Rear View Safety—a commercial back-up camera provider—has joined the Road to Zero Coalition in a partnership aimed at ending traffic fatalities by 2050. The Road to Zero Coalition is a coordinated, data-driven response to the thousands of lives lost on American roadways each year. “Working together gives us our best chance to get to zero… Continue reading Rear View Safety Joins the Road to Zero Coalition
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
IIHS: Teens Are the Riskiest Drivers, But Drive the Least Safe Vehicles
The proportion of U.S. teens killed driving older, smaller vehicles has remained virtually unchanged over the past decade, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. More than a quarter of teen drivers killed in crashes during 2013-17 were driving micro, mini or small cars, and nearly two-thirds were driving 6-15-year-old vehicles,… Continue reading IIHS: Teens Are the Riskiest Drivers, But Drive the Least Safe Vehicles
2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV—including the all-new Calligraphy model—began arriving at Hyundai dealerships earlier this summer. The 2021 Palisade underwent significant content repackaging to give buyers of all trim levels added comfort and convenience while streamlining shopper trim selections, Hyundai says. Much of the former Drive Guidance package, including features such as a 10.25-inch navigation… Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model
Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme
Entering its 21st year, the Michelin Challenge Design mobility design competition will become the Movin’On Challenge Design, a featured program of the Movin’On Summit, a gathering for sustainable mobility, the tire manufacturer announced. “Design can solve complex problems. With creativity in design we can achieve a better understanding of human needs and shape the future… Continue reading Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Distributes Grants
Yamaha Motor Corp. and its Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) program has distributed over $155,000 in grants to local and national outdoor recreation and land stewardship organizations across the U.S., the company announced. Yamaha’s latest OAI grants support a wide range of outdoor recreation projects, from OHV staging area maintenance and infrastructure development, to trail rehabilitation,… Continue reading Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Distributes Grants
Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
Legendary NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing was recently profiled by Forbes.com for its predictive analytics program, which has aided the stock car outfit’s pursuit of another championship. From a sophisticated control room in the team’s North Carolina headquarters, crew members analyze data in real-time, then use the information to help with decision making during a… Continue reading Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
24 Hours of Le Mans Closed to Spectators
The 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled for Sept. 19-20, will be raced behind closed doors, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest announced. A plan that would have allowed a limited number of fans to the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans had been considered, organizers said, but recommendations from public health and safety authorities… Continue reading 24 Hours of Le Mans Closed to Spectators
2021 Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama Rescheduled
Rod Shows, the producer of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama, announced the rescheduling of the 2021 Grand National Roadster Show to May 14-16, 2021 and the 2021 Sacramento Autorama to April 9-11, 2021 as a result of logistical challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Both… Continue reading 2021 Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama Rescheduled
EnerSys Named Approved Supplier Partner by Automotive Parts Associates
EnerSys, the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, was recently appointed as an approved supplier partner by Automotive Parts Associates (APA), the company announced. As an approved supplier partner, EnerSys will now be able to offer its ODYSSEY batteries to APA’s warehouse distributor members. “ODYSSEY batteries provide superior power and excellent service life for a wide variety… Continue reading EnerSys Named Approved Supplier Partner by Automotive Parts Associates
Auto Parts eCommerce Market Share Exceeding Original Forecast
The annual Hedges & Company eCommerce market share forecast for the US automotive aftermarket shows online revenue reaching $16 billion in 2020. This includes an incremental $1.9 billion in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A major trend during the pandemic, in nearly any industry, has been a dramatic shift to eCommerce market share. The… Continue reading Auto Parts eCommerce Market Share Exceeding Original Forecast
Mazda Unveils 2021 CX-3
Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 2021 Mazda CX-3 will arrive in dealerships next month. The 2021 Mazda CX-3 will continue to be offered in a Sport trim with the four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.0, rated to deliver up to 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with standard front-wheel drive and paired with… Continue reading Mazda Unveils 2021 CX-3
Riley Technologies Acquires GT40 Mk IV Constructor Kar-Kraft
Riley Technologies, owned by the father-and-son design and engineering team of Bob Riley and Bill Riley, has acquired the assets of original Ford GT40 Mk IV constructor Kar-Kraft, the company announced. Kar-Kraft assets have already been delivered to Riley Technologies in North Carolina where the engineering and construction of the Mk IV continuation cars will… Continue reading Riley Technologies Acquires GT40 Mk IV Constructor Kar-Kraft
SEMA Launch Pad Voting Now Open
Voting for SEMA Launch Pad, a program which gives young entrepreneurs, students and business owners age 18–39 an opportunity to launch their products into the automotive aftermarket industry, is now open. The program has been narrowed down to 15 contenders and voting will further reduce the field to the top 10 competitors via Facebook voting.… Continue reading SEMA Launch Pad Voting Now Open
Webinar to Cover PPP Forgiveness Preparation
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is hosting a webinar for businesses that received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the organization announced, which will cover the new SBA guidance just published on August 4. The webinar, hosted by the NFIB’s resident PPP experts, will take place on Wed., Aug 12, at… Continue reading Webinar to Cover PPP Forgiveness Preparation
NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show
NC Carpet Binding & Equipment is hosting a virtual auto upholstery and trim industry trade show, the company announced. The virtual trade show will be held throughout the first week of November on Facebook Live. The event will also feature the announcement of the NC Auto Interior of the Year award. Further details will be… Continue reading NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show