Yokohama Appoints New Senior Director of Supply Chain, Logistics

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has promoted Ray Polentz to the position of senior director of supply chain and logistics, the company announced. Polentz will report to Yokohama President and CEO Jeff Barna. “Ray has been instrumental in helping us negotiate through the difficult and complex supply chain issues facing the industry,” said Barna. “His experience… Continue reading Yokohama Appoints New Senior Director of Supply Chain, Logistics

VP Racing Fuels Launches NFT Collection

VP Racing Fuels has launched an NFT collection that will feature virtual fuel in the form of a high-resolution VP 54-gallon fuel drum, the company announced. The debut token is currently available, along with “World Leader in JPG Technology” t-shirts, which will be included with the first 100 drum token purchases. Fans who wish to… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Launches NFT Collection

AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl

AAMP Global has acquired AudioControl, a provider of audio solutions engineered for the automotive, residential and commercial markets, the company announced. Based in Seattle, Washington for over 45 years, AudioControl will continue to operate under its current management team, the company said. “As an engineering-based provider of premium entertainment solutions supported by award-winning service, AudioControl… Continue reading AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl

Webinar: Tax Q&A with a CPA

The upcoming webinar will provide guidance on small business tax planning and share tips for the 2022 tax season…

Holley Introduces Sky-Ram Intake Manifold

The comically large take on the Holley High-Ram was announced just in time for April Fool’s Day…

Mullin Museum Cars to Exhibit at Guggenheim Museum

The 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic and 1939 Delahaye Type 165 from the Mullin Museum’s collection will go on loan to the Spanish museum for the summer…

AAMP Global Names New President of North American Division

AAMP Global has appointed Herb Brown as president of its North America division, the company announced. Brown has served AAMP Global for 30 years in various capacities including vice president of sales and executive vice president as his most recent role. In his new position he will oversee the operations, sales, marketing and product development… Continue reading AAMP Global Names New President of North American Division

SEMA Now Accepting Council, Network Volunteer Applications

SEMA is now accepting applications to volunteer as a leader of a SEMA council or network, the organization announced. According to SEMA, each council and network is led by a Select Committee, small groups of volunteers who are elected by the council or network they represent. The Select Committee meets throughout the year to develop… Continue reading SEMA Now Accepting Council, Network Volunteer Applications

Pursuit-Rated Silverado Joins Chevrolet’s Patrol Vehicle Lineup

The crew-cab, short-bed, four-wheel drive truck is powered by a 355-horsepower V-8 engine, comes standard with a 9,300-pound max towing capacity and is available with a 2-inch lift…

UPDATED: Road Armor Changes Sales Process

This article has been updated to reflect that all Road Armor sales will go through Meyer Distributing, Keystone, Turn 14 Distribution, regional distributors, and directly to a jobber. Road Armor has updated its sales, rebate and distribution process to pass all consumer sales, rebates and promotions to jobbers, Road Armor CEO Mark Hanson announced. “Road… Continue reading UPDATED: Road Armor Changes Sales Process

Meyer Distributing Adds AO Coolers to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AO Coolers to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “The request for additional cooler options has been high,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of brand strategy at Meyer Distributing. “The number of new customers in the RV, camping, marine, overlanding and powersports spaces has grown tremendously the last two years and… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AO Coolers to Line Card

Formula 1 Announces Las Vegas Grand Prix

The November night race will feature a 14-turn circuit that includes a portion of the Las Vegas Strip and has a top speed of around 212 mph…

LEED Brakes Names New VP

LEED Brakes has appointed Bill Cummings to the role of vice president, the company announced, citing the company’s recent growth as the need for the new position. Cummings has been in the aftermarket brake industry since 1998 and started his career in the brake industry with Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, the company said. There, he… Continue reading LEED Brakes Names New VP

KYB Excel-Gold Program Adds New Benefits

Beginning April 1, service providers who have registered for KYB’s Excel-Gold program will be able to receive $10 for every pair of KYB complete Strut-Plus and Truck-Plus units sold and installed, the company announced. The KYB Excel-Gold Rewards Program offers professional technicians the ability to earn rewards throughout 2022. Each user receives a KYB Excel-Gold… Continue reading KYB Excel-Gold Program Adds New Benefits

Brumos Returning to Competition at PPIHC

Daytona 24-Hour winner David Donohue will drive a Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport for the team in its first competitive appearance since 2013…