KICKER has signed on as the title sponsor of the Ocean City Jeep Fest, held from Aug. 24-27, in Ocean City, Maryland, the company announced. Displayed in front of the Ocean City Convention Center entrance, KICKER and Jeep Fest will host Jeeps from several local and national clubs, with several featuring custom KICKER installations. Showgoers… Continue reading KICKER Named Ocean City Jeep Fest Title Sponsor
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
NASCAR Creates Race Video Archive
NASCAR has created a new video archive featuring free, ad-free full race replays, the sanctioning body announced. The archive, called NASCAR Classics, has more than 1,000 full race replays, condensed broadcasts and recap packages spanning eight decades of the NASCAR Cup Series. The archive also features a curated group of replays called “NASCAR’s Top 75… Continue reading NASCAR Creates Race Video Archive
Dodge Direct Connection, Jay Leno Launch Line of Car Care Products
Television host and comedian Jay Leno and Dodge Direct Connection have launched a new line of co-branded car care products, the company announced. The new line will feature more than 20 car detailing and car wash products under the Direct Connection/Jay Leno’s Garage banner, including Direct Connection quick detailer, Direct Connection interior detailer, Direct Connection… Continue reading Dodge Direct Connection, Jay Leno Launch Line of Car Care Products
Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs
The amount of money most workers want now to accept a job reached a record high this year, according to CNBC. Citing a New York Federal Reserve employment survey released Monday, the average “reservation wage,” or the minimum acceptable salary offer to switch jobs, rose to $78,645 during the second quarter of 2023. The reported… Continue reading Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs
Leer Group Appoints New President, COO
Leer Group has appointed Nando Zucchi as its new president and chief operating officer, the company announced. Before joining Leer Group, Zucchi served as president of Pacific Cycle for three years, leading strategy, revenue and profit operations, the company said, and initiated successful eCommerce growth and implemented operation plans that improved both Pacific Cycle’s sourcing… Continue reading Leer Group Appoints New President, COO
Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations
Ziebart International Corporation has promoted Thomas Bowler to director of U.S. Retail Operations, the company annnounced. Bowler first started at Ziebart in 2016 as a product sales and technical support specialist. He most recently served as a regional sales manager, working closely with Ziebart’s franchise owners, the company said. As director of U.S. Retail Operations,… Continue reading Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations
Meyer Distributing Adds Thumper Fab to Lineup
Meyer Distributing has added Thumper Fab to its product lineup, the distributor announced. Thumper Fab is a Texas-based manufacturer offering a variety of parts and accessories for the powersports market. “We here at Thumper Fab are very excited about our growing relationship with Meyer Distributing. We have seen a growing interest in truck and off-road… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Thumper Fab to Lineup
Rennsport Reunion Expecting Record Crowd
The event has already registered 300 race entries and will feature on-track action from cars spanning seven decades of Porsche’s history…
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
Mullin Museum Details Monterey Car Week Showcases
The California museum will have vehicles on display at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The Quail, and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance…
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