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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School Announce Partnership

Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School have announced a collaboration that will allow BTR, manufacturer of high-performance automotive parts, access to high performance training. This alignment aims to serve as a catalyst to strategically grow each company’s staff and dealer network. “We’re very excited to be partnering with The Tuning School.  With our combined… Continue reading Brian Tooley Racing and The Tuning School Announce Partnership

FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre Shows Off Advanced Driving Simulator

The FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) inaugurated a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab recently, launching the most advanced driving simulator technology available in North America. With nine directions of movement and specific driver calibration, the new simulator closely duplicates the actual driving experience. “Our new VDS is cutting-edge technology that emulates a… Continue reading FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre Shows Off Advanced Driving Simulator

Fiat Offering ‘Scorpion Sting’ Graphics for 124 Spider Abarth

Fiat has announced it will make the “Scorpion Sting” Appearance Group available on the performance-oriented Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. “Every Fiat 124 Spider comes standard with turbocharged open-air fun,” said Tim Kuniskis, global head of Alfa Romeo and head of Passenger Cars Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA -“ North America. “The Scorpion Sting Appearance… Continue reading Fiat Offering ‘Scorpion Sting’ Graphics for 124 Spider Abarth

Tint World Receives ‘Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Ranking

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list for 2019. This marks the seventh year the company has been named as a top performing U.S.-based franchise brand. “To receive this type of recognition again is gratifying, but honors like this wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and determination… Continue reading Tint World Receives ‘Franchise Times’ Top 200+ Ranking

VP Racing Fuels Boosts Distribution with California Fuels & Lubricants

VP Racing Fuels has signed a new distribution agreement with California Fuels and Lubricants, of Garden Grove, California, servicing the Los Angeles and Orange Counties. “California Fuels & Lubricants is a first-class, professional organization, known throughout Southern California for the best service in the region,” said Bruce Hendel, VP’s vice president, North American Sales –… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Boosts Distribution with California Fuels & Lubricants

Author Donates Autographed Copies of Book for All-Female High School Race Team Fundraiser

“I’m creating a team of female race car drivers, who are in high school, to teach them about STEM related subjects and careers. Your book is on my must-read list, the story of racing told from a dog’s point of view, I was hooked from the first page. Do you have time for an interview… Continue reading Author Donates Autographed Copies of Book for All-Female High School Race Team Fundraiser

Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Team Up for High-Performance Rental Camaros

Further accelerating its partnership with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, Hertz has introduced a new “pace car” to its fleet by making a limited-edition custom 2020 Camaro ZL1 and 2020 Camaro SS available to reserve for rent beginning mid-October 2019. The 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro ZL1 and 2020 Hertz-Hendrick Motorsports Camaro SS, which… Continue reading Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Team Up for High-Performance Rental Camaros

‘Wrap Like A King Challenge’ Finalists Announced

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has named the five continental winners from its annual ‘Wrap Like A King Challenge’. Wrap installers from 53 countries around the world were invited to submit full-print or color-change wrap projects to be judged for the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. The projects were completed featuring options from… Continue reading ‘Wrap Like A King Challenge’ Finalists Announced

California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Signed by Governor

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (SB 112) that immediately restores “fix-it” tickets for cars suspected of violating the state’s exhaust noise limit and allows car owners 30 days to correct violations. SB 112 amends a 2018 law (AB 1824) that removed this ability and which generated significant concern within the specialty… Continue reading California Bill To Amend 2018 Exhaust Noise Law Signed by Governor