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

RealTruck Announces Executive Team Additions

RealTruck has made four new additions to its executive team under the leadership of CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl, the company announced. Tammy Bohen joins RealTruck as chief human resources officer; Eric Dale is the new general counsel; Ken Hossler is RealTruck’s new senior vice president of manufacturing and Kelly Szatkowski joins as the company’s senior vice… Continue reading RealTruck Announces Executive Team Additions

Bestop Partners With Heather Storm for New Online Video Series

Bestop and television personality Heather Storm have partnered to create a new digital automotive series, the company announced. The series, Heather Storm Off Road, will follow Storm, who recently moved from Los Angeles to a small town in Colorado, as she connects with the off-road community, and learns about the vehicles and adventures in her… Continue reading Bestop Partners With Heather Storm for New Online Video Series

Applications Open for SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display Program

Applications for the 2023 SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display program are now open, show organizers said. Each exhibitor-sponsored vehicle accepted will also be featured in the SEMA Show app displaying the vehicle’s image, make, model, year, color, products used as part of the build, builder’s name and the name and booth number of the sponsoring… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display Program

Turn 14 Distribution Adds BFGoodrich to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its range of tires with the addition of BFGoodrich to its line card, the company announced. “BFGoodrich is a well-established tire manufacturer that has been innovating for over a century. While its road-going offerings are impressive, BFGoodrich has been a highly requested brand for Turn 14 Distribution’s… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds BFGoodrich to Line Card

Nomination Period for Techs Rock Awards Opens May 15

TechForce Foundation’s 5th annual Techs Rock Awards will be accepting nominations for technicians beginning on May 15, the organization announced. TechForce created the awards to honor professional technicians who are full of passion and grit, exhibit true excellence in their work and inspire the next generation of techs, the group said. The Techs Rock Awards… Continue reading Nomination Period for Techs Rock Awards Opens May 15

NFIB: Labor Quality Now Top Small Business Owner Concern

The most recent edition of the NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index found that labor quality is now the top small business owner concern, the organization announced. Labor quality was the top business problem at 24%, with inflation in second place by one point at 23%, according to the report. “Optimism is not improving on Main… Continue reading NFIB: Labor Quality Now Top Small Business Owner Concern

Timbren Names New VP of Sales

Timbren has appointed John Marshall as its new vice president of sales, the company announced. Marshall has 28 years of experience in the industry, serving in roles centered in account development, brand management and customer relations with distributors, retailers, OEMs and more, the company said. “I am thrilled to be joining the team. Timbren has… Continue reading Timbren Names New VP of Sales

Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

Yokohama Tire is celebrating after Team Yokohama driver Kristin Matlock secured victory in the UTV class at the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, the tire manufacturer announced. Kristin Matlock beat her husband Wayne Matlock by 1.46 seconds to win the UTV class and finish third overall. She also became the first woman ever to win the… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates NORRA Mexican 1000 UTV Class Win

MB Quart Signs Distribution Partner for Australia, New Zealand

Maxxsonics and MB Quart have named Connected Audio Visual (CAV) as the exclusive distributor of MB Quart products for Australia and New Zealand, the companies announced. The partnership includes the entire MB Quart product line of powersports, marine and mobile offerings. “This is an incredible opportunity for Maxxsonics and MB Quart to branch out to… Continue reading MB Quart Signs Distribution Partner for Australia, New Zealand

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Michelin to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its tire selection by adding Michelin to its line card, the company announced. “Michelin is a household name with huge potential, and the addition of Michelin’s extensive lineup of tires roots Turn 14 Distribution deeper in the replacement passenger car tire world. Michelin’s Pilot Sport product line… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Michelin to Line Card

SEMA Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

Steve Ames of Ames Performance Engineering, John Iannotte of Kunzman & Associates, and Mitch Williams, who recently left StopTech Performance Brake Systems to join Rigid Industries, will join the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2023, the organization announced. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame honors trailblazers who have significantly enhanced and contributed to… Continue reading SEMA Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer has been chosen as the Official Charity of Craton Promotions, an official promotional production center for many major brands associated with motorsports, the organization announced. Craton features a wide selection of gear from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) along with many other prominent racing brands such as… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with Craton Promotions