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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
UK Wants Dash Cam Owners to Snitch on Bad Drivers
Drivers in England and Wales now have a direct line to police for ratting on their fellow motorists, thanks to a new national dash cam database…
Student-Built Wrangler Fetches $53,500 at Auction
The fully customized 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited built by students of the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities Auto Tech School sold for big money on June 26…
Metalcloak Chooses New Manufacturing Management Solution
Metalcloak has chosen OptiProERP as the company’s new manufacturing management solution…
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Names Garage Gurus Scholarship Winners
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has named 12 new recipients of $2,500 tuition scholarships on behalf of its Garage Gurus technical education network…
U.S. Launches $34 Billion Trade War, China Fires Back
USA Today: The Chinese government said Friday it “immediately” retaliated against increased U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports as President Donald Trump’s administration effectively launched a trade war…
Auto Care Association: Over 100,000 Industry Jobs at Risk
A predicts that 6,800 jobs could be lost by vehicle repair shops and an additional 85,200 jobs in the auto care wholesale and retail segment due to lower demand…
VIDEO: Audi Welcomes Saudi Women as They Take the Wheel
A new era for women has started in Saudi Arabia…
Volvo Cars Launches New Brand
Volvo Cars has launched M, a new brand that expands the company’s global mobility operations by providing on-demand access to cars and services through a new app…
Dan Snyder Motorsports Win the Last Dodge Viper and Demon
The excitement was palpable during the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction 2018 in Connecticut where the highlight was the charity auction of the very last Dodge Viper and last Challenger SRT Demon…
PRI Show to Expand International Presence
The global presence of the 2018 PRI Trade Show will increase significantly as a result of new media outreach efforts and resources aimed at making the show more conducive to international business and exposure…
Drake Automotive Acquires Off-Road Accessories Designer
Aftermarket car accessories and restoration parts platform Drake Automotive Group has acquired Riverside, California-based DV8 Offroad…
UWS Nearing 40-Year Milestone
UWS this year is celebrating its 38th year of American manufacturing…
ICON 4×4 Launches Line of Classic Broncos
To celebrate ICON 4×4’s 10th anniversary this year, its founder and lead designer Jonathan Ward has launched a new breed of builds: the Old School Series…
Deadline Approaching for SEMA Industry Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2018 SEMA Industry Awards are underway…