AWDA Names Ted Hughes Executive Director
The Auto Care Association has appointed Ted Hughes as its new senior director of community engagement and executive director of the Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). AWDA is an organized group of warehouse distributors for the motor vehicle aftermarket with over 600 members. Hughes brings more than 20 years of aftermarket experience to the association, with
The Road to AAPEX Starts Here
Can a 33-year-old Cadillac make it to Las Vegas?
2022 SEMA Show New Products Showcase Expands
Consistently voted as the No. 1 destination by SEMA Show buyers and media, the 2022 New Products Showcase will expand to include two new product categories. Showgoers will find products related to electric vehicles (EV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) along with products in 16 other categories, in what is the world’s largest display
Elgin PRO-STOCK Valve Lifter and Guide Sets for GM LS Based Engines
Elgin Industries has introduced genuine original equipment Elgin® PRO-STOCK® valve lifter and guide sets for a broad range of General Motors LS Series engines. Now available through leading engine parts distributors, Elgin PRO-STOCK lifter and guide sets are available for engines with or without GM’s Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology. The sets are not designed
Elgin Lifter and Guide Sets for GM LS Engines
The LS7 style lifters can be used in a variety of other LS engine applications.
Engine Builder Attends SBI’s 40th Anniversary Gala
If there’s anything that these past couple years has demonstrated, it’s that nothing is for certain in life or in business. In these days of such ever-changing environments, economies, consumer habits and the like, it’s more than impressive when a company reaches a major milestone. In July, the team at S.B. International, located in Nashville,
Fluidampr – 2020+ GM/Chevy Duramax L5P
Fluidampr has released two new GM and Chevy Duramax L5P performance diesel dampers.
LSI Promotes Julie Blankenship to Chemical Business Development Manager
Lubrication Specialties Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Blankenship to LSI Chemical Business Development Manager.
Perfect Timing: The Nuances of Timing Components
Because modern vehicles have so many electronics to control the engine with crank and camshaft timing sensors, engine builders need to make sure the alignment of the timing chain is “dead-on.”
2022 PRI Trade Show Registration Now Open
The Performance Racing Industry encompasses all forms of motorsports and attracts attendees from all 50 states and all over the world.
SEMA Industry Awards to Recognize Growing Community Contributions
Updates to the SEMA Industry Awards reflect changes in the automotive specialty-equipment industry and give winners greater recognition for their contributions. As ecommerce expands and data-driven transactions become more routine, the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year award has evolved and is rebranded as the new Channel Partner of the Year award. This award honors
Automotive Speciality-Equipment Sales Increase to $50.9 Million
Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history—up from $47.9 in 2020. The finding comes from the new “2022 SEMA Market Report,” which is available for download at www.sema.org/research, and provides the automotive aftermarket industry a comprehensive review of the specialty-equipment
Mazak Announces Key Distribution Changes
Mazak has announced new distribution in Northern Ohio, Virginia, Southern West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. As of June 1, HEH Group subsidiary Motch & Eichele will provide sales and service support for Mazak customers in Northern Ohio, while HEH Group subsidiary Crotts & Saunders will be responsible for the Carolinas, Southern West Virginia and Virginia. Long-time
Automotive Specialty-Equipment Sales Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
The specialty-equipment industry continues to experience strong growth and demand as the U.S. puts COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. According to the new “State of the Industry–Spring 2022” report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 75% of manufacturers, 68% of distributors, and 53% of retailers/installers report that sales are currently above where they were
TotalEnergies and NEXUS Automotive International Continue Partnership
TotalEnergies Lubricants and NEXUS Automotive International extended their worldwide strategic partnership for five years in an agreement signed in January 2022.
Lubrication Specialities Inc. Announces 25th Anniversary
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has announced the company’s 25th anniversary. The company owned by CEO Chris Gabrelcik began modestly as a home-based business in 1997. Gabrelcik, who holds certifications as a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil Management Analyst (OMA), initially developed lubrication solutions for major industrial clients. The company’s mission was to solve real world industry
Nominations Open for 2022 SEMA Hall of Fame
Induction to the Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association and honors the pioneers who have contributed to the growth of the automotive aftermarket over a long period of time.
Diesel Laptops Continues Innovation in the Diesel Diagnostics and Repair Landscape
Diesel Laptops is proud to announce the next evolution of our Diesel Parts and Diesel Repair platforms, now accessible online via any mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer. In a rapidly growing industry with nearly 2 million diesel engines being produced per year and nearly 9 million commercial trucks operating in the US alone, one
PRI Solidifies Commitment to Racing Industry
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is strengthening its commitment to the motorsports industry and cementing its presence in the racing capital of the world by purchasing a 42,500-square-foot building in Speedway, Ind., just outside of Indianapolis. Located within walking distance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the building will serve as PRI Membership Headquarters and offer a
PRI’s 35th Show Among its Biggest, Best
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) concluded its annual week of trade show related activities in Indianapolis last month, marking the successful return of the industry’s largest in-person motorsports professionals event in the world. The 2021 edition was the biggest in the 35-year history of the organization. More than 50,000 attendees – including media, industry influencers, enthusiasts, and