By SEMA News Editors
Competition Clutch Completes ACES and PIES Data, Now Available Through SEMA Data
Competition Clutch ACES and PIES data is now available direct and through the SEMA Data C
o-Op.
As part of The Wharton Automotive Group, Competition Clutch now provides the data necessary for its wholesale customers to populate their web sites and ERP systems so they can easily and accurately sell Competition Clutch products, the company said.
"ACES and PIES is a digital tool that allows our customers to populate their websites and their back-end systems with information the customer needs to buy the right Competition Clutch products for their build," said Bob Scheid, vice president of the Wharton Automotive Group.
For more information, visit competitionclutch.com.
I-CAR Announces 2024 Board of Directors Election Results
I-CAR, a provider of educational programming, technical information and related services for the automotive collision repair industry, has announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors election.
From left to right: Dan Tessadri, Patrick Brunett, Jennifer Goforth and Barry Dorn.
The following candidates were elected to the organization's Board of Directors:
- Dan Tessadri, senior manager, APD process, CSAA Insurance Group; representing Insurance Segment
- Patrick Burnett, vice president, claims operations, USAA; representing Insurance Segment
- Jennifer Goforth, executive director, North America sales, service and marketing, General Motors; representing OEM Segment
- Barry Dorn, vice president, Dorn's Body & Paint, Inc.; representing Collision Repair Segment
For more information, visit i-car.com.
BMW M2 Wins MotorTrend's 2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year
MotorTrend has named the BMW M2 as its 2024 Performance Vehicle of the Year.
The sports car was selected after being evaluated against the following criteria by a group of judges: advancement in design, engineering excellence, performance of intended function, value, efficiency, and driver confidence and engagement.
"Ultimately, the 2024 BMW M2 is everything enthusiasts say they want," the outlet said. "Small, well-balanced, engaging, and just plain fun whether you're at Road America or on America's roads. It's a serious performance car yet one that requires little to no compromises."
Click here to read the full announcement.
Harbor Freight Tools to Open Chino Hills, California, Store
Tool and shop equipment retailer Harbor Freight Tools will open a new store in Chino Hills, California, on August 3.
The store will stock a full selection of tools and accessories in the automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and other categories.
The Chino Hills location will be the 141st Harbor Freight Tools store in California, the company said, and will employ 25-30.
For more information, visit harborfreight.com.