Restoration parts and product providers Classic Industries and The Parts Place have entered an agreement to merge…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Dana Spicer Electrified Motor, Inverter System to Power New Ultra4 EV Series
The TM4 SUMO LD system will provide up to 270 kW of power—equal to about 360 horsepower—and is designed to interface directly with standard rear differentials, gearboxes and axles…
New MSHFA Exhibit Celebrates HANS Device Anniversary
The first HANS device worn in competition at Daytona 35 years ago highlights a new safety exhibit at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America…
Meyer Distributing Announces Sales Performance Award Winner
Meyer Distributing has awarded its Fourth Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award to Justin Schwenk…
Milton Industries Acquires Global-Flex
Milton Industries, a manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic accessories, has acquired Global-Flex Manufacturing, maker of flexible stainless steel, bronze and PTFE hose assemblies and metal and rubber expansion joints…
Ziebart Announces Executive Promotions
Ziebart has appointed two executives to new positions within the company…
Report: New Vehicle Buyers Spend $18B on Accessories
The study from Foresight Research also found that nearly half of all new retail vehicles sold in the US will be accessorized within two years of delivery…
Ziebart Included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
Ziebart was again recognized through its inclusion on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list…
Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Plasma System Grants
The program will provide 12 North American schools with a Powermax45 XP air plasma system and in-person training from a Hypertherm product expert…
How NASCAR Built a Racetrack on a Football Field
The temporary short track in the L.A. Memorial Coliseum will play host to the 2022 Busch Clash this weekend…
PPG Renews Sponsorship with IndyCar Team
PPG will renew its sponsorship of Team Penske and driver Josef Newgarden, who is set to drive the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet in 2022…
IIHS: AEB Systems Underperforming at Night
AEB systems that can detect pedestrians are preventing pedestrian crashes, but only in the daytime or on well-lit roads, according to a new study from the IIHS…
SEMA Launch Pad Featured in Upcoming TV Special
The special, which will air Feb. 13 on the History Channel, will feature exclusive coverage of the contest’s finale…
OPTIMA-Sponsored Driver Celebrates Desert Challenge Win at King of the Hammers
Christopher Polvoorde won the T2 class of the Toyo Tires Desert Challenge for Unlimited Trucks and Buggies at the King of the Hammers…
Elevate Rack System Wins ‘The Event 2021’s’ Best New Product Award
The Elevate bested 10 other category winners in an attendee vote…