News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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	SEMA Announces Board Election Results
Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category.…
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	BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software
BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a supplier of technology solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has launched its next shop management software, SecondGear,…
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	Yokohama Reopening Virginia Facility
Yokohama Corporation of North America’s consumer tire plant in Salem, Virginia, is set to reopen on June 11, the company…
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	The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year
The AAM Group has named Vendor Support Specialist Mark Franchetti as the organization’s 2020 Employee of the Year and recipient…
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	Proving Grounds Racing Takes to the Trails
While they haven’t been able to get on track, the teams at Daystar Products and Proving Grounds Racing took the…
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	Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category
Meyer Distributing has added Compressed Air Systems air compressors and Tork/Essity Paper company products to its line card, the company…
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	AAM Group Honors Member Warehouse Distributors
The AAM Group honored Competition Specialties as the 2020 Member of the Year in an awards broadcast on May 6,…
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	Mazda Debuts Virtual Race Car for Online Gameplay
Mazda Motor Corporation has released a new virtual race car, the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept. Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital,…
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	PRI Compiles State-by-State Updates of Track Reopening Plans
PRI has compiled a list of state-by-state updates of race track reopening plans and guidelines. The list includes language from…
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	Martin & Company Names New Traffic and Communications Manager
Martin & Company (M&C), a marketing solutions firm specializing in national automotive aftermarket brand building, has announced the addition of…
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	JRi Shocks Moving to New Facility
JRi Shocks is expanding its business with a new office location, the performance shocks manufacturer announced. The company, owned by…
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	Prefix Corp. Adding 100 Jobs
While the Coronavirus outbreak has forced thousands into unemployment, Prefix Corporation, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is looking to expand…
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	Universal Technical Institute Distributing Emergency Relief Grants to Students
Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, has begun distributing $17.6 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund…
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	Southeastern Utah Reopening
Southeastern Utah, an area that includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Moab Adventure Center, is beginning to reopen with…
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	Automotive Lift Institute Launches Updated Website
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has updated its website, www.autolift.org, to provide more resources to lift owners, operators, installers, inspectors…