The University of the Aftermarket awarded 80 students with scholarships for the 2018-’19 academic year…
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Ford F-150 Limited to Feature New Engine
The 2019 F-150 Limited will include the same engine used in the late-model Ford Raptor. “(F-150 Limited customers) wanted more power, so we combined Raptor’s engine with Limited’s business-class features to deliver Baja fierceness, boardroom style and the grit to tackle tough jobs,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. Rated at 450 horsepower… Continue reading Ford F-150 Limited to Feature New Engine
Chevy Adding More Bed Space to Silverado 1500
Chevy is claiming to have achieved best-in-class cargo volume, box depth, and box length at floor with its 2019 Silverado 1500 featuring larger bed volume than last year’s model. The Silverado also will feature 12 fixed tie-downs and a power up/down tailgate. Every Silverado bed size has increased significantly in volume for the 2019 model… Continue reading Chevy Adding More Bed Space to Silverado 1500
SEMA: Aftermarket Grows to $43 Billion
The automotive specialty equipment market experienced an eighth straight year of post-recession growth, reaching $43 billion in 2017…
SUV Shift Not Prominent Among All Groups
Consumer preferences for SUVs continue to rise, and at a faster pace than five years ago based on new loyalty and defection analysis from business information provider IHS Markit…
American Car Companies Still Mostly Manufacture at Home
American auto companies continue to manufacture the majority of their cars in the U.S., according to the 2018 Kogod Made in America Auto Index….
Martin & Co. Named Among Best Advertising Agencies in Nashville
Martin & Co. Advertising has been named to the top 20 list of advertising agencies that serve the Nashville area by…
Tint World’s International Presence Expands to Dubai
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has entered the United Arab Emirates market with its first store in Dubai….
2018 Syracuse Nationals
As ididit continues its I did it with ididit tour visiting car shows across the nation, its team on the ground is snapping some great photos along the way. ididit recently visited the July 20-22 Syracuse Nationals car show in upstate New York. “Stop No. 12 of the 2018 #ididitwithididit tour took us to the Northeast for this year’s… Continue reading 2018 Syracuse Nationals
Keystone Automotive Operations Welcomes Racing Power Company
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. now offers Racing Power Co. (RPC) in its speed and performance category…
ODYSSEY Performance Series Now Available for Jeep
EnerSys has expanded availability of its ODYSSEY Performance Series Group 49 and 94R batteries for Jeep, Dodge and some BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles introduced over the last 10 years….
New Mobile App Aims to Speed Up Parts Search
TrakMotive has launched an online parts application lookup available for Apple iOS and Android devices….
Auto Care Association Applauds Congress for Vocational Training and Education Bill
The Auto Care Association published a news release applauding U.S. Congress for passing H.R. 2353, otherwise known as the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act….
Party to Follow Yager’s Corvette Hall of Fame Induction
Mid America Motorworks’ CEO Mike Yager will be inducted into the National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Hall of Fame on Aug. 31….
Axalta Names New CEO
Axalta Coating Systems has appointed Terrence Hahn as CEO, effective Sept. 4…