The school year didn’t quite end the way anyone expected due to the pandemic, so 4 Wheel Parts is aiming to give back to local communities before the start of the school year, the retailer announced. On June 12-13, donation tables will be set up at all 95 4WP stores nationwide where customers can contribute… Continue reading 4 Wheel Parts Hosting Donation Drive for School Supplies
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Are Consumers Placing More Importance on Car Interiors?
Asahi Kasei Europe, a textile manufacturer, conducted a representative survey together with Cologne-based market research institute SKOPOS, interviewing a total of 1,200 car users in Europe regarding their preferences relative to mobility and to the future automotive interior. A key result of the survey shows: When buying the next car, 18.3% of all respondents will… Continue reading Are Consumers Placing More Importance on Car Interiors?
1016 Industries Previews 3D Printed Parts for Mclaren 720S
1016 Industries is previewing its very first 3D printed exotic car parts for the McLaren 720S. Set to officially debut later in June, the new 1016 Industries 3D printed McLaren parts are functional prototypes that showcase a new approach to exotic car manufacturing. Initially conceived as an exploration of how to make precise, high quality… Continue reading 1016 Industries Previews 3D Printed Parts for Mclaren 720S
Limited Spectators Allowed at Upcoming NASCAR Events
NASCAR has announced its plan to reintroduce spectators at select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 14 and the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 21. NASCAR’s modified event procedures, protocols and number of attendees have been finalized with guidance from public health officials, medical… Continue reading Limited Spectators Allowed at Upcoming NASCAR Events
Ford, Volkswagen Join Forces on Commercial Vehicles
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen have signed agreements, first announced last July, that will ultimately lead to the collaboration on the production of midsize pickup trucks and commercial and electric vehicles. The alliance will: Produce a medium pickup truck engineered and built by Ford, for sale by Volkswagen as the Amarok starting in 2022 within… Continue reading Ford, Volkswagen Join Forces on Commercial Vehicles
Voting Open for Injen Technology Drive-Thru Car Show
Injen Technology hosted a drive-thru car show last week and is now leaving the judging open to social media. Each participant in the car show had a photo snapped of their vehicle, which has now been posted on Injen’s Facebook page. After dividing the pool of vehicles into several categories, the car with the most… Continue reading Voting Open for Injen Technology Drive-Thru Car Show
King Engine Bearings Launches New Racing Website
King Engine Bearings, a manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings, is launching a new race bearings website featuring an overhauled design and attributes, the company announced. The new website, www.kingracebearings.com, contains technical information on King race bearing materials, special geometric features, technical articles and more. The site is mobile friendly, modern, and gives users quicker and… Continue reading King Engine Bearings Launches New Racing Website
American Powertrain Now Offering Centerforce Performance Clutch Products
American Powertrain is now offering Centerforce Performance Clutch products, the company announced. Centerforce offers a wide variety of clutches for a broad array of applications for any kind of driving. “When upgrading to a new American Powertrain transmission package a new clutch is always needed,” says director of marketing Matt Graves. “Invariably, our customers would… Continue reading American Powertrain Now Offering Centerforce Performance Clutch Products
Turn 14 Distribution Completes Solar Carport
In service to its goal to offset 100% of its energy usage, aftermarket performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution, has overseen the completion of one of Pennsylvania’s most extensive solar carports at its Horsham headquarters. In 2019, the company began its investment in solar power in the form of a solar carport at its headquarters… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Completes Solar Carport
Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, announced that the company will kick off its 2020 NASCAR Program during the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on June 10. The No. 00 Permatex Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2020 NASCAR Cup Series debut with StarCom Racing at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway,… Continue reading Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing
Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
Champion Oil-sponsored sprint car driver Brian Brown is now tied with Sammy Swindell for fifth on the all-time Knoxville Raceway win list following his 50th career win on Saturday. The season opener saw a welcome return to racing for Knoxville Raceway fans and competitors alike. “This week has probably been the most down I’ve been… Continue reading Champion Oil Sprint Car Driver Earns 50th Win at Knoxville Raceway
JE Pistons Postpones Masters of Motors Dyno Competition
JE Pistons has postponed the Masters of Motors Dyno Competition until 2021, the company announced, citing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize this is an unsettling time as the coronavirus situation is continuing to evolve around the globe. We have closely monitored for months the developments related to the spread of the… Continue reading JE Pistons Postpones Masters of Motors Dyno Competition
U.S. Aftermarket Forecasted to Decline in 2020, Rebound in 2021
Total U.S. automotive aftermarket sales are forecast to decrease 8.8 percent in 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors, according to the “2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The 2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model also… Continue reading U.S. Aftermarket Forecasted to Decline in 2020, Rebound in 2021
Turn 14 Distribution Releases Plan to Combat Industry Backorders
Turn 14 Distribution has released its plan to secure increased on-hand inventory prior to its recent acquisition of Motovicity Distribution and remedy inventory shortages from several manufacturing partners as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In anticipation of our acquisition of Motovicity Distribution, we prepared for this by bolstering our already substantial on-hand inventory to… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Releases Plan to Combat Industry Backorders
Fox Factory Launching Educational Website
Fox Factory is launching a new multimedia education site, Fox Academy, designed to teach the language of vehicle suspension for Jeeps, trucks, UTVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles and mountain bikes, the company announced. The site will feature educational videos on everything suspension – shock basics, terminology, the difference between stock and FOX shocks, forks and much more.… Continue reading Fox Factory Launching Educational Website