Tag: Restyling

Overland Expo West 2020 Rescheduled

Overland Expo West, held at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff, Arizona, has been moved to July 24-26, 2020, organizers announced, citing the CDC’s recommendation of postponement of all gatherings of 50 or more people for eight weeks. The rest of the Overland Expo series will take place as scheduled in 2020. “Although the traditional Overland Expo… Continue reading Overland Expo West 2020 Rescheduled

Dealers United Hosting Webinar Detailing State of Industry

Dealers United will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, the group announced, showcasing insights from dealership and industry experts around the Coronavirus impact in automotive, business continuity plans, changing consumer behavior and more. This event will be led by 5 dealerships from across the US and Canada, Dealers United, and industry experts from Facebook Automotive… Continue reading Dealers United Hosting Webinar Detailing State of Industry

SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

SEMA has announced policy changes for the annual SEMA Show, scheduled to be held in November at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While the show is still set to take place as planned, the trade group has extended the deadline for exhibitor refunds to Sept. 1. “While all current exhibitor milestone dates for applications, deposits… Continue reading SEMA Makes Trade Show Policy Changes

Brandmotion Launches New Website

Brandmotion, developer of retrofit automotive safety technology, has launched a new website, brandmotion.com, which has been designed to serve as an information resource that guides visitors from product education to installation locations. The new and improved website is more contemporary in its design, as well as more efficient, and has integrated the ability to search… Continue reading Brandmotion Launches New Website

Keystone Cancels BIG Show

Keystone Automotive has cancelled its annual BIG Show due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the parts distributor has announced. The show was scheduled to be held March 27-28 in Grapevine, Texas. “Our priority as an organization is the health and safety of our customers, suppliers, and employees so it has been determined… Continue reading Keystone Cancels BIG Show

Automotive Performance Group Reveals Ford Ranger Conversion Package

Automotive Performance Group, an automotive aftermarket builder and manufacturer based in Orange County, California, has introduced its PRORUNNER Series 1 conversion package off-road upgrade for the 2019-2020 Ford Ranger 2WD or 4WD platform. The APG PRORUNNER Series 1 package includes a hand-laid and vacuum infused carbon fiber widebody, adjustable long travel suspension for high performance… Continue reading Automotive Performance Group Reveals Ford Ranger Conversion Package

SEMA, PRI Provide COVID-19 Updates

SEMA and PRI have issued updates regarding the COVID-19 virus, confirming that no changes have been made regarding each organization’s annual trade show. “Currently, no changes have been made in regard to the annual SEMA Show in November, and many exhibitors have confirmed their participation. As new developments come to light, the association is planning… Continue reading SEMA, PRI Provide COVID-19 Updates

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Iron Cross Automotive to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket performance parts distributor, has added to its truck functionality and appearance parts category with the inclusion of Iron Cross Automotive’s Jeep and truck bumpers, side steps and other truck accessories to its line card. “Iron Cross Automotive’s line of truck products is American-made right in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are excited… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Iron Cross Automotive to Line Card

8 Steps to Protect Your Shop from Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing countless businesses, large and small, to have their employees work remotely or event shut down completely. But that’s not an option for a trim shop. You can’t upholster a car from your home office. Fortunately, there are steps any business owner can take to protect their business and employees from… Continue reading 8 Steps to Protect Your Shop from Coronavirus

From the Mag: Driving Up Profits

The excitement created by a vehicle with suspension modifications is the road to added profits for restylers and their new- or used-car dealer clients. Suspension modifications—usually lifts or leveling systems—are often the start of a complete customization package that fuels interest in modified vehicles. A lifted, complete-packaged pickup parked on a dealer’s show floor next… Continue reading From the Mag: Driving Up Profits

Carvertise Launches Hundreds of Ad-Wrapped Rideshare Cars

Carvertise, a provider of transit-based rideshare advertising solutions, has announced it is opening new offices in Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles in response to increased demand from these specific markets for Carvertise’s rideshare advertising campaigns. Carvertise provides a crowd-sourced media platform of rideshare and private individuals’ cars that unforgettably engages brands’ target audiences and puts… Continue reading Carvertise Launches Hundreds of Ad-Wrapped Rideshare Cars

Accudraft Paint Booths Names New Senior Vice President

Accudraft, a manufacturer of paint booths for finishing production, has announced the appointment of Brandon Lowder to the newly created position of senior vice president of auto and truck. Lowder will oversee the automotive and truck industries for Accudraft’s growing operation. “I am extremely excited to join the team at Accudraft,” said Lowder. “I love… Continue reading Accudraft Paint Booths Names New Senior Vice President