RacingJunk.com is hosting a webinar, scheduled for Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. ET, focusing on building digital business partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic and the future. Hosted by RacingJunk.com’s Business Development Manager, Mark Menadier and the Unites States Motorsports Association’s Shawn Stewart, the webinar will explore digital partnerships and how they will be critical… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Hosting Digital Business Partnership Webinar
Category: News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Inaugural Holley Mopar Event Set for September
Holley’s inaugural Mopar celebration, the Holley MoParty, will be taking place Sept. 18-20 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the company has announced. Holley will be incorporating a number of event segments into the event, including their well-known Grand Champion and autocross competitions, drag classes, a dyno challenge, an Australian style burnout contest,… Continue reading Inaugural Holley Mopar Event Set for September
U.S. Health Agencies Publish Resources for Reopening Businesses
The Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency have published a series of resources for small businesses, including guidance on disinfecting workplaces, how to implement social distancing measures, disinfecting vehicles, educating employees and more. Click on the links below to access the tips, guidelines and best… Continue reading U.S. Health Agencies Publish Resources for Reopening Businesses
mountune Outlines Steps for Reopening
mountune is beginning to implement steps to re-open certain aspects of its workshop services, the Britain and California-based engine builder and performance parts manufacturer announced. As of May 11, mountune began re-instating a limited level of workshop support, beginning with any work already scheduled, before all servicing work for vehicles previously supported by mountune –… Continue reading mountune Outlines Steps for Reopening
Hypertherm Announces ‘Spark Something Great’ Grant Winners
Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced the recipients of its 2020 Spark Something Great educational grant. The grant program, now in its sixth year, is designed to place the latest plasma technology into schools so the next generation of metalworkers can train on the equipment they will find… Continue reading Hypertherm Announces ‘Spark Something Great’ Grant Winners
Genesis Rolls Out At-Home Shopping Service
Genesis Motor America has launched a new at-home shopping service, ‘Genesis Concierge,’ the vehicle manufacturer has announced. The national “white glove” program kicks off May 11, giving customers their own personal concierge to act as a host and guide throughout the process of shopping and buying a new Genesis. The services include the option of… Continue reading Genesis Rolls Out At-Home Shopping Service
Tenneco Announces New Chair of Board of Directors
Tenneco has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dennis J. Letham, formerly lead independent director, as its new chairman. Letham succeeds Gregg M. Sherrill, who served as non-executive chairman of the board since 2018, and as chairman for over 10 years after joining Tenneco in January of 2007 as the Company’s CEO. The… Continue reading Tenneco Announces New Chair of Board of Directors
FCA Restarting North American Production
As Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) prepares to resume its North American manufacturing operations, the company has developed and is implementing a comprehensive program of enhanced safety measures to protect employees, their families and the surrounding communities from the spread and transmission of COVID-19 when the plants reopen. “Above everything else, our top priority has always… Continue reading FCA Restarting North American Production
Even in Quarantine, There’s Plenty to Keep Enthusiasts Busy
Automotive columnist and author Rob Siegel is one of many car enthusiasts grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and what it has meant for everyday life, as well as his hobby. But even though he can’t caravan for 17 hours down the East Coast to his favorite BMW rally, Siegel has found that there’s still plenty… Continue reading Even in Quarantine, There’s Plenty to Keep Enthusiasts Busy
Aftermarket eCommerce Up 42% Since March
Aftermarket parts and accessories eCommerce is up 42% since the first week of March 2020, according to Hedges & Company data. Hedges & Company, a digital marketing agency serving the automotive aftermarket, OEM parts and powersports industries, is tracking weekly eCommerce activity in the automotive aftermarket, OEM parts and powersports aftermarket industries. The company analyzed… Continue reading Aftermarket eCommerce Up 42% Since March
3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
Wrapmate, an end-to-end digital platform for graphics projects, has entered a three-year global collaboration agreement with 3M Commercial Solutions to help businesses improve their marketability within the print, signage and vehicle graphics industry. This collaborative agreement is an expansion of the initial six-month collaboration first announced in September of 2019. It will provide customers with… Continue reading 3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
The Great Race Rescheduled for August
The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race has been rescheduled for Aug. 22-30 from San Antonio, Texas, to Greenville, South Carolina, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers announced. The Great Race has worked with mayors and city officials of towns along the route to take steps to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, organizers… Continue reading The Great Race Rescheduled for August
Willow Springs Ultimate Street Car Event to Proceed as Scheduled
Ultimate Street Car Association officials have announced it will hold the OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car event at Willow Springs International Raceway on May 29-30 as originally scheduled. According to a post on the USCA’s Facebook page, Kern County, California, health officials are allowing the venue to reopen to host the event. Spectators… Continue reading Willow Springs Ultimate Street Car Event to Proceed as Scheduled
Bestop Producing Masks for Healthcare and Essential Workers
Bestop, a manufacturer of Jeep soft tops and accessories, has transformed its manufacturing facility to enable personal protective equipment (PPE) production for healthcare and essential workers. Masks as well as a plastic face shield are currently in production. PRP and Softopper, also members of the Bestop Premium Accessories Group, will be producing masks out of… Continue reading Bestop Producing Masks for Healthcare and Essential Workers
AAPEX Releases Statement Regarding 2020 Trade Show
Organizers of The AAPEX Show have released a statement indicating that they are currently planning to proceed with the 2020 trade show as scheduled. The show is set to be held Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas. “At this time, we plan to proceed with AAPEX 2020 as scheduled, Nov. 3-5,” the statement said. “We continue… Continue reading AAPEX Releases Statement Regarding 2020 Trade Show