The Coker Group has entered into a partnership with German tire distributor Münchner Oldtimer Reifen (MOR)…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Former 12-Volt Industry Figure Dies in California Mass Shooting
Among the 12 people killed in a mass shooting at a California bar on Wednesday was Sean Adler, 48, a well-loved former sales manager at car audio suppliers including Planet Audio, Image Dynamics and Cadence Audio…
Three Performance Brands Honored with Export Achievement Award
Three SEMA-member companies were honored with the Department of Commerce Export Achievement Award during the International Happy Hour at the recently held SEMA Show…
JE Pistons Identifies Best Engines on Display at SEMA
The Masters of Motors award by JE Pistons was awarded to Joe Schubeck during the SEMA Show…
Car Museum to Open New Tuner Car Exhibit…with a Dance Party
America’s Car Museum on Nov. 10 welcomed its newest exhibit with its Let it Glow Dance Party…
‘TUX’ Wins Battle of the Builders
Kyle Tucker, president of Detroit Speed, won the SEMA Battle of the Builders contest with his 1969 Chevy Camaro named TUX. More than 300 vehicles entered the contest this year. Detroit Speed has won the Battle of the Builders contest twice since the company won the inaugural event in 2014. Both wins were with 1969 Camaros. Detroit… Continue reading ‘TUX’ Wins Battle of the Builders
Pedal Commander Now Offered by Premier Performance
Premier Performance Products Distribution is now stocking and shipping Pedal Commander, a throttle response controller that removes delays on users’ electronic accelerator pedal…
Turn 14 Distribution Celebrates SEMA Awards
Turn 14 Distribution was presented with the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year award for 2018 during last week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas…
Race Winning Brands Acquires Falicon
Race Winning Brands Inc. has acquired Falicon Crankshaft Components Inc., a manufacturer of high performance powersports engine components including crankshafts, connecting rods, camshaft sprockets, and racing clutches…
Continental Hires Sales Technical Training Specialist
Continental has named Allen Selzler as sales technical training specialist for Continental Automotive’s commercial vehicles & aftermarket (CVAM) business unit…
Ford CEO Opens Up on Podcast
Freakonomics Radio’s The Secret Life of CEOs series has returned with a new episode that features Ford CEO Jim Hackett…
Meyer Distributing’s President and CEO Wins U.S. Senate Seat
Mike Braun, the president and CEO of Meyer Distributing, has a new title next to his name: United States Senator…
Turn 14 Distribution Opens New Distribution Center
Mike Braun, the president and CEO of Meyer Distributing, has a new title next to his name: United States Senator….
Window Film and Tire Companies Partner to Honor U.S. Vets
San Diego-based Solar Gard was selected as the window film provider of the Nexen Tire Purple Heart Dodge Challenger, a custom build by legendary automotive customizer Kenny Pfitzer, that will be awarded to a deserving purple heart recipient…
Corvette Show Raises Money for Amyloidosis Foundation
The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation on Nov. 4 hosted its annual Corvettes for Chip event at the Carlisle Expo Center…