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

West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership

West Coast Customs has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (LACDJR) dealership to offer an array of customization packages, with West Coast Customs setting up an ancillary shop and showroom at the dealership’s downtown L.A. location, the company announced. “We are incredibly honored to be collaborating with such… Continue reading West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership

Meyer Distributing Adds Mountain Top Tonneau Covers to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Mountain Top to their line card and stocking inventory. The Mountain Top retractable tonneau covers offer European design and engineering for the US full-size truck market. Mountain Top’s lineup features an all-aluminum powder-coated retractable bed cover for all the best-selling truck models in the US. The Mountain Top… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Mountain Top Tonneau Covers to Line Card

Red Line Synthetic Oil Continues Partnership with H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki Motocross Team

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a supplier of synthetic lubricants and additives, has announced its partnership with the H.E.P. Motorsports team, factory team of Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI), will continue through 2021. In addition to the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross series, Red Line will also provide products and technical support to the team as… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Continues Partnership with H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki Motocross Team

Turn 14 Distribution Adds AST Suspension, MOTON Suspension Technology to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added AST Suspension and MOTON Suspension Technology to its line card, the company announced. “AST Suspension and MOTON Suspension Technology are well-respected motorsports brands that offer high-caliber suspension components. AST Suspension has products for everyone from their non-adjustable 2000 Series up to their 5300 Series 3-way adjustable coilover… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds AST Suspension, MOTON Suspension Technology to Line Card

SEMA Issues Call for Speakers

As part of SEMA’s initiative to provide live and virtual education to the automotive specialty equipment industry, SEMA is issuing a call for speakers for the SEMA Show, the PRI Trade Show and the association’s year-round virtual education program, the organization announced. Applications are open to innovative thinkers, industry experts and dynamic presenters who can… Continue reading SEMA Issues Call for Speakers

Iconic Engine Builder Sonny Leonard Passes Away

Sonny Leonard, an iconic engine builder, passed away Jan. 10 at the age 77, leaving behind an amazing legacy of innovation and success, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) announced. “Sonny Leonard’s passing is a huge loss for the racing industry. He will be missed not only for his engine-building skills and knowledge but also for his… Continue reading Iconic Engine Builder Sonny Leonard Passes Away

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Postponed

Citing COVID-19 developments both locally and around the globe, the 26th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will move to May 20-23, event organizers announced. “At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation made a promise to put the safety of our spectators, volunteers, entrants, judges, vendors, sponsors, staff and board… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Postponed

GM Unveils New Logo

General Motors is debuting a new logo as part of the company’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate mass adoption of electric vehicles, the automaker announced. The company is also evolving its brand identity as GM transforms itself to deliver on a vision that creates a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, the company… Continue reading GM Unveils New Logo

3M Adds New Installer Training Program

3M Commercial Solutions Division has announced changes to its installer training programs, including the addition of a training dedicated exclusively to vehicle color change. “We’ve heard from many installers across the US that there is a strong interest in learning specific application types. By segmenting our training offering, this aligns installers to build their own… Continue reading 3M Adds New Installer Training Program

Registration Open for Virtual Automotive eCommerce Conference

ChannelAdvisor Corporation, a provider of cloud-based eCommerce solutions, announced registration is now open for AutoCommerce 2021, an interactive, virtual learning and networking event for automotive brands, distributors, demand partners and retailers on Jan. 19. ChannelAdvisor’s annual AutoCommerce event aims to provide automotive brands with guidance to help strengthen online performance throughout the year. In 2021,… Continue reading Registration Open for Virtual Automotive eCommerce Conference

Lordstown Motors Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Fleet Pre-Orders for All-Electric Pickup

Lordstown Motors, a new automaker producing electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has received more than 100,000 non-binding production reservations from commercial fleets for its Lordstown Endurance all-electric pickup truck, with an average order size of nearly 600 vehicles per fleet. “Receiving 100,000 pre-orders from commercial fleets for a truck like the… Continue reading Lordstown Motors Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Fleet Pre-Orders for All-Electric Pickup

Car Audio Outlook for 2021

Expectations for 2021 vary greatly amongst those in the mobile electronics industry, according to a recent report from CE Outlook. While some are expecting to see growth in the new year, other companies are planning for a dip in sales as COVID-19 vaccinations are distributed and travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Tariffs and shipping concerns… Continue reading Car Audio Outlook for 2021