Tag: Off-Road & 4×4

Wade Kawasaki Appointed Executive Chairman of The Wheel Group

The Wheel Group (TWG) has appointed current board member Wade Kawasaki to the role of executive chairman, parent company Wynnchurch Capital announced. Prior to joining TWG, Kawasaki served as president and CEO of Legendary Companies, which grew under his leadership from Coker Tire into one of the largest collector car wheel/tire and restoration parts providers… Continue reading Wade Kawasaki Appointed Executive Chairman of The Wheel Group

Bestop to Offer Jeep-Licensed Soft Tops

The Jeep brand has partnered with Bestop to offer three official Jeep-licensed soft tops for JK Wranglers, the company announced. The Trektop, Trektop Glide and Trektop Pro will be available in Premium Twill and Black Diamond fabrics at Bestop.com and supporting Bestop resellers. This latest collection will be the first time a Bestop soft top… Continue reading Bestop to Offer Jeep-Licensed Soft Tops

TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) has shared its schedule of council-sponsored events at the SEMA Show, the group announced. In addition to the TORA Industry Awards Reception and Pinewood Drags, which benefits SEMA Cares, the organization will also host several educational seminars, a happy hour and a vehicle display located along the outside… Continue reading TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

BOOSTane Embarks on Road Trip to SEMA Show

BOOSTane is driving its Ford Bronco booth vehicle to this year’s SEMA Show, company founder Ian Lehn announced. Built by Josh Poulson and his Columbus, Ohio-based team at Auto Additions, the Big Bend ‘Fandango’ Edition Bronco is inspired by the 1985 cult-classic road trip film, Fandango. Kicking off the journey to Las Vegas, Lehn and… Continue reading BOOSTane Embarks on Road Trip to SEMA Show

Meyer Distributing Adds AccuAir Suspension to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AccuAir Suspension, a brand of air suspension control products, to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “We at AccuAir Suspension are excited to bring Meyer Distributing on board with our world class product offering and look forward to building a partnership with their organization,” says Chris Gramelspacher, vice president of… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AccuAir Suspension to Line Card

Bestop Details SEMA Show Plans

Bestop and the Bestop Premium Accessories Group are returning to the SEMA Show in 2022, and have revealed details of its plans, the company announced. The Bestop booth (#55101) will host a full lineup of events and display vehicles, including several Jeeps and Broncos, both classic and modern, and our friends from MotorTrend’s Dirt Every… Continue reading Bestop Details SEMA Show Plans

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mayhem Wheels to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added to its selection of custom off-road wheels with the addition of Mayhem Wheels to its line card, the company announced. “Mayhem Wheels is another exhilarating brand we are bringing on from The Wheel Group (TWG). The company develops wheels with aggressive styling geared toward the performance-oriented wheel… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Mayhem Wheels to Line Card

AllPro Distributing Opens New Warehouse, Announces Personnel Changes

AAM Group member AllPro Distributing has made significant changes in infrastructure and personnel, the organization announced. AllPro executed these changes, which include major warehousing upgrades and a combination of internal promotions and new hires, the company said, to realize its five-year plan to become the super-regional truck accessory distributor for the Eastern United States. AllPro… Continue reading AllPro Distributing Opens New Warehouse, Announces Personnel Changes

Jeep Celebrates Rebelle Rally Victory

Jeep is celebrating its second consecutive Rebelle Rally title, the automaker announced. The Jeep-supported team of Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit took the most points in four of the seven stages of the off-road rally through Nevada and California, never scoring lower than third, while piloting their bone stock Jeep Wrangler 4xe to the overall… Continue reading Jeep Celebrates Rebelle Rally Victory

Fox Factory Partners with Society of Women Engineers

Fox Factory has formed a new partnership with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the company announced. In addition to the annual partnership, the company will make an appearance at the SWE National Conference held in Houston, Texas, Oct. 20-22, to recruit professionals for Fox’s summer internship program and engineering positions, the company said. As… Continue reading Fox Factory Partners with Society of Women Engineers

RANDYS Worldwide Promotes Delapenha to National Sales Director

RANDYS Worldwide has promoted Andrew Delapenha to national account director, the company announced Delapenha began as a sales account manager with RANDYS in 2013. After six years with the company, he moved on to multiple positions with the University of Washington and Boeing, the company said. “Both opportunities allowed me to grow as a leader… Continue reading RANDYS Worldwide Promotes Delapenha to National Sales Director

Mothers Polishes to Sponsor 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders

Mothers Polishes has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders, SEMA Show officials announced. “It’s not a casual decision that an exhibitor makes when selecting what vehicle to showcase at the SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “The vehicle they ultimately choose and the builder… Continue reading Mothers Polishes to Sponsor 2022 SEMA Battle of the Builders

Meyer Distributing Adds Küat to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Küat, a designer of bike, ski and kayak racks, to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “We look forward to expanding our products into the automotive and RV industry with confidence and support,” said Küat Manager Craig Metcalf. “With us selling the highest quality e-bikes now, partnering with Küat was… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Küat to Line Card

RWB Announces Additions to Leadership Team

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Scott Neely as director of powersports sales and the transition of Scott Highland to director of marketing, the company announced. Neely previously held multiple roles at Cometic Gasket, most recently handling powersports and automotive OEM and retail accounts. Highland brought over thirty… Continue reading RWB Announces Additions to Leadership Team