Brembo is opening a new aftermarket distribution center in the Memphis metropolitan area in November, the company announced. The distribution center will handle warehousing and logistics services for the company’s aftermarket brake pads, rotors, brake fluid and related components, Brembo said. “Product availability, excellent delivery performance and being close to our customers have always been… Continue reading Brembo Opening New U.S. Distribution Center
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
NC ‘Interior of the Year’ Contest Deadline Extended
The deadline for auto upholstery shops to submit their entry to the NC Carpet Binding and Equipment Interior of the Year contest has been extended to Dec. 1, the company announced. The 2020 winner will receive a trophy, a $3,000 gift card to Douglass Interior Products and a new NC Leather Skiver. Entries can be… Continue reading NC ‘Interior of the Year’ Contest Deadline Extended
Jeep Debuts Gladiator Willys
The new edition will feature a limited-slip rear differential, rock rails, 32-inch tires, black exterior accents and more…
SEMA360 Exhibitor Booth Details
Below is a running list of SEMA360 exhibitors that have provided THE SHOP with details about this year’s virtual booths. Aldan American Aldan American will be sharing its latest products, builds and developments through the SEMA360 platform, as well as through the company’s Instagram. CURT Group CURT Group has launched a special product spotlight page… Continue reading SEMA360 Exhibitor Booth Details
ACT Employee Dean Williams Passes Away
Advanced Clutch Technology President Dirk Starksen announced this week that Dean Williams, an ACT employee for 17 years, has passed away. A GoFundMe page has been established to support Williams’ wife, Tristin, and 5-year-old daughter, Violet. Read the full message from Starksen below: To Our Valued Colleagues: It is with broken hearts we share the… Continue reading ACT Employee Dean Williams Passes Away
DENSO Named Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Aftermarket Automotive Company of the Year
Frost & Sullivan has awarded DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. with its 2020 North American Aftermarket Automotive Company of the Year Award, the company announced. The international consulting firm, a global expert in strategic growth, recognizes companies and organizations that model excellence in growth strategy and implementation, product and technology innovation, and leadership that… Continue reading DENSO Named Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Aftermarket Automotive Company of the Year
Hennessey to Build V8 VelociRaptor Bronco
Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) will be taking the new Ford Bronco to the next level when it goes into production next year, after the Texas outfit announced it will produce 24 VelociRaptor V8 Broncos. The HPE-tuned Bronco will be powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter Ford V8 engine producing 750 horsepower and mated to a Ford… Continue reading Hennessey to Build V8 VelociRaptor Bronco
MAHLE Aftermarket Hosting Information Sessions During Virtual AAPEX
MAHLE Aftermarket will host a series of product information training sessions during the Virtual AAPEX Experience (VAE) from Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5. The scheduled sessions, combined with the company’s overall virtual presence at this year’s exhibition, aim to provide the latest information on products, services and solutions to the automotive aftermarket. “While… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Hosting Information Sessions During Virtual AAPEX
Virtual AAPEX Adds to Training Schedule
Training sessions from Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and WORLDPAC Technical Institute (WTI), ASE and Michelin have been added to the schedule for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, Nov. 3 – Nov. 5, show organizers announced. The new sessions are part of a comprehensive lineup of free technical and management training led by industry trainers. Training is… Continue reading Virtual AAPEX Adds to Training Schedule
ProMedia Launches Motorsport Event Production Division
ProMedia Events & Publishing has created ProMedia Productions, a new division for the prominent sanctioning body and media company, the company announced. The newly formed brand is a for-hire event production and logistics group offering complete, turnkey motorsport event management. “Some of the best businesses are created organically and ProMedia Productions is a perfect example… Continue reading ProMedia Launches Motorsport Event Production Division
Petersen Wins Museum of the Year Award
The Petersen Automotive Museum has been named the 2020 Museum of the Year by The Historic Motoring Awards in a virtual ceremony, the museum announced. The Historic Motoring Awards cited the museum’s exhibits, dedication to preserving automotive history, global education initiatives and successful pivot to digital engagement during the worldwide pandemic, the museum said. The… Continue reading Petersen Wins Museum of the Year Award
2005 Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo Joins Gateway Bronco as Chief Designer
Gateway Bronco CEO Seth Burgett has tapped Camilo Pardo, chief designer of the 2005 Ford GT supercar, to become Gateway Bronco’s Chief Designer. He will work closely with Gateway’s clientele to reimagine their heritage Ford Bronco or classic Ford F-Series truck. “Innovation and imagination are the hallmarks of our business,” said Gateway Bronco CEO Seth… Continue reading 2005 Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo Joins Gateway Bronco as Chief Designer
QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises
QA1 has announced plans to continue hosting its #goDRIVEit cruises in 2021 after a successful 2020 season, the company said. The new season will follow the same format as the 2020 set of #goDRIVEit cruises, which brought over 750 vehicles and nearly 1500 people together for drives throughout Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Designed as… Continue reading QA1 Announces Plans for 2021 Cruises
NMRA Reveals 2021 Ford Nationals Schedule
The Holley NMRA Ford Nationals will return to action in 2021 with six all-Ford national events, the series announced. The all-Ford national event series features championship drag racing, QA1 True Street challenges, specialty shootouts, UPR Products car shows, celebrity appearances and more. “We closed out the 22nd season with an incredible NMRA World Finals +… Continue reading NMRA Reveals 2021 Ford Nationals Schedule
Yellowstone National Park to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Program
Beep, a Florida-based autonomous Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, announced it will deploy the first autonomous shuttles at Yellowstone National Park with the National Parks Service (NPS) in May 2021. The pilot program will test multi-passenger, electric automated vehicle platforms to provide visitors a transportation alternative while exploring Yellowstone. Beep will work in concert with both NPS… Continue reading Yellowstone National Park to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Program