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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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SEMA Now Accepting Nominations for MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting nominations for the MPMC Robert E. Peterson Media Award through Jan.…
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Axalta Names Techno Blue 2023 Automotive Color of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems has named Techno Blue as its 2023 Global Automotive Color of the Year, the company announced. Axalta’s…
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Michigan Automotive Country Club Nears Construction Phase
Motorsports Gateway Howell will begin construction next month on its 273-acre automotive district, developers announced. Located only one mile from…
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Report: U.S. Manufacturers Still Struggling with Unpredictable Supply Chain
A recent report from Reuters found that U.S. manufacturers are still struggling with an unpredictable supply chain. While materials and…
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SEMA Issues Statement on Status of RPM Act
Despite backing from SEMA and PRI, the RPM Act is unlikely to pass during the 2021-2022 Congressional session, the trade…
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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,…