Keystone Automotive Operations has shared a recap video of its annual BIG Show customer event, held at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, last month. Watch the video above to get a glimpse of the action and hear from some builders who attended the event.
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Fox Factory Acquires Custom Wheel House
Fox Factory has signed an agreement to acquire Custom Wheel House, a family of brands that includes Method Race Wheels, Tensor Tire and GMZ Race Products, from Thompson Street Capital Partners and other sellers, the company announced. The purchase price for the transaction, which is subject to customary adjustments, is valued at $131.6 million, the… Continue reading Fox Factory Acquires Custom Wheel House
Kevin Harvick, GEARWRENCH Donate Tools to California High School Shop Class
GEARWRENCH and NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick recently partnered to donate $25,000 worth of tools to the automotive shop program at North High School in Bakersfield, California, where Harvick graduated in 1994, the tool manufacturer announced. Harvick was on site to donate $25,000 of GEARWRENCH tools to the automotive shop program at his alma… Continue reading Kevin Harvick, GEARWRENCH Donate Tools to California High School Shop Class
Upcoming SEMA WTC Webinars to Cover EV Tires
The SEMA Wheel and Tire Council is hosting a pair of webinars covering electric vehicle tires, the group announced. The first webinar, scheduled for March 9, will cover best practices and essential information for bringing aftermarket EV wheels and tires to market. The second virtual session, scheduled for March 16, is titled “EV Tires and… Continue reading Upcoming SEMA WTC Webinars to Cover EV Tires
WyoTech Holds School’s Largest Career Fair Since 2018
WyoTech, an automotive, diesel and collision trade school, hosted its largest career fair since the change of ownership in 2018, the school said. With the event taking place on Feb. 15 and 16, there were 96 companies attending, conducting a total of 907 interviews. “It’s no secret trades of any kind are in high demand,”… Continue reading WyoTech Holds School’s Largest Career Fair Since 2018
Hot Shot’s Secret Backs Make-A-Wish Fundraiser
Hot Shot’s Secret is lending its support to a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish chapter that serves Philadelphia, Delaware and the Susquehanna Valley, the company announced. The fundraiser, the Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, financially supports 75% of wishes granted for children with critical illnesses in communities located in the Susquehanna Valley, the organization said. The organization’s… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Backs Make-A-Wish Fundraiser
Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer
The Piston Foundation, whose mission is to bring more young people into the trades of the collector car industry, is partnering with Bring a Trailer (BaT) to auction off a 1973 Datsun 240Z, the organizations announced. Proceeds from the sale will support the foundation’s scholarship program, the nonprofit said. Bidding on the Datsun, which commemorates… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer
IIHS Strengthens Requirements for Top Safety Pick Awards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is strengthening its requirements for its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick-Plus awards in 2023, the organization announced. The new standards will require better side crash protection and improved pedestrian crash prevention systems and eliminating subpar headlights from the field of qualifying vehicles. As a result of the… Continue reading IIHS Strengthens Requirements for Top Safety Pick Awards
Goodguys Preps for Start of 40th Season
The Lone Star Nationals, held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, will include a car show, a special truck showcase, vendor midway and more…
iKamper to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Store
Ahead of camping season, iKamper is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store next month in Kent, Washington, the company announced. Designed to be a hub for local outdoor enthusiasts, the iKamper storefront will play host to educational events, community meetups, and various fun get-togethers to support the iKamper community in the Pacific Northwest, company… Continue reading iKamper to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Store
SEMA Hires New PAC Manager
SEMA has hired a new PAC manager to lead the SEMA PAC’s fundraising efforts for the 2024 election cycle, the organization announced. Alicia Steger will manage the group’s fundraising efforts in the lead up to the election, and will be based at SEMA’s Government and Public Affairs office in Washington, D.C., the organization said. SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Hires New PAC Manager
Mavix Community Outreach Expands 2023 Foster Care Program
Mavix Community Outreach, a not-for-profit that helps and educates children in foster care through motorsports, has revealed new details around its 2023 program, the organization announced. An increase from its previous two events, Maxvix will expand its program schedule to host four events at Irwindale Dragstrip in 2023, the organization said. Additionally, the organization was… Continue reading Mavix Community Outreach Expands 2023 Foster Care Program
Husky Appoints New VP of Sales
Husky Corporation, a provider of fuel dispensing products and services, has appointed Mike Ellrich as its new vice president of Sales, the company announced. Ellrich, previously the central regional sales manager at Husky Corporation, brings more than 27 years of experience in sales and business development to the role, the company said. In his new… Continue reading Husky Appoints New VP of Sales
AAPEX Accepting Seminar Proposals for Joe’s Garage Training Program
Proposals and topics should be geared toward technicians, shop owners and other automotive professionals…
Motor State Distributing Details Plans for 2023 Motor State Challenge
Motor State Distributing has revealed new details regarding the 15th annual Motor State Challenge, the company announced. The Motor State Challenge, scheduled for July 20-22, is hosted annually in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana and draws drivers from across the US and Canada, Motor State representative said. Since its debut in 2009, the pro-touring event… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Details Plans for 2023 Motor State Challenge