News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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	Austin Hatcher Foundation To Host Live Auctions at IMSA Championship
Live painting auctions in partnership with artist Bill Patterson will benefit children & their families affected by pediatric cancer…
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	‘Gearheads n’ Gasoline’ Podcast Welcomes AMD as a 2025 Sponsor
Collaboration promises to rev up the value for listeners & create stronger connections across the automotive aftermarket…
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	Lippert Acquires Freedman Seating Company
Acquisition continues to strengthen Lippert’s diversification strategy into the transportation vehicle markets…
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	2025 HOT ROD Power Tour West Is Coming Back to California in December
The three-day road trip will feature thousands of custom cars & trucks & visit three cities for drag racing and autocross…
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	ECD Auto Design Reveals Vibrant Yellow Soft-Top Defender 90 ‘Beach Patrol’
Project Beach Patrol blends bold automotive design & modern conveniences with vintage styling…
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	The 2025 Edition of the ALI Lifting Points Guide Now Available
Guide helps shops find OEM-recommended lifting points for cars, SUVs, light trucks & vans to properly lift vehicles…
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	Old World Industries Expands in Mexico With Acquisition of J&J Lubricantes
Companies will produce locally made coolants, diesel exhaust fluids, oils & other lubricants for the Mexican market…
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	Douglas Dynamics Announces Board Leadership Transition
Lead director Don Sturdivant appointed chairman of the board & Jim Janik to continue serving as director…
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	The Return of the WD-40 Brand Repair Challenge
WD-40 is inviting professional & DIY masterminds, makers & fixers to show off their repair talents & win prizes…
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	Unser & Herzog Galleries Now Open at Museum of American Speed
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new galleries brought in local dignitaries & members of the Unser & Herzog families…
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	2025 Chevrolet Tahoe & Suburban Supercharged to 625 HP by Hennessey
Customized 6.2-liter V-8 SUVs will become the first Hennessey vehicles available from authorized Chevrolet dealers…
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	Tire Rack Signs New Sponsorship Deals With WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
As part of the multi-year agreement, Tire Rack will help upgrade & refresh the circuit’s famous pedestrian Tire Bridge…
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	Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Postponed Until Fall 2026
With the city of Chattanooga continuing to grow, event organizers have decided to regroup for an even bigger & better…
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	Meyer Distributing Adds Survive-A-Storm Shelters to its Product Line
Company produces prefabricated steel underground & aboveground tornado shelters for commercial & residential use…
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	Mustang Installs R&D Heavy-Duty Test Stand at Texas A&M
The custom dynamometer will be used for the research & development of heavy-duty trucks…