SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

SEMA has announced policy changes for the annual SEMA Show, scheduled to be held in November at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While the show is still set to take place as planned, the trade group has extended the deadline for exhibitor refunds to Sept. 1. “While all current exhibitor milestone dates for applications, deposits… Continue reading SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

AAM Group Cancels 2020 Membership Meeting and Vendor Showcase

The AAM Group has canceled its 2020 General Membership Meeting and Vendor Showcase originally scheduled to take place at the end of April in Frisco, Texas. Made in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the decision reflects health and government calls to engage in social distancing to disrupt the spread of the virus and AAM’s… Continue reading AAM Group Cancels 2020 Membership Meeting and Vendor Showcase

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Boundary Racing Pumps to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has expanded its product assortment with the addition of Boundary Racing Pumps oiling products to its line card. “We are proud to partner with Travis and his team at Boundary. Their American-made products fit perfectly into our industry-leading collection of performance products,” said Mike Malloy, divisional purchasing… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Boundary Racing Pumps to Line Card

Brandmotion Launches New Website

Brandmotion, developer of retrofit automotive safety technology, has launched a new website, brandmotion.com, which has been designed to serve as an information resource that guides visitors from product education to installation locations. The new and improved website is more contemporary in its design, as well as more efficient, and has integrated the ability to search… Continue reading Brandmotion Launches New Website

KnowledgeFest Orlando Rescheduled

The Mobile Electronics Association has rescheduled its KnowledgeFest Orlando trade show, the organization has announced. The show, originally scheduled for May 15-17, will now be held June 19-21. The rescheduling follows the postponement of KnowledgeFest Indianapolis, which was moved from March 27-29 to July 10-12.

Warn Industries Acquires Factor 55

Warn Industries has acquired Factor 55, a manufacturer of rigging hardware for Closed System Winching, a winching technique that uses rigging comprised entirely of closed link hardware, the company has announced. Similar to WARN, Factor 55 is a brand operating in the vehicle recovery market. The Factor 55 product offering includes: winch line and splice-on… Continue reading Warn Industries Acquires Factor 55

Photo Gallery: The D Lot at the Detroit Autorama

It may have only been a couple of weeks ago, but the Detroit Autorama certainly seems like a world away now. Nonetheless, The D Lot presented by AMSOIL was a success for Make-A-Wish of Michigan. The 20’ by 20’ product showcase stage and newly added display featured various products, all serving as prizes for a… Continue reading Photo Gallery: The D Lot at the Detroit Autorama

Petersen Museum Offering Educational Livestreams

For students looking for supplemental learning activities during school closures, the Petersen Automotive Museum is offering free educational live streams and downloadable activities. The daily presentations have consisted of a lecture and a hands-on activity. In addition to live stream programming, the museum will offer downloadable worksheets, projects and coloring sheets. Although lessons are open… Continue reading Petersen Museum Offering Educational Livestreams

Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Hosting Tech Conference

Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders is set to host an AERA Tech & Skills Conference at its Winona location on August 11, 2020. According to Dave Monyhan, Goodson sales manager, “2020 is Goodson’s 75th Anniversary and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate and give back to the automotive industry than… Continue reading Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders Hosting Tech Conference

NASCAR, IMSA Hosting Online Races

Two major American racing series are taking the action online amidst lengthy delays to the season after concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus forced races to be cancelled. NASCAR and iRacing, an online racing simulator, announced the formation of eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series, an exhibition series featuring current and past drivers from… Continue reading NASCAR, IMSA Hosting Online Races

12 Tips for Business Owners Impacted by a Pandemic

COVID-19 has brought business almost to a halt, and we are still in shock about how quickly life has changed. Rather than watching the news all day, we can take the opportunity to use the time to catch up with some chores that may have fallen behind. Here is a brief list of things we… Continue reading 12 Tips for Business Owners Impacted by a Pandemic

Keystone Cancels BIG Show

Keystone Automotive has cancelled its annual BIG Show due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the parts distributor has announced. The show was scheduled to be held March 27-28 in Grapevine, Texas. “Our priority as an organization is the health and safety of our customers, suppliers, and employees so it has been determined… Continue reading Keystone Cancels BIG Show

Jagged X National Desert Cup Postponed

Off-road racing organization Best In The Desert is postponing the Jagged X National Desert Cup Presented by Quantum Motorsports to a future date, the series announced, due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. The sanctioning body was advised by the Bureau of Land Management that there was some doubt as to whether or not… Continue reading Jagged X National Desert Cup Postponed

MAHLE Unveils New Customer Portal

MAHLE has unveiled its new CustomerCare Portal, the company announced. The portal gives customers access to the e-shop, where users can find out about products, place orders, view order status and history and download invoices and bills of delivery. “The challenges our customers face on a daily basis require digital means of communication. Information has… Continue reading MAHLE Unveils New Customer Portal

Tony Stewart Sprint Car Game Hits Shelves

Former developer of the NASCAR Heat series of video games Monster Games recently partnered with Tony Stewart and All Star Enterprises to bring sprint car racing to the PlayStation4 and Xbox One. Tony Stewart’s Sprint Car Racing became available for digital download last month. The game features Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and… Continue reading Tony Stewart Sprint Car Game Hits Shelves