Back to School during the 2020 pandemic may have a silver lining for shops that offer accessories aimed at family vehicles. Digital automotive marketplace Cars.com has shared new data revealing parents’ decisions on safe back-to-school transportation this year. Nationwide, 39% of parents say they are sending their children back to school this fall for in-person… Continue reading ‘Back to School’ in 2020 More Likely to be in a Car than a Bus
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor
Yokohama Tire-sponsored Blake “Bilko” Williams and David Donohue are taking on the mountain again, as both drivers will be competing in the 98th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, set for Aug. 30 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Team Yokohama member and FMX rider/X Games medalist, Williams will race again in the Yokohama-sponsored Porsche… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Returns as Pikes Peak Hill Climb Porsche Division Sponsor
Mazda Adds Carbon Edition CX-5 to Lineup
Mazda has updated the 2021 CX-5 with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and the new Carbon Edition package. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s design and available turbo engine when it arrives at dealerships next month. Many premium features come standard on the 2021 CX-5 Sport. Most notably the new 10.25-inch large center… Continue reading Mazda Adds Carbon Edition CX-5 to Lineup
Mickey Thompson Joins Great American Crawl
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has joined Rockstar Performance Garage to bring the Great American Crawl (GAC) series to trails all across the country, the wheel manufacturer has announced. The GAC is a series of trail rides featuring off-road destinations across the country. Members’ rigs range from stock Jeeps, trucks and UTVs to fully built… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Joins Great American Crawl
Wheel Pros Acquires Manufacturing Facility
Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires and accessories, announced that it has acquired the assets of the Borbet Manufacturing Facility in Auburn, Alabama. The acquisition expands on Wheel Pros’ existing cast wheel manufacturing operations in York, South Carolina, the company said. The Auburn Facility previously produced wheels… Continue reading Wheel Pros Acquires Manufacturing Facility
Vehicle Trade-In Values on the Rise
Virtually untouched during the early stages of the pandemic, used cars are now at a premium…
Quick Time Performance Moving to New Location
Quick Time Performance has announced that the company is expanding its facilities and moving operations to a larger facility in South Carolina. Due to the move, the company will cease taking orders after Sept. 1 in order to facilitate the move, the company said, and any orders given after this date will not be guaranteed… Continue reading Quick Time Performance Moving to New Location
APC Automotive Technologies Receives Vendor of Year Award
Cited by The Group for providing ‘outstanding value & support’…
McLeod Racing Launches New Website
McLeod Racing has launched a new website, www.McLeodRacing.com, the company announced. McLeod enlisted the help of Admark to provide a fresh look for their online presence. The new site is crafted so that the visitors will be able to find what they need easily for all their drivetrain solutions, McLeod says, and better showcase McLeod… Continue reading McLeod Racing Launches New Website
Nominations Open for CAN Member Awards
The Custom Automotive Network is currently accepting nominations for its annual CAN Member Awards, the organization announced. The awards aim to recognize CAN Member individuals and companies that have made extraordinary contributions and outstanding achievements in the automotive industry in the following categories: • Person of the Year • Manufacturer of the Year • Reseller… Continue reading Nominations Open for CAN Member Awards
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. Adds A.R.E. Accessories LLC
Truck cap & hard tonneau cover company joins the WD’s Truck & Off-Road category…
SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Winners Announced
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $307,000 to 106 individuals this year, including scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of SEMA-member companies, the organization announced, along with the names of this year’s winners. “We’re excited to award this passionate group of individuals with our support as they embark on finding new ways… Continue reading SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Winners Announced
Firstech Expands Installer Support
Firstech, the maker of Compustar and DroneMobile products, has expanded its support hours and virtual resources for installers, the company announced. The company now offers over-the-phone and online installer support Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PT. Installers will have access to these extended hours throughout the holiday season. Firstech has also expanded its offering… Continue reading Firstech Expands Installer Support
Worksport Launches Website for Solar-Powered Tonneau Cover
Worksport has launched a new website for the TerraVis, its new tonneau cover system with solar power integration, the company announced. The site, www.GoTerraVis.com, is now home to publicly available information on the TerraVis system: a platform designed for solar power integration for pickups. The website launch marks the first release of design and application-related… Continue reading Worksport Launches Website for Solar-Powered Tonneau Cover
Lexus Offering New 2020 NX Hybrid F SPORT Black Line Special Edition
Lexus has introduced luxury crossover drivers to new style options with five 2021 Black Line special edition models of the Lexus NX F SPORT. Complete with exclusive Black Line features inside and out, they offer eco-conscious benefits without compromising on performance, value or styling, according tot he company. The 2021 NX 300h F SPORT Black… Continue reading Lexus Offering New 2020 NX Hybrid F SPORT Black Line Special Edition