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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

California Drivers to be Reminded of their Rights Under Magnuson-Moss Act

The state of California plans to start showing motorists a video that informs them about their vehicle warranty rights as the Magnuson-Moss Act specifies. The video will play at 178 department of motor vehicle locations across the state. The video was produced by the Car Care Council in conjunction with AutoNetTV media. “The Car Care Council… Continue reading California Drivers to be Reminded of their Rights Under Magnuson-Moss Act

Motor State Distributing Adds MBRP Inc. Performance Exhaust to Product Line

Motor State Distributing’s expanding vendor product line now includes MBRP Inc. Performance Exhaust systems, one of the most rugged, efficient, best tuned and easiest-to-install performance exhaust upgrades – tuned and engineered, featuring mandrel bent tubing for even and increased air flow, tuned muffler for optimal sound, dyno proven to increase horsepower and torque. MBRP offers… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Adds MBRP Inc. Performance Exhaust to Product Line

Legend Cruisers Car Club to Host Camden Cruise-In

The Camden Cruise-In series-sponsored by the Legend Cruisers Car Club and supported by the Benton County/Camden Chamber of Commerce-is set to start Saturday, April 28 in Camden, Tennessee. The Cruise-In will feature classic cars along with music, 50/50 drawings, concessions and prizes for registered participants. Proceeds will benefit the Chamber’s efforts to promote the community… Continue reading Legend Cruisers Car Club to Host Camden Cruise-In

Champion Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship

Champion Oil, an industry leader in specialty motor oils and lubricants, announced today it has become the title sponsor of the U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship. The Champion Oil U6SA Series incorporates over 50 different race tracks and over 200 events with hundreds of individual teams and drivers. Champion’s Fully Synthetic Micro Sprint Racing Oils,… Continue reading Champion Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship

Daystar Products International Names Jim Chick as Chief Operating Officer

Daystar Products International, a leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of performance products for the light truck, performance automotive, Jeep, powersports and RV aftermarkets, has named Jim Chick, the veteran specialty-automotive aftermarket executive, as the new Chief Operating Officer. As Chick looks forward to his new position at Daystar, he commented, “Joining ranks with Daystar… Continue reading Daystar Products International Names Jim Chick as Chief Operating Officer

BRABUS Mourns Loss of Founder Bodo Buschmann

Prof. h.c. Bodo Buschmann, founder and CEO of BRABUS, passed away on April 26, 2018, after a short illness. BRABUS is renowned for its refinements to Mercedes-Benz automobiles and as a manufacturer of high-performance supercars.

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Exergy Performance to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added Exergy Performance to its line card. “Exergy Performance provides high-performance diesel fuel products for nearly every diesel application,” said Kyle Shelley, Turn 14 Distribution’s director of sales. “We are proud to announce that Turn 14 Distribution will carry Exergy Performance products going forward. This will provide our customers with an… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Exergy Performance to Line Card

EnerSys and BIGFOOT 4×4 Continue Partnership

EnerSys has announced that it will continue its role as the Exclusive Battery Partner of BIGFOOT 4×4 Inc. in 2018. The announcement marks the 18th year as a sponsor of the BIGFOOT Monster Truck racing and display program. EnerSys provides the ODYSSEY batteries found in BIGFOOT 4×4’s entire fleet of monster trucks, haulers and shop vehicles. “There’s no more extreme… Continue reading EnerSys and BIGFOOT 4×4 Continue Partnership