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Alpine Rolling in New Event Trailer to Drive 12-Volt Business

Alpine Electronics of America Inc. has debuted its new Alpine Event Trailer, the latest investment supporting the 12-volt independent retailer channel. The trailer will be used during consumer events for dealer sales and marketing support. The Alpine Event Trailer is a 42-foot long 2019 InTech Aluminum Trailer. It serves as an extension of the sales… Continue reading Alpine Rolling in New Event Trailer to Drive 12-Volt Business

Daydreaming About NITEMARE

ROUSH Performance said its 2019 ROUSH NITEMARE F-150 4×4 is now the quickest production truck ever produced, based on comparison to zero-to-60 mph production vehicle test data published by leading U.S. automotive magazines as of June 2019. Two configurations of ROUSH Performance NITEMARE 4X4 trucks were tested by a team of automotive industry experts- including… Continue reading Daydreaming About NITEMARE

New-Vehicle Quality Declines for 18 Major Brands

New-vehicle quality in 2019 stayed flat compared with 2018, marking the first year without improvement since 2014, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Study (IQS). More brands worsened than improved over the past 12 months. “Automakers continue to make progress in areas like infotainment that attract a lot of consumer attention,” said Dave Sargent,… Continue reading New-Vehicle Quality Declines for 18 Major Brands

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The Most American-Made Vehicle is Jeep; Followed by Three Honda Models

Trade tensions and tariff threats have garnered plenty of headlines in 2019. The breakneck pace at which such threats are issued and rescinded is enough to give anyone whiplash. While it’s become business as usual for those keeping up with the news, the repercussions to consumers could run deep if some of the threats become… Continue reading The Most American-Made Vehicle is Jeep; Followed by Three Honda Models

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National Gas Prices Jump Eight Cents in Two Weeks

The national gas price average is $2.79, which is an $0.08 increase since the beginning of July. Gas prices have increased amid more expensive crude oil prices, robust demand and decreasing gasoline stocks, according to AAA. Since last Monday, 18 states have seen their gas price averages increase by at least a nickel. Hurricane Barry,… Continue reading National Gas Prices Jump Eight Cents in Two Weeks

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Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier

Westin Automotive is a busy company. The off-road brand’s  marketing schedule-which includes traveling to more than 60 car shows, industry events, trail runs, and treks through the desert and off the beaten path-means the company’s YouTube page is constantly being updated with fresh content. One of Westin’s most recent videos showcases the install of its… Continue reading Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier