Jasper Engines & Transmissions, a remanufacturer of drivetrain components, and Find A Wrench (FAW), have partnered to offer tools and services for independent shop owners and dealerships struggling to find technicians, service advisors and service managers. Find A Wrench works with independent shops and businesses across the country, helping them find, and acquire top talent… Continue reading Jasper Starts Technician Recruiting Program
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Madico Hosts Grand Opening for New Headquarters
Madico, manufacturer of window tint and paint protection film, hosted a grand opening for its new Tampa, Florida headquarters earlier this month. The event included a ribbon cutting, the company’s annual Dealer Awards Ceremony, factory tours, interactive showroom and more at the Pinellas Park facility, which is more than three times larger than its former… Continue reading Madico Hosts Grand Opening for New Headquarters
Hankook Tire Partners with University of Cincinnati for Design Innovation Study
Tire manufacturer Hankook Tire is working with the University of Cincinnati on its ‘Design Innovation 2020’ project, the company announced, which aims to present a vision for the future of mobility. Launched in 2012, ‘Design Innovation’ is a bi-annual joint study between Hankook and one of the world’s leading design universities. The project is part… Continue reading Hankook Tire Partners with University of Cincinnati for Design Innovation Study
AMP EFI Powers the Newest $10K Drag Shootout Champion
Team Enemies Everywhere drives an MS3Pro to victory …
True Colors: Meet the Dodge Durango SRT Black & Redline Stripe
Three-row SUV gets two new custom appearance options …
UTI Students Learning on Volvo’s Advanced & Electrified Vehicles
Program introduces new technology to future technicians across the country …
IHRA, MPT Industries Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The series’ official oil company will reward racers through contingency program …
Intercomp Celebrates Hamlin’s Daytona 500 Victory
Joe Gibbs Racing uses the company’s racing scales & gauges …
SEMA Hires New Industry Sales Director
The Specialty Equipment Market Association has hired Jeff Dahlin as an industry sales director to help oversee a portfolio of client accounts and create partnerships for the SEMA Show, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and their accompanying monthly publications and media channels. Staff member Brendan Gillespie was promoted to industry sales manager and Reham… Continue reading SEMA Hires New Industry Sales Director
MAHLE, FCA Strike Deal for Trouble-Free Data Usage
An agreement has been reached between MAHLE and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), giving users trouble-free access to FCA’s servers and the ability to retrieve all necessary information for diagnostics and service, following FCA’s implementation of OBD interface security gateways. The deal means users of MAHLE’s diagnostic tools, such as TechPRO or Connex, will still have… Continue reading MAHLE, FCA Strike Deal for Trouble-Free Data Usage
Renegade Racing Fuels Hires Engine Builder Specialist
Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants has added Matt Rogers to their race fuel staff, the company announced. Rogers will serve in the newly created role of Engine Builder Specialist for Renegade. “Engine Builders are the backbone of the high performance industry so it was crucial for us to bring a professional on board to work… Continue reading Renegade Racing Fuels Hires Engine Builder Specialist
Doug Jackson Added to PFC Motorsports Sales Team
Performance brakes manufacturer PFC Brakes has added Doug Jackson to its motorsports department, the company announced. Jackson brings 30 years of experience to the job, as well as experience as a late model driver in Florida and North Carolina. “We look forward to improving and expanding our footprint in the motorsports world utilizing Doug’s firsthand… Continue reading Doug Jackson Added to PFC Motorsports Sales Team
KICKER Returns to Lone Star Throwdown
KICKER will again be attending the Lone Star Throwdown (LST) for what will be the fifth straight year at the event, the company revealed ahead of the event’s kickoff. The show, which bills itself as the “World’s Best Truck Show,” takes place Feb. 21-23 at the Lone Star Expo Center in Conroe, Texas. KICKER is… Continue reading KICKER Returns to Lone Star Throwdown
Nissan Tech Center Teaching Employees How to Assemble New Frontier Engine
The 3.8-liter direct injection V6 will debut on the 2020 Frontier…
SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address
Keystone Automotive Operations has revealed that Chris Kersting, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), will be presenting the Keynote Address to open The 2020 BIG Show at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. As the CEO of the trade association dedicated to helping businesses involved with… Continue reading SEMA CEO to Present The BIG Show Keynote Address