Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto styling and window tinting franchise, was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list. The 2021 list ranks Tint World first in category as well as No. 290 overall for its performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. “2020 was a… Continue reading Tint World Earns Spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
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Meyer Distributing Opens Virginia Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing, a provider of automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, has announced the addition of its new Wytheville, Virginia location. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Indiana distribution hub, which houses an inventory of automotive accessories, exhaust and RV parts. “We continue to diversify our offerings and have added… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens Virginia Cross-Dock
FCA to Implement Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant
The system will allow the automaker to customize the digital assistant for each of its brands…
Overland Experience Planned for King of the Hammers
The King of the Hammers Adventure Festivus will include camping, vendors, product demonstrations and more…
Ford Accepting Project Vehicle Program Applications
Ford is now accepting submissions from SEMA-member companies to participate in the 2021 Ford Project Vehicle Program, the automaker announced. The program is open to SEMA-member manufacturers, designers and retailers. Participants must actively promote the vehicle with their products through an established marketing plan and be financially capable of spending promotional dollars, Ford said. Ford… Continue reading Ford Accepting Project Vehicle Program Applications
Kelley Blue Book Names 10 Best Automotive Technologies of 2021
The list includes digital keys, 360-degree cameras and more…
West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership
West Coast Customs has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (LACDJR) dealership to offer an array of customization packages, with West Coast Customs setting up an ancillary shop and showroom at the dealership’s downtown L.A. location, the company announced. “We are incredibly honored to be collaborating with such… Continue reading West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership
Meyer Distributing Adds Mountain Top Tonneau Covers to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Mountain Top to their line card and stocking inventory. The Mountain Top retractable tonneau covers offer European design and engineering for the US full-size truck market. Mountain Top’s lineup features an all-aluminum powder-coated retractable bed cover for all the best-selling truck models in the US. The Mountain Top… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Mountain Top Tonneau Covers to Line Card
3M Adds New Installer Training Program
3M Commercial Solutions Division has announced changes to its installer training programs, including the addition of a training dedicated exclusively to vehicle color change. “We’ve heard from many installers across the US that there is a strong interest in learning specific application types. By segmenting our training offering, this aligns installers to build their own… Continue reading 3M Adds New Installer Training Program
Lordstown Motors Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Fleet Pre-Orders for All-Electric Pickup
Lordstown Motors, a new automaker producing electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has received more than 100,000 non-binding production reservations from commercial fleets for its Lordstown Endurance all-electric pickup truck, with an average order size of nearly 600 vehicles per fleet. “Receiving 100,000 pre-orders from commercial fleets for a truck like the… Continue reading Lordstown Motors Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Fleet Pre-Orders for All-Electric Pickup
Moran Family of Brands Announces New Turbo Tint Franchise
Moran Family of Brands, a franchise of general automotive repair, transmission repair, window tint and vehicle paint protection services, announced the addition of its newest company brand, Turbo Tint. Turbo Tint specializes in automotive window tint services. Under the brand’s concept, customers can purchase a tint package and schedule an appointment online. When they arrive… Continue reading Moran Family of Brands Announces New Turbo Tint Franchise
Bestop Salutes Bikini Offroad as First ‘Jobber Of The Month’
The Colorado brand will recognize one outstanding jobber per month in 2021…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rugged Ridge to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rugged Ridge to its line card, further expanding its selection of Jeep off-road products, the company announced. “Rugged Ridge produces parts and accessories for the growing Jeep and off-road enthusiast market. The company focuses on various Jeep products, including bumpers, drivetrain, wheels, lighting, and much more. As… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rugged Ridge to Line Card
House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar
The 2021 House of Kolor calendar, featuring bikes and vehicles from around the custom industry, is now available, the company announced. The annual calendar program not only highlights custom projects exclusively painted with House of Kolor products, but the work of the artist—everyone from Darren Wenzel at West Coast Choppers in Austin, TX, to Steve… Continue reading House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar
Valspar Automotive Selects Refinishers to be Featured in 2021 Calendar
Valspar Automotive has selected the winners of its award-winning finishes contest to be showcased in the 2021 Valspar Automotive Calendar. On this year’s cover, Valspar Automotive will showcase the work of Bo Vescio of Vescio’s Customizing in Rogers, MN, on a 1958 Bocar. Other featured refinishers include Jason Vander Woude’s 2015 Harley-Davidson Roadglide from NSD… Continue reading Valspar Automotive Selects Refinishers to be Featured in 2021 Calendar