Nearly one in three electric cars (29%) at the 2021 International IAA Mobility Show in Munich were equipped with Pirelli P Zero or Scorpion tires…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Keystone Announces 2022 BIG Show Dates, Location
The distributor will host its annual customer event March 25-26 in Grapevine, Texas, followed by a virtual event from April 4-9…
AAPEX 2021 General Sessions to Cover Industry Trends, New Technologies
AAPEX 2021 has added three general sessions to keep attendees up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies and their impact on businesses…
PRI Urges Industry to Support RPM Act
The legislation would clarify that it is legal to convert street vehicles into dedicated race cars and that businesses can legally produce, market and install racing products…
Alpha Motor Corporation Collaborates with KC HiLites on Truck Showcase
KC HiLites helped to equip a WOLF Electric Truck that recently went on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum…
Study Examines Top Automotive Influencers on TikTok
Supercar Blondie, with her 6.7 million followers, attracts a potential media value of $6,700 per post…
Auburn University’s Autonomous Racecar Takes First Laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The speedway will host the first-ever Indy Autonomous Challenge later this year…
KICKER Welcomes Falcon Sales as New Northwest Rep
Falcon will serve retailers across Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho and Alaska…
Top Fuel, Funny Car Allstar Shootouts to Join NHRA Calendar in 2022
The shootouts will utilize a call-out format with the No. 1 seed getting their first choice of opponent…
Toyota Marks Sale of 50-Millionth Corolla
The Corolla first arrived in the U.S. in spring 1968 as a 1969 model with a starting price of about $1,700…
IIHS: New Vehicle Technologies Promise Safety Benefits for Teens
Researchers determined crash avoidance features could prevent or mitigate 41% of all crashes involving teen drivers and as many as 47% of teen driver injuries and 78% of teen driver deaths…
Dodge HEMI Challenge Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Held annually at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, the specialty race features a field of HEMI-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda package cars…
E.C.D. Automotive Opens New Florida Headquarters, U.K. Logistics Center
E.C.D. Automotive Designs has opened a new headquarters in Kissimmee, Florida, and its first international logistics center in the U.K…
Gold Eagle Co. Launches Motor Force Brand for Distributors
Motor Force was created for distributors seeking to expand into the market of functional fluids and vehicle care chemicals…
Honda Introduces ‘TrailSport’ Badge
The new trim level, which will be applied to certain models across the brand’s lineup, will feature upgrades like increased ground clearance, off-road tuned suspensions, underbody protection and expanded all-wheel drive capabilities…