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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Jay Woodall Joins AACF Board of Trustees

Jay Woodall, general manager, National Accounts Retail/Branded at Interstate Batteries, has been elected to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Board of Trustees, the organization announced. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jay as a new member of our Board. Interstate Batteries has had a long history of supporting AACF and Jay brings a wealth of talent… Continue reading Jay Woodall Joins AACF Board of Trustees

SEMA Show New Products Showcase Relocates to North Hall

The 2023 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is relocating to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2023 SEMA Show, event officials announced. Accessible exclusively to SEMA Showgoers during the Oct. 31-Nov. 3 trade show, the New Products Showcase displays new products from throughout the automotive aftermarket. “The New Products Showcase… Continue reading SEMA Show New Products Showcase Relocates to North Hall

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Granatelli Motor Sports to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its selection of performance automotive parts and accessories with the addition of Granatelli Motor Sports to its line card, the company announced. “With its strong engineering background, Granatelli Motor Sports has consistently pushed the boundaries of racing and vehicle performance, allowing them to remain at the forefront of performance for… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Granatelli Motor Sports to Line Card

Artec Industries Receives Patent for APEX Axle Truss

Artec Industries has received a patent for its APEX Axle Truss system, the company announced. The patented APEX Axle Truss system features a peaked shaped top which provides extra rigidity to the axle when trussed, according to Artec engineers, and is designed to reduce weight and installation time with the elimination of long weld seams.… Continue reading Artec Industries Receives Patent for APEX Axle Truss

DEI to Sponsor The Shootout Drag Racing Event

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) will serve as a class presenting sponsor at The Shootout 2023 drag racing event, the company announced. In its 30th year, The Shootout is a Mitsubishi and DSM racing event schedule for Sept. 15-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. On-track action will include competition for DSM and Mitsubishi classes,… Continue reading DEI to Sponsor The Shootout Drag Racing Event

TechForce Partners With BASF on Scholarship Program

The TechForce Foundation is partnering with BASF on a new scholarship program that will include a trip to the 2023 SEMA Show, the organizations announced. Called “Techs for Tomorrow,” the program will award up to five scholarships of $2,500, in addition to a paid trip to the 2023 SEMA Show to applicants currently enrolled in… Continue reading TechForce Partners With BASF on Scholarship Program

Report: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against GM, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, according to a report from Reuters. The union claims that the automakers have refused to bargain in good faith. Both manufacturers have denied the claim, according to the report. Ford has… Continue reading Report: UAW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against GM, Stellantis

Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships

Continental Tire has been named the Official Tire of the USF Pro Championships and its three ladder series, USF Pro 2000, USF2000 and USF Juniors, with a five-year agreement beginning in 2024, Anderson Promotions announced. The tires will be manufactured at Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, Indiana, and supplied to competitors beginning in November for… Continue reading Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships

Quadratec Passes Halfway Point of 50-State Trail Cleanup Effort

Quadratec has officially surpassed the halfway point of its 50-state trail cleanup effort, the company announced. Over the course of 28 projects, the initiative has rallied together 909 volunteers who collectively worked over 5,600 hours and removed nearly 96,000 pounds of trash while improving 704 miles of trail, the company said. Throughout the course of… Continue reading Quadratec Passes Halfway Point of 50-State Trail Cleanup Effort

Bring a Trailer, Pennzoil Form Partnership

Automotive auction platform Bring a Trailer (BaT) is partnering with Pennzoil on several collaborative projects, the companies announced. According to a statement announcing the partnership, both companies will participate in an array of activation elements, including collaborative content, a dedicated page on BringaTrailer.com, co-promotion of the brands, educational elements, giveaways, charity auctions for exclusive experiences,… Continue reading Bring a Trailer, Pennzoil Form Partnership

iRacing, FIA Create Virtual F4 Regional Series

iRacing and the FIA have partnered to create a virtual Formula 4 regional racing series, the organizations announced. The iRacing FIA F4 Esports Regional Tour will launch on iRacing later this year, and will adapt the regionally based real-world FIA F4 format to iRacing’s member base of sim racers. The series will feature weekly challenges… Continue reading iRacing, FIA Create Virtual F4 Regional Series

Tint World Adds New Florida Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening its 22nd location in its home state of Florida, the company announced. Tint World Pembroke Pines, owned by Jeff Beauplan and John Blakley, will further expand access to the company’s automotive aftermarket accessories and services in southern Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale area, the franchise owners said.… Continue reading Tint World Adds New Florida Location

AACF Prepares to Aid Hurricane Idalia Victims

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid automotive aftermarket families that may be impacted by Hurricane Idalia, the organization announced. The hurricane made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida, and in response to the crisis, the AACF has pledged to stand by its mission and assist aftermarket industry members… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Hurricane Idalia Victims