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
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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
Roy Brizio to Receive Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award
The builder and two-time America’s Most Beautiful Roadster recipient recently marked 46 years of business at his San Francisco shop, Roy Brizio Street Rods…
SBN to Auction All-Female Bronco Build for SEMA Cares
First unveiled at the 2022 SEMA Show, the build was a collaborative effort of over 125 women in the automotive industry…
SEMA Garage to Demo ADAS Calibration at SEMA Show
The SEMA Garage will feature its research and testing capabilities during the 2023 SEMA Show in an expanded area in the upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the organization announced. The area will allow the SEMA Garage to host real-time testing demonstrations and live calibrations. Attendees can learn from subject-matter experts, exchange… Continue reading SEMA Garage to Demo ADAS Calibration at SEMA Show
Speedway Motors to Debut C10 Build in SEMA Show Booth
Speedway Motors will debut an all-new C10 build at the 2023 SEMA Show alongside an assortment of new products, the company announced. Located in booth No. 22891, the company will showcase some of its new products designed, engineered and manufactured in-house, including its WheelWise Wheel Fitment and Tire Fitment Tools, and a patent pending line… Continue reading Speedway Motors to Debut C10 Build in SEMA Show Booth
MAHLE to Announce Vehicle Giveaway Winners at 2023 AAPEX Show
MAHLE Aftermarket will announce the grand prize winners of its Choice of Champions giveaway at the 2023 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show, the company announced. The company will be giving away a Jeep Gladiator, built by Casey Currie and CRC, and a 1,000-hp Z06 Corvette, built by Richard Petty and the technicians at Petty’s… Continue reading MAHLE to Announce Vehicle Giveaway Winners at 2023 AAPEX Show