Lincoln Tech has entered into an agreement with AkzoNobel Coatings to utilize paints and refinish coatings solely from AkzoNobel at Lincoln Tech’s Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology programs across the country, the organizations announced. The partnership follows the opening of the Kindig Academy at Lincoln Tech in Denver, Colorado. AkzoNobel also partnered with Dave Kindig… Continue reading AkzoNobel Named Exclusive Coating Supplier for Lincoln Tech
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From the Mag: Dealerships and Beyond – Part II
More strategies for strengthening today’s restyling business…
Firstech Launches In-Person Installer Training Program
Firstech, maker of Compustar and DroneMobile brand products, has launched a new national installer training program called “myFirstech Academy,” the company announced. Training events, which are scheduled for Q3 2022 for authorized dealers, will include two days of instruction at three different skill levels. Level 1 – Learn how to install remote start systems and… Continue reading Firstech Launches In-Person Installer Training Program
Haartz Partners with Wellness Workdays
Wellness Workdays, a provider of workplace wellness programs, has been selected by The Haartz Corporation to implement a well-being program for Haartz’s employees, the companies announced. The program will include Wellness Workdays’ benefits and wellness portal; one-on-one health coaching; onsite wellness events and an onsite Registered Nurse/Health Coach who will engage employees in the company’s… Continue reading Haartz Partners with Wellness Workdays
Race Sport Lighting Partners with Premier Performance
Race Sport Lighting has partnered with Premier Performance to expand product distribution, the company announced. Premier Performance customers can begin ordering Race Sport Lighting products immediately, including Race Sport’s Solar Cab Roof Mount Light System, GEN4 LED Premium Upgrade Kits, P-Series Projector Perfect CANBUS Headlight Solutions and more. “Premier Performance has been a great distributing… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting Partners with Premier Performance
KICKER Adds New Trainer to Tech Force
KICKER has promoted Jacob Luckey to its group of global product-training specialists, known to the brand’s dealer base as the Tech Force, the company announced. Luckey will begin his Tech Force training on July 15, the company said. Prior to his promotion, Luckey was a member of the KICKER Consumer Technical Support team for the… Continue reading KICKER Adds New Trainer to Tech Force
Tint World Expands into East Tennessee
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a fifth store location in Tennessee, the company announced. This marks the first store in the Chattanooga area, under the ownership of Brian Weed, a multi-store franchise developer. “Tint World’s predictable franchise model allowed me to open multiple stores in the first year of ownership to quickly reach… Continue reading Tint World Expands into East Tennessee
Bespoke Veneering for a Jaguar Mark 2
Follow along as a father and son team restore the British car’s clock binnacle…
Tint World Named a Top Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, a window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has been ranked no. 162 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Global Franchise list for 2022, the company announced. The recognition follows the franchise’s eighth consecutive appearance in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 earlier this year. Tint World also appeared in Entrepreneur’s 2021 Top Global Franchise rankings,… Continue reading Tint World Named a Top Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Hayden AI Acquires Auto Action Technologies Fleet Support Division
Hayden AI, a provider of smart traffic enforcement solutions, has reached an agreement with the Auto Action Technologies (AAT) Fleet Support Division, a producer of IoT technology solutions, to acquire ATT’s team of integration experts, the company announced. “We are delighted to announce our plans to acquire AAT’s Fleet Support team as we aim to… Continue reading Hayden AI Acquires Auto Action Technologies Fleet Support Division
Wheel Pros Agrees to Acquire Transamerican Auto Parts
Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded aftermarket vehicle parts and accessories for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars, ATVs and UTVs, and its backers, Clearlake Capital Group, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP) from Polaris, the company announced. TAP is a manufacturer, distributor, retailer and installer of… Continue reading Wheel Pros Agrees to Acquire Transamerican Auto Parts
Roadwire Appoints New CEO
Roadwire, a provider of automotive leather interiors and other specialty automotive products, has appointed Ammie Forrister as chief executive officer, the company announced. She succeeds her father, former CEO pro tem Dwight Forrister, who has resumed his position as chairman of the Roadwire Board. Forrister brings decades of experience to her new role, having previously… Continue reading Roadwire Appoints New CEO
Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website
Eleven Engineering, a producer of semiconductor products for wireless audio for 12 volt automotive applications, has unveiled a redesigned and updated website, www.elevenengineering.com, the company announced. “We are excited to update and make our website more attractive in both aesthetics and usage,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “We are… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website
Tint World Appoints New Social Content and eCommerce Manager
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has hired Jack Tusa to support the company’s marketing and franchise development efforts as its new social content and eCommerce manager, the company announced. In his new role, Tusa is responsible for managing content across Tint World’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, the company said.… Continue reading Tint World Appoints New Social Content and eCommerce Manager
Apple Introduces CarPlay Updates
New functions include the ability to display information over multiple screens and a customizable gauge cluster that can show speed, fuel level, temperature and more…