Old World Industries Appoints New Export Management Company

Old World Industries, the parent company of the PEAK and BlueDEF brands, has appointed Dorian Drake International Inc. as its export management company for select global markets, with special focus on the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. Dorian Drake will act as Old World Industries’ sales and marketing arm in its territories, with particular… Continue reading Old World Industries Appoints New Export Management Company

Virtual AAPEX Experience Extends Access to Training Content

The Virtual AAPEX Experience is offering its training content at no cost to automotive aftermarket professionals until Dec. 5, even if they didn’t register and attend the experience in early November. New users should sign up for on-demand access on the AAPEX website to receive their login credentials. Attendees who already have credentials can log… Continue reading Virtual AAPEX Experience Extends Access to Training Content

Go Rhino Wins 2020 SEMA Best Merchandising Award

Go Rhino, a manufacturer of aftermarket truck and Jeep products, has taken home the 2020 SEMA Best Merchandising Award for the Go Rhino Merchandising Display, the company announced. The Go Rhino Merchandising Display enhances the consumer’s showroom experience suggesting how to personalize a vehicle with Go Rhino products, the company says. The modular design of… Continue reading Go Rhino Wins 2020 SEMA Best Merchandising Award

AACF Announces Winner of Top Golf Fundraiser

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation announced today that the TR Wholesale Solutions team, who played in Indianapolis, Indiana, were the winners of the Inaugural AACF Top Contender National Championship. Teams of six competed at Top Golf locations around the country to take part in the fundraiser. “This was a fun solution to raise money for… Continue reading AACF Announces Winner of Top Golf Fundraiser

Red Line Synthetic Oil Announces New Partnership with Oil Changers

Red Line Synthetic Oil has announced a new partnership with quick-lube chain, Oil Changers. Through this partnership, Red Line will supply the company’s High-Performance Oil for use at Oil Changers locations. Founded in 1984, Oil Changers currently operates 50 locations throughout California and Hawaii. Red Line’s High-Performance Oils will be used at all locations in… Continue reading Red Line Synthetic Oil Announces New Partnership with Oil Changers

Maxxsonics Adds New Regional Sales Manager

John Driscoll has joined Maxxsonics USA as a regional sales manager, the mobile electronics manufacturer announced. While not being limited to just one region, Driscoll’s main focus will be on the nationwide network of powersports retailers. “Having worked with many of the current Maxxsonics team members in the past, some going back 20 years, I… Continue reading Maxxsonics Adds New Regional Sales Manager

2021 Race and Performance Expo Canceled

Citing ongoing uncertainty about when larger gatherings will be permitted and other concerns surrounding COVID-19, Motor State Distributing has opted to cancel the 2021 Race and Performance Expo. The Race and Performance Expo will resume in 2022 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, in Schaumburg, Illinois, with dates to be announced in the near future.… Continue reading 2021 Race and Performance Expo Canceled

King Engine Bearings Top Fuel Ambassador Named 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year

King Engine Bearings Top Fuel Ambassador Justin Ashley was named 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year, the company announced. Ashley is one of the first in the world to run King’s new Top Fuel bearings in his 10,000-plus horsepower 500 CI Chrysler Hemi engine, the company said. On top of Ashley’s victory in the Summernationals,… Continue reading King Engine Bearings Top Fuel Ambassador Named 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year

Mickey Thompson Receives SEMA360 New Product Awards

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels received two top product awards on the first day of the weeklong SEMA360 virtual trade show, the company announced. In the show’s New Product Showcase, Mickey Thompson’s Baja Boss A/T tire took the top spot in the Best New Tire and Related Product category, while the company’s Baja Pro X… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Receives SEMA360 New Product Awards

Hypertherm Hosting Virtual Event

Hypertherm, a U.S. manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is introducing the Hypertherm Connection Hub, a new virtual event platform, to provide access to live product demonstrations, learning opportunities and conversations with Hypertherm plasma, waterjet and software experts. Hypertherm’s OMAX Corporation will present two live webcasts. The first event, taking place on Nov. 17,… Continue reading Hypertherm Hosting Virtual Event

Mule Expedition Outfitters Partners with MITs Alloy Flatbed Trays and Canopies

Mule Expedition Outfitters, a vehicle-dependent travel outfitter, has announced a new partnership with MITs Alloy, an Australian manufacturer of aluminum flatbed trays and canopies for mid and full-size trucks. The MITs Alloy system is a fully modular system that allows you to build an adventure or fleet vehicle to your specifications and needs. The system… Continue reading Mule Expedition Outfitters Partners with MITs Alloy Flatbed Trays and Canopies

Hot Shot’s Secret Sponsors Waypoint Vets Utah Canyoneering Adventure

Recently, Hot Shot’s Secret President Chris Gabrelcik met with Army veteran Sarah Lee, founder of 501 (c) (3) non-profit, Waypoint Vets, an organization designed to raise awareness for the high suicide rate of Army veterans, as well as unite and empower veterans through activities and adventure. Following the meeting, the company announced that it would… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Sponsors Waypoint Vets Utah Canyoneering Adventure

Meyer Distributing Opening West Virginia Location

Meyer Distributing, an automotive specialty products marketing and distribution company, is opening a new Bridgeport, West Virginia location, the company announced. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Indiana distribution hub, which houses an inventory of automotive accessories, exhaust and RV parts. “It’s refreshing that demand has remained strong across all… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opening West Virginia Location

Rydeen Hosting ADAS Webinar

Rydeen Mobile Electronics is hosting a webinar on Nov. 18-19 on blind spot indicator models, the company announced. The webinar aims to educate dealers on the latest blind spot indicator models and how to determine the best solution for customers. Subjects to be covered include: Blind Spot 101 Type 3 vs Type 2 radar systems… Continue reading Rydeen Hosting ADAS Webinar

WARN HUB Receiver & App Wins SEMA New Product Award

Warn Industries’ HUB Receiver & App won Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product at SEMA360 last week, the company announced. The wireless winch control system lets users operate a truck or powersports winch using the Bluetooth connection on their smart device. Additionally, the company’s all-new Ascent XP front bumper was runner-up in the Van/Pickup/Sport Utility Vehicle… Continue reading WARN HUB Receiver & App Wins SEMA New Product Award