News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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IIHS: Teens Are the Riskiest Drivers, But Drive the Least Safe Vehicles
The proportion of U.S. teens killed driving older, smaller vehicles has remained virtually unchanged over the past decade, a new…
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2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds Calligraphy Model
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV—including the all-new Calligraphy model—began arriving at Hyundai dealerships earlier this summer. The 2021 Palisade underwent…
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Michelin Challenge Design Changes Name, Announces 2021 Theme
Entering its 21st year, the Michelin Challenge Design mobility design competition will become the Movin’On Challenge Design, a featured program…
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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Distributes Grants
Yamaha Motor Corp. and its Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) program has distributed over $155,000 in grants to local and national…
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Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
Legendary NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing was recently profiled by Forbes.com for its predictive analytics program, which has aided the…
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24 Hours of Le Mans Closed to Spectators
The 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled for Sept. 19-20, will be raced behind closed doors, the Automobile Club…
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2021 Grand National Roadster Show, Sacramento Autorama Rescheduled
Rod Shows, the producer of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama,…
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EnerSys Named Approved Supplier Partner by Automotive Parts Associates
EnerSys, the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, was recently appointed as an approved supplier partner by Automotive Parts Associates (APA), the…
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Auto Parts eCommerce Market Share Exceeding Original Forecast
The annual Hedges & Company eCommerce market share forecast for the US automotive aftermarket shows online revenue reaching $16 billion…
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Mazda Unveils 2021 CX-3
Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 2021 Mazda CX-3 will arrive in dealerships next month. The 2021 Mazda…
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Riley Technologies Acquires GT40 Mk IV Constructor Kar-Kraft
Riley Technologies, owned by the father-and-son design and engineering team of Bob Riley and Bill Riley, has acquired the assets…
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SEMA Launch Pad Voting Now Open
Voting for SEMA Launch Pad, a program which gives young entrepreneurs, students and business owners age 18–39 an opportunity to…
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Webinar to Cover PPP Forgiveness Preparation
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is hosting a webinar for businesses that received a loan through the Paycheck…
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NC Carpet Binding & Equipment Hosting Virtual Auto Upholstery Trade Show
NC Carpet Binding & Equipment is hosting a virtual auto upholstery and trim industry trade show, the company announced. The…
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Hyundai Launches IONIQ EV Brand
Hyundai Motor Company has launched its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles, the automaker announced. Under the IONIQ…