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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants

RelaDyne, provider of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and industrial reliability services, has partnered with New York-based Circle Lubricants, a provider of lubricants, DEF and automotive products. This acquisition will expand RelaDyne’s geographic density into the Northeast, enabling the company to offer more lubricant and automotive products throughout New York, New Jersey and its… Continue reading RelaDyne Acquires Circle Lubricants

Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance to Vendor Product Line

Motor State Distributing has brought SPC Performance into the fold, adding the company to its vendor product line. SPC Performance offers suspension solutions for everything from iconic muscle cars to modern performance machines. Whether it’s building a pro-touring or race car, or simply improving the road manners of an older vehicle, SPC Performance manufactures control… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Adds SPC Performance to Vendor Product Line

Thermo-Tec Signs on as Sponsor for Hoonigan Shows

Heat shield and sound insulation product developer Thermo-Tec is partnering with Hoonigan on two of its programs: Season two of the build show Knuckle Busters, and season two of the head-to-head contest Build & Battle. “We are stoked to link up with our friends at Thermo-Tec and their complete lineup of heat shield and thermo… Continue reading Thermo-Tec Signs on as Sponsor for Hoonigan Shows

Turn 14 Diversifies Product Assortment with Addition of FUELAB to Line Card

Performance automotive parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added FUELAB’s fuel delivery products to its distribution centers. “Turn 14 Distribution is pleased to bring the innovative products offered by FUELAB to our customers,” said Kyle Shelley, Turn 14 Distribution’s director of sales. “FUELAB products are a top choice of late-model domestic performance shops, and the… Continue reading Turn 14 Diversifies Product Assortment with Addition of FUELAB to Line Card

New SEMA Show Education STAGE to Feature Chip Foose, Myles Kovacs

New for this year, the SEMA Show Education STAGE will feature daily interviews live from the SEMA Show floor with industry professionals and personalities addressing topics such as wheel and tire trends, best business practices, marketing and sales. Produced by SEMA Show Education in partnership with SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), the STAGE will… Continue reading New SEMA Show Education STAGE to Feature Chip Foose, Myles Kovacs

Petersen Automotive Museum to Honor Jessi Combs with Special Exhibit

The Petersen Automotive Museum will open a temporary exhibit on Sept. 22, located in the William E. Connor Penthouse, honoring the life and accomplishments of Jessi Combs, also known as “The Fastest Woman on Four Wheels.” Jessi tragically passed on Aug. 27, 2019, while attempting to set a land speed record. Admission to the temporary… Continue reading Petersen Automotive Museum to Honor Jessi Combs with Special Exhibit

Bugatti Test Driver Reveals Record-Breaking Chiron Could Have Gone Faster

Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace recently set the record for the fastest production car at 304.77 mph in a modified Chiron, but has since revealed that the car, nor the tires, were the limiting factor in going even faster. In fact, the car, he says, was still accelerating when he had to put on the… Continue reading Bugatti Test Driver Reveals Record-Breaking Chiron Could Have Gone Faster