Winningest NCAA basketball head coach faced change and uncertainty over his career – one of the most notable parallels for the automotive aftermarket LAS VEGAS – May 26, 2026 – The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) announced today that Coach Mike Krzyzewski will be the headline speaker at the AAPEX 2026 Keynote Breakfast. […]
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Defender Rally: STAGE 1 DESAFÍO RUTA 40, ROUND 3 (W2RC) – 25 MAY 2026
In Stage 1 of the Desafío Ruta 40, Argentina, Stéphane Peterhansel and Mika Metge (#500) placed first in the Stock class. Driving the Defender Dakar D7X-R, the crew finished the 340km stage with a time of 04:03:07. Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal completed the San Juan-to-San Juan route just ten seconds slower, with a time of 04:03:17. In third, Sara Price and Saydiie Gray finished 35 seconds behind Peterhansel and Metge, with a time of 04:03:42. This marked Saydiie’s competitive debut with Defender Rally. […]
SEMA ANNOUNCES 2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS
— Doug Dwyer, Jay Leno, Ellen McKoy, and Dennis Overholser to Receive the Automotive Specialty-Equipment Industry’s Highest Honor — DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 26, 2026) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing four industry icons who have influenced and inspired the […]
Ingersol Rand Releases Special Edition USA Themed Impact Wrench
The Special Edition USA themed 2235TiMAX Series 1/2″ Air Impact Wrench features a limited edition graphic composite body that is lightweight, durable and versatile. It’ll withstand anything you throw at it and still deliver the same quality output every time. And with a two-year warranty, you never have to worry […]
Championship Edition Shelby F-150 Off-Road Truck Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Shelby American Racing Victories
LAS VEGAS – May 21, 2026 – A limited “Championship Edition” Shelby F-150 Off-Road truck will be available from Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), in celebration of the company’s trio of racing victories in 1966. Built by Shelby Performance in Bristol, Indiana, only 54 of […]
TOPDON USA to Showcase Thermal Imaging Technology During NASCAR on Prime Practice & Qualifying Coverage From Nashville Superspeedway
ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY – May 19, 2026 – TOPDON USA (https://www.topdon.us), a leading provider of cutting-edge diagnostic tools, technology, and software solutions for DIY and automotive repair professionals, will showcase its TC005 advanced handheld thermal imaging technology during a live NASCAR on Prime Practice and Qualifying session from Nashville Superspeedway. The live demonstration, which will air […]
Bosch adds more than 170 new automotive aftermarket part numbers in Q1 2026, expanding coverage over 76 million vehicles in operation
Oak Brook, Ill. – Robert Bosch, LLC, a global leader in Original Equipment (OE) quality tools, equipment and parts, announced the addition of 172 new automotive aftermarket part numbers across multiple product categories in the first quarter of 2026, expanding coverage for millions of vehicles in operation. New part numbers were introduced […]
Kumho Tire Announces Road Venture HT Highway-Terrain Tire
Engineered with Innovative Technology, Road Venture HT is Purpose-Built for Light Truck andSUV Owners Seeking a Dependable Everyday Driving Tire ATLANTA, GEORGIA, May 18, 2026 – Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, today announced the all-new Road Venture HT, an advanced all-season Highway-Terrain tire engineered for […]
Barrett-Jackson’s Columbus Auction Select Preview Features Late Model, Classic American Collectibles Including 2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – May 15, 2026 – Barrett-Jackson (https://www.barrett-jackson.com/), The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, announced today that the Select Preview for the company’s inaugural Columbus Auction, June 25-27, 2026, at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, is now live. This year’s Columbus Auction is destined to be another impressive showcase of some of the world’s […]
bitsensing Unveils New 4D Imaging Radar for Autonomous Vehicles, Designed to Accelerate Route To Commercialization
May 13, 2026 – Seoul, South Korea – bitsensing, a leading radar solution company, today launches the AIR4D Imaging Radar, engineered to help autonomous vehicle (AV) companies deploy autonomous fleets in real-world environments faster and at scale. In order to drastically speed up the commercialization of AVs worldwide, AIR4D gives companies direct access to […]