SEMA Study Demonstrates ADAS Compliance of Aftermarket-Modified Vehicles

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), along with several automotive aftermarket companies, ADAS technology service providers and test facilities, have successfully completed ADAS testing of an aftermarket-modified 2020 model year pickup truck proving that it meets all functional and regulatory safety compliance standards, OEM warranty requirements and insurance eligibility specifications. Today, more than 60 million… Continue reading SEMA Study Demonstrates ADAS Compliance of Aftermarket-Modified Vehicles

Peterson Manufacturing Adds to Sales Team

Peterson Manufacturing has announced two new additions to its sales department: David Black and Joseph Shaw. Both have backgrounds in the Commercial Vehicle segment––especially heavy-duty trucks, trailers and fleets. As the new Business Development Manager of Fleets, Black will focus on all fleets in the Eastern and South-Central U.S. “David Black’s expertise in both carrier… Continue reading Peterson Manufacturing Adds to Sales Team

Mercedes-AMG Developing Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger

Mercedes-AMG is developing a new electric exhaust gas turbocharger to be used on the next generation of AMG vehicles, the company announced. Already in the final stages of development, the electric exhaust gas turbocharger will be used in a series production model from Affalterbach. Developed in partnership with Garrett Motion, this technology comes straight from… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Developing Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger

Lubrication Specialties Hires New Vice President of Global Sales

Lubrication Specialties, manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, has named Todd Cawley as the company’s first vice president of global sales. The position was filled in June of this year in response to the unprecedented growth LSI has encountered in multiple markets in the USA and the potential to capture… Continue reading Lubrication Specialties Hires New Vice President of Global Sales

Goodguys Relaunching 2020 Event Season in July

The 2020 Goodguys Rod & Custom Association event season will officially relaunch with its “Mid-Summer Classic” on Independence Day weekend, July 3-5, in Des Moines, Iowa, with the 29th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF, the group has announced, while the PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio have been cancelled. Social distancing and additional health… Continue reading Goodguys Relaunching 2020 Event Season in July

Webinar: Overcoming Financial and Employee Challenges in the COVID-19 Era

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted a webinar earlier this week discussing key issues important to small businesses in the COVID-19 era, which is currently available for viewing. Hosted by Elizabeth Milito, NFIB’s senior executive counsel, and Holly Wade, director of the NFIB Research Center, the webinar covers employment, financial and operational challenges.… Continue reading Webinar: Overcoming Financial and Employee Challenges in the COVID-19 Era

What If? Hagerty Imagines 1970 Bronco Raptor

1970 Ford Bronco

As part of a new series, Hagerty has imagined an alternate reality in which the same ingredients that make today’s Ford F-150 Raptor such a hit, were mixed into the original Bronco. Complete with images and a write-up from a fictional edition of Hagerty’s Michigan Powerboat and Lake Newsletter from 1969, the specialty automotive outlet… Continue reading What If? Hagerty Imagines 1970 Bronco Raptor

Roush Mustang Giveaway Benefiting Restoration of Henry Ford Estate

Fair Lane Estate, the former home of Clara and Henry Ford, is giving away a 2020 Roush Stage 3 Mustang to raise funds for the restoration of the estate, the Fair Lane Board of Trustees has announced. Custom designed for the giveaway, the Mustang features carbon fiber mirror caps and manual shifter ball, serial dash… Continue reading Roush Mustang Giveaway Benefiting Restoration of Henry Ford Estate

KC HiLites Joins Forces with Tread Lightly

As part of the company’s 50th Anniversary celebration, KC HiLites is teaming up with Tread Lightly, a non-profit focused on promoting responsible outdoor recreation, the off-road lighting manufacturer announced. To support Tread Lightly’s efforts to educate the public on outdoor ethics and enhance access to public lands, KC will be donating 10% of KC LED… Continue reading KC HiLites Joins Forces with Tread Lightly

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its three inductees for the Class of 2021, with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mike Stefanik and Red Farmer set for enshrinement next winter. The three-member class was the first elected under new voting rules, with nominees divided into Modern Era and Pioneer Era groups. Two were chosen from a field… Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads NASCAR Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

AWE Names Shubin Director of Sales

AWE Tuning has announced that Darron Shubin, former VP at MagnaFlow, has joined the company’s executive team as the director of sales. Shubin will be leading the company’s sales and customer support teams and overseeing AWE’s sales strategy. “With AWE’s growth into so many new markets in the last 36 months, including major Modern Muscle… Continue reading AWE Names Shubin Director of Sales

Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival

Goodwood has cancelled its annual Festival of Speed and Revival, citing COVID-19 concerns, organizers announced. “Early summer usually brings the excitement of a busy event season well underway, creating a hive of activity across all areas of the estate. Instead, Goodwood remains unseasonably quiet and we are holding our breath, hoping that the next few… Continue reading Goodwood Cancels 2020 Festival of Speed, Revival

KNIPEX Tools Releases 30-Day Tool Tips Video Series

KNIPEX Tools is launching a 30-day “KNIPEX Tool Tips” video series, the company announced. Every day from June 1-June 30, the official KNIPEX Facebook page will release short videos of product demos, helpful tips and unexpected uses for some of KNIPEX’s tools. All videos are hosted by Peter Grable, KNIPEX’s product manager. With the COVID-19… Continue reading KNIPEX Tools Releases 30-Day Tool Tips Video Series

FNHI Changes Name to Worksport

Franchise Holdings International has officially changed its business name to Worksport, the company announced. Worksport says the change, effective May 21, is in response to its growing global brand recognition and overall brand growth strategy. The company has requested the stock symbol WKSP and is awaiting FINRA to approve the corporate action. Worksport manufactures tonneau… Continue reading FNHI Changes Name to Worksport

Meyer Distributing Acquires ADC

Automotive specialty product distributor Meyer Distributing has acquired the Pennsylvania-based Automotive Distributing Company. ADC has been fully integrated into the Meyer platform, and the combined forces of the two companies will allow for increased service levels on many fronts throughout the Northeast, the company says. “We have been looking to expand our relationships in the… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Acquires ADC