Paul Lee will have his nitro funny car branded with Mcleod and Summit at this weekend’s race. Krista Baldwin will also have the co-branding on her Top… Continue reading Summit Racing Equipment Named Dealer of the Race for McLeod Racing

Quadratec Hosting Jeeps and Java Meetup

The event, held at Northwest River Supplies in Moscow, Idaho, will be open to all Jeep enthusiasts…

Hypertherm Changes Name to Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm is changing its corporate name to Hypertherm Associates, the company announced. According to company representatives, the new name “represents the company’s evolution from a manufacturer of plasma cutting products to a multi-technology provider of industrial cutting solutions.” Hypertherm Associates will continue to offer its lineup of industrial cutting solutions including plasma, waterjet, software and… Continue reading Hypertherm Changes Name to Hypertherm Associates

Tint World Named a Top Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has been ranked no. 162 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Global Franchise list for 2022, the company announced. The recognition follows the franchise’s eighth consecutive appearance in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 earlier this year. Tint World also appeared in Entrepreneur’s 2021 Top Global Franchise rankings,… Continue reading Tint World Named a Top Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine