mountune, a performance brand that specializes in Ford products, is currently seeking a potential sale or investment partner for its UK business, the company revealed. The company has “engaged KPMG to help them find an investor to recapitalize the business and to unlock management’s growth aspirations for this iconic automotive performance brand,” the company says.
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
UTI Campuses Earn ‘School of Excellence’ Award
Four Universal Technical Institute campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, the commission says, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing students for success. UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI/MMI-Orlando (Fla.), MMI-Phoenix (Ariz.) and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) were all named ACCSC “Schools of Excellence” as… Continue reading UTI Campuses Earn ‘School of Excellence’ Award
SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Holding General Membership Meeting
The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. PDT, council leadership announced. The HRIA Select Committee will discuss updates on the council’s latest programs and resources, HRIA Awards, Education Days, communications and more. Members will have the opportunity to connect directly with… Continue reading SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance Holding General Membership Meeting
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Announces Special Classes for 2021
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has announced the special classes for next year’s event, and the list includes a wide variety of styles and eras. One of next year’s featured classes is the Porsche 935, which will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. Also included are Chevy V8s, the Ferrari 275 GTB and 1970s Muscle Cars.… Continue reading Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Announces Special Classes for 2021
White Paper Released on ADAS and Aftermarket Compliance
The automotive aftermarket industry’s first active safety performance study and test program for Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (P-AEB) are documented in a new white paper entitled “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Aftermarket-Modified Vehicle Compliance,” participating organizations announced. P-AEB is an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) designed to help mitigate or prevent certain collisions with vehicles… Continue reading White Paper Released on ADAS and Aftermarket Compliance
VOXX Adds to Tech Service Team to Oversee New Aftermarket Business
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), has announced that Bryan Nelson and Chris Libardi have joined the VOXX Tech Service Team in support of the recent acquisition of Directed’s automotive aftermarket business last month. VOXX recently acquired the aftermarket vehicle remote start and security solutions business inclusive of eight brands, led by Viper, along with Autostart, AstroStart,… Continue reading VOXX Adds to Tech Service Team to Oversee New Aftermarket Business
Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals
The annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge will run Sept. 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis as part of the five days of race action at the 66th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sanctioning body announced. The event showcases Super Stock/A-Hemi (SS/AH) NHRA Sportsman class competitors battling on the quarter-mile in 1968… Continue reading Dodge HEMI Challenge to Run at NHRA U.S. Nationals
AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings
AkzoNobel, a paints and coatings manufacturer, has appointed John Griffin to the position of regional commercial director for automotive and specialty coatings in the Americas, effective Aug. 1, the company announced. Griffin started his career as a materials engineer before moving into the paints and coatings manufacturing industry. He joined AkzoNobel in 2000 and has… Continue reading AkzoNobel Appoints New Lead for Automotive, Specialty Coatings
Instagram and Your Auto Shop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Instagram is continuing to grow in popularity in the auto industry and with so many businesses (and customers) flocking towards social media it’s important to know how best to work it. With so many businesses using Instagram to get more customers, it’s more important than ever to do the right things and avoid making common… Continue reading Instagram and Your Auto Shop: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Meyer Distributing Adds AFCO Performance Group to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added AFCO Performance Group to their high performance division, the parts distributor announced. “We are very excited about the relationship between Meyer and AFCO,” says Austin Zehr, high performance sales manager for Meyer. “AFCO has the reputation of being a highly valued manufacturer across the racing world for over 30 years now,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AFCO Performance Group to Line Card
Worksport Launches New Website
Tonneau cover manufacturer Worksport is launching an all-new website this week, www.Worksport.com, which will contain new photos, videos and media assets, the company announced. “The new website, long in development, will be geared towards building the Worksport brand equity and interest as the Company is now assuming a leadership position in the auto accessory market… Continue reading Worksport Launches New Website
AACF Cancels Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has canceled its annual Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, the organization announced. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for those employed in the aftermarket industry who are facing financial difficulty. Organizers are currently exploring options for a virtual event. “Because of the current restrictions in Las Vegas, we are… Continue reading AACF Cancels Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Tint World Included on List of Fast-Growing Companies
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the sixth time. It ranked No. 3611 on the list for 2020. Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, which first offered franchise opportunities in 2007, was first recognized by… Continue reading Tint World Included on List of Fast-Growing Companies
AWE Supporting Angelman Syndrome Awareness Effort
AWE, a precision engineering firm outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is putting its Ford F-150 exhaust line to good use by supporting a massive country-wide road trip to raise awareness for a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman disease. The company provided Mike Cook with a new exhaust for his F-150, which the Cook family is taking on… Continue reading AWE Supporting Angelman Syndrome Awareness Effort
Tanner Foust Breaks Record for ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’
With support from OPTIMA, Tanner Foust recently set the record for the ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’ in a Mercedes Benz R63 at the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska. The van hit 165.5 mph on a one-mile stretch to secure the Fastest Street Legal Minivan title. Weistec Engineering prepped the street legal minivan to give… Continue reading Tanner Foust Breaks Record for ‘Fastest Street Legal Minivan’