Presented by The AAM Group, The Event 2020 online trade show gave virtual attendees a look at new products from manufacturers around the industry. Those attendees then had the option of voting for their favorite products in each category. Now that The Event 2020 has wrapped up, The AAM Group has announced the category winners… Continue reading AAM Group Names ‘Event 2020’ Best New Product Winners
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
NHRA Cancels 2021 Arizona Nationals
NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have made the decision to not host the 2021 NHRA Arizona Nationals, leaving an opening on the 2021 schedule. The NHRA is optimistic the gap in the schedule will be filled with an event at a facility that has not hosted a national event before, the organization said.… Continue reading NHRA Cancels 2021 Arizona Nationals
HPD to Award Scholarship to Formula Regional Americas Winner
Honda Performance Development (HPD) has joined with Honda Motor Company, Ltd., to offer a scholarship program to the Super Formula Championship for the winner of the 2021 Formula Regional Americas series, the organization announced. The FIA-supported Formula Regional Americas Championship provides young racers the opportunity to develop their skills in an open-wheel chassis powered by… Continue reading HPD to Award Scholarship to Formula Regional Americas Winner
Meyer Distributing Opens Virginia Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing, a provider of automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, has announced the addition of its new Wytheville, Virginia location. 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. “We continue to diversify our offerings and have added… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens Virginia Cross-Dock
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Ferrea Racing Components to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Ferrea Racing Components to its line card, further expanding its product range of valvetrain products, the company announced. “Ferrea Racing Components is a 50-year-old manufacturer of engine valves, valve springs, retainers, rocker arms, valve seals, lifter shims and much more. This diverse product range will serve our… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Ferrea Racing Components to Line Card
FCA to Implement Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant
The system will allow the automaker to customize the digital assistant for each of its brands…
GEARWRENCH Named Official Sponsor of Monster Energy Supercross
GEARWRENCH is expanding its racing program in 2021 by becoming the Official Mechanics Hand Tool and Storage sponsor for both Monster Energy Supercross and the Monster Energy Kawasaki race team, the company announced. The series sponsorship makes GEARWRENCH the Official and Exclusive Mechanics Hand Tool and Storage Sponsor for 10 of the 17 races this… Continue reading GEARWRENCH Named Official Sponsor of Monster Energy Supercross
Overland Experience Planned for King of the Hammers
The King of the Hammers Adventure Festivus will include camping, vendors, product demonstrations and more…
Ford Accepting Project Vehicle Program Applications
Ford is now accepting submissions from SEMA-member companies to participate in the 2021 Ford Project Vehicle Program, the automaker announced. The program is open to SEMA-member manufacturers, designers and retailers. Participants must actively promote the vehicle with their products through an established marketing plan and be financially capable of spending promotional dollars, Ford said. Ford… Continue reading Ford Accepting Project Vehicle Program Applications
Vintage Shop Equipment: Wholesale Screw Machine
“The ‘Acme Automatic’ in your shop means more money in your pocket,” The National-Acme Mfg. Co. told auto shop owners in 1907. Which didn’t tell them much about what the device did. It was not only a wholesale screw machine—it was the most progressive and economical machine tool on the market for the making of… Continue reading Vintage Shop Equipment: Wholesale Screw Machine
Outdoor ‘Motor Bella’ Event to Replace 2021 NAIAS
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced it will not hold its 2021 auto show as planned. Instead, show officials revealed a “bridge to the future” with an auto-centric event called Motor Bella. The new event will feature next-generation mobility and vehicle debuts to media, show-goers and automotive enthusiasts while also addressing continued… Continue reading Outdoor ‘Motor Bella’ Event to Replace 2021 NAIAS
Porsche 911 Leads 2020 Collector Car Sales
CLASSIC.COM released its 2020 statistics for the classic and collector car auction market. At $104.5m in gross sales, the Porsche 911 was once again the top-selling model, above the Chevrolet Corvette with $75.1m in sales and the Ford Mustang with $40.1m* in sales (*$71m including the Shelby Mustang). For the year, Porsche 911 USD-denominated sales… Continue reading Porsche 911 Leads 2020 Collector Car Sales
LIQUI MOLY, Turner Motorsport Continue Partnership
LIQUI MOLY is extending its cooperation with Turner Motorsport for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series and the SRO GT World Challenge America Championship, the company announced. “This is a perfect addition to our international commitments in Formula 1 and MotoGP,” says Sebastian Zelger, CEO of LIQUI MOLY USA/Canada. In… Continue reading LIQUI MOLY, Turner Motorsport Continue Partnership
‘SEMA: Battle of the Builders’ Special Set to Premiere
The “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special will premiere Feb. 7 on History Channel…
Indy Autonomous Challenge Car Unveiled
Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), organizers of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), unveiled the official racecar that will be autonomously driven by university teams in a high-speed, head-to-head autonomous race at IMS on Oct. 23. The primary goal of the IAC is to advance technologies that can speed the commercialization… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge Car Unveiled