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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Governors Join California Push for Auto Mileage Pact with Trump
Governors from more than 20 states—including some won by Donald Trump in the 2016 election—joined California officials to urge his administration to implement automobile emissions rules that are consistent nationwide and require efficiency improvements each year…
Oracle Lighting Brings on New National Sales Director
Oracle Lighting has hired Robert “Bob” Smith as its new national sales director…
Continental Names Lall Sales Technical Training Specialist
Continental has named Denzel Lall as sales technical training specialist…
AAE Steering System Components Earn ‘Manufactured Again’ Certification
CRP Automotive has been approved as a participant in the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association’s (MERA) Manufactured Again Certification program for its AAE Steering System Components remanufacturing facility…
Premier Performance Rewards Program Now Features MBRP
Premier Performance Products Distribution has initiated the third wave of its rewards program. Customers participating in the distributor’s Platinum Travel Rewards program can now reap rewards for purchasing MBRP products…
Meyer & Morimoto Light It Up
Meyer Distributing now offers the LED line available from Morimoto Lighting…
Ultimate Armored Car Could Star at Drag Strip
Premier Performance Products Distribution has initiated the third wave of its rewards program. Customers participating in the distributor’s Platinum Travel Rewards program can now reap rewards for purchasing MBRP products…
RANDYS Worldwide Adds New Position, Hires National Accounts Director
Everett, Washington-based RANDYS Worldwide has hired Ryan Brancheau as its new director of national accounts…
Chris Fairless Rejoins Hypertech as Sales Director
Hypertech has hired industry veteran Chris Fairless to rejoin the company as sales director…
Simunic Appointed to COO of LTA
Mike Simunic is the new chief operating officer at LTA Manufacturing…
A Back-Road Route to Encourage More Women into Automotive Industry
Two drivers following their passion for cars hope to encourage other young women to get involved in the automotive industry. As the only all-woman team taking on 1,000 miles of back roads in the Pacific Northwest, they will also be raising awareness for a scholarship for women with similar passions…
Shiny Cars & Saddle Shoes Geared up for Blue Suede Cruise
Classic cars from 1972 and earlier will cruise in for the 18th Annual Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by ScottRods Custom Hot Rods and Fiberglass, July 12-14 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Thule to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its line card with the addition of Thule to its distribution centers…
New Chairman: ‘SEMA Must Focus on the Business of Selling Parts & Services’
Tim Martin, CEO of Aftermarket Advisors, is set to transition from chair-elect to chairman of the SEMA Board on July 26. He recently shared the following editorial and his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead…