The MAHLE Group is adding a new business unit for electronics and mechatronics…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Zan Martin Elected to Serve on College Board of Trustees
Zan Martin, president and CEO of Martin & Co. Advertising, was elected in July to join the governing board of trustees for Martin Methodist College (MMC). Martin is Martin Methodist Alumna…
Automakers, Colorado Reach Deal on Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
Colorado and major automakers said on Monday they have reached a deal on the state’s plan to adopt California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements after earlier talks had ended without a deal…
Oracle Lighting Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Chinese Vector Grill Knockoffs
Shortly after Oracle Lighting’s Vector Grill was unveiled at a Las Vegas trade show in 2017, alleged Chinese knockoffs began appearing on the market…
Spear Phishing: Three Things You Need to Know
The more you know about this cybersecurity threat, the easier it will be for you and your employees to combat it…
Ten Reasons to Hire a Military Veteran
The phrase hire a veteran has been a staple of the U.S. economy for decades. Business leaders already realize that military veterans are hard workers, team players, ethical, driven, and technically skilled. What they don’t realize is that there are 10 hidden reasons that make every veteran a great employee and future business leader…
THE NBM SHOW and WRAPSCON Coming to California
WRAPSCON is returning for its fifth year and it is its own show-within-a show: the only annual trade show put on by vehicle wrap professionals for vehicle wrap professionals…
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers to Fight Against Children’s Cancer
The Rocky Mountain Vintage Racers is holding its annual Race Against Kids’ Cancer Aug. 10-11 at High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Colorado…
Tesla Cars and Other EVs Banned from Texas Drag Strip
UTI Friday Night Drags has decided to ban electric vehicles from competing in the racing festivities. Despite what many will say, event officials claim it isn’t because of a perceived acceleration advantage, but because of the…
Installer Institute Program Now Eligible for Federal Student Loans, Pell Grants
Another program from Metra Electronics’ Installer Institute for car audio education is eligible for Title IV funding…
Aftermarket Foundation Gives Record-Setting Amount of Scholarships
Nearly 400 students were recently selected to receive scholarships totaling a record-setting $557,600 by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF).
Specialty Fastener Firm Purchases W&E Sales Co.
Specialty fasteners and body hardware company, Auveco, has acquired W&E Sales Co…
Lucas Oil Products Turns 30, Reflects on Early Years
Founded in the once booming Southern California agricultural epicenter of Corona in 1989, the company was a manifestation of the desire of its founder, Forrest Lucas, to find a way to keep the engine of his big rig running smoothly over long-haul truck drives in sweltering temperatures on highways across Arizona and the American southwest…
Colorful Miami Theme to Highlight AAT’s Cars & Cigars
America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) will hold its Cars & Cigars: Miami Nights event on Aug. 2 at LeMay-America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, Washington…
Mittler Bros. Plans Interactive Display at Street Rod Nationals
Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool will be exhibiting at the 50th NSRA Street Rod Nationals set to be held Aug. 1-4 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky…