*Click to see additional images of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator truck Perhaps the worst-kept secret of this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show was the debut of FCA’s hotly anticipated 2020 Jeep Gladiator truck, featuring a crew cab configuration and durable five-foot deep steel bed. Based on last year’s hugely successful debut of the Jeep Wrangler… Continue reading Can Jeep Gladiator Conquer Light-Truck Market?
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Hellwig Turns to Kinsfather to Lead Sales and Marketing
Brett Kinsfather has taken on the role of director of sales & marketing, while Karen Grassel has joined Hellwig as the company’s new customer service manager…
Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Appoints Chief Restructuring Officer
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona has approved the appointment of Timothy H. Shaffer as the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) for Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving…
SAE Foundation to Honor Roger Penske
The SAE Foundation next year is set to honor Roger Penske with the Industry Leadership Award…
Auto Aftermarket eCommerce is Exploding, Expected to Soon Hit $28 Billion
The trend of buying aftermarket products online is increasing at a growth rate of three times more than the total aftermarket…
GM Front Crash Prevention Systems Cut Police-Reported Crashes
An IIHS study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems adds to the evidence that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking prevent crashes…
King to Host Engine Builder Round Table at PRI Show
Katech’s legacy of racing and winning in motorsports directly applies to the development of alternative fuel engines, including a new Liquefied Petroleum Gas GM LS-based engine…
TREMEC Transmissions Names American Powertrain an ‘Elite Performer’
American Powertrain has been named the 2018 Elite Performer by TREMEC Transmissions…
Best in the Desert to Expand UTV Events Next Year
Best in the Desert is expanding its UTV racing segment for the 2019 season…
Donna Garlits Honored at USA-1 DragFest
The daughter of one of drag racing’s most iconic superstars was honored at Bruce Larson’s USA-1 DragFest Presented by Drag Racing List gathering on Nov. 10…
Global Media Awards: Canada’s Favorite Aftermarket Products
Three publications from Canada made product selections for Global Media Awards…
SEMA Manufacturer’s Rep Network Picks 2018 Award Winners
The Manufacturer’s Rep Network, a SEMA council, dished out three big awards to members during the SEMA Show…
MAHLE Opens New R&D Center for Vehicle Electronics
MAHLE inaugurated a new research and development center yesterday at its location in Valencia, Spain…
Free Webinar This Week on Healthcare Compliance
The National Federation of Independent Business is offering a free webinar at noon on Wednesday covering healthcare compliance…
Mississippi Chevrolet Dealership Changes Hands
Ownership of Preston Hood Chevrolet in Biloxi, Mississippi has been transferred from Preston Hood to Ray Brandt of Ray Brandt Automotive Group…