Martin Koschik, a technician at J and J Automotive in Rhinebeck, New York, won the grand prize in MAHLE’s Drive With the Original promotion…
Category: News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Colorado Adopts CARB Low Emissions Standards
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has approved new low emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new light-duty and medium-duty motor vehicles sold in the state, beginning in the 2022 model year…
MEMA Calls for Tariff Exemptions
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has urged the Trump administration to exempt Mexico and Canada from additional tariffs on steel and aluminum in advance of signing a new North American trade deal…
SEMA Video Review: What Did You Miss?
THE SHOP magazine staff was behind and in front of the camera interviewing shop owners, industry icons and other notable figures during the Oct. 29-Nov. 2 SEMA Show in Las Vegas…
DEFA North America Expands its Distribution Network
DEFA has added Action Truck and Car Accessories, CTP Distributors, and AutoMobility to its automotive aftermarket distribution channel to sell its eco-friendly line of automotive charging and heating systems…
New Facebook Series Follows Auctioneer who Remodels Classic Cars
A new Facebook Watch series, Pick, Flip & Drive, follows auto-auctioneer Jim Eli and his family finding vintage automobiles from barns and backyards across Montana. Eli flips the cars into custom-designed works of art…
Global Media Awards: China’s Favorite Aftermarket Products
Two Chinese publications selected their favorite products showcased during the 2018 SEMA Show…
Mickey Thompson Unveils Online Dealer Training for Truck and Off-Road Tires
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has introduced online dealer training courses for the company’s truck tire lines…
Yokohama Tire Relaunches Online Dealer Training Program
Yokohama Tire’s redesigned EXCEED online dealer training program is now available…
Meyer Distributing Honors Bernheisel with Distinguished Service Award
Meyer Distributing has named Greg Bernheisel, co-owner of Considine Sales and Marketing, as the recipient of its new Distinguished Service Award…
Mothers Shine Award Goes to ‘Nickelback’
The annual Mothers Shine Award went to Nickelback, a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, owned by Greg and Chris Allen of Selbyville, Deleware and built by Superior Auto Works of Frederica, Deleware….
Automotive Parts Associates Makes Contribution to Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
Automotive Parts Associates Inc. (APA) has made a charitable contribution to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF)…
USPS Is Underrated, According to Survey of Auto Parts and Accessories Retailers
How does USPS rate compared to Federal Express and UPS?
Lease Credit Approval Rates Improve in October
Car lease credit applicants registered a 70.9-percent approval rate in October, a slight rise from the September rate of 69.8 percent, according to Swapalease.com…
Unemployment Rates Down in 79 percent of U.S. Metro Areas
In September, unemployment rates were lower than they were a year earlier in 308 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 58 areas, and unchanged in 22 areas…