News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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New York Technician Wins Petty’s Garage Resto-mod Camaro
Martin Koschik, a technician at J and J Automotive in Rhinebeck, New York, won the grand prize in MAHLE's Drive…
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Colorado Adopts CARB Low Emissions Standards
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has approved new low emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new light-duty and medium-duty motor…
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MEMA Calls for Tariff Exemptions
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has urged the Trump administration to exempt Mexico and Canada from additional tariffs…
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SEMA Video Review: What Did You Miss?
THE SHOP magazine staff was behind and in front of the camera interviewing shop owners, industry icons and other notable…
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DEFA North America Expands its Distribution Network
DEFA has added Action Truck and Car Accessories, CTP Distributors, and AutoMobility to its automotive aftermarket distribution channel to sell…
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New Facebook Series Follows Auctioneer who Remodels Classic Cars
A new Facebook Watch series, Pick, Flip & Drive, follows auto-auctioneer Jim Eli and his family finding vintage automobiles from…
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Global Media Awards: China’s Favorite Aftermarket Products
Two Chinese publications selected their favorite products showcased during the 2018 SEMA Show...
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Mickey Thompson Unveils Online Dealer Training for Truck and Off-Road Tires
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has introduced online dealer training courses for the company's truck tire lines...
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Yokohama Tire Relaunches Online Dealer Training Program
Yokohama Tire's redesigned EXCEED online dealer training program is now available...
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Meyer Distributing Honors Bernheisel with Distinguished Service Award
Meyer Distributing has named Greg Bernheisel, co-owner of Considine Sales and Marketing, as the recipient of its new Distinguished Service Award...
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Mothers Shine Award Goes to ‘Nickelback’
The annual Mothers Shine Award went to Nickelback, a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, owned by Greg and Chris Allen of…
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Automotive Parts Associates Makes Contribution to Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation
Automotive Parts Associates Inc. (APA) has made a charitable contribution to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF)...
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USPS Is Underrated, According to Survey of Auto Parts and Accessories Retailers
How does USPS rate compared to Federal Express and UPS?
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Lease Credit Approval Rates Improve in October
Car lease credit applicants registered a 70.9-percent approval rate in October, a slight rise from the September rate of 69.8…
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Unemployment Rates Down in 79 percent of U.S. Metro Areas
In September, unemployment rates were lower than they were a year earlier in 308 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher…