Dura-Bond Bearing has Named Joe Kerick as Product Development Manager
Dura-Bond Bearing recently announced it has named Joe Kerick as its new product development manager. Kerick is a veteran of the transmission and aftermarket replacement parts industries, who most recently was director of product management for Restoration Parts Unlimited. Prior to that, he was a senior category manager at Transtar Industries and a senior product
PERA Postpones 2020 Convention
PERA President Matt McGraw addressed association members in a letter recently where he said: The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of ourfamilies, our businesses, our communities, and our way oflife. During this time, I wanted to reach out and update youon the PERA conference for 2020 in Greenville, SC.First and foremost, our hearts go
Engine Builder Live Returns with an Engine Oil Q&A
This Live Stream Engine Oil Q&A will feature Ken Tyger of PennGrade 1® and Engine Builder Editor Greg Jones on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11am EST. Join us for a Zoom Webinar where you can ask Ken all your engine oil questions – proper engine break-in, engine applications and oil specifications, oil intervals, additives, and of course,
NGK Wins the 2020 Advance Auto Parts Receivers Choice Award
Advance Auto Parts has announced NGK Spark Plugs as the winner of the 2020 Advance Auto Parts Receivers Choice Award, presented May 6 at the Auto Care Association’s Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) Knowledge Exchange virtual conference. “I really wish we all could have personally been together to present this to the NGK Content team,”
Motor State Distributing Adds Dana Incorporated to its Vendor Product Line
For more than a century, Dana has produced the drivetrain components trusted by OEMs for everything from street cars to heavy-duty off-road trucks. Through their legendary Spicer brand, Dana offers those same top-quality parts to the aftermarket. Rely on Dana for rugged axle and axle components, driveshafts, and more to prolong vehicle life and reduce
Morgan Lucas Becomes Lucas Oil Products’ Next President
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based distributor and manufacturer of motor oils and additives, has announced that Morgan Lucas, senior vice president of Lucas Oil Products and son of Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, will take over as the newly appointed President of Lucas Oil. As Lucas Oil continues to grow and expand into different markets, Morgan
DEI Celebrates 25th Anniversary
DEI is celebrating 25 years of sales, service and support as an innovator of heat and sound control products. Founded in 1995 by performance industry veteran Dale Markley and his wife Nancy, DEI quickly earned a reputation in the Cleveland, OH area and beyond for its dynamic, pioneering solutions to combat power-robbing under-hood heat issues.
Hot Shot’s Secret to Sponsor Corona Lockdown Online Practice Tree Challenge
Hot Shot’s Secret has announced the sponsorship of the Corona Lockdown Online Practice Tree Challenge, a Facebook challenge game open to all drag racers and enthusiasts missing the sport. The only question to join the now 1,200-member-strong private Facebook group is – what is your perfect reaction time? Hot Shot’s Secret Director of Sales Kyle
Icahn Automotive Scholarship Aims for Aspiring Technicians
Icahn Automotive, an Icahn Enterprises L.P. company, which owns and operates leading repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO, Precision Tune Auto Care, and RPM Automotive, will award $30,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year. Twelve scholarships of $2,500 each will be available to qualified students studying to become professional automotive technicians. Students can begin
Is Racing About to Return?
Several motorsports facilities and tracks across the nation announced plans to reopen and host race events, while following recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). California Perris Auto SpeedwayPerris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced the half-mile clay oval will open its 2020 season on May 23, with the annual “Salute to
ITW Permatex Names New Marketing Manager
Permatex, the provider of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has named Ashley Khan as its new marketing manager for the Permatex and Versachem portfolio of products. Paco Agrafojo, Permatex director of marketing, made the announcement and noted that Khan will be based in Hartford, Connecticut. She will lead a team of brand marketers
NASCAR Teams Return to Work After Being Deemed Essential
Although North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has been extended through May 8, NASCAR teams are allowed to remain open under the current state executive order announced by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper during a press conference earlier this week. “From the information that I have now, already under our state executive order, they can begin working