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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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	Toyota Announces $2.5B Investment in U.S. Battery Plant
Toyota is making an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina…
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	1940 Suburban Wins Goodguys 2022 BASF America’s Most Beautiful Award
Built by Roseville Rod & Custom, the Suburban is powered by an LS3 and rides on a Roadster Shop chassis…
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	NHRA Video Game Hits Shelves
A new NHRA video game, NHRA: Speed For All, is now available, the sanctioning body announced. Available for play on…
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	AAPEX Ranked Among Top U.S. Trade Shows
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is among the winners of Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 awards that recognize U.S.…
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	Autotrader Reveals 2022 Best Cars for Dog Lovers List
The list includes the Jeep Wrangler, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Bronco Sport and more…
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	Dodge HEMI Challenge Returns to U.S. Nationals
The event features HEMI-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda cars that previously competed in the NHRA Super Stock class…
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	Honda, LG to Build $4.4B U.S. Battery Production Facility
LG Energy Solutions and Honda Motor Co. have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company to produce…
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	IIHS: Few Vehicles Pass New Nighttime AEB Systems Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is introducing a nighttime test of pedestrian automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems to…
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	AASA Technology Conference Reveals Presentation Lineup
The 2022 AASA Technology Conference, presented by the AASA Technology Council (ATC) and AASA Mobility Technology Council (MTC), has released…
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	Bridgestone to Expand Development of Natural Rubber from Desert Shrubs
The sustainably sourced material was used to make race tires for the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix in Nashville earlier…
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	Meyer Distributing Adds Thret Offroad, Predator Tire to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Thret Off-Road and Predator Tire to its wheel and tire line card, the company announced. Thret…
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	NASCAR Reveals 75th Anniversary Logo
NASCAR has revealed a new logo that will commemorate the organization’s 75th anniversary in 2023, the sanctioning body told Adweek.…
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	Hankook Tire to Invest $1.6B in Tennessee Plant Expansion
Hankook Tire is making a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Tennessee manufacturing facility, located in Clarksville, Tennessee, the company…
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	Tint World Relocates Florida Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has relocated its Naples, Florida store, the company announced. The shop is now located at…
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	Audi Enters Formula 1
Beginning in 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit, the…