Race Sport Lighting Recognizes 2021 Award Winners

Race Sport Lighting recently recognized distributors, dealers and sales reps with its ‘Best of 2021’ Awards, the company announced. Race Sport Lighting’s Best of 2021: Dealer of the Year – Auto Tint City Outfitters, Dearborn Heights, Michigan WD Distributor of the Year – Sound Distributions, Tukwila, Washington Tint World Franchise of the Year – Tint… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting Recognizes 2021 Award Winners

Honda Reveals Redesigned HR-V

Based on the Honda Civic, the new compact crossover features a longer wheelbase and wider stance than the previous generation, as well as a new engine and independent rear suspension…

AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl

AAMP Global has acquired AudioControl, a provider of audio solutions engineered for the automotive, residential and commercial markets, the company announced. Based in Seattle, Washington for over 45 years, AudioControl will continue to operate under its current management team, the company said. “As an engineering-based provider of premium entertainment solutions supported by award-winning service, AudioControl… Continue reading AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl

UPDATED: Road Armor Changes Sales Process

This article has been updated to reflect that all Road Armor sales will go through Meyer Distributing, Keystone, Turn 14 Distribution, regional distributors, and directly to a jobber. Road Armor has updated its sales, rebate and distribution process to pass all consumer sales, rebates and promotions to jobbers, Road Armor CEO Mark Hanson announced. “Road… Continue reading UPDATED: Road Armor Changes Sales Process

Tint World Opens Colorado Springs Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening a new location in Colorado Springs, the company announced. Tint World’s second Colorado location, owned by Eric Nauert, will provide window tinting and automotive styling services throughout central Colorado, the company said. “Our mission at Tint World Colorado Springs is to offer premium window tinting and automotive styling… Continue reading Tint World Opens Colorado Springs Location

From the Mag: Selling at a Sales Meeting

As a restyler, it’s important for you to sell your products and services to dealership professionals. If you’re enthusiastic and honest, and deliver what you promise, the process can be fun and rewarding. Selling to Dealerships Two things I appreciate about car salespeople is that they know a good thing when they see it and… Continue reading From the Mag: Selling at a Sales Meeting

HELLA Recognized as 2021 GM Supplier of the Year Winner

Automotive lighting and electronics manufacturer HELLA was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards, the company announced. HELLA received the award in two categories: Chassis Electronics and Lighting & Bulbs. It is also Hella’s fourth consecutive year receiving the award, the company said.… Continue reading HELLA Recognized as 2021 GM Supplier of the Year Winner

Ziebart Names New CEO

Thomas E. Wolfe will be stepping down from his role as president and chief executive officer of Ziebart International and will be replaced by his son, Thomas A. Wolfe, the company announced. As part of the leadership change, Thomas A. Wolfe will become president/chief executive officer, while Thomas E. Wolfe will transition to executive vice… Continue reading Ziebart Names New CEO

Meyer Distributing Now Offering Armorlite Products

Armorlite, a complete replacement flooring and cargo system for the off-road vehicle market, has added Meyer Distributing as a distribution partner in the United States, the companies announced. Meyer will carry Armorlite’s entire catalog of products including the complete replacement flooring systems, drain plugs and cargo products currently offered for the Jeep Wrangler (JKU, JK,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Now Offering Armorlite Products

Audi to Offer VR for Passengers

Audi will bring virtual-reality entertainment for passengers from tech startup Holoride into series production, the German automaker announced. Beginning this summer, back seat passengers can put on virtual reality glasses (VR glasses) and immerse themselves in various media formats including games, films and interactive content, Audi said. The virtual content will adapt to the driving… Continue reading Audi to Offer VR for Passengers

Meyer Distributing Adds AudioFormz to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AudioFormz UTV stereo tops to its line card, the company announced. Established in 1999, AudioFormz rooftop stereo systems for UTVs systems are manufactured in Canton, Texas from molded hand-laid fiberglass and use electronics designed specifically for the harsh Powersports market, the company said. AudioFormz stereo tops deliver high-performance audio with high-powered… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AudioFormz to Line Card