Longtime employee Jennifer Jenkins will take the helm of the North Carolina-based coatings company…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
US Demand for Power Transmission Components Expected to Grow
A newly released forecast expects demand to grow 2.0% yearly through 2023…
Emerging Vehicle Technologies and Aftermarket Opportunities to be Presented at AAPEX 2019
The Auto Care Association is offering industry education and solutions regarding ADAS, CAV, V2X, Embedded Systems and SVI…
Mazda3 TCR Unveiled
The car is homologated to compete in any of the 36 TCR championships around the world…
Pep Boys to Sponsor Toys for Tots
Collection bins will be placed in nearly 1,000 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico…
Nexen Tire Renews Partnership with Purple Heart Foundation
The Nexen Hero Vehicle Giveaway, open to all honorably discharged veterans, will present a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4 to a veteran…
PRW Industries Performance Parts Now Available at Atech Motorsports
The company’s flexplates are now amongst the PRW products available at Atech…
DV8 Joins Keystone Automotive’s Off-Road Category
Keystone Automotive Operations has added DV8 Off-Road to its truck and off-road category. The southern California-based company offers a wide range of Jeep accessories, including bumpers, hard tops, hoods, lights, grilles, suspension kits, doors, recovery gear and a variety of aluminum wheels. DV8 Off-Road also designs wheels and bumpers for popular Ford, GM, RAM, and… Continue reading DV8 Joins Keystone Automotive’s Off-Road Category
Porsche Debuts 10-Year Anniversary Edition Panamera
The anniversary edition features exclusive aesthetics and improved standard equipment…
Automotive Air Lift Jack Market Forecast and Analysis Released
The study shows a growing demand for air bottle and portable airlift jacks…
SEMA Sues U.S. Department of Transportation for Failing to Implement Replica Car Law
The 2015 law would allow low volume automakers to sell up to 325 replica cars each year…
Hart Marx Advisors Names New Partner
Chris Bovis, an expert in the performance, racing and automotive aftermarket industries, has joined Hart Marx Advisors. Bovis will apply his 20 years of client development, acquisitions and integration and marketing expertise to his new role as a partner at the firm. Bovis previously served as vice president of marketing and business development at WELD Racing.… Continue reading Hart Marx Advisors Names New Partner
Final Young Guns Challenger Chosen for SEMA Battle of the Builders
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the winner of the Young Guns Fan Vote competition who will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2019 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and entry into the Battle of the Builders competition. Chelsie Lesnoski of Penticton,… Continue reading Final Young Guns Challenger Chosen for SEMA Battle of the Builders
Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA
From sports cars to trophy trucks, Yokohama Tire’s racing heritage will be highlighted – along with several new ultra-high performance (UHP) and off-road/light truck tires, vehicles and action sports star Travis Pastrana – at its SEMA Show booth (#62118-62119) this year. The SEMA Show runs from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Additionally, Yokohama and Nitro Circus are partnering… Continue reading Yokohama Tire to Feature Racing Heritage at SEMA
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pedal Commander to Line Card
Performance automotive parts distributors Turn 14 Distribution has added Pedal Commander products to its line card. Pedal Commander is the manufacturer of a line of throttle response controllers. “The innovative throttle response controllers from Pedal Commander provide enthusiasts with an immediate improvement in their vehicle’s feel and performance. It gives the enthusiast who is looking for a performance improvement… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Pedal Commander to Line Card