Performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has added Road Armor’s line of American built off-road products to its line card, the company announced. “Road Armor has been providing high-quality handcrafted bumpers for off-road vehicles for the last 20 years. Manufacturing in the U.S. allows the company to fully control all aspects of quality control, ensuring… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Road Armor to Line Card
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule
The SEMA360 Education Program schedule has been released and will feature more than 30 professional development seminars and candid conversations with industry-leading celebrities and personalities. Each session will take place in SEMA360, the online event scheduled for Nov. 2-6. Attendees will be able to sign up for an unlimited number of seminars at no additional… Continue reading SEMA360 Releases Education Program Schedule
Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala
Superformance, a manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation sports cars, has donated a 1962 MKII Shelby 289 Slab Side to the Petersen Automotive Museum’s upcoming digital gala set for Sept. 26, the low-volume manufacturer announced. During its 26th Annual Gala Celebration, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction the MKII Slab Side, with the proceeds generated from the… Continue reading Superformance Donates MKII Slab Side to Petersen Museum Gala
Champion Launches Diesel Performance Blog
Champion Oil, a manufacturer of lubricants, chemicals and motor oils, has created a blog that aims to become a complete resource center for diesel enthusiasts. “Today the marketing side of the diesel performance business is almost entirely digital. In the last decade 90% of all printed diesel magazines have closed up shop or converted to… Continue reading Champion Launches Diesel Performance Blog
Mastercam Partners with Haas for American Precision Museum Exhibit
CNC Software, Inc., developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has announced a new partnership with the American Precision Museum (APM) and Haas Automation. APM combines the atmosphere of an original 19th-century water-powered manufacturing facility with a collection of historic machines. It explores industrial history in the context of innovation, creative problem solving and the impact of… Continue reading Mastercam Partners with Haas for American Precision Museum Exhibit
LSI Promotes Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has promoted Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions, the company announced. Fischer joined LSI in 2017 as Director of Marketing followed by a promotion in 2019 to Director of Sales. As Director of Branding & Promotions, an all-new created position, Fischer will be responsible for working closely with the… Continue reading LSI Promotes Kyle Fischer to Director of Branding & Promotions
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Expanding in Indiana
Midwest Truck & Auto Parts (Midwest Truck), a supplier of aftermarket components for heavy, medium, light duty and performance automotive and truck applications, has announced plans to expand its Midwest operations, locating a new facility in Lake County, Indiana. With its growth, the company plans to create up to 150 new jobs by the end… Continue reading Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Expanding in Indiana
Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles
Worksport has entered into an agreement with Atlis Motor Vehicles aimed at configuring the TerraVis solar charging system as an OE accessory for the Atlis XT electric pickup truck. Atlis and Worksport will begin working together immediately to integrate their engineering and design departments, the companies said. They will configure the TerraVis Solar Truck Bed… Continue reading Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles
Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
Six regional energy companies have committed to a Memorandum of Cooperation, committing to work together to build a network of Midwest EV charging stations by the end of 2022. Six energy companies have pledged to support this project, including Ameren Illinois, Ameren Missouri, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Evergy and Oklahoma Gas and Electric. “Ameren is… Continue reading Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities
Earlier this month, North American Motor Car broke ground on two new buildings in Danbury, Connecticut, adjacent to the Danbury Airport, the company announced. The 50,000 square-foot campus will be composed of two facilities that will focus on the restoration and storage of classic, exotic and muscle cars. The new location is scheduled to be… Continue reading North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities
LeMay Car Museum Reopening
The LeMay Car Museum will reopen its doors on Sept. 25, the museum announced. The Tacoma, Washington museum will be open weekly 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only. Visitors will be required to follow safety guidelines when in the museum. “Safety is of utmost importance to us,” the museum said… Continue reading LeMay Car Museum Reopening
Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Start NASCAR Cup Series Team
NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin today are forming a new NASCAR Cup Series race team that will begin competition for the 2021 season, the pair announced. Bubba Wallace has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the yet-to-be-named, single car team. “Growing up in North Carolina, my parents would… Continue reading Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Start NASCAR Cup Series Team
2021 North American International Auto Show Moved to September
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced it will move its reimagined indoor and outdoor show, originally planned for summer 2021, to Sept. 28 – Oct. 9, 2021. “We have talked with many of our partners, particularly the OEMs, and they are fully on board and excited about the date change,” NAIAS Executive… Continue reading 2021 North American International Auto Show Moved to September
AAPEX Reveals Technical and Management Training Lineup for Virtual Show
AAPEX has revealed the lineup of technical and management training programs for its virtual show, scheduled for Nov. 3-5. The free training will be provided from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5. Registration is required. Click here to register. Skilled trainers from around the industry… Continue reading AAPEX Reveals Technical and Management Training Lineup for Virtual Show
EPWI Names Vendor, Representative of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI) has revealed its 2019 “Vendor of the Year” and “Representative of The Year,” the company announced. EPWI named Maxima Racing Oils as the EPWI 2019 Vendor of the Year and Gary Gray as the EPWI 2019 Representative of the Year. “We partnered with Maxima back in 2015 and it… Continue reading EPWI Names Vendor, Representative of the Year