News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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U.S. Commission Finds New North American Trade Deal Would Boost Economy, Automotive Parts Industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission estimated the proposed new North American free trade deal would modestly boost the U.S. economy…
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Study: Building Long Island Drag Strip Could Generate $17 Million Annually
United States Motorsports Association (USMA) has released findings of an independent report gauging the potential economic impact of building a…
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LKQ Corp. Purchases Elite Electronics
Elite Electronics has been acquired by LKQ Corp. Investment banking firm Transitus Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to…
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Lazer Star Lights Introduces Dealer Direct Program
Lazer Star Lights on April 8 rolled out a new direct-to-dealer sales program...
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Keystone Automotive Adds Lubrication Specialties Inc. to Line Card
Keystone Automotive Operations has welcomed Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) to its performance category...
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East Coast USA Joins Elite Distributor Alliance
East Coast USA is the 13th distributor admitted to the buying group, increasing the buying power to over $140 million,…
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Universal Technical Institute Holds Career Expo & Open House
UTI on Wednesday hosted a Technicians and Technology Career Expo & Open House for students interested in exploring careers as…
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Pep Boys Launches Dedicated Fleet Program
Icahn Automotive Group has debuted Pep Boys Fleet, a program placing renewed focus on automotive service designed to better meet…
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Premier Performance Now Stocking Venomrex
Premier Performance Products Distribution is now stocking and shipping Venomrex, a manufacturer of performance flow-forged wheels for truck and jeep…
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M.E.S.A. Finalizes Agreement with Keystone Automotive Operations
The Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (M.E.S.A.) buying and marketing group has added Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. as its distributor…
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Hellwig Suspension Products Hires Kaufman as Sales Development Director
Hellwig Suspension Products has hired Vern Kaufman as its new sales and business development manager...
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SSV Works Appoints New Sales Director
SSV Works, an off-road audio systems and accessories manufacturer, has named industry veteran Will Cherry to the position of sales…
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Florida Technician Wins Trip and Ride-Along with Vaughn Gittin, Jr.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. has awarded Robert Lewis, a technician from Lakeland, Florida, with the Grand Prize of its latest social…
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NASCAR Technical Institute Hosts HROT Qualifier
More than 35 high school students from around the Southeast region competed in a fast-paced annual competition designed to get…
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Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Test Turns 25
ASE's Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) Test is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. By the end of this year,…