Americans are set to celebrate National Name Your Car Day on Oct. 2, whether or not they even know about it…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Truck Accessory Firm to Emphasize Street Style, Off-Road Capability at SEMA
Air Design USA is bringing two 2019 Silverado pickups to the Oct. 30-Nov. 2 SEMA Show in Las Vegas…
Timken Names National Sales Manager for Canada
The Timken Co. has named Albert Mammarella as its new national sales manager for the company’s automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket division. Mammarella will be responsible for supporting customers and developing new opportunities throughout Canada for Timken. Mammarella has more than 30 years of industry experience and a proven track record of facilitating long-term relationships… Continue reading Timken Names National Sales Manager for Canada
Vehicle Lifts Must Pass Tougher Testing for Gold Label
It is now more challenging for a vehicle lift to earn an gold certification label and that’s good news for lift operator safety, according to Automotive Lift Institute (ALI)…
The State of 3D Printing
The view of 3D printing in the manufacturing industry as a competitive advantage is getting stronger as investments continue to grow, but the products, the materials and the technology itself will substantially evolve over the upcoming years…
Motor State Distributing Adds Hylomar to Vendor Lineup
Motor State Distributing is now stocking product made by Hylomar…
Chemical Brand Updates Packaging
Pyroil has launched new packaging for its line of automotive chemical products. This rebrand features an updated logo as well as new bottle styles for each product…
What do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Small Business Growth?
Although borrowing money will be costlier as interest rates rise, 34 percent of business owners in the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey said the next three months would be a good time to expand…
Moody’s: Light-Vehicle Sales to Grow Amid U.S. Tariff Threat
Moody’s outlook for light-vehicle sales remains stable as overall demand holds steady…
Notable Brands Increase Lease Prices in August
Wantalease.com reports that several automotive brands significantly raised prices in August on lease deals for mid-size and full-size cars, as well as pickups and SUVs…
Motovicity Distribution Hires Howard as Category Manager
Motovicity Distribution has hired industry veteran Wayne Howard as a category manager on the distributor’s purchasing team…
BBK Performance to Debut New Jobber, MAP Pricing
BBK Performance will have new Jobber and MAP pricing by Jan. 1…
AWE Plans to Enter New Market
AWE is set to make “a major push into the Camaro market,” starting with the Gen6 SS and ZL1 cars, according to the company.
Champion Racing Oil Sponsors National Open at Williams Grove
Champion Racing Oil is the title sponsor of an event next weekend at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania…
Hot Shot’s Secret Expands Roster with Firepunk Diesel Drag Racing Team
The Lubrication Specialties Inc. brand is now sponsoring the Firepunk Diesel Race Team….