News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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	Aftermarket eCommerce Up 42% Since March
Aftermarket parts and accessories eCommerce is up 42% since the first week of March 2020, according to Hedges & Company…
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	3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
Wrapmate, an end-to-end digital platform for graphics projects, has entered a three-year global collaboration agreement with 3M Commercial Solutions to…
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	The Great Race Rescheduled for August
The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race has been rescheduled for Aug. 22-30 from San Antonio, Texas, to Greenville, South…
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	Willow Springs Ultimate Street Car Event to Proceed as Scheduled
Ultimate Street Car Association officials have announced it will hold the OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car event at…
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	Bestop Producing Masks for Healthcare and Essential Workers
Bestop, a manufacturer of Jeep soft tops and accessories, has transformed its manufacturing facility to enable personal protective equipment (PPE)…
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	AAPEX Releases Statement Regarding 2020 Trade Show
Organizers of The AAPEX Show have released a statement indicating that they are currently planning to proceed with the 2020…
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	AERA Hosting Engine Professional Webinar
The Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) has announced it will be hosting a webinar featuring industry engine experts in place…
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	Morgan Lucas Appointed President of Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based distributor and manufacturer of motor oils and additives, has announced that Morgan Lucas, senior vice…
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	Motor State Distributing Adds Dana to Line Card
Motor State Distributing has added Dana Incorporated to its expanding vendor product line, the parts distributor has announced. For more…
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	FCA Announces ‘Drive for Design’ Contest Winners
Three students from Michigan and California have taken the top spots in this year’s FCA Drive for Design contest. Entries…
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	Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
Vintage Air, a manufacturer of air conditioning systems for muscle cars, hot rods and street rods, has turned to designing…
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	QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise
Last week, over 400 vehicles joined QA1, a manufacturer of suspension and driveline products, for the first ‘Get Out and…
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	SEMA Hosting COVID-19 Recovery Webinars
SEMA has announced the final three installments of its six-part webinar series featuring tips and resources for navigating the COVID-19…
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	USMA Providing COVID-19 Resources for Racers
The United States Motorsport Association has created a toolkit for racers, teams and racetracks containing best practices for the resumption…
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	2020 CAN Connect Conference Cancelled
The Custom Automotive Network Board of Directors have cancelled the upcoming 2020 CAN Connect Conference, which was scheduled to be…