The last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon rolled off the line last week at the FCA US Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada…
Category: News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Keystone Automotive Operations Now Offers Prestige Autotech and Falken Tire
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. has welcomed Prestige Autotech and Falken Tire to its wheel and tire category…
Final SEMA Town Hall of 2018 is Happening Thursday
SEMA will host industry professionals at its town hall meeting in Berea, Ohio…
‘Big Three’ Automakers State Opposition to New Tariffs
AAPC issued a statement saying the steel and aluminum tariffs recently placed on Canada, Mexico and the European Union undermine the U.S. auto industry…
Horizon Global Places its Stamp on Detroit Grand Prix
Horizon Global Corp. and its OEM division Horizon Automotive sponsored the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix this weekend…
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…