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Why Automakers Are Dropping AM Radio

Some automakers are no longer offering AM radio receivers, specifically on all-electric and hybrid models. According to The Drive, many companies are citing audio interference as the reasoning behind the change, but Detroit’s Big Three are still including the aging media in most modern models, even EVs. Click here to read the full story from… Continue reading Why Automakers Are Dropping AM Radio

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rhino-Rack to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rhino-Rack’s line of roof racks and accessories to its line card, the company announced. “Rhino-Rack is a worldwide roof rack industry leader and a favorite among overland adventurers. The company manufactures durable and easy-to-use roof racks, luggage boxes, bike racks, kayak racks, and load securing accessories. The… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rhino-Rack to Line Card

Overland Vehicle Systems Secures New Investment

Overland Vehicle Systems has secured an investment from Caymus Equity Partners, the company announced. OVS is a supplier of overlanding and off-road products headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. The investment aims to build on OVS’s high-growth vision and provides the company with the capital support necessary to achieve the vision laid out by founder… Continue reading Overland Vehicle Systems Secures New Investment

H&H Enterprises Acquires Stellar Distributing

H&H Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of AllPro Distributing, recently concluded its purchase of Stellar Distributing, the companies announced. The acquisition, which includes a 75,000 sq. ft. cross-docking facility in Conyers, Georgia, and six Leer Truck Accessory Centers, will increase the distribution and retail power of H&H Enterprises in the Atlanta market and across northern… Continue reading H&H Enterprises Acquires Stellar Distributing

AkzoNobel Named Exclusive Coating Supplier for Lincoln Tech

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

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