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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
California Shop Expands to Accommodate More Fabrication
Mick’s Paint is expanding in Pomona, California, to accommodate more fabrication work…
Icahn Automotive Debuts Program to Address Service Technician Shortage
Icahn Automotive Group has announced a new program designed to invest in and support promising future automotive technicians, as they make their way from the classroom to the service bay…
Independent Research Firm Says Proposed Auto Tariffs Would be ‘Extremely Detrimental’
Center for Automotive Research (CAR), an independent and nonprofit research firm, has sounded alarm regarding potential tariffs on foreign vehicles and auto parts…
SEMA Supporting Five High School Vehicle Builds
SEMA first partnered with Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) High School last year for a pilot vehicle build program…
Charity Sweepstakes for Mustang Bullitt Models Speeding to Finish Line
The national charity sweepstakes for a pair of Bullitt Edition Ford Mustangs is headed toward the finish line with the lucky winner of the 1968 and 2019 model year cars being named on April 16…
Jason Scherer Makes History in Hammertown
Jason Scherer has made history as the first back-to-back winner of the Nitto King of the Hammers powered by Optima Batteries (KoH). The victory also marks the third time he’s won the race.
Solar Gard Window Film Added to Meyer Distributing Line Card
Meyer Distributing now offers window film from Solar Gard…
NPW Adds Melone as Category Manager
Melone will enhance the purchasing department at the company’s Miami headquarters, according to NPW…
Trump Receives Report on U.S. Security Threat of Car Imports
President Donald Trump has received the findings of a probe into whether imported vehicles pose a national security threat, which could lead the U.S. to impose tariffs…
Custom Truck Shop to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
Meridian, Idaho-based ATPTrucks will start to accept payments in cryptocurrency, powered by e-commerce project Chimpion…
SEMA Council Changes Name to Reflect Growing Off-Road Market
The Light Truck Accessories Alliance (LTAA) has changed its name in a rebranding effort…
Bill Long Named to Lead MEMA at Critical Time
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has named Bill Long as president and CEO…
LINE-X is a Staple in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Rankings
LINE-X was named the No. 1 franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Miscellaneous Auto Products and Services category for the 10th time since 2005…
Performance Exhaust Company Partners with R&R Marketing Consultants
XForce Performance Exhaust has partnered with R&R Marketing Consultants Inc. (RRMCI)…