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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

HELLA Honors Sales Representative of the Year

HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc. has recognized Michael Padover, president of Stan Padover Associates, as Sales Representative of the Year for the Automotive Aftermarket Channel, the company announced. HELLA also recognized Jim Daly, president of Westline Sales Inc., as its Heavy-Duty Channel Representative of the Year. These awards were presented at HELLA’s North America Digital Forum… Continue reading HELLA Honors Sales Representative of the Year

Bentley Introduces Tweed Interior Option

Bentley Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division, is now offering a door trim option in tweed for the Flying Spur, Continental GT and Bentayga, the luxury automaker announced. For admirers of authentic British heritage and those passionate about the use of sustainable materials, the four contemporary tweed patterns add a new, high-quality texture to the range… Continue reading Bentley Introduces Tweed Interior Option

Turn 14 Distribution Adds PROGRESS Technology to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added high-performance suspension components from PROGRESS Technology to its line card, the company announced. “PROGRESS Technology is a unique brand that offers a catalog of performance suspension products, including sway bars, springs and coilovers. Formerly distributed under Motovicity, we are glad to offer this brand to customers through… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds PROGRESS Technology to Line Card

Q&A Webinar to Give End-of-Year COVID-19 Updates

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) will be hosting a webinar to answer questions and provide end-of-year updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and related government programs. The webinar is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 12 p.m. ET. The NFIB’s PPP and COVID-19 experts, Beth Milito and Holly Wade, will answer questions about: PPP forgiveness,… Continue reading Q&A Webinar to Give End-of-Year COVID-19 Updates

Wood Brothers Racing Awarded FIA Heritage Cup

For its accomplishments across seven decades, Wood Brothers Racing has been named the 2020 recipient of the FIA Founding Members Club Heritage Cup, the sanctioning body announced. The award is presented to an individual, institution, entity or object in recognition of exceptional or outstanding achievement within or contribution to the historic vehicle world. As the… Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing Awarded FIA Heritage Cup

Champion Racing Oil Announces Payout for 2021 National Open Winner

Champion Racing Oil has announced that the winner of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series Champion Racing Oil National Open at Williams Grove Speedway will receive a payout of $75,000. The Champion Racing Oil National Open, scheduled for Oct. 2, paid $75,000 to win in 2020 and will again this coming year. Champion… Continue reading Champion Racing Oil Announces Payout for 2021 National Open Winner

Turn 14 Distribution Unveils 2020 SEMA Builds

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has unveiled two projects that were originally slated for this year’s SEMA and PRI shows at Period Correct in Costa Mesa, California. “We felt it important to debut the Rywire Motorsports Electronics built Tesla powered Honda S2000 and the Dai Yoshihara built Mercedes 190E powered by a Honda S2000… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Unveils 2020 SEMA Builds

Yokohama Tire Named Title Sponsor of Jeepspeed Race Series

Starting in 2021, Yokohama will be the title sponsor and exclusive tire provider for the Yokohama Tire Jeepspeed Race Series, the tire manufacturer announced. Jeepspeed is a class within the Best In The Desert (BITD) racing series. In 2021, Jeepspeed will be featured in all five BITD events, plus the Mint 400. Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR M/T… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Title Sponsor of Jeepspeed Race Series

The AAM Group Extends ‘The Event 2020’

Citing high demand, The AAM Group has extended The Event 2020 into January. According to The AAM Group, the show participants have already logged more than 11,000 views. Free to qualified resellers and installers, The Event virtual trade show offers information about new products and a product vehicle showcase. Participants can earn an exclusive Event… Continue reading The AAM Group Extends ‘The Event 2020’