New research from AAA reveals that when the mercury dips to 20 degrees, and the HVAC system is used to heat the inside of the vehicle, the average driving range is decreased by 41 percent…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Hypertherm Connects High Schoolers with High-Tech Manufacturing Lessons
Hanover, New Hampshire-based Hypertherm is celebrating the graduation of high school students from its semester-long high-tech manufacturing and engineering program…
SEMA Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominations
SEMA is seeking nominations for its Hall of Fame at sema.org/hof…
Honda Dealership Opens Near Houston
Honda of Tomball has opened a new 58,000-square-foot dealership in Tomball, Texas…
Engine Pro Publishes New Timing Set Catalog
Engine Pro just published its revised 350-page Timing Sets & Components catalog…
Thermo-Tec Signs to be Official Sponsor of the NMRA Series
Thermo-Tec plans to show drag racers the benefits of cooler components through its new sponsorship of the 2019 National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA)…
Kooks Headers and Exhaust Continues to Add to Leadership Team
Matt Hatfield is the most recent addition to the Kooks Headers and Exhaust (KHE) leadership team, bringing with him more than 20 years of c-level experience from the manufacturing industry….
Hypertech Enlists R&R Marketing to Grow Sales
Hypertech has enlisted Kansas City, Missouri-based R&R Marketing Consultants to help market and sell its new throttle optimizer, REACT, along with its Max Energy Power Programmers and Speedometer Calibrators. “R&R Marketing Consultants has made its way back home to Hypertech,” said Chuck Lenhart, COO of R&R Marketing Consultants. “R&R’s sales experience combined with their firsthand… Continue reading Hypertech Enlists R&R Marketing to Grow Sales
Conley Named NMRA/NMCA National Tech Director
The NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals has appointed Roger Conley as the national tech director, overseeing technical and safety operations for the leading street-legal drag racing organization…
Forgeline Motorsports Expands IMSA Strategic Alliance in 2019
Expanding on a relationship that was rekindled in 2018, Forgeline Motorsports will be a sponsor of IMSA.tv live streaming for all 2019 IMSA MICHELIN Pilot Challenge events…
Driven Brands to Acquire Super-Lube
Take 5 Oil Change, one of the largest quick lube operators in the nation, has acquired Super-Lube…
Permatex Returns to NASCAR with Sponsorship of StarCom Racing in 2019 Daytona 500
Permatex will be returning to NASCAR competition with StarCom Racing at the 2019 Daytona 500 on Feb 17…
SCOSCHE Industries Sponsors GenRight Off-Road Race Team
SCOSCHE Industries is partnering with the GenRight Off Road race team for the 2019 season…
Carlisle Events Owner Plunges into Icy Waters for Charity
With snow falling on ice covered waters in Ocean City, New Jersey, Carlisle Events co-owner Lance Miller had an idea…
Harley-Davidson F-150 Cruises Back into Showrooms
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and Tuscany Motor Co. have introduced the 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup truck at the Chicago Auto Show. The truck will remain on display through Feb. 18 at Ford Motor Co.’s Chicago Auto Show. A concept of the Harley-Davidson branded truck was displayed last summer at the Harley-Davidson 115-year Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee.… Continue reading Harley-Davidson F-150 Cruises Back into Showrooms