Category: News

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

Martin & Co. Celebrating 30th Anniversary in 2023

Martin & Company, a full-service marketing solutions firm specializing in automotive aftermarket brands, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023 and marking the occasion with an accompanying 30th-anniversary promotion, the company announced. Established in 1993, Martin & Company is a marketing agency serving the specialty performance aftermarket and has partnered with many performance brands over… Continue reading Martin & Co. Celebrating 30th Anniversary in 2023

Holley Appoints New President & CEO

Holley has appointed Matthew Stevenson as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO), the company announced. Effective June 6, Stevenson will replace Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Gloeckler, who will be remaining with Holley as a member of the Board. Stevenson joins Holley from Blue Bird Corporation where he served as president… Continue reading Holley Appoints New President & CEO

AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers at Annual Meeting

The AAM Group presented awards to eight supplier partners at its recent annual Membership Meeting in Frisco, Texas, earlier this month, the organization announced. Highlighted by the Partnership and Group Impact Awards, the categories also included Data Quality, Fastest Growing, Manpower Excellence, Marketing Excellence, Product Innovation, Profit Generator and Shipping Excellence, AAM Group representatives said.… Continue reading AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers at Annual Meeting

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Gen-Y Hitch to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its product offerings in the truck segment with GEN-Y HITCH, the company announced. “GEN-Y HITCH shows that not all tow hitches are created equal. The company’s adjustable drop hitches are extremely strong and versatile, providing a single hitch that can be used with multiple truck and trailer… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Gen-Y Hitch to Line Card

McLeod Racing to Sponsor Orlando Speed World, South Georgia Motorsports Park

McLeod Racing has entered into a full year commitment to provide sponsorship to Orlando Speed World and South Georgia Motorsports Park, the company announced. Both tracks are scheduled for a full summer of drag racing across all categories, track officials said. Orlando Speed World is located in the heart of the import drag racing market,… Continue reading McLeod Racing to Sponsor Orlando Speed World, South Georgia Motorsports Park

AACF Announces New Board Members

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) recently announced the election of Andrew Johnson and Jim Merle to its board of trustees. Johnson brings more than 13 years of experience in the automotive industry in writing, marketing, and publishing to the AACF board, the organization said. He is currently an associate publisher in Endeavor Business Media’s… Continue reading AACF Announces New Board Members

Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager

MAHLE Motorsport, the performance division of MAHLE North America, has named former HOT ROD Magazine editor, Rob Kinnan, as its marketing manager, the company announced. Kinnan will be responsible for all marketing decisions for the division including media buys, print and digital content, creative, sponsorships, budgets, PR and events, the company said. Kinnan has longstanding… Continue reading Former HOT ROD Editor Named MAHLE Motorsport Marketing Manager

Speedvision Greenlights New Build & Restoration TV Series

Speedvision has approved the production of Helping Hands Garage, an all-new automotive build and restoration series from Brenton Productions, the network announced. The show will feature an all-female core team comprised of professional driver and builder, Collete Davis, and motorsports reporter and enthusiast, Katie Osborne, with additional contributors including mechanic and stunt driver, Bri Lynch.… Continue reading Speedvision Greenlights New Build & Restoration TV Series

Registration Opens for CAN Connect 2023

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) is Registration for CAN Connect 2023 is now open, the Custom Automotive Network announced. The annual conference is scheduled for Sept. 5-8 and will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. According to event organizers, CAN Connect provides prescheduled private meetings with partners you want to meet with rather… Continue reading Registration Opens for CAN Connect 2023

Meyer Distributing Opens New Washington Cross-Dock

Parts distributor Meyer Distributing is opening a new cross-dock in Bellingham, Washington, the company announced. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Hermiston, Oregon distribution hub. “Meyer has expanded inventories significantly in RV parts this year in the Northwest,” said Ben Johnson, Meyer’s RV, Towing and Marine Category sales manager. “Having larger RV… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens New Washington Cross-Dock

ORBA Launches New Website

The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a non-profit organization that serves businesses and professionals in the off-road and OHV industry, has launched a redesigned website under a new domain, the organization announced. ORBA’s updated web presence—www.offroadbusiness.org—focuses on communicating ORBA’s mission, current and future projects, industry news and member business spotlights. The new website also features a… Continue reading ORBA Launches New Website

SEMA Cares Hosting Informational Webinar

SEMA Cares, the charity arm of SEMA, is hosting a webinar to help members discover different ways to get involved, the organization announced. Scheduled for May 23 at 11:30 a.m. PT, the webinar will include representatives from the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, Childhelp Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Victory Junction, SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Cares Hosting Informational Webinar