Manufacturing expanded in May and the general U.S. economy grew for the 109th consecutive month…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
AAA: American Trust in Autonomous Vehicles Slips
A report from AAA’s multi-year tracking study indicates that consumer trust in these vehicles has quickly eroded…
WeatherTech Magnate Buys Most Expensive Car in the World for $70 Million
David MacNeil, the WeatherTech founder and CEO, has just joined one of the most exclusive clubs on Earth…
Aftermarket and Students Send Custom Jeep to Auction
A student program supported by SEMA is awaiting results of an auction that will fund it into the future. More than 100 students contributed to building a custom 2015 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited through the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop program in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Students for nearly six months oversaw… Continue reading Aftermarket and Students Send Custom Jeep to Auction
KICKER Readies Rolling Boom Box for Slamology
KICKER and its 80-foot Xtreme recreational vehicle (XRV) this weekend is attending an event called Slamology in Indianapolis…
Clifford Brand Appoints Canadian Sales Firm
Directed has appointed B&B Electronics as its authorized Canadian network partner for the Clifford line of remote start and security systems…
How Fleets Comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111
Brooklyn, New York-based Rear View Safety wants to help fleet operators learn more about and become compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 law…
Westin Debuts Inner Fenders for Jeep JK
Westin now offers Front and Rear Inner Fenders for the Jeep Wrangler JK…
Warn Industries Adds Additional 70th Anniversary Activities
Warn Industries kicked off its 70th anniversary celebration in March at Easter Jeep Safari, but it has lots more to come…
Industry Stalwarts Join Forces for Automotive Events App
Automotive event organizers throughout the country have a new tool to reach consumers and promote events ranging from car shows, auto auctions, drifting or race competitions…
Tint World Partners with Canadian Windshield Film Producer
Tint World is now working with Alchemy, a Canadian company that manufacturers windshield-protection based on nanotechnology…
STEEL-IT Supports Team Lucas Racing Series
STEEL-IT brand coatings this year will have a major presence in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS)…
CARB Approves $400 Million Plan to Mitigate VW Defeat Devices
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a plan it said is meant to mitigate harm in California caused by Volkswagen’s use of diesel defeat devices in passenger cars…
Roadwire Taking Donations for Christmas in July Event
Roadwire is again hosting its Christmas in July event for at-risk children…
Keystone Adds CURT Group to Line Card
Keystone Automotive Operations has added the CURT line to its towing and truck accessory offerings…