The 54th annual Louis Schwitzer Award was presented to eight engineers for their engineering excellence in developing the innovative Aeroscreen for INDYCAR, which protects the driver from airborne debris, BorgWarner and the Indiana Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers announced. The awardees included Ed Collings, Red Bull Advanced Technologies; Antonio Montanari, Dallara; Stefan Seidel,… Continue reading 2020 Louis Schwitzer Award Recognizes IndyCar Aeroscreen Engineers
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Return on Marketing Investment During New Normal
In the marketing world, many businesses focus on ROI (return on investment). However, when the business does not get immediate monetary results, the decision makers begin to pull away from social media marketing. This is especially true with ROI during a time of crisis, such as the pandemic. But return on investment isn’t the only… Continue reading Return on Marketing Investment During New Normal
Webinar Covering Website Metrics, Management
An upcoming webinar from eMarketer, an online publication and research firm covering digital marketing, will focus on the top metrics a brand needs to track to succeed online and the increasing role an online presence plays in both online and offline consumer purchase decisions. The program will feature ChannelAdvisor’s Greg Ives, senior product marketing manager,… Continue reading Webinar Covering Website Metrics, Management
Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Caps to Line Card
Meyer Distributing is now stocking A.R.E. Truck Caps, complete with a black LINE X finish, for the new Jeep Gladiator, the distributor announced. Available accessories include cross bars and roof basket. The cap is shipped with roof rails. “The CX Classic combines strength, style, and function. It is designed to look great, but also offers… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds A.R.E. Truck Caps to Line Card
1937 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet Wins Petersen Concours ‘Best of Show’
A 1937 Horch 853 Sports Cabriolet, owned by Aaron Weiss, was awarded Best of Show out of more than 100 accepted entrants during the Petersen Concours d’Elegance. The virtual Concours marked the final day of Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, the Petersen Automotive Museum’s digital compilation of the Monterey Car Week events. More than… Continue reading 1937 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet Wins Petersen Concours ‘Best of Show’
Great American Crawl Kicks Off in Missouri
Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG) and Scosche Industries recently teamed up to host The Great American Crawl (GAC), which kicked off last weekend in Missouri at the Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch. GAC is a series of trail rides that brings members together in specific off-road destinations across the country. These destinations are highly popular bucket list… Continue reading Great American Crawl Kicks Off in Missouri
mountune Seeking Potential Sale, Investment Partner
mountune, a performance brand that specializes in Ford products, is currently seeking a potential sale or investment partner for its UK business, the company revealed. The company has “engaged KPMG to help them find an investor to recapitalize the business and to unlock management’s growth aspirations for this iconic automotive performance brand,” the company says.
UTI Campuses Earn ‘School of Excellence’ Award
Four Universal Technical Institute campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, the commission says, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing students for success. UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI/MMI-Orlando (Fla.), MMI-Phoenix (Ariz.) and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) were all named ACCSC “Schools of Excellence” as… Continue reading UTI Campuses Earn ‘School of Excellence’ Award
SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Holding General Membership Meeting
The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. PDT, council leadership announced. The HRIA Select Committee will discuss updates on the council’s latest programs and resources, HRIA Awards, Education Days, communications and more. Members will have the opportunity to connect directly with… Continue reading SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Holding General Membership Meeting
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Announces Special Classes for 2021
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has announced the special classes for next year’s event, and the list includes a wide variety of styles and eras. One of next year’s featured classes is the Porsche 935, which will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. Also included are Chevy V8s, the Ferrari 275 GTB and 1970s Muscle Cars.… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Announces Special Classes for 2021
White Paper Released on ADAS and Aftermarket Compliance
The automotive aftermarket industry’s first active safety performance study and test program for Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (P-AEB) are documented in a new white paper entitled “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Aftermarket-Modified Vehicle Compliance,” participating organizations announced. P-AEB is an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) designed to help mitigate or prevent certain collisions with vehicles… Continue reading White Paper Released on ADAS and Aftermarket Compliance
VOXX Adds to Tech Service Team to Oversee New Aftermarket Business
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), has announced that Bryan Nelson and Chris Libardi have joined the VOXX Tech Service Team in support of the recent acquisition of Directed’s automotive aftermarket business last month. VOXX recently acquired the aftermarket vehicle remote start and security solutions business inclusive of eight brands, led by Viper, along with Autostart, AstroStart,… Continue reading VOXX Adds to Tech Service Team to Oversee New Aftermarket Business
Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals
The annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge will run Sept. 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis as part of the five days of race action at the 66th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sanctioning body announced. The event showcases Super Stock/A-Hemi (SS/AH) NHRA Sportsman class competitors battling on the quarter-mile in 1968… Continue reading Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals
AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings
AkzoNobel, a paints and coatings manufacturer, has appointed John Griffin to the position of regional commercial director for automotive and specialty coatings in the Americas, effective Aug. 1, the company announced. Griffin started his career as a materials engineer before moving into the paints and coatings manufacturing industry. He joined AkzoNobel in 2000 and has… Continue reading AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings
Instagram and Your Auto Shop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Instagram is continuing to grow in popularity in the auto industry and with so many businesses (and customers) flocking towards social media it’s important to know how best to work it. With so many businesses using Instagram to get more customers, it’s more important than ever to do the right things and avoid making common… Continue reading Instagram and Your Auto Shop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid