Horizon Global Corp. and its OEM division Horizon Automotive sponsored the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix this weekend…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Veteran Stock Racer Hired for Sales at Get’m Garage
Orlando’s GET’M Garage has added some new talent with veteran racer and carburetor technician Scooter Vester taking on a sales role
Holley LS Fest West Attendance Nearly Doubles
The Holley LS Fest West showed notable growth in its second year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway…
How to Hire Smarter
Editor’s Note: The following excerpt appears in the July issue of THE SHOP magazine mailing soon. Read the whole article in print or digital. Recruiting the right employee candidates is one of the most critical responsibilities of shop managers and owners. If an organization doesn’t have high-caliber personnel, it may have difficulty meeting its goals.… Continue reading How to Hire Smarter
U.S. Levies Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Allies
Canada and Mexico retaliated against the U.S. decision on Thursday to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and the European Union had its own reprisals ready to go…
LKQ Corp. Finalizes Acquisition of German Parts Distributor
LKQ Corp. has completed its acquisition of STAHLGRUBER GmbH, a Germany headquartered wholesale distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars, tools, capital equipment and accessories…
Hankook Tire Leverages Partnership for High-Performance Tire Development
Global premium tire maker Hankook Tire signed a second memorandum of understanding with one of the world’s largest synthetic rubber producers to co-develop synthetic rubber technologies for high-performance tires…
Team Shelby Organizing ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe
Team Shelby is hosting its Grand Tour Europe amongst two highly visible automotive events…
Lease Credit Approval Rates Rise in May
Car lease credit applicants registered a 70 percent approval rate entering May, a rise from the previous month…Car lease credit applicants registered a 70 percent approval rate entering May, a rise from the previous month…
Report: Manufacturers Finding Opportunities in Air Springs Market
Growing penetration of air springs in luxury passenger vehicles continues to open new growth opportunities for manufacturers…
Baltimore Vehicle Thefts Spike
Car thefts are on the rise in Baltimore County and the surrounding region…
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Green Filter to Line Card
Turn 14 Distribution now includes Green Filter on its line card…
AAM Group Names Member of the Year
The AAM Group honored Earl Owen Co. as the 2018 Member of the Year at its annual membership meeting held May 14-17 in St. Louis…
QA1 Open House to Celebrate Company Milestone
QA1 will continue celebrating its 25th year anniversary during its July 20 open house event and #goDRIVEit Cruise at its facility in Lakeville, Minnesota…
Citroën ID19 Le Paris Named ‘Best in Show’ at Valletta Concours d’Elegance
The Mullin Automotive Museum’s 1960 Citroën ID19 Le Paris won the title of Best in Show at the Valletta Concours d’Elegance on May 20…