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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Nexen Tire Renews Partnership with Purple Heart Foundation
The Nexen Hero Vehicle Giveaway, open to all honorably discharged veterans, will present a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 to a veteran…
PRW Industries Performance Parts Now Available at Atech Motorsports
The company’s flexplates are now amongst the PRW products available at Atech…
DV8 Joins Keystone Automotive’s Off-Road Category
Keystone Automotive Operations has added DV8 Off-Road to its truck and off-road category. The southern California-based company offers a wide range of Jeep accessories, including bumpers, hard tops, hoods, lights, grilles, suspension kits, doors, recovery gear and a variety of aluminum wheels. DV8 Off-Road also designs wheels and bumpers for popular Ford, GM, RAM, and… Continue reading DV8 Joins Keystone Automotive’s Off-Road Category
Porsche Debuts 10-Year Anniversary Edition Panamera
The anniversary edition features exclusive aesthetics and improved standard equipment…
Automotive Air Lift Jack Market Forecast and Analysis Released
The study shows a growing demand for air bottle and portable airlift jacks…
SEMA Sues U.S. Department of Transportation for Failing to Implement Replica Car Law
The 2015 law would allow low volume automakers to sell up to 325 replica cars each year…
Hart Marx Advisors Names New Partner
Chris Bovis, an expert in the performance, racing and automotive aftermarket industries, has joined Hart Marx Advisors. Bovis will apply his 20 years of client development, acquisitions and integration and marketing expertise to his new role as a partner at the firm. Bovis previously served as vice president of marketing and business development at WELD Racing.… Continue reading Hart Marx Advisors Names New Partner
Final Young Guns Challenger Chosen for SEMA Battle of the Builders
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the winner of the Young Guns Fan Vote competition who will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2019 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and entry into the Battle of the Builders competition. Chelsie Lesnoski of Penticton,… Continue reading Final Young Guns Challenger Chosen for SEMA Battle of the Builders
Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA
From sports cars to trophy trucks, Yokohama Tire’s racing heritage will be highlighted – along with several new ultra-high performance (UHP) and off-road/light truck tires, vehicles and action sports star Travis Pastrana – at its SEMA Show booth (#62118-62119) this year. The SEMA Show runs from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additionally, Yokohama and Nitro Circus are partnering… Continue reading Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pedal Commander to Line Card
Performance automotive parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has added Pedal Commander products to its line card. Pedal Commander is the manufacturer of a line of throttle response controllers. “The innovative throttle response controllers from Pedal Commander provide enthusiasts with an immediate improvement in their vehicle’s feel and performance. It gives the enthusiast who is looking for a performance improvement… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pedal Commander to Line Card
AACF Appoints New Board Trustee
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the election of Todd Sanders to its board of trustees. Sanders is the senior vice president of professional sales for the Advance enterprise brands. “Todd has many years of experience and is well connected in the automotive aftermarket,” said Lynn Parker, president of AACF. “He is passionate about helping… Continue reading AACF Appoints New Board Trustee
World’s First Dedicated Esports Racing Arena Planned for Miami
The world’s first dedicated esports racing arena will be built by Millennial Esports in Miami, Florida, with the state-of-the-facility scheduled to open in 2020. The new facility is part of Millennial Esports’ push to professionalize global esports racing competition. The new 12,000 square-foot arena will be located in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Millennial has secured $2.8… Continue reading World’s First Dedicated Esports Racing Arena Planned for Miami
Cummins and Ram Truck Celebrate Production of the 3-Millionth Cummins Engine
Cummins has produced its 3-millionth diesel engine for Ram trucks at its Columbus Mid-Range Engine Plant (CMEP) in Indiana, highlighting the latest milestone in a partnership that spans more than three decades. “The relationship that Ram Truck has with Cummins is one of the industry’s most enduring and continues to raise the bar for power and durability,” said… Continue reading Cummins and Ram Truck Celebrate Production of the 3-Millionth Cummins Engine
Motovicity Brings G-Sport Emissions Systems to Product Lineup
Performance product wholesale distributors Motovicity Distribution have added G-Sport by Global Emissions Systems Incorporated’s (GESI) emissions control products to its line-up. To create their emissions control products, GESI manufactures metallic substrates, develops and applies precious metal coatings and then completes the process with substrate canning.