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Are Consumers Placing More Importance on Car Interiors?
Asahi Kasei Europe, a textile manufacturer, conducted a representative survey together with Cologne-based market research institute SKOPOS, interviewing a total of 1,200 car users in Europe regarding their preferences relative to mobility and to the future automotive interior. A key result of the survey shows: When buying the next car, 18.3% of all respondents will… Continue reading Are Consumers Placing More Importance on Car Interiors?
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Name First Scholarship Recipient
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports have named the first Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund recipient: Nicole Turner, a 28-year old certified motorcycle mechanic/technician now attending Lake Tech in Eustis, Florida for auto body finishes. “Nicole is the definition of a trail blazer,” explained Elaine Larsen, owner, Larsen Motorsports. “She’s the reason we started Blazing Trails… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Name First Scholarship Recipient
From the Mag: The COVID-19 Recovery Climb
Hard work and lessons learned from the Great Recession will help us through this…
Hyundai Debuts All-New 2020 Venue
Hyundai has revealed its new compact SUV, the Venue, which is packed with advanced safety and infotainment features. The Venue is a seamless combination of style and versatility packed with on-demand conveniences and advanced technologies not typically found in the compact segment, Hyundai says. The Venue was recently recognized by Consumer Guide as a 2020… Continue reading Hyundai Debuts All-New 2020 Venue
Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021
All in-person Overland Expo events previously scheduled for 2020 have been officially postponed until 2021, event organizers have announced. The event series will organize two more Virtual Overland Expo events later in 2020. In-person Overland Expo events will return in 2021. After months of deliberation and consultation with local and national resources, event organizers made… Continue reading Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021
Buick Reveals 2021 Envision
Buick has released details about its revamped 2021 Envision SUV, which will feature an expanded slate of safety and infotainment offerings. “The all-new 2021 Envision is part of Buick’s strategy to grow its family of premium SUVs,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president, Global Buick and GMC. “It joins the new 2020 Encore GX, which offers… Continue reading Buick Reveals 2021 Envision
Turn 14 Distribution Adds ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ high-performance truck, SUV, and off-road suspension components and ICON Alloys aluminum wheels to its line card. “ICON Vehicle Dynamics has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium off-road components. Its engineering team focuses on analysis of vehicle… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Line Card
Tint World Opens New Virginia Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has opened a new location in Sterling, Virginia. The second Tint World franchise in Virginia is under the ownership of LeRoy Schubert and will be managed by Hans Schubert. “It’s exciting to be part of such a rapidly growing franchise,” LeRoy Schubert said.… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Virginia Location
Putting the ‘Horse’ Back into ‘Horseless Carriage’
In the early days of the car, motor vehicles had to share the road with the preeminent mode of transportation of the day—the horse-drawn carriage—and it wasn’t exactly a seamless transition. Cars often spooked oncoming horses, frequently leading to crashes and injuries. In order to help horses adjust to their horseless counterparts, a few inventors… Continue reading Putting the ‘Horse’ Back into ‘Horseless Carriage’
PHOTO GALLERY: 1935 Buick Hearse Transformed into Custom Limo
The Custom Shop, located in Flanagan, Illinois, took the lead on the rebuild…
MEA Postpones KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Until 2021
The Mobile Electronics Association has postponed KnowledgeFest Indianapolis until April 9-11, 2021, after initially rescheduling the event for July 10-12. The event was originally scheduled for March 27-29 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KnowledgeFest Orlando and KnowledgeFest Dallas are still scheduled for later this year. For more information on how to register… Continue reading MEA Postpones KnowledgeFest Indianapolis Until 2021
Industry Updates: Aftermarket Responds to COVID-19
Aftermarket companies provide updates amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Vision X Launches New Website
Vision X has launched a new e-commerce website, www.visionxoffroad.com, for its off-road lighting products, the company announced. Built by motorsports marketing agency Mad Media, the website is built on the Shopify website e-commerce system and filled with Mad Media produced photography, video, editorial and graphics. The new site features a full line of Off-Road vehicle… Continue reading Vision X Launches New Website
ISA Releasing Guide for Wrap Shops
The International Sign Association is releasing a new whitepaper exploring trends in wrap applications, the organization announced. While some aspects of the wide format market have matured, wrap applications like vehicle wraps, wallcoverings and window wraps continue to expand, according to the report, developed by the International Sign Association in partnership with Keypoint Intelligence –… Continue reading ISA Releasing Guide for Wrap Shops