Vehicle subscription provider Fair today announced the results of a new online consumer survey conducted by Researchscape, revealing Americans’ viewpoints on transportation preferences and habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data shows that while 10% of Americans don’t feel safe in any mode of transportation right now, 80% feel safe while in cars. In addition,… Continue reading Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof
AGC Inc. has announced its light control glass, WONDERLITE Dx, has been adopted for the panoramic sunroof of Toyota’s new Harrier. When used as vehicle exterior glass, this product enables instantaneous control of light transmission. AGC’s light control glass WONDERLITE Dx comprises a specialized film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive glass. By… Continue reading Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof
Jeep Beach Cancelled
The Jeep Beach event, which had been previously scheduled for Sept. 11-13, has been cancelled, organizers of the event said, citing the evolving COVID-19 situation in Florida. “In working with our 200+ vendors, it has become clear that an overwhelming number of them are unable to attend any events this year due to travel bans,… Continue reading Jeep Beach Cancelled
INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design
INEOS Automotive has revealed the exterior design of the Grenadier, the chemical company’s forthcoming 4×4 vehicle and the start of its expansion into automotive manufacturing. Built from the ground up on an all-new platform, the INEOS Grenadier has been designed as a rugged, capable and comfortable go-anywhere working vehicle, the company says. “The brief was… Continue reading INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design
Lucas Oil Sponsoring NHRA Summernationals
With 2020 racing action on the horizon, NHRA has announced Lucas Oil as the title rights sponsor of the July 18-19 event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis will be the second of back-to-back events in Indy for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Racing action will… Continue reading Lucas Oil Sponsoring NHRA Summernationals
Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts
In 2020, Mothers Polish is continuing its exclusive partnership with ESPN to present all Formula 1 race telecasts commercial-free. The new three-year agreement expanded to include presenting sponsorship of practice and qualifying telecasts. In 2018, ESPN became the official U.S. F1 programmer, partnering with British broadcaster Sky Sports to produce a pre-prepared, TV telecast. Because… Continue reading Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts
Tint World Opens New Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Pickering, Ontario. The new store is owned by Rob Lebovic and is the third in the greater Toronto area. “Tint World offered the ultimate solution that would allow me to own my own business and follow my… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Location
Energy Suspension Names New Sales and Marketing Manager
Energy Suspension has named Dennis Grau its new sales and marketing manager, the company announced. Grau has over twenty years of sales and marketing leadership experience within the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket. Most recently, Grau held the position of senior director of sales for K&N Engineering, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and… Continue reading Energy Suspension Names New Sales and Marketing Manager
U.S. Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program Deadline
The deadline to apply for a federal loan through the Paycheck Protect Program has been extended, thanks to the U.S. Senate. The application period will continue until Aug. 8., allowing business owners to apply for a portion of the $130 billion of the program’s funds that remain unallocated. The bill extending the deadline must be… Continue reading U.S. Senate Extends Paycheck Protection Program Deadline
Shelby American, ACAT Global Collaborating on Catalytic Converter Development
Shelby American and ACAT Global are collaborating on a development program to create emission systems that increase horsepower, reduce emissions and improve reliability for its line of high-performance vehicles, the companies announced. The two companies will initially focus their efforts on enhancing 5.0-liter Ford V8 engines in Shelby American built versions of the Ford Mustang… Continue reading Shelby American, ACAT Global Collaborating on Catalytic Converter Development
Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger
Power Test and Taylor Dynamometer, competitors in the heavy-duty dynamometer and test stand business, have completed a merger of the two businesses. Taylor Dynamometer, founded in 1929, developed the use of dynamometers for quality assurance in the heavy-duty diesel engine rebuilding market. Taylor is presently located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Power Test was founded in 1976… Continue reading Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger
Sparta Brakes Appoints New National Sales and Marketing Manager
Sparta Brakes has appointed Yoni Kellman as its new national sales and marketing manager for the Americas, the company announced. With nearly two decades of marketing and sales experience in the specialty aftermarket, Kellman brings a new level of experience to the Sparta brand, the company said. With a push to bring manufacturing of their… Continue reading Sparta Brakes Appoints New National Sales and Marketing Manager
Accele Electronics Launches New Website
Accele Electronics has launched its new website, www.accele.com, the company announced. The website serves as a portal to Accele’s array of automotive electronics solutions, the company says. “Visitors to this portal will find a newly designed home page, free of clutter, containing an easy to navigate interface, said Christian Way, vice president, Accele Electronics. “Today,… Continue reading Accele Electronics Launches New Website
100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.
Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 100th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata will be offered in limited numbers for the U.S. later this year. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5 Miata is available in either the RF (retractable fastback) or exclusive red soft top. It will be offered in Snowflake White Pearl… Continue reading 100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Street Legal Performance to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution has added the American muscle car components manufactured by Street Legal Performance (SLP) to its line card, the aftermarket performance parts distributor announced. “SLP established itself as a player in the American performance car parts market over 30 years ago and continues to manufacture products that are appealing and relevant to the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Street Legal Performance to Line Card