Tag: Trucks & Truck Accessories

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

Magna ClearView Makes Production Debut on Ram Heavy Duty Trucks

The Magna ClearView vision system has made its production debut on the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, the company announced. The system, which bundles camera and mirror technology, has the potential to reduce blind-spot accidents and promote safety by enhancing visibility around the vehicle, the company said. The ClearView system includes an interior… Continue reading Magna ClearView Makes Production Debut on Ram Heavy Duty Trucks

The AAM Group Launches 2023 Keys to Ride Vehicle Sweepstakes

The AAM Group is bringing back the Keys to Ride vehicle sweepstakes for 2023, the company announced, and is partnering with Truck Hero to give its resellers a chance to win a 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5. The Tundra will be equipped with the TRD Off-Road package, as well as custom graphics and products from the… Continue reading The AAM Group Launches 2023 Keys to Ride Vehicle Sweepstakes

Make It Work: Serving Commercial Customers

Recently, there has been more of a focus on safety and limiting vehicle downtime. (Photo courtesy Lippert/LUVERNE)

This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP. While much is made of how the specialty automotive aftermarket brings joy and personalization to consumer vehicle owners, there’s another part of the industry that just wants to work smarter, not harder. Commercial customers appreciate accessories and packages that improve utility, safety and… Continue reading Make It Work: Serving Commercial Customers

Vehicle, Equipment Debuts Scheduled for Work Truck Week

New electric and internal combustion commercial vehicles are among the products slated to debut during Work Truck Week 2023, event organizers announced. Work Truck Week is scheduled for March 7–10, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Green Truck Summit is March 7. Educational sessions run March 7–9. The Work Truck Show exhibit hall is open… Continue reading Vehicle, Equipment Debuts Scheduled for Work Truck Week