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

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

Goodguys Previews West Coast Nationals

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is preparing to host the 36th edition of the West Coast Nationals, scheduled for Aug. 25-17 in Pleasanton, California, the organization announced. The annual event is expected to bring in over 3,000 classic cars and trucks ranging from vintage hot rods, to lowriders, muscle cars and pro-touring street machines, Goodguys… Continue reading Goodguys Previews West Coast Nationals

Torqued Distribution Adds X-Cart Integration for eCommerce Platforms

Torqued Distribution has added X-Cart integration to its list of eCommerce platform integrations, the company announced. This is the fourth full integration for Torqued, the company said, in addition to currently offered integrations for Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. “We’re excited to offer a solution for X-Cart, especially considering how deeply entrenched they are with SEMA… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Adds X-Cart Integration for eCommerce Platforms

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Nankang to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its range of competition tires through the addition of Nankang, the company announced. “Nankang Motorsport has made a name for itself in the performance tire space by producing an extremely grippy tire at an unbeatable price point. We will be carrying the AR1 — a favorite amongst… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Nankang to Line Card

aFe Offering Intake System Consumer Rebate

aFe is currently offering a rebate for qualifying intake system purchases, the company announced. Valid for purchases made through Sept. 30, buyers will receive a $50 prepaid Visa gift card when purchasing a qualifying aFe POWER cold air intake systems, the company said. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. Click here for more information,… Continue reading aFe Offering Intake System Consumer Rebate

Prefix Performance Center Opens at M1 Concourse

Prefix Corp. has officially opened its Prefix Performance Center, located directly within the M1 Concourse property in Pontiac, Michigan, the company announced. M1 Concourse is an 87-acre property that includes a motorsports community of over 250 private garages along with its own private Motorsports Club, plus a 1.5-mile performance track. “M1 Concourse is an exciting… Continue reading Prefix Performance Center Opens at M1 Concourse

Global Emissions Systems Completes MidwayPlus Platform Integration

Global Emissions Systems Inc. (GESi) recently completed implementation of the MidwayPlus Platform for its G-Sport line of high-performance catalytic converters, the companies announced. GESi has an exclusive distribution partner in the United States, and non-exclusive distribution partners in the rest of the world, according to company representatives. The MidwayPlus portal allows GESi to maintain and… Continue reading Global Emissions Systems Completes MidwayPlus Platform Integration

AACF Responds to Hawaiian Fires

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is providing support to families impacted by the recent Lahaina fires in Hawaii, the organization announced. The Lahaina fires in Hawaii have impacted not only properties but also the lives of several families in the automotive aftermarket industry, according to the AACF. In response, the organization is providing support… Continue reading AACF Responds to Hawaiian Fires

Toyota GR Corolla Returns as Pace Car for NASA National Championships

A Toyota GR Corolla will serve as the official pace car for the 2023 NASA National Championships, the manufacturer announced. A GR Corolla MORIZO Edition, wearing red, white, and black graphics reminiscent of Toyota motorsports and endurance racing liveries, will be leading the pack at the 2023 National Championships, Sept. 7-10, 2023, at Pittsburgh International… Continue reading Toyota GR Corolla Returns as Pace Car for NASA National Championships

Tint World Plans Carolinas Expansion

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is planning the development of six additional locations in North and South Carolina, the company announced. Under the development agreement, Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Forman and Candi Krueger, who opened Tint World locations in Fayeteville and Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2023, will open three additional locations in North Carolina (Asheville,… Continue reading Tint World Plans Carolinas Expansion