JE Pistons has hired Cindy Verkooij as the brand’s new general manager…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
OPTIMA’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car Debuts on TV
OPTIMA Batteries is looking for the best street-legal performance car in America…
AAA Study: Drivers Rely Too Heavily on New Vehicle Safety Technologies
Many drivers are unaware of the safety limitations of ADAS in their vehicles…
The State of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The global electric vehicle population reached 3 million units at the end of 2017, which represents approximately 0.23 percent of the global vehicle population…
Outdoor Recreation Contributed 2.2 Percent to U.S. GDP
The final report with the first-ever government statistics recognizing the outdoor recreation industry as a significant contributor to the U.S. economy has been released…
Inside the Team Developing Ford’s Next Generation of Electric Vehicles
Ford Team Edison operates out of an old factory in the heart of Corktown, Detroit’s oldest neighborhood with an open floorplan that encourages collaboration…
Directed Expands New England Sales Footprint
Directed has added Eben Sheldon and The Best Reps to its New England sales organization…
Optronics Receives Outstanding Performance Award from ATW
Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, was presented with the ATW Outstanding Performance Award…
SiriusXM to Acquire Pandora
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has entered an agreement to acquire Pandora Media Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion…
AAPEX to Expand Focus on Technology
AAPEX is expanding several programs at this year’s event in a continued effort to spotlight the impact of technology on the automotive aftermarket…
Motovicity Distribution Hires Evens in Lead Marketing Role
Motovicity Distribution hired Theresa Evens last month as the company’s new marketing manager…
TheCarGuy and The Humble Mechanic to Support MAHLE Service Solutions
Eric “TheCarGuy” Cook and Charles “The Humble Mechanic” Sanville will serve as brand ambassadors for MAHLE Service Solutions division…
Tint World Opens First Arizona Location
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has entered the Arizona market with a new store in Chandler, just outside Phoenix…
Tuning Products Company Enters Agreement With EPA
The agreement resolves EPA allegations primarily stemming from several of the company’s products that were developed by legacy companies prior to Derive’s acquisition of them….
Aldan American Debuts Suspension Channel on YouTube
Aldan American has launched its new YouTube channel focused on coilovers, suspension and improving viewer’s vehicle stance and ride quality. The team at Aldan brings more than four decades of suspension know-how to its YouTube channel, working with classic hot rods, muscle cars, and modern street performance vehicles, according to the company. View the video… Continue reading Aldan American Debuts Suspension Channel on YouTube