Yokohama Tire Partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund

Yokohama Tire is partnering with the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) to help truckers and their families who have experienced an illness or injury that takes them off the road. “As we collectively face the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, the country is looking for ways to support the unsung… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Partnering with St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund

Tornado Strikes South Carolina BorgWarner Plant

A BorgWarner turbocharger manufacturing facility in Seneca, South Carolina, was struck by a tornado early Monday, killing a security guard and doing significant damage to the facility, the Detroit Free Press reports. “Earlier this morning, BorgWarner’s facility in Seneca, South Carolina, was struck by a tornado and sustained significant damage. We are deeply saddened by… Continue reading Tornado Strikes South Carolina BorgWarner Plant

Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Alpine Electronics has named Ed Moriarty as its new assistant vice president of aftermarket car audio, according to CE Outlook. In the position, Moriarty will oversee channel management and support the company’s aftermarket sales staff. “I’m thrilled to start at a company that has such a large presence in the mobile electronics industry,” Moriarty told… Continue reading Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Covercraft Expands PPE Production

Covercraft Industries is bringing its Wichita Falls, Texas, production facility back online to expand the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to increased demand and need during the COVID-19 crisis. The company began PPE production in its Oklahoma facility on March 30. “At this time in our country, the need for this equipment is… Continue reading Covercraft Expands PPE Production

Champion Brands to Manufacture Sanitizing Products

Champion Brands, a manufacturer of chemicals and lubricants, announced that the company has started preparing to manufacture alcohol hand sanitizer and isopropyl alcohol disinfectant in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Champion will be supplying local senior homes, hospitals, medical related businesses, food shelves and local government agencies, the company says. “I’m very proud of… Continue reading Champion Brands to Manufacture Sanitizing Products

AWE Raising Money for Local Fire Department

AWE, a manufacturer of exhausts, intakes and intercoolers, is aiming to support local first responders at the local Horsham, Pennsylvania, fire department who are in need of protective equipment using its ‘Rev-Off’ video series. In the latest edition to the YouTube series, the company is promoting a GoFundMe campaign that is attempting to raise funds… Continue reading AWE Raising Money for Local Fire Department

Hennessey’s Hellcat V8 Gladiator Now in Production

The Hennessey Performance Engineering Maximus 1000 Jeep Gladiator is now in production, the Texas-based company has announced. Four of the 24 planned Maximus Gladiators have been built and have been taken to the desert for testing. See some footage from the test in the video above. “There’s nothing like jumping a 1000 HP Jeep over… Continue reading Hennessey’s Hellcat V8 Gladiator Now in Production

Junkyard Mini Cooper Transformed into Racing Simulator

A former owner of a race shop and tuning company, Brent Chaney of Salt Lake City, Utah, has given a junkyard Mini Cooper a second life after turning the scrapyard-bound R53 into a racing simulator. Documented by Motor Authority, Chaney totally dismantled the car and rebuilt the coupe in his basement, then installed a computer,… Continue reading Junkyard Mini Cooper Transformed into Racing Simulator

Targeting Your (Quarantined) Customers

The team at Kahn Media has been posting blogs and helpful links aimed at keeping aftermarket businesses informed and energized during the coronavirus pandemic. While there’s no denying these are tough economic times, there is some positive news as far as consumer engagement and opportunities to reach gearheads with time to spend in their garages.… Continue reading Targeting Your (Quarantined) Customers

1929 Ford Roadster Donated to College Restoration Program

Brookville Roadster, a manufacturer of reproduction 1928-32 Ford replacement parts, and Freedom Road Rally, organizers of week-long classic-car road trips, have recently collaborated to donate a new 1929 Ford Model A roadster pickup body to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (PCT). In an effort to support the college’s restoration program and help the school to… Continue reading 1929 Ford Roadster Donated to College Restoration Program

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Black Rhino Hard Alloy Wheels to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added to its wheel assortment with the addition of Black Rhino Hard Alloy wheels to its line card. “Black Rhino offers a massive assortment of wheels for trucks, SUVs, Crossovers, Jeeps, Subarus, camper-style vans, and even side-by-side off-road vehicles. With cast, Rotary Forged™, and forged monoblock… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Black Rhino Hard Alloy Wheels to Line Card

Ranch Hand Holding Giveaway for Community Workers Fighting COVID-19

Ranch Hand is a holding a product giveaway for workers currently fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is currently accepting nominations of those who serve in their communities to win a Legend Series Grille Guard. The giveaway is open to doctors, nurses, first responders, teachers and other public workers. “Ranch Hand was founded on the… Continue reading Ranch Hand Holding Giveaway for Community Workers Fighting COVID-19

Keystone Automotive Compiling COVID-19 Resources

Keystone Automotive Operations is compiling resources to aid dealers attempting to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an email sent out to customers. The warehouse distributor has added a COVID-19 hub to its eKeystone website for dealers, which includes information on aid and assistance programs, including the recently passed CARES Act and its Paycheck Protection… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Compiling COVID-19 Resources

Hot Shot’s Secret Manufacturer Producing, Donating Hand Sanitizer

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives and other specialty lubrication products, has announced that it is redeploying a portion of the company’s Mt. Gilead, Ohio, manufacturing facility and headquarters to make alcohol-based hand sanitizer to assist with preventative care during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are now able to… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Manufacturer Producing, Donating Hand Sanitizer

Quadratec Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Wholesale Division

Quadratec, an independent Jeep aftermarket parts and accessories retailer, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Ray Weaver to oversee its wholesale division. “We are excited to welcome Ray to our team, as he brings strong leadership to our newly developed Wholesale Program,” said Quadratec CEO Ted Wentz III. “Our current and prospective customers will… Continue reading Quadratec Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Wholesale Division