Power Test, a dynamometer and test system manufacturer located in Sussex, Wisconsin, has just acquired the assets of DynoMite Dynamometer, a 44-year-old business located in Manchester, New Hampshire. This follows Power Test’s acquisition, moving and integration of another longtime competitor, SuperFlow Technologies, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. “The acquisition of DynoMite provides expanded product offerings,… Continue reading Power Test Acquires DynoMite Dynamometer
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Accent Mobile Launches New Website
Accent Mobile, a division of Accele Electronics, has launched a new website, www.accentmobile.net, the company announced. “This website serves as a portal to the newly formed brand that is focused on providing ‘Solutions That Inspire Confidence’ for expeditors, upfitters and fleet systems. Accent Mobile will also give our business partners access to the many diverse… Continue reading Accent Mobile Launches New Website
AAM Group Creates COVID-19 Social Media Posts for Resellers
Understanding that automotive aftermarket businesses will need to speak differently to their customers during the COVID-19 event, The AAM Group has added a special series of social media posts to its ReadyPosts service that speaks directly to consumers about the pandemic in the context of our industry. ReadyPosts is a free library of social media… Continue reading AAM Group Creates COVID-19 Social Media Posts for Resellers
Covercraft to Produce PPE for Healthcare Workers
Covercraft Industries, a manufacturer of car and seat covers and windshield sunscreens, is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of urgently needed Personal Protective Equipment, mainly gowns and masks, for healthcare workers and first responders fighting the coronavirus pandemic. “Covercraft’s expertise in working with non-woven specialty fabrics has allowed us to… Continue reading Covercraft to Produce PPE for Healthcare Workers
Virtual Keystone BIG Show Postponed
Keystone Automotive Operations has postponed its virtual BIG Show, the warehouse distributor announced, after attempting to move the cancelled trade show online. The trade show, scheduled to be held in Grapevine, Texas, last week, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last Friday, we communicated our intent to transition The BIG Show to an online… Continue reading Virtual Keystone BIG Show Postponed
Goodwood Festival of Speed Postponed
The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed has been postponed, organizers of the annual hill climb, held in the United Kingdom, announced. A new date has not yet been set but will likely be held in late summer or early fall, according to an announcement from the organizers. Tickets and hospitality bookings for the original date… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed Postponed
COVID-19 Impact Puts BorgWarner, Delphi Deal in Jeopardy
The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has put BorgWarner’s acquisition of Delphi Technologies in question, according to statements from both companies. Delphi has been taking significant steps to conserve funds given the coronavirus’s impact on operations, the company says, including temporary layoffs, moving employees to part-time schedules and pay reductions throughout the organization, disciplined… Continue reading COVID-19 Impact Puts BorgWarner, Delphi Deal in Jeopardy
An Update from THE SHOP and National Business Media
Here at National Business Media, our mission of “connecting those who know with those who want to know” has never been so important. We’re humbled and inspired by your stories as you react, pivot and adapt to new immediate needs and realities. For many of you, your business was stopped in its tracks, so you’ve… Continue reading An Update from THE SHOP and National Business Media
Detroit Auto Show Cancelled
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced it will cancel its June 2020 show in Detroit in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s expected plans to repurpose TCF Center into a temporary field hospital. “Although we are disappointed, there is nothing more important to us than the health,… Continue reading Detroit Auto Show Cancelled
Concept Vehicle Company Makes Adjustments to Help Healthcare Workers
Michigan-based Prefix Corporation, a company that specializes in the creation of prototypes, concept vehicles and design mock-ups, has re-tooled its facilities to produce protective face shields for first responders and health care workers. “We can do this,” said Prefix Founder Kim Zeile. “During times like these, we must all ask ourselves, ‘how we can assist… Continue reading Concept Vehicle Company Makes Adjustments to Help Healthcare Workers
Ultra4 Announces Schedule Updates
Off-road racing series Ultra4 has announced a revised schedule for the remainder of 2020 after concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 forced the cancellation of several events. The following is the organization’s revised schedule: Crandon, Wisconsin, June 18-21 – This will be an optional non-point race open to all classes 4WP Adventure Offroad Park, Tennessee,… Continue reading Ultra4 Announces Schedule Updates
Ram Introduces Snow Plow Prep Package
Ram Truck introduced a new Snow Plow Prep package for the 2021 Ram 1500 at this year’s National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “As part of Ram’s commitment to continuous improvement within the segment, we now offer a Snow Plow Prep package for Ram 1500 customers,” said Reid Bigland, head of… Continue reading Ram Introduces Snow Plow Prep Package
USAC Hosting Sprints and Midgets iRacing Events
USAC will be hosting a four-event virtual racing series, the 2020 AMSOIL USAC iRacing Challenge presented by NOS Energy Drink, the sanctioning body announced. The series will feature the stars of USAC Racing competing against one another on the motorsports simulator beginning with weekly racing action each Thursday night throughout the month of April. The… Continue reading USAC Hosting Sprints and Midgets iRacing Events
BendPak Opens Distribution Center in Alabama
BendPak is opening a new 100,000-square-foot distribution center near Mobile, Alabama, the company has announced. The administrative and shipping complex, which is expected to be fully operational within 60 days, is located in Theodore, just a short drive from the expanding Port of Mobile. The new facility has easy access to three major interstates and… Continue reading BendPak Opens Distribution Center in Alabama
FCA Expanding COVID-19 Relief Actions
As previously communicated to the company’s employees from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Mike Manley, the company is in the process of converting its first plant to produce face masks for donation to first responders and health care workers. The first machinery has been delivered and installed with supply and donation coming on stream in… Continue reading FCA Expanding COVID-19 Relief Actions