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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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Acura Developing All-Electric ZDX Type S Performance Model
The ZDX will be Acura’s first zero emission production model when it hits the market in 2023…
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Report: Falken Ending North American Motorsports Programs
Falken Tires is ending its North American motorsports programs, according to a new report from Tire Business. Falken, a subsidiary…
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Car Repossessions on the Rise
A growing number of consumers are falling behind on their car payments thanks to rising car prices and an extended…
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Legendary Companies Acquires Zip Products
Legendary Companies has acquired Zip Products, a Virginia-based Corvette parts manufacturer and supplier, the company announced. The acquisition expands Legendary…
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New Morton Street Partners Exhibit Highlights Dune Buggy History
Meyers Manx partnered with the New York City exhibit space to examine the aesthetic appeal and cultural significance of the…
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Atturo Tire Names New Regional Sales Director
Atturo Tire Corp. has named Jeremy Wurst as its new northeast sales director, the company announced. Wurst, who has 15…
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IIHS Updates Longest-Running Crash Test to Address Rear Passenger Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is updating its longest-running crash test, the moderate overlap front evaluation, to address…
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Sony Car Audio Names Build Contest Finalists
Sony Car Audio has named the finalists for its recent Sony Mobile ES build contest, according to Mobile Electronics. Contestants…
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OEM Confidence in EV Adoption Falls
Auto execs are concerned that inflation and rising interest rates will impact consumer adoption of electric vehicles…
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SEMA Seeking Speakers for 2023 Education Program
Topics of focus for the 2023 SEMA Show and SEMA’s year-round virtual education program include sales and marketing, vehicle technology,…
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Peak BlueDEF Now Available from Meyer Distributing
Meyer Distributing is now an official supplier of Peak BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), the distributor announced. DEF is a…
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Wes Wise Joins AACF Board
Wes Wise, vice president of professional sales for O’Reilly Auto Parts, has been elected to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation…
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Magna Acquires Veoneer Active Safety Business
Magna International has entered into an agreement with Veoneer to acquire Veoneer’s Active Safety business from SSW Partners, a New…
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Stellantis Previews CES 2023 Exhibit
In addition to a keynote address from CEO Carlos Tavares, Stellantis will reveal the all-new Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept…
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Turn 14 Distribution Adds Vossen Wheels to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Vossen Wheels to its line card, the company announced. “Vossen Wheels is…