MAHLE has acquired a license package from WiTricity for its magnetic resonance technology…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Karl Kustoms Now Offers Champion Racing & Performance Products
Des Moines, Iowa-based Karl Kustoms now offers Champion Racing Oils, including performance lubricants and specialty products…
Bridgestone to Acquire TomTom Telematics For $1.1 Billion
Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business for $1.1 billion. Bridgestone Europe is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp…
Customized Camaro’s Six-Digit Price Tag Benefits Charity
The SEMA Cares 1967 Chevrolet Camaro custom coupe brought in $165,000 to benefit Childhelp during the 48th annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona…
Detroit Auto Show Gala Raises $4 Million Children’s Charities
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) capped off its 30th anniversary celebration by raising $4 million for children’s charities at the black-tie gala…
Bob Cook Sales Employee Earns Key Certification
Ryan Davenport of Bob Cook Sales has earned is Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CMPR) designation…
Alpine Electronics Hires Two for Brand Business Unit
Alpine Electronics of America has hired Dan Sparks and Colin Vargo to its aftermarket brand business unit. Sparks and Vargo fill the two newly created field positions on the Alpine sales team…
Keystone Confirms Partnership with Hot Wheels Car Care Products
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. now offers the Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care Products…
SEMA Clears up Lingering Confusion Surrounding California Exhaust Noise Law
EDITOR’S NOTE: SEMA published the following Q&A about new enforcement rules for loud exhausts in California: California Assembly Bill (A.B.) 1824 was signed into law by then-Gov. Jerry Brown in June of 2018 as part of the state’s budget process. The legislation amended how California law-enforcement officials may issue a citation for exhaust noise violations. The… Continue reading SEMA Clears up Lingering Confusion Surrounding California Exhaust Noise Law
9/11 Hero to Speak at Winter AutoFest
Wesley Wong will be a guest of honor at Carlisle Events’ annual Winter Florida AutoFest event at the SUN ‘n FUN Campus in Lakeland, set for Feb. 22-24. “Who is Wesley Wong? Quite simply an amazing man with impeccable credentials and a lifetime of stories, many of which tie back to his involvement with rescue and… Continue reading 9/11 Hero to Speak at Winter AutoFest
Truck & Jeep Fest Set for Launch
4 Wheel Parts 2019 Jeep & Truck Fest traveling off-road exhibition kicks off an 11-city tour on Feb. 16.
Avery Dennison to Provide Business Boot Camps
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has published its Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals schedule for 2019…
MAHLE Develops Technology to Allow Steel Pistons in Passenger Car Diesel Engines
A new production process by MAHLE creates maximum design freedom for the piston gallery…
Mickey Thompson Outfits GenRight Off Road Racing Team
The GenRight Off Road racing team has partnered with Mickey Thompson tires…
Group Explores Viability of Long Island Drag Strip, Shares Data
The United States Motorsports Association (USMA) has been studying the economic benefits of a drag strip on New York’s Long Island…