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
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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
King of the Hammers Partners With FIRMAN Power Equipment
FIRMAN Power Equipment has been named the Official Portable Generator of King of the Hammers, organizers of the off-road race announced. “FIRMAN is a natural partner for King of the Hammers,” said Mike Jams, chief executive officer of Hammerking Productions. “Hammers attracts RVs, travel trailers and campers of all types, each depending on reliable generators… Continue reading King of the Hammers Partners With FIRMAN Power Equipment
Ford Mustang Named SEMA Car of the Year
The annual SEMA Awards recognize automakers for supporting the aftermarket with vehicle platforms that encourage customization…
ORACLE Lighting Announces Winners of Customer Awards
ORACLE Lighting has revealed the winners of its first-ever ORACLE Customer Awards, the company announced. The awards, presented during the 2023 SEMA Show, aim to recognize sales growth, investment in building brand awareness and serving its respective customers in unique and exciting ways, the company said. Warehouse Distributor (WD) of the Year: Turn5 The parent… Continue reading ORACLE Lighting Announces Winners of Customer Awards
STA-BIL Introduces New TV Commercial to Air During Mecum Auctions
STA-BIL has launched a new TV commercial that will debut on MotorTrend TV during coverage of the Mecum Auctions in Las Vegas on Nov. 9-11, the company announced. The new commercial was created to educate consumers and highlights how STA-BIL has been trusted from generation to generation to stabilize fuel, reduce gum and varnish buildup… Continue reading STA-BIL Introduces New TV Commercial to Air During Mecum Auctions
SBN Bronco Auction Raises $59K for SEMA Cares
The 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak–built exclusively by female automotive professionals and enthusiasts–first debuted at the 2022 SEMA Show…
LTA Manufacturing Launches Venturous Truck Tops Brand
LTA Manufacturing launched its all-new Venturous Truck Tops brand at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The company displayed the new line of caps at the SEMA Show, highlighting its all-new, patent pending PolyFuse Technology, an injection molding process developed by LTA that utilizes a closed-mold system, producing a top that is lighter, stronger… Continue reading LTA Manufacturing Launches Venturous Truck Tops Brand