Kinderhook Industries LLC, a private equity firm that owns Bestop, has acquired RR Manufacturing and Rocky Ridge Transportation…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Peterson Manufacturing Promotes Within for VP of Engineering
Peterson Manufacturing has named Cory Adams as vice president of engineering…
Midwest Wheel Gives Icon Award to CURT Group Employee
Accessory distributor Midwest Wheel Companies recently named Scott Morrison as the first recipient of the company’s Icon Award…
Truck Hero Hires Bowling as VP of Operations
Truck Hero Inc. has appointed Bill Bowling as executive vice president of operations, reporting to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Kelly Kneifl…
Thule Group Acquires North American Rooftop Tent Company
Thule Group has acquired Tepui Outdoors Inc., a North American rooftop tents company, for $9.5 million…
Online Auto Parts Retailer Pays $1 million CARB Fine
AZAA Investments Inc. has paid more than $1 million to settle violations levied against online retailer AutoAnything Inc. by CARB…
DEI Debuts Heat & Sound Control Brochure for Jeeps
DEI now offers a full catalog of products designed specifically for early and late model Jeeps…
Aftermarket Suppliers Say Nevada Legislation Could Discourage Aftermarket Parts Sales
AASA and MEMA have urged the Nevada State Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor to reject a proposed law that discourages the use of quality aftermarket parts…
Replacement Takata Airbags Recalled in 1.1 Million Honda Vehicles
American Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.1 million Acura and Honda vehicles in the U.S. to replace Takata driver front airbag inflators that may rupture if an airbag deploys in a crash…
Shop Exits Comfort Zone to Help Customer in Need
When it comes to community service, many people donate money, others give their time-and some give truck accessories. In one particular case from last year, a Chevy Silverado 1500 was fully customized by Meyer Chassis in Murrieta, California with an air-lifted chassis, Atturo tires and a wheel rack custom-built into the truck bed, all of… Continue reading Shop Exits Comfort Zone to Help Customer in Need
Turn 14 Distribution Adds CSF Performance
Turn 14 Distribution has added CSF Performance to its line card…
Planned Keystone Automotive Truck Project Begins its Journey
Keystone Automotive Operations is planning to build a customized 2019 Ram 1500 show vehicle, called the TerraRAM…
Meyer Distributing to Host RV and Towing Trade Show
Meyer Distributing will host a new RV and towing trade show in 2020…
Upcoming Webinar: What is the Small Business Deduction?
For years, small businesses have counted tax issues among five of their top ten problems and priorities…
Metra Electronics to Host Product Training Sessions
Metra Electronics is hosting three training sessions at the 2019 KnowledgeFest event in Indianapolis for mobile electronics installers…