Virtual Vehicle Challenge Open to AAPEX Attendees

In a friendly competition at AAPEX 2019, attendees are invited to virtually install parts on a vehicle and compete for the best time during the Virtual Vehicle Challenge. Daily winners with the fastest time will receive free AAPEX 2020 registration and housing for up to four nights New this year, cars will race on the… Continue reading Virtual Vehicle Challenge Open to AAPEX Attendees

ATI Announces mikeroweWORKS as its 2020 SuperConference Charity

The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has announced its annual SuperConference 2020 charity-The mikeroweWORKS Foundation. SuperConference is known within the automotive industry for providing a setting where auto shop owners can learn new strategies, network and give back to a local charity. The mikeroweWORKS Foundation is the latest of many charities the SuperConference attendees have supported… Continue reading ATI Announces mikeroweWORKS as its 2020 SuperConference Charity

SEMA Recognizes Automotive Educators

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) have selected three finalists for the SEMA-NACAT Education Award, a recognition given to automotive educators who emphasize and instruct aftermarket technology in their classrooms. The three finalists, Paul Katson from MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA; Roxanne Amiot from Bullard-Havens Technical… Continue reading SEMA Recognizes Automotive Educators

Meyer Distributing Names Vendors of the Year

Meyer Distributing has named Air Lift Company, Camco and Mickey Thompson vendor of the year in their respective categories. “Every year our purchasing, sales and marketing teams gather together to discuss our great partners and we have the opportunity to work with some of the best,” said Natalie Tempel Direct or Marketing. “But there is… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Vendors of the Year

Superformance Shelby Cars Continue Expansion With South Carolina Dealership

Official manufacturer of classic Shelby continuation cars Superformance recently added its 15th dealership in the United States. Down Force Motorsports near Columbia, South Carolina, will sell all-new Superformance MKIII and Shelby Cobras, Shelby Daytona Coupes, and first-generation Shelby GT40s. Although these cars are based on the original 1960’s designs and dimensions, they are assembled with… Continue reading Superformance Shelby Cars Continue Expansion With South Carolina Dealership

2019 SEMA Awards Finalists Announced

SEMA Show exhibitors have cast their votes and selected vehicles that represent the best business opportunities for the aftermarket in five categories: car, truck, 4×4/SUV, sport compact and powersports vehicle. The top three finalists in each category for the awards, which will be announced and presented Monday, Nov. 4, at the SEMA Show Vehicle Reveal,… Continue reading 2019 SEMA Awards Finalists Announced

Registration for Work Truck Show 2020 Now Open

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

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