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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Speedmaster Wins Three SEMA Show Global Media Awards
High-performance engine components catch the eyes of international journalists…
Pit+Paddock Aims to Create Ultimate Vegas Hospitality Viewing Experience
Celebrating the city’s inaugural street race in style…
Fast Lane Drive Opens in Austin
Automotive car club Fast Lane Drive recently opened its latest branch in Austin, Texas. Known for its high-caliber member base, the opening marks the ninth location for the brand, making it the world’s largest car club, the company reported. Officials noted Fast Lane Drive offers an elite environment comparable to exclusive circles like the Young… Continue reading Fast Lane Drive Opens in Austin
Hyundai Art Cars Hit New York City
Hyundai Motor Group kicked off an exhibition and road tour of 20 art cars in New York City to bring attention to the South Korean city of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The fleet, which features Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 all-electric models as well as Genesis luxury brand’s Electrified G80… Continue reading Hyundai Art Cars Hit New York City
JohnDow Donates Vehicle Fire Blanket to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
JohnDow Industries donated a Vehicle Fire Blanket to the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue department during the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. The Vehicle Fire Blanket is part of JDI’s new product line of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid service and safety products, the company announced. “When we were introducing our new line of… Continue reading JohnDow Donates Vehicle Fire Blanket to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
ALI Celebrates 10 Years of Lift Inspection Program
It’s an initiative with a higher calling. Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) marked the 10th anniversary of the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program and the formation of its Associate Class with a celebration Oct. 30 at the Shelby Heritage Center in Las Vegas. Over the last 10 years, ALI Certified Lift Inspectors have conducted more than… Continue reading ALI Celebrates 10 Years of Lift Inspection Program
Annual AACF Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $600,000
Before they hit the trade show, some folks hit the links. The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation held its annual Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament at the Spanish Trail Country Club in Las Vegas during the SEMA Show. The funds raised at the tournament, totaling nearly $600,000, will be directed toward the AACF’s mission of providing… Continue reading Annual AACF Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $600,000
OPTIMA Crowns Ultimate Street Car Invitational Winner
OPTIMA Batteries recently crowned Bob Sobey and his 2013 Nissan GT-R as the winner of the 16th annual OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI), the company announced. Sobey, now a four-time competitor and back-to-back OUSCI champion, returned this season and defended his title while also winning the Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) National Championship, OPTIMA… Continue reading OPTIMA Crowns Ultimate Street Car Invitational Winner
A Theme Song for Auto Repair Shops?
Call it a modern country rock tune for technicians. As Leads Near Me gets ready to kick off its first High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in Atlanta, it has released a new song and video called “High Gear.” Produced as an ode to auto repair shop owners and employees across the… Continue reading A Theme Song for Auto Repair Shops?
ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) has named Automotive Racing Products (ARP) as its 2023 Business of the Year, the company announced. The award was presented at the HRIA reception held in conjunction with the SEMA Show last week in Las Vegas. ARP was recognized not only for manufacturing the fasteners employed by many… Continue reading ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
40 Years of Minivan Memories
While much maligned, no one can argue that minivans haven’t stood the test of time. Chrysler brand is celebrating four decades as the leader and innovator of family mobility, marking 40 years of the minivan with the recent start of production of the 2024 Chrysler Pacific and Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid at its Windsor, Ontario assembly… Continue reading 40 Years of Minivan Memories
Carvana & NRG’s Mobile Content Studio Heads to Rocket League Combine
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, and esports authority NRG have announced the inaugural Carvana | NRG Combine event in search of the world’s next Rocket League pro. Ahead of the Nov. 11-12 skills challenge, Carvana has gifted Team NRG a fully custom-wrapped SUV, coined the “Dub Wagon,” that will… Continue reading Carvana & NRG’s Mobile Content Studio Heads to Rocket League Combine
Cloyes Gear & Products Announces Acquisition of Rotomaster
Cloyes Gear & Products Inc., a designer of timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket, has acquired Rotomaster, a global turbocharger and component specialist. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Since 1978, Rotomaster has maintained a deep portfolio of complete assemblies, individual components and service kits for diesel and gas-powered applications. Both… Continue reading Cloyes Gear & Products Announces Acquisition of Rotomaster
Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals will feature a new Pro-Touring display–including vehicles spanning 65 years of Pro-Touring history–at this year’s event, organizers announced. Scheduled for Nov. 18-19 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is a muscle car collector event attracting vehicles and car enthusiasts… Continue reading Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals