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Keystone Automotive Names New VP of Sales to Replace Retiring Petrivelli
Keystone Automotive Operations has announced that Specialty Segment Vice President of Sales, Fred Petrivelli, will retire after 13 years with the company later this year. Additionally, Mike Katz, an aftermarket industry veteran, will join Keystone as vice president of sales, assuming the responsibilities and reporting relationships of the existing position held by Petrivelli, the company… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Names New VP of Sales to Replace Retiring Petrivelli
Steeda Autosports Partners With BigCommerce for Webstore Redesign
BigCommerce, an open SaaS eCommerce platform, has partnered with Steeda Autosports to launch a new online store on the BigCommerce platform, the companies announced. Steeda Autosports is using BigCommerce’s native Stencil templating engine to provide a new shopping experience for its customers, the company said, which offers customization options, technical SEO capabilities, customer support and… Continue reading Steeda Autosports Partners With BigCommerce for Webstore Redesign
Jeep Expands Badge of Honor Trail Program
Jeep is expanding its Badge of Honor program trail catalog with the following six new trails: Quartz Canyon: Hot Springs Off-road Park, Arkansas Barney Rubble Blue Trail No. 49: Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, Pennsylvania Fern Ridge Trail No. 121: Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, Pennsylvania C-2 Trail No. 141: Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, Kansas Rattlesnake Alley… Continue reading Jeep Expands Badge of Honor Trail Program
Onboard: Porsche 962 at Rennsport Reunion 7
Ride inside the cockpit of the 1986 Le Mans-winning Porsche 962 as it laps WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the annual Porsche motorsports gathering…
MotorTrend Personalities to Appear on SEMA Show Panel
MotorTrend and SEMA are partnering to host the MotorTrend Celebrity Showcase at the 2023 SEMA Show, organizers announced. The showcase will feature multiple personalities from MotorTrend shows, including Dave Kindig, Lucky Costa and more. Moderated by auto specialist and television host Ant Anstead, the participants will take part in a panel discussion to share their… Continue reading MotorTrend Personalities to Appear on SEMA Show Panel
Automotive Businesses Make Top Small Business List
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has revealed its America’s Top Small Businesses list, which includes three automotive companies. Element 119, a provider of ceramic coatings for automotive applications, Performance Wraps, an Ohio-based vehicle wrap installer, and Franks Automotive Repair, an auto repair shop located in Tulare, California, all made the list of 70 small businesses… Continue reading Automotive Businesses Make Top Small Business List
Automakers Furlough More Workers as Strikes Continue
American automakers have furloughed more workers as the United Auto Workers (UAW) union continues to negotiate a new contract with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, according to a new report from Reuters. Ford has made a new contract offer as it navigates the UAW strike, which has now lasted over 19 days, and has impacted… Continue reading Automakers Furlough More Workers as Strikes Continue
BOLT Lock Plans SEMA Show Passport Giveaway
BOLT Lock, GEN-Y Hitch, Hellwig Products, EGR USA, Pop & Lock and Bubba Rope are again hosting the UNLOCKED PASSPORT prize giveaway at the SEMA Show, the companies announced. The contest gives show attendees a chance to win prizes supplied by the participating manufacturers when they visit each company’s booth, the companies said. Prizes include… Continue reading BOLT Lock Plans SEMA Show Passport Giveaway
SuperSprings Names New Director of Marketing
SuperSprings International has added to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Alex Hodschayan as director of marketing, the company announced. In his new role, Hodschayan will spearhead the company’s marketing efforts and report directly to CEO Gerry Lamberti. “It’s an incredibly exciting time here at SuperSprings International. This change will allow us to… Continue reading SuperSprings Names New Director of Marketing
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Previews Concours Participants
Organizers of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival are expecting more than 140 rare and significant cars to participate in the Concours d’Elegance, event organizers announced. The Concours is the featured event on Oct. 15, which will close out the festival weekend’s schedule. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the Neuroscience Center at CHI Memorial and… Continue reading Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Previews Concours Participants
Tint World Charlotte Undergoes Ownership Change
The Tint World Automotive Styling Centers franchise location in Charlotte, North Carolina, is under new ownership, the company announced. With new owners Zach Cohen and Zach Nussbaum, Tint World Charlotte will continue to provide a variety of automotive products and services, including window tint, automotive paint protection film, audio and video, electronics, and safety and… Continue reading Tint World Charlotte Undergoes Ownership Change
Registration Opens for AAM Group’s ‘The Event 2023’
The AAM Group has opened registration for its fourth-annual The Event virtual product expo, the organization announced. The Event, beginning Nov. 27, aims to educate shop owners and personnel about the new products of the year. Featured products will be presented through daily 10-minute category-overview videos and more-focused deep-dive videos, the company said. To accommodate… Continue reading Registration Opens for AAM Group’s ‘The Event 2023’
Timbren Partners With Kunzman & Associates
Timbren Industries has named Kunzman & Associates as its new sales representative for the western United States, the company announced. The award-winning Kunzman & Associates, founded in 1971 by Michael Kunzman, joins Timbren Industries’ representation throughout North America and will provide service to companies on every level of distribution: WDs, retailers, jobbers, truck accessory dealers,… Continue reading Timbren Partners With Kunzman & Associates
Yokohama Tire Offering Fall Consumer Rebate
Yokohama Tire has announced the details of its annual fall rebate promotion, which runs through Oct. 31. During the rebate period, consumers can earn up to $125 in the form of a Yokohama Mastercard Prepaid card after a purchase of four or five select Yokohama tires. “Tough, durable and long-lasting, GEOLANDAR tires are built to handle… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Offering Fall Consumer Rebate