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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
DeLorean Reacts to NHTSA Low Volume Manufacturer Regulations
Due to the delay, the company is now exploring the feasibility of an all-electric powertrain for its replica cars…
PRI Accepting Speaker Proposals for 2021 Trade Show
Topics of interest include business operations, engine technology, machining and more.
Tint World Earns Spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto styling and window tinting franchise, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list. The 2021 list ranks Tint World first in category as well as No. 290 overall for its performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. “2020 was a… Continue reading Tint World Earns Spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
KENWOOD Announces Rep of the Year Award Winners
KENWOOD USA announced its rep of the year awards for both individual sales reps and sales rep firms for the East, Midwest and Western territories at its recent annual rep awards ceremony, which was held virtually this year. Admin Support of the Year: Katie Lopez, Momentum Marketing Western Region Sales Rep of the Year: Ryan… Continue reading KENWOOD Announces Rep of the Year Award Winners
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Names Kahn Media Agency of Record
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, an organizer of hot rod and custom car events, has announced that Kahn Media will exclusively represent the automotive event producer as its Agency of Record. Kahn Media will provide public relations, social media and digital marketing services for the Goodguys organization and the 19 events it is hosting around… Continue reading Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Names Kahn Media Agency of Record
Hankook Tire Partners with Analytics Platform Provider
Hankook Tire is partnering with analytics platform Tableau Software, the tire manufacturer announced. Through this partnership, Hankook will be provided with advanced data analytics and a new user interface platform. Hankook is pursuing a digitalization of its office through Tableau’s data-driven analytics platform, the company said. The platform is equipped with functions such as the… Continue reading Hankook Tire Partners with Analytics Platform Provider
NHTSA Issues Replica Car Sales Regulations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has completed a regulation permitting low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago, SEMA announced. Congress enacted a SEMA-led bill into law in 2015, which streamlined requirements for small automakers, but implementation was delayed while awaiting the… Continue reading NHTSA Issues Replica Car Sales Regulations
Stage 8 Creates Locking Header Bolt Animation Video
Stage 8, a manufacturer of fail-safe mechanical locking fasteners, has partnered with Utah-based AutoNetTV Media to produce a consumer bolt animation video for use on its website and social media, the company announced. In addition to custom videos and animations for manufacturers like Stage 8 Locking Fasteners, AutoNetTV has developed vehicle owner education videos for… Continue reading Stage 8 Creates Locking Header Bolt Animation Video
AAM Group Names ‘Event 2020’ Best New Product Winners
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
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…