BendPak Acquires Garage Equipment Brands

Vehicle service equipment manufacturer BendPak has acquired the Danmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply Brands, as well as related intellectual property rights, the company has announced. The acquired brands produce equipment including car lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and more. Don Henthorn, president of BendPak, stated, “Through this acquisition, we welcome Dannmar, MaxJax, and Garage… Continue reading BendPak Acquires Garage Equipment Brands

ProCharger Welcomes New Marketing Director

Accessible Techonolgies, Inc, parent company of ProCharger and Inovair, has welcomed Rob Kinnan as the company’s new marketing director. Kinnan has nearly 31 years of experience in the automotive publishing world, most recently serving as the editor of Mustang Monthly magazine. His magazine history includes the majority of the Motor Trend Group’s long list of… Continue reading ProCharger Welcomes New Marketing Director

Should I Market My Business During a Downturn?

It is uncertain times for shop owners around the country. Whole states are on lockdown, people are stuck at home and cars are stuck in the garage. But that doesn’t mean your shop should go dark, too. Barry Alt, a digital strategist specializing in restoration, performance and race shops, says that it is important now,… Continue reading Should I Market My Business During a Downturn?

AAM Group Offering POS, Inventory Management Software Integration on Aftermarket Websites

The AAM Group has announced the integration of hpCommerce Orion on Aftermarket Websites. hpCommerce Orion is a Point of Sale and Inventory Management software used by resellers of performance parts and accessories. With the new integration, hpCommerce Orion has built a brand new, special feed specifically for AAM and Aftermarket Websites. When directly uploaded to… Continue reading AAM Group Offering POS, Inventory Management Software Integration on Aftermarket Websites

Turn 14 Distribution Adds RaceChip to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added the vehicle performance tuning modules manufactured by RaceChip to its line card. “RaceChip has products to support over 3,000 different vehicles with performance chip tuning. By optimizing the engine’s electronic controls, they can unlock more performance at an extremely reasonable cost to the consumer,”… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds RaceChip to Line Card

Hot Shot’s Secret Now Selling Hand Sanitizer to Businesses

Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, recently announced the production of alcohol-based hand sanitizer at their Mt. Gilead, Ohio, manufacturing facility to assist with preventative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, LSI began offering 4 oz. bottles of Hot Shot’s Secret hand sanitizer… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Now Selling Hand Sanitizer to Businesses

NORRA Hosting Online Show and Shine

The National Off Road Racing Association has announced it will be hosting a virtual show and shine, the ‘Rally Vehicle Round-up.’ Following the rescheduling of the NORRA Mexican 1000, the organization is asking for submissions for the virtual show, whether it be a storied piece of race history or just the result of a little… Continue reading NORRA Hosting Online Show and Shine

Survey Finds Most Independent Dealers Remain Open

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a precipitously negative effect on used vehicle sales, independent auto dealers, for the most part, remain open for business – one way or another – and almost half of them have retained their entire workforce, according to a survey by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Those results, NIADA… Continue reading Survey Finds Most Independent Dealers Remain Open

Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual

Although the Petersen Automotive Museum remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, the museum will continue its eight-year tradition of Breakfast Club Cruise-Ins in a new digital format. The museum has opened submissions for its ‘global’ cars and coffee, which will consist of a 90-minute YouTube video featuring vehicle video submissions from enthusiasts all… Continue reading Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual

Trim Shop Caught Making Knockoff Medical Masks

A trim shop in the United Arab Emirates was busted for making knockoff medical masks, according to auto upholstery blog The Hog Ring. The masks, designed to appear like medical-grade masks, were made of poor-quality fabric and headed to a nearby grocery store to be sold to customers before the shop was raided by local… Continue reading Trim Shop Caught Making Knockoff Medical Masks

AAM Group Creates Made-to-Color Line Art

These unprecedented times have most people homebound for the next few weeks. Since most are sheltering in place, The AAM Group is publishing six made-to-color line art images to help pass the time. These artistic renditions of popular automotive aftermarket accessories are designed to create a positive entertainment experience to share with the whole family… Continue reading AAM Group Creates Made-to-Color Line Art

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Öhlins Racing to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, a distributor of aftermarket performance parts, has added the suspension dampers and components manufactured by Öhlins Racing to its line card. “Öhlins Racing manufactures premium suspension dampers for most performance vehicles on the market today. Turn 14 Distribution is proud to partner with the company to bring its technology to our customers,”… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Öhlins Racing to Line Card

Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

In January, Mazda Motor Corporation marked its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, announced its 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

TechForce Announces ‘2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards’ Grand Prize Winner

Griffin Howland, a senior in high school attending Pickens County Career and Technology College, in Liberty, South Carolina, has been named the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards. As a nonprofit dedicated to helping student techs achieve their professional dreams, TechForce created the award to honor our student community and recognize those… Continue reading TechForce Announces ‘2020 FutureTechs Rock Awards’ Grand Prize Winner

Oracle Lighting Donates PPE to Local Medical Center

Oracle Lighting, a manufacturer of LED lighting solutions, has made a donation of 1,000 N95 respirator masks and nearly 500 surgical masks to the Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans to help its staff battle the COVID-19 crisis in Louisiana where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is much needed. “We want to do whatever we can… Continue reading Oracle Lighting Donates PPE to Local Medical Center