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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
C8.R Corvette Makes Surprise Debut
Chevrolet’s first mid-engine race car, the C8.R Corvette GTLM, made a surprise debut at the Kennedy Space Center earlier this week. The car will compete for Chevrolet in the GT Le Mans class of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. “The C8.R is much more than just a race-tuned version of the 2020 Corvette Stingray.… Continue reading C8.R Corvette Makes Surprise Debut
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
Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. and Roush Yates Engines Extend Partnership
Mitsubishi Materials will continue to be the performance outfit’s CNC tooling supplier…
New Podcast Series Released for Automotive Aftermarket Brand Builders
Host Ryan Feyer interviews The AAM Group’s Tim Odom in the premiere episode of the ‘Auto Brand Podcast…’
Westin Automotive Personnel, Products Recognized at 2019 CAN Conference Awards
The company took home five of six possible awards…
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
Overland Vehicle Systems Added to Keystone Distribution
The company offers a variety of adventure travel products…
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
ADS Launches Job Board Website
The goal of the job board is to help ADS members attract and hire employees…
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