The deadline to apply for the SEMA Loan Forgiveness Program is quickly approaching. According to the organization, the deadline to apply for up to $5,000 to help pay off an outstanding student loan is March 1. Available exclusively to employees of SEMA member companies, those who possess a degree or certification from a college, university… Continue reading SEMA Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Applications Due March 1
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Turn 14 Distribution Adds MaxTrac Suspension to Line Card
Performance parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its assortment of truck accessories products with the addition of MaxTrac Suspension’s selection of lift, leveling and lowering products to its line card. “MaxTrac Suspension makes products for domestic trucks, import trucks, and Jeeps, its brand recognition lies within the GM and RAM markets. The company is… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds MaxTrac Suspension to Line Card
Maxxsonics USA Appoints New Vice President General Manager
Maxx Stiefel will be the new head of global operations at Maxxsonics…
Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator
Pirelli has introduced a new tire simulator at its research and development division in Milan, which the company says will reduce development time, as well as the number of physical prototypes needed to create a finished product. The new simulator aims to accelerate development cycles and testing, which will reduce lead times and lead to… Continue reading Pirelli Introduces New Tire Development Simulator
Edelbrock Issues Clarification Regarding Nitrous Oxide Product Line
The California-based performance parts manufacturer still maintains its own line of nitrous oxide products…
Athena Racing Names New Board Members
Athena Racing, a non-profit, extracurricular STEM program, which aims to provide training and mentorship to young ladies in high school interested in pursuing innovative careers in the transportation, automotive and motorsports industry, has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors and ten new members to the Board of Advisors. “Our… Continue reading Athena Racing Names New Board Members
THE SHOP Welcomes Stacy Marshall as Publisher
THE SHOP announces Stacy Marshall as its new publisher. Marshall takes over for former publisher Regan Dickinson, who was recently promoted to director of content for THE SHOP’s parent company, National Business Media (NBM). Previously publisher of Printwear magazine, Marshall brings more than 13 years of media consulting and publishing experience to the team. “This… Continue reading THE SHOP Welcomes Stacy Marshall as Publisher
Tint World Opens New Texas Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, announced today the opening of its 15th Texas location and second under the ownership of local entrepreneurs Chad and Rene Bailey. The store will provide full-service auto styling for the Harris County and Lake Houston community. “Tint World offers great franchisee support, and… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Texas Location
Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year
Nic Ashby, owner of Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG), has been named Builder of the Year by MotorTrend’s American SuperJeep Challenge after redesigning a 1983 CJ7 Jeep dubbed GRDLOC. As part of the inaugural competition, American SuperJeep Challenge invited the top custom modified Jeep builders in the country to compete for the title of SuperJeep Champion… Continue reading Nic Ashby of Rockstar Performance Garage Named SuperJeep Builder of the Year
Off-Road Racer Justin Matney Recovering from Heart Surgery and ‘Valley Fever’
The driver has won six SCORE class season points championships…
Fox Factory Agrees to SCA Performance Acquisition
Fox Factory has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SCA Performance from Southern Rocky Holdings, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries. The $328 million transaction, exclusive of vehicle inventory, will be financed through an expanded and syndicated credit facility led by Bank of America. The Company also agreed to an additional… Continue reading Fox Factory Agrees to SCA Performance Acquisition
NPW Acquires Florida-Based Johnny’s Auto Parts
Performance parts distributor NPW has acquired Johnny’s Auto Parts based out of Miami, according to Chris Pacey, NPW executive vice president & COO. Johnny’s Auto Parts, now 30 years in business, is a high volume jobber servicing DIYer’s from its seven thousand square foot store. Johnny’s will be badged as an Auto Value store bringing… Continue reading NPW Acquires Florida-Based Johnny’s Auto Parts
Storyteller Overland Unleashes New ‘Beast MODE’ Adventure Van Concept
Upgrades to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter include off-road performance suspension, custom roof rack, light bar and more…
Bondurant High-Performance Driving School Launches F4 Program
Students can receive an SCCA PRO License following completion of the course…
VETMotorsports Announces 2020 Programming
VETMotorsports, an organization that provides opportunities for active duty, guard, reserve, Gold Star parents or veterans with service-connected injuries, has revealed its 2020 programing schedule. In addition to participating in Tire Rack’s ‘One Lap of America,’ the organization is also hosting car provided autocross programing in Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, Colorado, North Carolina, Missouri, Northern California,… Continue reading VETMotorsports Announces 2020 Programming