According to a recent report from Cars.com, there’s occasionally a foul smell coming from the beige interior of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Described by the site’s editorial staff as “a sharp chemical odor with a dash of something organic like garlic or rotten produce,” there’s evidence to suggest that the smell is coming from the… Continue reading Something Smells in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show
Registration is now open for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, where at no cost, automotive service and repair professionals can participate in technical and management training, watch new product and equipment demos and conduct business with exhibitors during pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. The Virtual AAPEX Experience will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020,… Continue reading AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show
Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
Mutoh announces it has teamed up with WRAPSESH, a shop that specializes in a wide variety of vinyl wrap services, and Fellers Inc, a wrap supply company, to give away a Mutoh ValueJet 1624X eco-solvent printer. WRAPSESH is upgrading its printer, so the one being given away is the original, custom-wrapped printer that helped WRAPSESH go from being… Continue reading Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
New Workshop to Spotlight Motorsports Careers for Women
The female CEOs of the endurance racing series, Lucky Dog Racing League, and the STEM education non-profit, Athena Racing, have partnered to spotlight careers and job skills that are available in the motorsports industries with a new workshop series called, “The Road to Endurance.” For the workshop, Athena Racing will host girls in middle school… Continue reading New Workshop to Spotlight Motorsports Careers for Women
Permatex Turns Back Clock for NASCAR Throwback Race
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, will look to have history on its side during this year’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6. The Permatex/StarCom Racing #00 Chevrolet Camaro will compete in NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend, which will feature many teams showcasing classic or historic graphics on their… Continue reading Permatex Turns Back Clock for NASCAR Throwback Race
Yokohama Drivers Find Success at Pikes Peak
Yokohama Tire-sponsored drivers conquered the mountain on ADVAN tires last weekend at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Veteran racer Clint Vahsholtz won the overall championship and the Open Wheel division, while Blake “Bilko” Williams captured The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama. Vahsholtz, driving a 2013 Ford Open shod with ADVAN A005 tires, covered… Continue reading Yokohama Drivers Find Success at Pikes Peak
12-Volt Training School Announced
A new 12-volt training school is expected to launch later this year, CE Outlook reports. The school, called “The Industry School,” will offer a wide range of 12-volt training classes online. Founded by former Mobile Electronics magazine editor Solomon Daniels and former VP Strategic Partnerships at the Mobile Electronics Association, Kerry Moyer, the school will… Continue reading 12-Volt Training School Announced
Rydeen to Distribute CUB Blind Spot Detection/ADAS Products
Rydeen Mobile, a manufacturer of driver safety and mobile electronics, will be distributing CUB ADAS products through its independent retailers & distribution partners exclusively in USA and Canada for 12-Volt channels, the company announced. “We are excited to work with Rydeen Mobile because of their outstanding reputation in the automotive industry and their passion to… Continue reading Rydeen to Distribute CUB Blind Spot Detection/ADAS Products
Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association, a producer of automotive events, has announced that it will be hosting the “Goodguys Friday Night At The Drive-In” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California. The event is open to Goodguys Members, who the group says are highly encouraged to attend the event… Continue reading Goodguys Hosting Drive-In Theater Night
Honda Unveils Civic Type R Pace Car
Honda has unveiled the new 2020 Honda Civic Type R Pace Car, which led the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field to the green flag for this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group doubleheader race weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, just outside St. Louis, Missouri. The latest in a series of Honda Pace Cars utilized for Indy car… Continue reading Honda Unveils Civic Type R Pace Car
Upcoming Webinar Covering PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates
The National Federation of Independent Business is hosting an upcoming webinar that will provide updates regarding forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans. The virtual program is set for Wed., Sep. 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET and will be hosted by the NFIB’s resident PPP experts. The webinar will highlight recent SBA and Treasury updates, including:… Continue reading Upcoming Webinar Covering PPP Loan Forgiveness Updates
California Approves Plan to Expand EV Charging
California has approved a $437 million plan to build thousands of electric vehicle chargers throughout the state, Automotive News reports. Southern California Edison, a public utility provider in the state, will be responsible for installing the chargers. According to Auto News, this plan will add 40,000 new chargers to the state. Click here to read… Continue reading California Approves Plan to Expand EV Charging
Wisconsin Motor Tour Raises Funds for Autism Society
The Masterpiece, host of the Milwaukee Concours d’Elegance, organized a special motor tour in early August to raise funds for the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. “In lieu of our annual concours d’elegance which we celebrate in Veterans Park in Milwaukee, The Masterpiece Ltd. board wanted to continue our tradition of supporting local charities in… Continue reading Wisconsin Motor Tour Raises Funds for Autism Society
AutonomouStuff, NovAtel to Sponsor Indy Autonomous Challenge
AutonomouStuff and NovAtel, both companies in Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning brand portfolio, will be serving as sponsors for the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the $1.5M university prize competition to program modified Dallara IL-15 race cars for an autonomous head-to-head race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the company announced. The university teams will race their autonomous vehicles… Continue reading AutonomouStuff, NovAtel to Sponsor Indy Autonomous Challenge
Hot Shot’s Secret Launches Video Series
Hot Shot’s Secret, a brand of diesel performance additives and specialty oils, is launching a new educational video series titled “Fuel Your Mind,” the company announced. The series, hosted by Bram Fulk, is now online and includes six episodes in the first season. This video series is focused strictly on educating the consumer about all… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Launches Video Series