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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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‘Shark Tank’ Appearance Results in Surprise Transaction for Rightline Gear Product
Several weeks ago, Zach Brown and wife Alyssa walked off the set of ABC's Shark Tank, still reeling from what…
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FOX Sports 2 to Televise KICKER Arenacross Series
Cycle City Promotions has come to an agreement with FOX Sports 2 to televise several races in the KICKER Arenacross…
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VIPER Products Featured on ‘The Price is Right’
Directed sponsored a showcase prize pack on CBS's The Price Is Right on Tuesday...
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Rugged Ridge Debuts ‘Aggressive Design Philosophy’ and Updated Branding
Rugged Ridge has launched a new design philosophy, accompanied by an updated logo and branding design for its line of…
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Premier Performance Recognizes Top Vendors of 2018
Premier Performance Products Distribution this week named its 2018 vendors of the year at its 11th annual Dealer Cruise...
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Draco Springs Expands Sales Team with Engineering-Minded Reps
Race spring manufacturer Draco Springs has expanded its technical sales and service departments by hiring two engineers...
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Extreme Cold Weather Forces Accessories Supplier to Close Wednesday
Sturgis, Michigan-based Owens Products is closed Wednesday, Jan. 30, due to Arctic temperatures...
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Auto Dealer Pushback Against Store Upgrade Mandates Intensifies
Even as New England dealer David Rosenberg heeds automakers' requests for store renovations, he braces himself for business disruption and…
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Air Lift is Among the ‘Best & Brightest’ Companies for Employees
Air suspension specialist Air Lift Co. has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For…
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SEMA’s Show Planner Gets a Promotion
Tom Gattuso has been named SEMA vice president of events...
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The Wheel Group Names New CEO After Founder Retires
The Wheel Group Holdings (TWG) has announced several changes to the leadership of its organization...
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ProTorque Performance Products Teams Up with Transtar
ProTorque Performance Products has teamed up with Transtar Industries Inc. to bring specialized performance torque converters to the transmission repair…
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Motor State KnockOut Adds Late-Model Muscle
New for the 2019 Motor State KnockOut program is the addition of Late Model Muscle Cars to the 1/8-mile No-Prep…
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SEMA Joins Coalition Asking U.S. to End Metals Tariffs
SEMA, the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined more than 45 other industry groups representing…
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Alpine Electronics Names its U.S. Rep Firm of the Year
Florida-based Dynamic Sales and Marketing was named rep firm of the year at Alpine Electronic's recent meeting held at the…