Turn 14 Distribution has added Tampa, Florida-based BMR Suspension to its line card…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Exploding Sunroof Case Continues for Volkswagen
A lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VW) will continue, as a California federal court judge ruled against VW’s motion to dismiss “certain claims” in the plaintiff’s second complaint…
Summer Technician Program Available to High School Juniors
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is bringing back Ignite a free, summer program designed to give high school juniors an exclusive firsthand look at high-tech careers in the transportation industry…
What Cars Millennials Drive and Why
Millennials are expected to become America’s largest generation this year, with an estimated population base of 71 million. QuoteWizard looked under the hood of its car insurance quote data to see what cars millennials currently drive. Millennials typically elect for cheaper-insert hipster millennial joke here-sedans over more popular SUVs and trucks. Below are the most… Continue reading What Cars Millennials Drive and Why
Tint World Opens Three Southern Stores
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, has opened new locations in Memphis, Smyrna, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Memphis The Memphis Tint World is owned and operated by Kyle and Debra Neeley. It offers a full-service auto styling. Kyle Neeley has franchise experience and a passion for auto accessories after spending 15 years in the printing… Continue reading Tint World Opens Three Southern Stores
Vintage Air Hires Henry to Marketing Team
Vintage Air has hired Marx Henry as marketing manager…
Permatex Wins Living Legends of Auto Racing Award
The Allison Family Corporate Award was given to Permatex during the Living Legends of Auto Racing 27th Annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 13…
KICKER Set to Return to Classic Auto Show
KICKER is set to return to Southern California for The Classic Auto Show in support of elite builder Kindig-it Design…
LTA Manufacturing Hires Berger as Director of Quality Assurance
LTA Manufacturing LLC has appointed Tom Berger as the new director of quality assurance for ATC Truck Covers, Jason Industries, LoadMaster and Ranch Fiberglass…
Goodman Rejoins Rydeen as VP of Sales & Marketing
Rydeen Mobile Electronics has hired Bob Goodman to the newly created position of vice president of sales & marketing…
Bestop Ownership Group Purchases Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer
Kinderhook Industries LLC, a private equity firm that owns Bestop, has acquired RR Manufacturing and Rocky Ridge Transportation…
Peterson Manufacturing Promotes Within for VP of Engineering
Peterson Manufacturing has named Cory Adams as vice president of engineering…
Midwest Wheel Gives Icon Award to CURT Group Employee
Accessory distributor Midwest Wheel Companies recently named Scott Morrison as the first recipient of the company’s Icon Award…
Truck Hero Hires Bowling as VP of Operations
Truck Hero Inc. has appointed Bill Bowling as executive vice president of operations, reporting to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Kelly Kneifl…
Thule Group Acquires North American Rooftop Tent Company
Thule Group has acquired Tepui Outdoors Inc., a North American rooftop tents company, for $9.5 million…