The Association for the Work Truck Industry has released the full schedule of events for Work Truck Week, including The Work Truck Show 2020, Green Truck Summit, and Manufacturer and Distributor Innovation Conference. Registration for North America’s largest work truck event, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, is now open at worktruckshow.com. The Work Truck Show… Continue reading Registration for Work Truck Show 2020 Now Open
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Stertil-Koni Expands Distributor Network with Addition of Indiana Automotive Equipment
Heavy duty hydraulic truck and bus lift manufacturer, Stertil-Koni, today announced that it has expanded its network of distributors across North America with the addition of Indiana Automotive Equipment, based in Maxwell, Indiana. The partnership allows IAE to add heavy duty vehicle lifting systems to its offerings. Stertil-Koni has experienced record growth in the first… Continue reading Stertil-Koni Expands Distributor Network with Addition of Indiana Automotive Equipment
Zone Offroad Products Joins Keystone Automotive’s Truck and Off-Road Category
Keystone Automotive Operations welcomes Zone Offroad Products to its truck and off-road category. As an engineering and manufacturing division of Sport Truck USA-a wholly-owned subsidiary of FOX Factory, Inc. and sister brand of BDS Suspension, 4×4 Posi-Lok, and JKS Manufacturing-Zone Offroad is a company surrounded by like-minded suspension experts. Zone Offroad sports a product line… Continue reading Zone Offroad Products Joins Keystone Automotive’s Truck and Off-Road Category
Volvo and Geely to Merge Combustion Engine Operations
Volvo plans to further expand its electrified product range following the change…
Dan Qualls Rejoins King Engine Bearings as National Sales Manager
King Engine Bearings has announced the appointment of Dan Qualls as national sales manager. Dan served from 2013-2015 as King’s national sales manager and played a significant role in expanding King’s distribution network in North America. Dan’s proactive approach and close relations with key companies in the automotive aftermarket contributed to King’s deeper market penetration… Continue reading Dan Qualls Rejoins King Engine Bearings as National Sales Manager
Yokohama Tire Named Exclusive Tire Provider and Title Sponsor for 2020 Porsche Race Series
Yokohama Tire, Competent Motorsport and Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) are partnering on two Porsche-specific race series in 2020. Yokohama is the title partner and exclusive tire provider for the Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West and Porsche Air-Cooled Cup USA series, as well as the Porsche Sprint Trophy USA West Invitational, which consists of a… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Exclusive Tire Provider and Title Sponsor for 2020 Porsche Race Series
RacingJunk.com Announces Partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports
Race and performance classifieds website RacingJunk.com has entered a partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports. As the flagship site of the Internet Brands Auto Classifieds group, RacingJunk.com provides race-based classifieds, editorial, social media and e-mail exposure to a wide network of consumers. The partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports will allow RacingJunk to expand their brand awareness… Continue reading RacingJunk.com Announces Partnership with Jim Beaver Motorsports
Nakamichi Car Audio Names National Sales Manager
Robin McNeal will attempt to bring the company’s products back to the U.S. market…
Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the appointment of Shannon McWilliams to its Board of Trustees. McWilliams is Vice President of Sales for Interstate Batteries. AACF Executive Director Joel Ayres said, “Shannon’s experience in sales and marketing will be of great value to the Board of Trustees. “Soon, he will step into the… Continue reading Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee
EnerSys Hosting Motorsports Icons at 2019 SEMA Show
EnerSys, a manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries and energy solutions for industrial applications, has announced that several motorsports personalities will make an appearance at its ODYSSEY battery booth no. 24875 at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The father/daughter racing duo of Brian and Hailie Deegan, X Games Gold Medalist Tanner Foust and the… Continue reading EnerSys Hosting Motorsports Icons at 2019 SEMA Show
Oils and Additives Expert to Discuss Nano Technology at the 2019 AAPEX Show
Chris Gabrelcik, founder of Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret additives and oils, will present a TED style talk on nano technology and the future of lubrication on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 12 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. at the 2019 AAPEX Show. Holding double certifications as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and… Continue reading Oils and Additives Expert to Discuss Nano Technology at the 2019 AAPEX Show
How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype
While the Daytona Prototype international class in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Championship may not look much like a typical production vehicle with all its winglets, air intakes and shark fins, these rocket ships have more in common with some street cars than one might think. That’s because when you look under the engine cowling, Acura’s ARX-05… Continue reading How Acura Turned a Minivan into an IMSA Prototype
Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Production 2020 Corvette Stingray for Charity
Barrett-Jackson and Chevrolet will auction the first retail production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray during the 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 11-19, 2020, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. 100% of the hammer price will benefit the Detroit Children’s Fund. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be on display in the Future Events exhibit during the 12th Annual… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson to Auction First Production 2020 Corvette Stingray for Charity
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Start Scholarship Program
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has partnered with Larsen Motorsports (LMS) to establish a scholarship program that addresses the talent shortage facing the automotive industry, specifically collision repair. With the newly established Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, Blazing Trails, a non-profit organization, will add a specific focus on automotive service and collision repair programs at the postsecondary level… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Start Scholarship Program
Women in Auto Care Announce 2019 Women of the Year Award Winners
Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the recipients of the 2019 Women of the Year Awards. The Women of the Year Awards include the “Auto Care Woman of the Year”, “Auto Care Woman of Excellence” and “Female Shop Owner of the Year,” which annually recognize the outstanding female contributors… Continue reading Women in Auto Care Announce 2019 Women of the Year Award Winners