Midwest Truck & Auto Parts (Midwest Truck), a supplier of aftermarket components for heavy, medium, light duty and performance automotive and truck applications, has announced plans to expand its Midwest operations, locating a new facility in Lake County, Indiana. With its growth, the company plans to create up to 150 new jobs by the end… Continue reading Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Expanding in Indiana
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles
Worksport has entered into an agreement with Atlis Motor Vehicles aimed at configuring the TerraVis solar charging system as an OE accessory for the Atlis XT electric pickup truck. Atlis and Worksport will begin working together immediately to integrate their engineering and design departments, the companies said. They will configure the TerraVis Solar Truck Bed… Continue reading Worksport Enters Partnership with Atlis Motor Vehicles
Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
Six regional energy companies have committed to a Memorandum of Cooperation, committing to work together to build a network of Midwest EV charging stations by the end of 2022. Six energy companies have pledged to support this project, including Ameren Illinois, Ameren Missouri, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Evergy and Oklahoma Gas and Electric. “Ameren is… Continue reading Midwest Energy Companies Pledge to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities
Earlier this month, North American Motor Car broke ground on two new buildings in Danbury, Connecticut, adjacent to the Danbury Airport, the company announced. The 50,000 square-foot campus will be composed of two facilities that will focus on the restoration and storage of classic, exotic and muscle cars. The new location is scheduled to be… Continue reading North American Motor Car Breaks Ground on New Facilities
LeMay Car Museum Reopening
The LeMay Car Museum will reopen its doors on Sept. 25, the museum announced. The Tacoma, Washington museum will be open weekly 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only. Visitors will be required to follow safety guidelines when in the museum. “Safety is of utmost importance to us,” the museum said… Continue reading LeMay Car Museum Reopening
Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Start NASCAR Cup Series Team
NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin today are forming a new NASCAR Cup Series race team that will begin competition for the 2021 season, the pair announced. Bubba Wallace has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the yet-to-be-named, single car team. “Growing up in North Carolina, my parents would… Continue reading Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Start NASCAR Cup Series Team
2021 North American International Auto Show Moved to September
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced it will move its reimagined indoor and outdoor show, originally planned for summer 2021, to Sept. 28 – Oct. 9, 2021. “We have talked with many of our partners, particularly the OEMs, and they are fully on board and excited about the date change,” NAIAS Executive… Continue reading 2021 North American International Auto Show Moved to September
AAPEX Reveals Technical and Management Training Lineup for Virtual Show
AAPEX has revealed the lineup of technical and management training programs for its virtual show, scheduled for Nov. 3-5. The free training will be provided from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5. Registration is required. Click here to register. Skilled trainers from around the industry… Continue reading AAPEX Reveals Technical and Management Training Lineup for Virtual Show
EPWI Names Vendor, Representative of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI) has revealed its 2019 “Vendor of the Year” and “Representative of The Year,” the company announced. EPWI named Maxima Racing Oils as the EPWI 2019 Vendor of the Year and Gary Gray as the EPWI 2019 Representative of the Year. “We partnered with Maxima back in 2015 and it… Continue reading EPWI Names Vendor, Representative of the Year
AACF Hosting Topgolf Tournament to Replace Annual Golf Benefit
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) will be hosting its first Topgolf Top Contender National Championship on Nov. 5 to replace the organization’s annual Golf Benefit. AACF board president Lynn Parker said, “When the SEMA and AAPEX trade shows were cancelled in the interest of public safety, AACF made the decision to cancel its largest… Continue reading AACF Hosting Topgolf Tournament to Replace Annual Golf Benefit
Tri-State Enterprises Adds Fill-Rite Pumps to Line Card
Tri-State Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and truck accessories, has announced the addition of Fill-Rite Pumps to its line card. “Built into every fuel transfer pump, chemical transfer pump and meter is over 56 years of experience and the pride and workmanship associated with the moniker ‘Made in USA.’ We use only… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Adds Fill-Rite Pumps to Line Card
SKF Consolidating Manufacturing Facilities
SKF is investing approximately $50 million in its manufacturing footprint in North America, the company announced, as well as consolidating operations into its Sumter, South Carolina facility. Approximately $28 million is being invested in expanding and automating manufacturing processes at the Group’s factory in Sumter, South Carolina. A further $23 million is being invested in… Continue reading SKF Consolidating Manufacturing Facilities
Garrett Motion Sold Amid Financial Restructuring
KPS Capital Partners announced today that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has entered into a stock and asset purchase agreement with Garrett Motion, under which KPS will acquire substantially all of the assets of Garrett for approximately $2.1 billion. Garrett will file a motion with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District… Continue reading Garrett Motion Sold Amid Financial Restructuring
Meyer Distributing Adds Pennsylvania Sales Office
Meyer Distributing, an automotive specialty products marketer and distributor, has expanded its inside sales team with the addition of a Pennsylvania-based office, the company announced. The addition of the Pennsylvania-based office, Meyer says, comes with a combined 146 years of automotive experience. “We are thoroughly excited to add these seasoned veterans to our team,” states… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Pennsylvania Sales Office
Jeep Launching Off-Road Driving Academy
Jeep will introduce its first-ever Jeep Adventure Academy to provide off-road driving instruction to Jeep 4×4 owners, the automaker announced. Beginning this October, the Jeep Adventure Academy will take place in select locations across the country and will be led by off-roading experts and prominent instructors from Jeep Jamboree USA. Participants will learn off-roading basics… Continue reading Jeep Launching Off-Road Driving Academy