News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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Rockford Fosgate Names Longtime Leader Tammy Lowe Vice President of Marketing
A company veteran of nearly 39 years will lead marketing strategy across aftermarket, OEM & direct-to-consumer channels for the mobile…
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RPM Foundation Lands $50,000 After Larry Chen Wins RADwood Build Challenge
The restoration-focused nonprofit will put the prize toward building career pathways for the next generation of skilled craftspeople…
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TMI Products Returns to 2026 SEMA Show With 5th Annual TRIM Awards
Ten award categories recognize the builders, fabricators & designers behind the best custom automotive interiors at this year’s show…
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Dana To Showcase Off-Road Drivetrain Engineering at 2026 SEMA Show
Two custom off-road Jeep builds, an interactive remote-control course & behind-the-scenes videos highlight the drivetrain supplier’s booth…
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TOPDON USA Launches Techs of Tomorrow Annual Scholarship Program
Four annual awards totaling $37,000 aim to help close the automotive technician skills gap by supporting students in training…
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Luftgekühlt 12 Draws 8,000 Fans & 300 Air-Cooled Porsches to Atlanta Area
Historic race cars, film screenings & 16-plus partner brands drew enthusiasts to the 12th major air-cooled Porsche gathering at Trilith…
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Garrett Motion Board Member Steven Tesoriere Steps Down
The Oaktree managing director departs after more than five years on the board, including stints chairing its finance & governance…
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Holley To Make Product Announcements & Bring Automotive Icons to the SEMA Show
In addition to showcasing four builds across consumer verticals, the company will hold its first in-booth press conference & host…
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Astemo Expands Aftermarket Portfolio, Debuts Off-Road Shock Line at SEMA
Latest product investments & launch of a new performance shock category reinforce company’s commitment to aftermarket, performance & powersports segments…
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Kahn Media Report: How Automotive Aftermarket Buyers Discover & Buy Products
New research shows automotive aftermarket buyers use a dozen channels to find & purchase products, with owner reviews & seller…
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LIQUI MOLY Heads Back to the ’80s at AAPEX & SEMA 2026
The lubricant maker will debut a new program for quick lube operators & display retro race builds across both Las…
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Monomoy Capital Makes Unsolicited Bid for LCI Industries Amid Patrick Merger
An outside bidder offers to acquire the recreation & transportation component supplier as LCI’s board continues to back its pending…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Partnership With Dynatrac
Heavy-duty axle assemblies built for larger tires & severe off-road use are now available to dealers & installers through the…
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Mopar To Showcase Limited-Edition ’27 Dodge Charger Package at SEMA Show
Featuring exclusive performance upgrades, the 90th anniversary package debuts at the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals before heading to SEMA…
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Shopmonkey, Turn 14 Distribution Announce Integration Partnership
Real-time inventory, pricing & ordering from a major performance distributor will come to shop management software in early 2027…