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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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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…
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	CARB Votes to End Sale of Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
California moved to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric…
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	Hot Shot’s Secret Announces Battle Scarred Motorsports Contest, Donation
Hot Shot’s Secret has made a $6,000 donation to Battle Scarred Motorsports (BSM) and is launching a new online contest…
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	U.S. Postal Service Issues Pony Car Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service issued new Pony Cars Forever stamps at the Great American Stamp Show, the organization announced. The…