Bill Ganahl, owner of South City Rod and Custom, has been awarded the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association 2023 Trendsetter Award, the organization announced. The award was presented during the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) reception at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Nov. 1. The Goodguys Trendsetter Award is given to rising… Continue reading Bill Ganahl Wins Goodguys 2023 Trendsetter Award
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Nick Griot Named CEO of Griot’s Garage
Griot’s Garage has named Nick Griot as its new CEO, the company announced. Nick Griot replaces Richard Griot, who started the company at Monterrey Car Week in 1989. Richard Griot will maintain a reduced role, attending shows, appearing in videos and more, the company said. After six years in commercial real estate, Nick Griot returned… Continue reading Nick Griot Named CEO of Griot’s Garage
SEMA Trims 2023 Battle of the Builders Field to Top 12
SEMA has announced the Top 12 for the 2023 Battle of the Builders at the SEMA Show. Each build category has been narrowed to three builders. The top builder in each category will be one of four finalists competing for the Battle of the Builders crown. See the Top 12 builders below: Hot Rod/Hot Rod… Continue reading SEMA Trims 2023 Battle of the Builders Field to Top 12
Builds of the SEMA Show Overland Experience
SEMA provided a peak at some of the builds in the SEMA Show’s dedicated overlanding exhibit, the Overland Experience. Now a stalwart of the annual trade show, the Overland Experience showcases the latest overlanding rigs, outdoor products and vehicle accessories, emerging trends in the market, and more. From truck bed campers, teardrop trailers, rooftop tents,… Continue reading Builds of the SEMA Show Overland Experience
Speedway Motors Recreates Ed Iskenderian Model T Roadster
Speedway Motors partnered with Isky Racing Cams and Alex Taylor Racing to recreate Ed Iskenderian’s historic Model T roadster in celebration of Isky Racing Cams 75th Anniversary, the company announced. The build debuted at the 2023 SEMA Show and is on display in booth No. 22619. Click here for more information on the orginal roadster… Continue reading Speedway Motors Recreates Ed Iskenderian Model T Roadster
SEMA Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40
SEMA has narrowed the 2023 Battle of the Builders field to the Top 40 builders, the organization announced. Battle of the Builders is a vehicle competition designed to give builders a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills at the SEMA Show, event officials said. See the full list of Top 40 builders below: Hot… Continue reading SEMA Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40
Avery Dennison Releases 2024 Training & Certification Exam Schedule
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has released its 2024 training and certification exam schedule, the company announced. The schedule includes Supreme Wrapping Film/Vehicle Color Change Training, Full Print Digital/Commercial Training, Paint Protection Film (PPF) Training and Automotive Window Film Training, the company said. All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is required. Wrap training… Continue reading Avery Dennison Releases 2024 Training & Certification Exam Schedule
Dee Zee, Summit Racing Win SEMA Manufacturer, Channel Partner Awards
Dee Zee was named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and Summit Racing Equipment was named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year at the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. Nominated by SEMA members, the awards aim to recognize the recipient’s contributions to the specialty equipment industry over the past year, SEMA said. Dee Zee Inc.… Continue reading Dee Zee, Summit Racing Win SEMA Manufacturer, Channel Partner Awards
SEMA Announces Best New Product Award Winners
SEMA has announced the winners of its New Product Awards at the 2023 SEMA Show. See the category winners below: Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Product Winner: Ultimate ADAS, Hunter Engineering Company Runner Up: National CDS 360 OEM Laptop, National Calibration and Diagnostic Solutions, Pro Mobile Scan, ADAS Targeting Solutions Runner Up: AiDN, Diagnostic Network… Continue reading SEMA Announces Best New Product Award Winners
UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With US Automakers
With the announcement of an agreement with General Motors (GM), the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has tentatively agreed to terms with all three U.S. manufacturers impacted by the strike, according to an announcement from the UAW. In addition to wage increases similar to those in the previously-reached agreements with Ford and Stellantis, the proposed… Continue reading UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With US Automakers
Turn 14 Distribution Partners With X-Cart eCommerce Platform
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has partnered with X-Cart, a provider of an automotive-focused eCommerce platform, the companies announced. With Turn 14 Distribution’s automation of pricing, inventory updates, dropshipping and catalogs integrated into X-Cart’s platform, the partnership aims to provide automotive retailers with new tools to boost online sales and streamline their customers’ auto… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Partners With X-Cart eCommerce Platform
AAMP Global Rebrands as Stinger
AAMP Global will be rebranding the company as Stinger, the company announced. While Stinger will be the corporate name, brands such as PAC, Connects2, AudioControl, and EchoMaster will continue, the company said. Originally an aftermarket parts distributor, Stinger offers a variety of infotainment, car audio, safety, fleet services and lighting products. “We transformed the business… Continue reading AAMP Global Rebrands as Stinger
Yokohama Tire Named Premier Partner of Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Yokohama Tire has expanded its partnership with Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and will be the new Premier Partner of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2024, the company announced. All classes of cars in the Porsche one-make series will be fitted with Yokohama’s ADVAN A005 racing slicks and ADVAN A006 tires for wet… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Named Premier Partner of Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Tint World Continues North Carolina Expansion
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is continuing its expansion in North Carolina with the opening of its newest location in North Raleigh, the company announced. Tint World North Raleigh is owned by former software professional and entrepreneur Nicklaus Wynne. The location will offer a variety of services and aftermarkets solutions including custom audio and video… Continue reading Tint World Continues North Carolina Expansion
Marketing Expert, THE SHOP Contributor Launch Restyling Podcast
Two industry experts, Jesse Stoddard, owner of AutoStyle Marketing, and Josh Poulson, SEMA’s 2022-23 Person of the Year and THE SHOP contributor, have launched a new podcast covering the restyling industry. Called Ride-in-Style, Stoddard and Poulson offer insights, trends and expert interviews for restylers and installers, the hosts said. In the first episode, Stoddard and… Continue reading Marketing Expert, THE SHOP Contributor Launch Restyling Podcast