Tag: Trucks & Truck Accessories

WEATHER GUARD to Sponsor NASCAR Truck Series Bristol Dirt Race

WEATHER GUARD has been named the title sponsor of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race in April and the Official Truck Tool Box for Bristol Motor Speedway, the company announced. In the entitlement portion of the partnership, The WEATHER GUARD Truck Race on Dirt is scheduled to take… Continue reading WEATHER GUARD to Sponsor NASCAR Truck Series Bristol Dirt Race

Three-for-One: The Benefits of Performance Exhausts

Axle-back and cat-back aftermarket exhaust systems are always safe options for a shop to recommend. (Photo courtesy SpeedFX)

This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. With a performance exhaust system, drivers get to check off three boxes on their personalization lists at the same time—performance, appearance and sound. For shops looking at product lines that can help sell themselves, performance exhausts are a smart place to start.… Continue reading Three-for-One: The Benefits of Performance Exhausts

First Brands Completes Acquisition of Horizon Global

First Brands, parent company of FRAM, Raybestos, Autolite and other automotive brands, has completed its acquisition of Horizon Global, the companies announced. First Brands completed the purchase at a price of $1.75 per share, the company said. Horizon Global produces a variety of towing and hauling accessories through several brands, including Draw-Tite, Reese, Tekonsha and… Continue reading First Brands Completes Acquisition of Horizon Global

Vance & Hines Signs Distribution Deal with Keystone Automotive Operations

Vance & Hines has signed an agreement with Keystone Automotive Operations to distribute the Vance & Hines HoleShot Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust Systems for full-size pickup trucks, the company announced. “Keystone is the perfect partner to get our products to the top auto parts retailers and installers in the country,” said Vance & Hines President… Continue reading Vance & Hines Signs Distribution Deal with Keystone Automotive Operations

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Timbren to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Timbren to its line card, widening its selection of truck and off-road suspension products, the company announced. “Timbren has been around since the late 1960s and has built its brand by manufacturing rubber springs that provide load support and stability for towing and hauling applications. Timbren’s product… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Timbren to Line Card

EGR Celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2023

EGR Group is celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary in 2023, the company announced. Founded in 1973, the EGR Group was started in a garage by brothers, Greg and Rod Horwill, with the vision of creating stylish products utilizing advanced precision-engineered quality acrylic products and plastics. Today, the EGR Group is named after Greg and Rod,… Continue reading EGR Celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2023

Quadratec Appoints New Accounts Payable Director

Quadratec recently named company attorney Larry Ashery as head of its Accounts Payable department, the company announced. Along with a knowledge of business, corporate and intellectual property law, Ashery brings more than two decades of management and accounting experience to the Accounts Payable division, Quadratec said. “We are thrilled that Larry has agreed to direct… Continue reading Quadratec Appoints New Accounts Payable Director

2023 BIG Show to Feature SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Panel

Keystone Automotive Operations announced it will be opening its annual customer event, the 2023 BIG Show Presented by Weather Guard, with a live presentation showcasing the 2022 SEMA Show Battle of the Builders competition finalists and winners, the parts distributor announced. Scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora,… Continue reading 2023 BIG Show to Feature SEMA Show Battle of the Builders Panel

Odd Overlanders

There’s nothing quite like a 1955 DeSoto overlander built on a 1980s Ford F-250 chassis.

Story & Photos by Jason R. Sakurai (This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine) Looking around at an overlanding event, what you may not notice right away are the alternatives to late-model Toyotas, Jeeps, Fords or Rams, which are currently the most popular rigs. Some uncommon builds, however, are… Continue reading Odd Overlanders

Brandmotion Wins Overall Best New Product of The Event 2022

Brandmotion has received the Overall Best New Product award of The Event 2022 for its SurroundVUE Commercial and RV Camera System, The AAM Group announced. Voted on by Event attendees, the SurroundVUE beat out the 10 other category winners to capture the overall title, event organizers said. Winner of the best new product award for… Continue reading Brandmotion Wins Overall Best New Product of The Event 2022