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
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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
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
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
Putting the ‘Horse’ Back into ‘Horseless Carriage’
In the early days of the car, motor vehicles had to share the road with the preeminent mode of transportation of the day—the horse-drawn carriage—and it wasn’t exactly a seamless transition. Cars often spooked oncoming horses, frequently leading to crashes and injuries. In order to help horses adjust to their horseless counterparts, a few inventors… Continue reading Putting the ‘Horse’ Back into ‘Horseless Carriage’
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Reopens
The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum reopened its doors to visitors on Friday, the museum announced. The non-profit museum located in Knoxville, Iowa, had been closed since March. The museum is following COVID-19 precautions and guidelines handed down by the governor of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Public Health. The National… Continue reading National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Reopens
BorgWarner Opens New High-Tech Lab
BorgWarner is opening its newest high-tech lab at its Noblesville Technical Center in Noblesville, Indiana, the company announced. The technical center, a key facility in BorgWarner’s mission to develop clean, energy-efficient propulsion systems, enables the company to develop, build, test and validate prototypes of its electric product portfolio under one roof, increasing cross-functional collaboration and… Continue reading BorgWarner Opens New High-Tech Lab
Hankook Tire Survey Reveals Most Americans Miss Driving Due to COVID-19
60% say they want to take more trips by car as a result of the pandemic…
Peterson Fluid Systems Now Available at Atech Motorsports
Atech Motorsports is now offering Peterson Fluid Systems products, the performance parts distributor announced. Used in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Indianapolis 500 and the World of Outlaws, the company designs and manufactures over 95% of its products in-house. Peterson makes a full line of oiling system components including wet and dry sump oil pumps;… Continue reading Peterson Fluid Systems Now Available at Atech Motorsports
MEA Postpones KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Until 2021
The Mobile Electronics Association has postponed KnowledgeFest Indianapolis until April 9-11, 2021, after initially rescheduling the event for July 10-12. The event was originally scheduled for March 27-29 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KnowledgeFest Orlando and KnowledgeFest Dallas are still scheduled for later this year. For more information on how to register… Continue reading MEA Postpones KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Until 2021
Holley LS Fest West Cancelled
Holley’s LS Fest West event, scheduled for June 12-14 in Las Vegas, has been canceled, the company announced, citing Nevada’s phased approach to reopening. Pre-registered participants and spectators that pre-purchased tickets will be fully refunded as soon as possible. “We’re grateful for our loyal Holley LS Fest fans that didn’t give up on the event.… Continue reading Holley LS Fest West Cancelled
Auto Care Caucus Reaches 50th Member of Congress
Representative Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., has joined as the 50th member of the bi-partisan Congressional Auto Care Caucus, the Auto Care Association has announced. The caucus was started in 2017 by co-chairs Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., who wanted to share their enthusiasm and understanding of the auto care industry and garner more… Continue reading Auto Care Caucus Reaches 50th Member of Congress
Jeep Wrangler’s Environmental Impact Reduced by 15 Percent
In its continuing efforts to monitor and reduce the environmental impact of its vehicles, FCA has completed its latest Global Warming Potential (GWP) analysis for the redesigned Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and its overall GWP is 15 percent lower than that of its predecessor. “This is the outcome we expect when we launch a new vehicle,”… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler’s Environmental Impact Reduced by 15 Percent