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

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

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

Meyer Distributing Adds Baja Kits to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Baja Kits suspension systems and accessories to its line card, the distributor announced. Baja Kits originally evolved from decades of first-hand off-road racing experience, the company said, with owners Jordan and Jonathan Brenthel using the knowledge they gained competing against the world’s best racers to develop its products. “We’re excited to… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Baja Kits to Line Card

BOOSTane-Powered Drivers Sweep KOH Class Podium

BOOSTane is celebrating its role in a podium sweep at the 2023 King of the Hammers, the company announced. According to the company, the top finishers in the 4900 UTV Pro Stock Turbo class—winner Kyle Chaney, runner-up Hunter Miller, and third-place finisher Cody Miller—all used BOOSTane’s newly-released UTV 96 and 109UL race fuels and fuel… Continue reading BOOSTane-Powered Drivers Sweep KOH Class Podium

Restoration Shop Wins Website Redesign Award

Danville, Virginia-based KTL Restorations, a restoration and custom car shop, recently received the 2023 Gold AVA Website Redesign Award for its website, consulting firm Autoshop Solutions announced. “Autoshop Solutions has taken our website to a new level,” said Crystal Lawrance, owner of KTL Restorations. “We work so closely as a team and it was truly… Continue reading Restoration Shop Wins Website Redesign Award

Keystone Recaps Annual BIG Show

Keystone Automotive Operations recapped its annual customer event, the Keystone BIG Show, which it hosted at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado earlier this month. The industry-only experience included exhibiter displays, show vehicles, and product education along with show-only sales and promotions, the distributor said. “As an important component of our… Continue reading Keystone Recaps Annual BIG Show

Yukon Gear & Axle Plans Shop ‘Takeover’ Event with Dealers

Yukon Gear & Axle has created an event and marketing program to support installers and boost awareness in their markets, the company announced. Called the Yukon Total Takeover, the nationwide event is scheduled for March 18 and will allow shops to provide special pricing on gears and gear kit installations for the day, the company… Continue reading Yukon Gear & Axle Plans Shop ‘Takeover’ Event with Dealers

BOLT Lock Appoints New Product Business Manager

BOLT Lock has named Gregor Germana as its new product business manager, the company announced. Germana will be responsible for developing and executing BOLT Lock’s sales management strategy to expand the brand’s market share within the aftermarket industry, while meeting and exceeding customer requirements, the company said, and will work closely with several cross functional… Continue reading BOLT Lock Appoints New Product Business Manager

Akrapovič BMW M240i Exhaust System Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Akrapovič has released a new Slip-On Line Titanium Exhaust System and Sound Kit for the 2022-plus BMW M240i (G42), which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the exclusive U.S. and Canadian automotive distributor for Akrapovič, the companies announced. The Slip-On Line Exhaust System is constructed from lightweight high-grade titanium and finished with hand-crafted… Continue reading Akrapovič BMW M240i Exhaust System Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution

Quadratec Promotes Konkle to Category Manager

Quadratec has promoted Fred Konkle to category manager, effective immediately, the company announced. One of the company’s longest-tenured employees, Konkle brings three decades of proven aftermarket automotive experience in sales, purchasing, pricing and vendor relations to his new role, Quadratec said. “Fred has been a dedicated employee of Quadratec for over 30 years and I’m… Continue reading Quadratec Promotes Konkle to Category Manager

McLeod Racing Extends Partnership with Ricky Silva

McLeod Racing has extended its partnership with import drag racer Ricky Silva and CLM Motorsports, the company announced. Silva is set to make his season debut at the Xtreme Front Wheel Drive Challenge at Bradenton Motorsports Park during the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Race March 3-5. Returning with his 1997 Honda Civic,… Continue reading McLeod Racing Extends Partnership with Ricky Silva