Category: News

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

RealTruck Acquires Go Rhino

RealTruck has acquired the Go Rhino brand and its parent company, IDDEA (Industria Diseñadora De Autopartes, S.A. De C.V.), the companies announced. Go Rhino holds 40 issued and pending patents for the products it develops and manufactures for truck, Jeep and SUV applications, the company said. The acquisition adds to RealTruck’s existing portfolio of brands… Continue reading RealTruck Acquires Go Rhino

Meyer Distributing Adds Tucson Cross-Dock

Meyer Distributing is opening a new cross-dock in Tucson, Arizona, the company announced. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman, Arizona, distribution hub, which houses an inventory of automotive accessories, crash parts and RV parts. “Meyer has expanded inventories significantly in crash and collision parts this year in the Southwest,” said Jim… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Tucson Cross-Dock

Tint World Expands in New Jersey

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is continuing its expansion in New Jersey with the opening of a new location in Maple Shade, the company announced. Owned by Maurice and Davante Hooks, Tint World Maple Shade provides a variety of automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including window-tint solutions, custom wheels and tires, nano ceramic coatings, automotive… Continue reading Tint World Expands in New Jersey

KICKER Named Ocean City Jeep Fest Title Sponsor

KICKER has signed on as the title sponsor of the Ocean City Jeep Fest, held from Aug. 24-27, in Ocean City, Maryland, the company announced. Displayed in front of the Ocean City Convention Center entrance, KICKER and Jeep Fest will host Jeeps from several local and national clubs, with several featuring custom KICKER installations. Showgoers… Continue reading KICKER Named Ocean City Jeep Fest Title Sponsor

NASCAR Creates Race Video Archive

NASCAR has created a new video archive featuring free, ad-free full race replays, the sanctioning body announced. The archive, called NASCAR Classics, has more than 1,000 full race replays, condensed broadcasts and recap packages spanning eight decades of the NASCAR Cup Series. The archive also features a curated group of replays called “NASCAR’s Top 75… Continue reading NASCAR Creates Race Video Archive

Dodge Direct Connection, Jay Leno Launch Line of Car Care Products

Television host and comedian Jay Leno and Dodge Direct Connection have launched a new line of co-branded car care products, the company announced. The new line will feature more than 20 car detailing and car wash products under the Direct Connection/Jay Leno’s Garage banner, including Direct Connection quick detailer, Direct Connection interior detailer, Direct Connection… Continue reading Dodge Direct Connection, Jay Leno Launch Line of Car Care Products

Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs

The amount of money most workers want now to accept a job reached a record high this year, according to CNBC. Citing a New York Federal Reserve employment survey released Monday, the average “reservation wage,” or the minimum acceptable salary offer to switch jobs, rose to $78,645 during the second quarter of 2023. The reported… Continue reading Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs

Leer Group Appoints New President, COO

Leer Group has appointed Nando Zucchi as its new president and chief operating officer, the company announced. Before joining Leer Group, Zucchi served as president of Pacific Cycle for three years, leading strategy, revenue and profit operations, the company said, and initiated successful eCommerce growth and implemented operation plans that improved both Pacific Cycle’s sourcing… Continue reading Leer Group Appoints New President, COO

Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Ziebart International Corporation has promoted Thomas Bowler to director of U.S. Retail Operations, the company annnounced. Bowler first started at Ziebart in 2016 as a product sales and technical support specialist. He most recently served as a regional sales manager, working closely with Ziebart’s franchise owners, the company said. As director of U.S. Retail Operations,… Continue reading Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Meyer Distributing Adds Thumper Fab to Lineup

Meyer Distributing has added Thumper Fab to its product lineup, the distributor announced. Thumper Fab is a Texas-based manufacturer offering a variety of parts and accessories for the powersports market. “We here at Thumper Fab are very excited about our growing relationship with Meyer Distributing. We have seen a growing interest in truck and off-road… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Thumper Fab to Lineup

MasterTech Expo Adds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Event

MasterTech Expo, an annual trade event produced by Mobile Solutions, is adding a new awards ceremony to the event, organizers announced. Presented during the event, scheduled for March 3-6, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona, the awards will encompass two groups: the attendees of MasterTech Expo and the vendor partners and exhibitors at the event. “These awards… Continue reading MasterTech Expo Adds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Event

TREMEC Acquires EV Conversion Kit Provider

TREMEC has acquired Electric GT, a provider of plug-and-play EV conversion systems, the company announced. The acquisition will enable TREMEC to expand its product offerings in the ICE-to-BEV vehicle conversion market, the company said. The newly branded company, TREMEC – Electric GT, will be based out of Electric GT’s headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, and… Continue reading TREMEC Acquires EV Conversion Kit Provider

Bring a Trailer, Vintage Camper Trailers Announce Partnership

Automotive auction platform Bring a Trailer (BaT) and Vintage Camper Trailers have formed a partnership to provide the Vintage Camper Trailers community with a specialized auction service, the companies announced. Through the partnership, Vintage Camper Trailers members can submit vehicles to BaT directly from the Vintage Camper Trailers website for a streamlined submission process, the… Continue reading Bring a Trailer, Vintage Camper Trailers Announce Partnership

Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show

The Overland Experience, a dedicated display highlighting trends, vehicles and manufacturers in the overlanding segment, is returning to the 2023 SEMA Show, event organizers announced. Located in the Diamond Lot outside West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Overland Experience will showcase a variety of trucks, SUVs, off-road vehicles, powersports and utility vehicles,… Continue reading Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show