Weaving among the 1958 Chevrolets, 1962 Cadillacs and 1975 Ford Thunderbirds at a classic car show in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, I see what looks like a red-haired toddler facing a palm tree, hands covering her face…
Category: News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
U.S. Manufacturing Business Expansion Continues
Manufacturing expanded in October and the general U.S. economy grew for the 114th consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business…
National Gas Price Average Drops to Cheapest Level Since April
At $2.76, the national gas price average is at its cheapest in six months (end of April). On the week, motorists in every state but Hawaii are paying as much as a nickel less to fill-up…
Premier Performance Now Stocking DV8 Off-Road
Premier Performance Products Distribution is now stocking and shipping DV8 Off-Road, a line of Jeep and truck off-roading accessories and wheels…
Keystone Inks Master Distributor Deal with Hot Wheels Car Care
Keystone Automotive Operations has entered into a master distribution agreement with Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care…
HushMat Hopes to Expand Southwestern Sales with New Rep Firm
HushMat has appointed Alan Wojtas Associates to represent the brand in Southwestern states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana…
Diesel Brothers to Launch Tire Brand with Cooper Tire
The DieselSellerz, stars of Discovery Channel’s show Diesel Brothers, are partnering with Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. to launch a new tire brand: Legion Tires…
Hypertherm’s New Venture Capital Arm to Support Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Hypertherm has formed a corporate venture capital arm called Hypertherm Ventures to “foster greater interaction with the technology venture community…”
EchoMaster Names New Product Manager
EchoMaster has hired Tony Tassillo as its new product manager. Tassillo will engineer and manage new and innovative safety solutions for the brand…
Classic Camaro Comes Out on Top in Ultimate Street Car Invitational
Mike DuSold and his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro was awarded as the 2018 Ultimate Street Car at the 11th annual OPTIMA Invitational at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend…
Three Generations of the Alves Family Represent SCOSCHE Industries at SEMA Show
Three generations of the Alves family represented their company Scosche Industries, at the SEMA and AAPEX shows last week in Las Vegas…
John King and Karl Rove Cover Issues Facing Auto Industry at AAPEX Opener
CNN’s John King and political strategist Karl Rove gave their views on the upcoming midterm elections and how tariffs could impact the automotive aftermarket industry during the grand opening keynote breakfast at…
Free Webinar: Strategies for Properly Approaching Me Too Movement in a Small Business
The National Federation of Small Business (NFIB) will host a free webinar at noon EST on Wednesday about sexual harassment in the work place…
Motor State Distributing Adds K1 Race Gear to Line Card
Motor State Distributing has added K1 Race Gear (K1R) to its expanding vendor product line…
Keystone Automotive Now Offers Tough Guard Line
Keystone Automotive Operations has welcomed the Tough Guard line of Formfit Hood Protectors from Focus Auto Design (T2G) onto its line card…