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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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Legislation Introduced to Repeal 2018 California Exhaust Noise Law
The California Assembly has introduced legisltion to repeal a 2018 law that amended how California law enforcement officials issue citations for…
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Three Labor Laws You Might Not Know You’re Breaking
As a business owner, you want to do right by your employees. But, if you sometimes find yourself scratching your…
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Roland DGA Expands Born-to-Wrap Workshop Schedule
Irvine, California-based Roland DGA has published its 2019 Born-to-Wrap workshop schedule, it's most extensive offering in 12 years...
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Mickey Thompson Debuts its First Dedicated Off-Road Tire
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has launched a new, off-road use only tire designed to traverse even the most extreme…
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Meyer Distributing Welcomes Nitro Gear & Axle
Newest supplier partner offers performance differential & axle parts...
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OER Enters Classic Mustang Parts Business, Plans More Ford Applications
Original Equipment Reproduction (OER) has expanded its product offering to include a restoration parts line for Ford vehicles...
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MAHLE Plugs into Wireless Charging Future
MAHLE has acquired a license package from WiTricity for its magnetic resonance technology...
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Karl Kustoms Now Offers Champion Racing & Performance Products
Des Moines, Iowa-based Karl Kustoms now offers Champion Racing Oils, including performance lubricants and specialty products...
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Bridgestone to Acquire TomTom Telematics For $1.1 Billion
Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business for $1.1 billion. Bridgestone Europe is…
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Customized Camaro’s Six-Digit Price Tag Benefits Charity
The SEMA Cares 1967 Chevrolet Camaro custom coupe brought in $165,000 to benefit Childhelp during the 48th annual Barrett-Jackson collector…
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Detroit Auto Show Gala Raises $4 Million Children’s Charities
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) capped off its 30th anniversary celebration by raising $4 million for children's charities…
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Bob Cook Sales Employee Earns Key Certification
Ryan Davenport of Bob Cook Sales has earned is Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CMPR) designation...
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Alpine Electronics Hires Two for Brand Business Unit
Alpine Electronics of America has hired Dan Sparks and Colin Vargo to its aftermarket brand business unit. Sparks and Vargo…
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Keystone Confirms Partnership with Hot Wheels Car Care Products
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. now offers the Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care Products...
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SEMA Clears up Lingering Confusion Surrounding California Exhaust Noise Law
EDITOR’S NOTE: SEMA published the following Q&A about new enforcement rules for loud exhausts in California: California Assembly Bill (A.B.) 1824…