The popularity of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 AEV concept truck has driven American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to launch a series of aftermarket products…
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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
Maryland Off-Highway Vehicle Funding Bill Becomes Law
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed pro-hobby legislation (S.B. 606) into law, according to SEMA Action Network…
ExtremeTerrain Partners with Make-A-Wish on Wrangler Build
A Make-A-Wish recipient named Earl had his 2002 Wrangler Sport totally transformed with help from aftermarket supplier ExtremeTerrain. The Jeep was in massive need for repair. Many of ExtremeTerrain‘s vendors and affiliates-including Teraflex, Rugged Ridge, Malvern Collision, and M&A Upholstery-donated parts and labor to make Earl’s wish for a dream Jeep Wrangler come true. ExtremeTerrain… Continue reading ExtremeTerrain Partners with Make-A-Wish on Wrangler Build
‘Venice Crew’ Challenges Aston Martin and Jaguar for Charity
The Original Venice Crew (OVC) has thrown down the gauntlet in the name of charity to Aston Martin and Jaguar. OVC CEO Jim Marietta on Thursday reignited the rivalry with these two European automakers by challenging them to race their continuation heritage classic cars against the classic Shelby continuation model. Marietta is asking both Aston… Continue reading ‘Venice Crew’ Challenges Aston Martin and Jaguar for Charity
Motor State Distributing Cruise: Calling All Jeeps
Jeeps from all over the country will descend upon the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears, Michigan, June 1-3 for the Silver Lake JEEP Invasion 2018…
Competition Specialties Now Stocking Tow Accessories Line
Competition Specialties is now offering Torklift products…
Lumileds Adds 31 New SKUs to Philips Commercial Lighting Portfolio
Lumileds has expanded its portfolio of Philips branded commercial lighting products with the addition of 31 new forward lighting and miniature bulbs…
Ford Restarts F-150, Super Duty Production
Ford Motor Co. is restarting production of the F-150 at Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan on Friday after just over a week of downtime…
Have What it Takes for the Car Wrap Olympics?
Registration is open for the Wrap Olympics, a competition pitting two-person teams facing multiple wrap challenges over multiple days that will test their knowledge and skill to the limits…
LA Roadster Show Swap Meet Has Something for Everybody
The LA Roadster Show and Swap Meet featuring pre-1936 roadsters returns to the Fairplex in Pomona on Father’s Day weekend…
Clark Gable’s Jaguar Appearing This Weekend
At the 2018 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals opening Friday, a very powerful star car has been confirmed…
Restored Scout is Latest Automobile Gallery Addition
The newest addition to the 80-car collection of The Automobile Gallery in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a 1966 International Harvester Scout 800. Since the gallery’s mission is to showcase the entire history of the automobile, founder Red Lewis thought it was important to include a historic four-wheel drive vehicle like the Scout, which was one… Continue reading Restored Scout is Latest Automobile Gallery Addition
Finding a Shop Dressed to Impress
Chrome plating shops over the years have come a long way toward brightening up their industry. Now, Terry Meetz of Custom Plating Specialists in Brillion, Wisconsin has taken things to a new level. He has erected a brand new shop building that’s whistle clean, colorful and well planned to serve the needs of his customers. Meetz… Continue reading Finding a Shop Dressed to Impress
Remembering Jim Slocum, Owner of Trophy Tops
Slocum opened a truck cover business named Trophy Tops in 1974…
Westin Offers Wheel-to-Wheel Nerf Step Bars
Westin has made its new R5 Modular Wheel-to-Wheel Nerf Step Bars available…