RealTruck has acquired truck bed accessory manufacturer Mountain Top, the companies announced. Based in Denmark, Mountain Top supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and sells truck accessories throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the U.S. “We’re delighted to bring Mountain Top into the RealTruck family to power our international expansion and growth,” said RealTruck CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl.… Continue reading RealTruck Acquires Mountain Top
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Turn 14 Distribution Names Schuetz President of New Owned Brands Division
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has appointed Robert Schuetz as president of its new owned brands division, the company announced. Schuetz will oversee the establishment, structure, development and daily operations of the company’s new owned brands team with its headquarters in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. He will lead the product development, research and… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Names Schuetz President of New Owned Brands Division
Speedway Motors Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of automotive and racing products, has opened a new, 77,000 sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, the company announced. “Speedway Motors is growing in Lincoln. Our new manufacturing facility allows us to produce more quality products right here in Lincoln,” said Clay Smith, president and CEO of Speedway… Continue reading Speedway Motors Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Goodguys Releases 2024 Event Schedule
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has released its 2024 Season schedule, which will feature 15 events held across the country, including a new event in the northeast, the event organizers announced. The all-new event, scheduled for June 7-9, will be billed as the Mid-Atlantic Nationals and be held at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware.… Continue reading Goodguys Releases 2024 Event Schedule
Manufacturer Sales Rep Firms Announce New Partnership
Considine Sales and Marketing has entered into a new partnership with Evan Mecham and Associates, the manufacturer sales representative firms announced. The partnership aims to expand services and coverage areas for both firms, the companies said. “The partnership of our two companies will allow both companies to provide additional services to both our manufacturer partners… Continue reading Manufacturer Sales Rep Firms Announce New Partnership
IMSA Announces 2023 Esports Global Championship
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) is collaborating with iRacing, the Virtual Competition Organisation (VCO) and Michelin to host a sim racing sports car series, the 2023 IMSA Esports Global Championship, the sanctioning body announced. The 2023 Esports Global Championship will consist of multi-driver, multi-class racing and will feature iRacing’s models of IMSA GTP hybrids… Continue reading IMSA Announces 2023 Esports Global Championship
THE SHOP Contributor to Host Digital Marketing Seminar at SEMA Show
THE SHOP magazine contributor Barry Alt, a digital marketer specializing in restoration, performance, race and restyling shops, will be hosting an educational seminar on digital marketing with colleague Dean Heckman at this year’s SEMA Show, Alt’s firm, Motorhead Digital, announced. Scheduled for Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. PT in Room N254, Alt’s presentation, titled “Your… Continue reading THE SHOP Contributor to Host Digital Marketing Seminar at SEMA Show
SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle Award Entries Close Oct. 25
Entries for SEMA’s Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year award will close on Oct. 25, the organization announced. The award will recognize a build appearing at the SEMA Show that demonstrates quality engineering throughout the entire vehicle or features an aspect that goes beyond just physical appearance, SEMA said, and aims to inspire more engineers… Continue reading SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle Award Entries Close Oct. 25
Tint World Partners With PowerBass
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has entered into a new partnership with PowerBass audio solutions, the companies announced. “Our mission is to build mobile audio equipment that outperforms the industry standard at competitive prices,” said Jeff Falk, national sales manager for PowerBass. “We’re dedicated to the quality and value of our OE Direct Fit Series… Continue reading Tint World Partners With PowerBass
UAW Expands Strike to Kentucky Ford Truck Plant
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has expanded its strike to include Ford’s Kentucky truck plant, according to Reuters. According to the report, 8,700 workers at the plant are now on strike. The facility is Ford’s most profitable, generating $25 billion in annual sales, approximately a sixth of Ford’s global revenue. The move is a… Continue reading UAW Expands Strike to Kentucky Ford Truck Plant
SEMA Previews 2023 SEMA Show
SEMA has offered a preview of some of the events, features and experiences planned for the upcoming 2023 SEMA Show. In addition to product showcases, the event will include a variety of educational programs and presentations, exhibits highlight future trends, networking opportunities and more. “The SEMA Show is a must-attend event for anyone who wants… Continue reading SEMA Previews 2023 SEMA Show
Steer Smarts to Reveal Jeep Wrangler 4xe Build at SEMA Show
Steer Smarts will reveal a Jeep Wrangler 4xe built in collaboration with Jeep and Mopar at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. In teaming up with Steer Smarts, Jeep asked that they create a fun, exciting, and memorable vehicle that helps highlight the 4xe’s hybrid system, the company said. In addition to Jeep and… Continue reading Steer Smarts to Reveal Jeep Wrangler 4xe Build at SEMA Show
Yokohama Tire Renews Porsche Sprint Challenge Title Sponsorship
Yokohama Tire has renewed its partnership with the United States Auto Club (USAC) as the official tire partner and presenting sponsor for the USAC-sanctioned Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West by Yokohama for the 2024 season, the company announced. The company will mark its fourth consecutive season as a sponsor of the series.… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Renews Porsche Sprint Challenge Title Sponsorship
Red Line Oil to Back Krista Baldwin Racing’s Top Fuel Program
Red Line Oil has signed on to partner with Krista Baldwin Racing (KBR) and the owner-driver’s NHRA Top Fuel program, the team announced. “Red Line Oil is just the next step for the new phase for KBR,” said Krista Baldwin, owner of KBR and NHRA Top Fuel driver. “When we run the oil and lubricants… Continue reading Red Line Oil to Back Krista Baldwin Racing’s Top Fuel Program
VP Racing Extends Partnership With World Racing Group
VP Racing has agreed to a multi-year extension of its title of Official Fuel for the World Racing Group, organizer of the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar championships, the company announced. “We are ecstatic to build upon our relationship with World Racing Group (WRG),” said Chris Wall, Senior director of East Coast Race Fuel Sales… Continue reading VP Racing Extends Partnership With World Racing Group