News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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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…
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9/11 Hero to Speak at Winter AutoFest
Wesley Wong will be a guest of honor at Carlisle Events’ annual Winter Florida AutoFest event at the SUN ‘n…
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Truck & Jeep Fest Set for Launch
4 Wheel Parts 2019 Jeep & Truck Fest traveling off-road exhibition kicks off an 11-city tour on Feb. 16.
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Avery Dennison to Provide Business Boot Camps
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has published its Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals schedule for 2019...
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MAHLE Develops Technology to Allow Steel Pistons in Passenger Car Diesel Engines
A new production process by MAHLE creates maximum design freedom for the piston gallery...
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Mickey Thompson Outfits GenRight Off Road Racing Team
The GenRight Off Road racing team has partnered with Mickey Thompson tires...