Call it a modern country rock tune for technicians. As Leads Near Me gets ready to kick off its first High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in Atlanta, it has released a new song and video called “High Gear.” Produced as an ode to auto repair shop owners and employees across the… Continue reading A Theme Song for Auto Repair Shops?
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) has named Automotive Racing Products (ARP) as its 2023 Business of the Year, the company announced. The award was presented at the HRIA reception held in conjunction with the SEMA Show last week in Las Vegas. ARP was recognized not only for manufacturing the fasteners employed by many… Continue reading ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
40 Years of Minivan Memories
While much maligned, no one can argue that minivans haven’t stood the test of time. Chrysler brand is celebrating four decades as the leader and innovator of family mobility, marking 40 years of the minivan with the recent start of production of the 2024 Chrysler Pacific and Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid at its Windsor, Ontario assembly… Continue reading 40 Years of Minivan Memories
Carvana & NRG’s Mobile Content Studio Heads to Rocket League Combine
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, and esports authority NRG have announced the inaugural Carvana | NRG Combine event in search of the world’s next Rocket League pro. Ahead of the Nov. 11-12 skills challenge, Carvana has gifted Team NRG a fully custom-wrapped SUV, coined the “Dub Wagon,” that will… Continue reading Carvana & NRG’s Mobile Content Studio Heads to Rocket League Combine
Cloyes Gear & Products Announces Acquisition of Rotomaster
Cloyes Gear & Products Inc., a designer of timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket, has acquired Rotomaster, a global turbocharger and component specialist. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Since 1978, Rotomaster has maintained a deep portfolio of complete assemblies, individual components and service kits for diesel and gas-powered applications. Both… Continue reading Cloyes Gear & Products Announces Acquisition of Rotomaster
Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals will feature a new Pro-Touring display–including vehicles spanning 65 years of Pro-Touring history–at this year’s event, organizers announced. Scheduled for Nov. 18-19 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is a muscle car collector event attracting vehicles and car enthusiasts… Continue reading Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
King of the Hammers Partners With FIRMAN Power Equipment
FIRMAN Power Equipment has been named the Official Portable Generator of King of the Hammers, organizers of the off-road race announced. “FIRMAN is a natural partner for King of the Hammers,” said Mike Jams, chief executive officer of Hammerking Productions. “Hammers attracts RVs, travel trailers and campers of all types, each depending on reliable generators… Continue reading King of the Hammers Partners With FIRMAN Power Equipment
Ford Mustang Named SEMA Car of the Year
The annual SEMA Awards recognize automakers for supporting the aftermarket with vehicle platforms that encourage customization…
ORACLE Lighting Announces Winners of Customer Awards
ORACLE Lighting has revealed the winners of its first-ever ORACLE Customer Awards, the company announced. The awards, presented during the 2023 SEMA Show, aim to recognize sales growth, investment in building brand awareness and serving its respective customers in unique and exciting ways, the company said. Warehouse Distributor (WD) of the Year: Turn5 The parent… Continue reading ORACLE Lighting Announces Winners of Customer Awards
STA-BIL Introduces New TV Commercial to Air During Mecum Auctions
STA-BIL has launched a new TV commercial that will debut on MotorTrend TV during coverage of the Mecum Auctions in Las Vegas on Nov. 9-11, the company announced. The new commercial was created to educate consumers and highlights how STA-BIL has been trusted from generation to generation to stabilize fuel, reduce gum and varnish buildup… Continue reading STA-BIL Introduces New TV Commercial to Air During Mecum Auctions
SBN Bronco Auction Raises $59K for SEMA Cares
The 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak–built exclusively by female automotive professionals and enthusiasts–first debuted at the 2022 SEMA Show…
LTA Manufacturing Launches Venturous Truck Tops Brand
LTA Manufacturing launched its all-new Venturous Truck Tops brand at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The company displayed the new line of caps at the SEMA Show, highlighting its all-new, patent pending PolyFuse Technology, an injection molding process developed by LTA that utilizes a closed-mold system, producing a top that is lighter, stronger… Continue reading LTA Manufacturing Launches Venturous Truck Tops Brand
DEI Receives 3 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show
Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) received three Global Media Awards at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. DEI won Global Media Awards for its Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating (ATAC), EV Charge Cord Protector and RFI Shield split line sleeve and tape. Every year at the SEMA Show, a panel of international journalists evaluate nearly 3,000… Continue reading DEI Receives 3 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show
AAM Group Announces 2023 Keys to Ride Sweepstakes Winner
Jimmy Hamrick of Truck Equipment Sales in Mobile, Alabama, is the winner of the 2023 Keys to Ride sweepstakes, the AAM Group and RealTruck announced. Hamrick won the drawing on Oct. 31 in the RealTruck booth at the SEMA Show and took home a 2022 Toyota Tundra fully customized with RealTruck products. The other finalists… Continue reading AAM Group Announces 2023 Keys to Ride Sweepstakes Winner
Tri-State Enterprises Secures New Private Equity Partner
Tri-State Enterprises has announced the recapitalization of the company in partnership with HCI Equity Partners (HCI) and management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tri-State is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is a warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket hard parts, consumables, accessories, and paint, and serves automotive service centers, independent parts and… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Secures New Private Equity Partner