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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Total Seal Piston Rings Forms Alliance with Piston Manufacturer

Total Seal Piston Rings has formed a new alliance with Diamond, JE and Wiseco Pistons, the company has revealed. Total Seal Piston Rings, including its AP steel rings and M2 tool steel ring sets, are now available as an upgrade option on any JE, Wiseco or Diamond Piston. These three performance piston brands are all… Continue reading Total Seal Piston Rings Forms Alliance with Piston Manufacturer

Renegade Race Fuels Hires Traction Compound Manager

Renegade Race Fuels and Lubricants has announced the addition of Keith Jordan to their race fuel staff in the newly created role of traction compound manager. Jordan has over two decades of experience with formulating traction compounds and drag strip prepping. “There is so much more than just spraying down some compound to making a… Continue reading Renegade Race Fuels Hires Traction Compound Manager

Jasper Starts Technician Recruiting Program

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a remanufacturer of drivetrain components, and Find A Wrench (FAW), have partnered to offer tools and services for independent shop owners and dealerships struggling to find technicians, service advisors and service managers. Find A Wrench works with independent shops and businesses across the country, helping them find, and acquire top talent… Continue reading Jasper Starts Technician Recruiting Program

Madico Hosts Grand Opening for New Headquarters

Madico, manufacturer of window tint and paint protection film, hosted a grand opening for its new Tampa, Florida headquarters earlier this month. The event included a ribbon cutting, the company’s annual Dealer Awards Ceremony, factory tours, interactive showroom and more at the Pinellas Park facility, which is more than three times larger than its former… Continue reading Madico Hosts Grand Opening for New Headquarters

Hankook Tire Partners with University of Cincinnati for Design Innovation Study

Tire manufacturer Hankook Tire is working with the University of Cincinnati on its ‘Design Innovation 2020’ project, the company announced, which aims to present a vision for the future of mobility. Launched in 2012, ‘Design Innovation’ is a bi-annual joint study between Hankook and one of the world’s leading design universities. The project is part… Continue reading Hankook Tire Partners with University of Cincinnati for Design Innovation Study

SEMA Hires New Industry Sales Director

The Specialty Equipment Market Association has hired Jeff Dahlin as an industry sales director to help oversee a portfolio of client accounts and create partnerships for the SEMA Show, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and their accompanying monthly publications and media channels. Staff member Brendan Gillespie was promoted to industry sales manager and Reham… Continue reading SEMA Hires New Industry Sales Director

MAHLE, FCA Strike Deal for Trouble-Free Data Usage

An agreement has been reached between MAHLE and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), giving users trouble-free access to FCA’s servers and the ability to retrieve all necessary information for diagnostics and service, following FCA’s implementation of OBD interface security gateways. The deal means users of MAHLE’s diagnostic tools, such as TechPRO or Connex, will still have… Continue reading MAHLE, FCA Strike Deal for Trouble-Free Data Usage

Renegade Racing Fuels Hires Engine Builder Specialist

Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants has added Matt Rogers to their race fuel staff, the company announced. Rogers will serve in the newly created role of Engine Builder Specialist for Renegade. “Engine Builders are the backbone of the high performance industry so it was crucial for us to bring a professional on board to work… Continue reading Renegade Racing Fuels Hires Engine Builder Specialist

Doug Jackson Added to PFC Motorsports Sales Team

Performance brakes manufacturer PFC Brakes has added Doug Jackson to its motorsports department, the company announced. Jackson brings 30 years of experience to the job, as well as experience as a late model driver in Florida and North Carolina. “We look forward to improving and expanding our footprint in the motorsports world utilizing Doug’s firsthand… Continue reading Doug Jackson Added to PFC Motorsports Sales Team