The Coker Group has been acquired by its president and CEO, Wade Kawasaki, and the current Coker Group leadership team, in partnership with Irving Place Capital…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Ray Evernham Acquires Performance Shock Absorber Manufacturer
NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham has acquired JRi Shocks…
Bedside Rack System Inventor Wins Launch Pad Competition
Matt Beenen of Builtright Industries was named the winner of the sixth annual SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the Young Executives Network (YEN)…
Mac McGovern Honored with Lifetime Industry Achievement Award at AAPEX
Recently retired KYB Americas Corp. employee Mac McGovern was honored with the Lifetime Industry Achievement Award at the Import Vehicle Community’s Luncheon and Awards Program during the AAPEX show in Las Vegas…
Industry PR Professional Wins PRSA President’s Award
Leslie Allen, Martin & Co.’s PR director and event manager, received a President’s Award from the Tampa Bay chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)…
Premier Performance Now Stocking Diode Dynamics
Premier Performance Products Distribution is now stocking and shipping LED lighting products by Diode Dynamics…
U.S. Holds Off on Car Tariffs After Trade Meeting
The Trump administration will hold off for now on imposing new tariffs on automobile imports as top officials weigh revisions to a report on the national security implications, according to two people familiar with the matter…
CAN Donates to SEMA Scholarship Fund
Custom Automotive Network (CAN) presented SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting with a donation to the SEMA Scholarship Fund at CAN’s 2018 General Membership Meeting in Las Vegas…
Nitrous Express Acquires Snow Performance
Wichita Falls, Texas-based Nitrous Express has acquired Snow Performance, which is located in Woodland Park, Colorado…
DIESEL Motorsports Preparing for 12th Year in Business, Expanded Schedule
DIESEL Motorsports is headed into its 12th year of providing sanctioned diesel sled pulling, drag racing, show-n-shine and dyno competitions across the United States…
Race Star Wheels to Host NHRA Pro Stock Champions and Street Outlaws in PRI Booth
Race Star Wheels announces that KB Racing’s Jason Line and Greg Anderson and Street Outlaws’ Dominator will be at the company’s PRI booth…
Exide’s Battery-Testing Initiative Gets Distinction in Polish Marketing Competition
The battery campaign Centra Mocy has gained a distinction at the Golden Arrow 2018 marketing competition in Poland…
Global Media Awards: Mexico’s Favorite Aftermarket Products
More than 170 companies were recognized by a panel of international journalists at the 2018 SEMA Show for creating products that resonate with consumers in international markets…
U.S. Car-Import Probe Advances as Trump Plans Trade Team Meeting
The White House is circulating a draft report by the U.S. Commerce Department over whether to impose tariffs on automobile imports to protect national security, three people familiar with the matter said…
AAPEX New Product and New Packaging Showcase Winners
The winners of the AAPEX 2018 New Product and New Packaging Showcases were announced during an awards ceremony on Oct. 30 at AAPEX in Las Vegas…