SEMA Announces Board Election Results

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July. SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by… Continue reading SEMA Announces Board Election Results

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a supplier of technology solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has launched its next shop management software, SecondGear, which adds BOLT ON’s Text To Pay functionality to the digital customer communication process. The program supplements the company’s NextGear program, which features an independent digital vehicle inspection software. In conjunction with SecondGear’s debut, BOLT… Continue reading BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software

Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility

Yokohama Corporation of North America’s consumer tire plant in Salem, Virginia, is set to reopen on June 11, the company announced. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the factory reopens, YTMV has implemented several new safety procedures and protocols to ensure… Continue reading Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility

The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year

The AAM Group has named Vendor Support Specialist Mark Franchetti as the organization’s 2020 Employee of the Year and recipient of the W.O.W. Award, the group announced. The group cited Franchetti’s abilities to create sales growth and business opportunities through new product lines, product education and rebate and promotional awareness, and by communicating with members… Continue reading The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year

Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category

Meyer Distributing has added Compressed Air Systems air compressors and Tork/Essity Paper company products to its line card, the company announced. Compressed Air Systems builds a variety of easy-to-use air compressors designed using green manufacturing practices. Tork Paper supplies paper products and accessories including everything from paper towels to napkin dispensers. Its range of dispensers,… Continue reading Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category

AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors

The AAM Group honored Competition Specialties as the 2020 Member of the Year in an awards broadcast on May 6, from its headquarters in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Each year AAM makes the selection for Member of the Year based on five key metrics: Active Participation, Growth as a Percentage, Marketing Participation, Participation in Group Buys… Continue reading AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors

Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay

Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car, RX-Vision GT3 Concept, For Online Gameplay

Mazda Motor Corporation has released a new virtual race car, the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept. Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital, the vehicle is available for download in Gran Turismo Sport. The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is the manufacturer’s newest virtual race car in the game. “Mazda is aiming to gain more Mazda fans by conveying the… Continue reading Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay

PRI Compiles State-by-State Updates of Track Reopening Plans

PRI has compiled a list of state-by-state updates of race track reopening plans and guidelines. The list includes language from executive orders, as well as localized guidelines for track reopening and present status updates of racing facilities in each state. To check the status of your state’s race tracks, click here.

Martin & Company Names New Traffic and Communications Manager

Martin & Company (M&C), a marketing solutions firm specializing in national automotive aftermarket brand building, has announced the addition of Dani Boudreau as traffic and communications manager. Prior to her new position, Boudreau served in numerous communication management roles in the wedding industry, logistics and the Tennessee state park system. With a BA degree in… Continue reading Martin & Company Names New Traffic and Communications Manager

JRi Shocks Moving to New Facility

JRi Shocks is expanding its business with a new office location, the performance shocks manufacturer announced. The company, owned by former NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham, will be moving from its current location at 115 Eastbend Court to 116 Infield Court in Mooresville, North Carolina. “The new office space better accommodates our growing team and… Continue reading JRi Shocks Moving to New Facility

Prefix Corp. Adding 100 Jobs

While the Coronavirus outbreak has forced thousands into unemployment, Prefix Corporation, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is looking to expand their workforce beginning next week by over 25%, with up to 100 positions being added. The 40-year-old company is in the business of supporting the Automotive, Aviation and Entertainment industries with concept vehicles, prototypes, low… Continue reading Prefix Corp. Adding 100 Jobs

Universal Technical Institute Distributing Emergency Relief Grants to Students

High school juniors learn hands-on during Universal Technical Institute's free summer Ignite program.

Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, has begun distributing $17.6 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) CARES Act stimulus grants to more than 10,000 students training for careers as transportation technicians, welders and computer numerical control (CNC) machinists. The cash grants will help students impacted by the pandemic with expenses… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Distributing Emergency Relief Grants to Students

Southeastern Utah Reopening

Southeastern Utah, an area that includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Moab Adventure Center, is beginning to reopen with newly instituted pandemic-prevention protocols to serve visitors to the community. As of May 1, the Southeast Utah Health Department authorized a phased reopening of businesses. Lodging, commercial campgrounds, restaurants and activities are now available and… Continue reading Southeastern Utah Reopening

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Automotive Lift Institute Launches Updated Website

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has updated its website, www.autolift.org, to provide more resources to lift owners, operators, installers, inspectors and manufacturers, the group announced. The site also features improved navigation to help people find the information they need more quickly. “Many people have questions about how to buy a car lift or how to… Continue reading Automotive Lift Institute Launches Updated Website