TechForce Foundation has named Tina Smith as its director of national partnership. In her new role, Smith will be responsible for developing corporate partnerships throughout the transportation industry to help solve the industry’s shortage of professional technicians. TechForce recently launched an industry-wide initiative called FutureTech Success. According to the company, the goal of the campaign is… Continue reading TechForce Foundation Names Director of National Partnership
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Officially Licensed Ford BOSS 429 Mustang Debuting in Vegas
Classic Recreations during the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 SEMA Show will debut the first vehicle built under its new license with Ford Motor Co…
South Florida Car Swap Meets Returns Oct 21 West Palm Beach
The 2018 South Florida Car Swap Meets & Classic Car Show at the South Florida Fairgrounds draws spectators from all across Florida to shop thousands of hard-to-find car parts and accessories…
Kooks Big SEMA Question: Mopar or Chevy?
Kooks Header and Exhaust is set to unveil two new hot rods at the SEMA Show this year…
LTAA Bringing the Party and Pinewood to SEMA Show
The Light-Truck Accessory Alliance will be busy during SEMA Show week in Las Vegas…
Vast Majority of Consumers Want Access to Their Vehicle Data
More than eight in 10 U.S. vehicle owners and lessees believe car owners should have full access to and control of their vehicle’s data…
Mobile Ad Spending to Surpass All Traditional Media Combined by 2020
This year, mobile will surpass TV ad spending by more than $6 billion, according to eMarketer’s latest ad spending forecast…
Raptor Series Publishes Jeffrey Earnhardt Q&A Ahead of Booth Visit
Truck and off-road brand Raptor Series will host Jeffrey Earnhardt in its SEMA booth (No. 32193) from 11 a.m. to noon and 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30…
Racing Celebrities and New Projects to Greet Mickey Thompson Booth Visitors
Mickey Thompson has invited dealers, media, and customers to stop by the booth (No. 43035) in South Hall…
Cloyes to Debut Timing Drive System Products at AAPEX
The company is set to feature its latest applications…
3M Certifies New Printers & Inks for Warranty Program
This addition expands the warranty-backed solutions available for graphics manufacturers with HP Latex R1000 Plus and R2000 Plus Printers…
Audi Fined Nearly $1 Billion by German Prosecutors for Diesel Violations
Audi has been fined $927.12 million by German prosecutors for violations tied to V-6 and V-8 diesel engines that did not conform to anti-pollution standards…
VIDEO: Foundation Launches Campaign to Solve Auto Technician Shortage
A group called TechForce Foundation has launched its FutureTech Success campaign as an industry-wide and multi-faceted effort to solve the technician shortage in the auto industry…
Bullitt Mustang Inspires Raffle Benefitting Parkinson’s Disease Nonprofit
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the original release date of the iconic movie thriller Bullitt on Oct. 17 1968, nonprofit Drive Toward a Cure has teamed with motorsports chronograph manufacturer BRM and professional automotive fine artist Nicolas Hunziker to create a one-of-a-kind watch…
Melling Acquires Seattle Timing Systems Supplier
Jackson, Michigan-based Melling has acquired Preferred Components Inc., an aftermarket timing systems supplier…