News
News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.
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MasterTech Expo 2027 Registration Opens for March Event in Mesa, Arizona
Training event for installers & fabricators returns to Arizona with audio, fabrication, CAD & business education tracks…
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Solar Shade Window Tint Opens 2nd Location in St. Augustine, Florida
Veteran-owned film installer adds a second Northeast Florida shop to meet growing demand for automotive, residential & commercial film work…
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2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Makes Competition Debut at Rebelle Rally
Factory-lifted SUV with reengineered suspension & more ground clearance competes unmodified in the 2026 Rebelle Rally…
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Carvana Adds Reconditioning Operations to ADESA Orlando Auction Site
Integration of reconditioning & wholesale auction operations in Sanford, Florida, adds roughly 100 jobs & expands same-day delivery inventory…
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Meguiar’s Brings 2 Sonderwerks Porsche 911 Restorations to Luftgekühlt 12
Car care brand returns to the Luftgekühlt series with a pair of restored, performance-upgraded 911s from a North Carolina restoration…
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Aspiring Auto Techs To Compete in 2nd Annual AAPEX Student Competition
Nine teams from high schools & technical colleges will race to tear down & rebuild V-8 engines in front of…
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LINE-X Continues To Expand With New Franchise Locations & Territories in 2026
Protective coatings & upfitting brand awards 17 territories across the U.S. & Canada, with existing owners signing six expansion deals…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New Partnership With FLEX
Distributor adds professional-grade cordless power tools, accessories & storage solutions to its industrial supply offering…
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PureForge Names Grant Hanson Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth
Brake technology company adds a veteran revenue leader as it expands from law enforcement fleets into commercial fleet & OEM…
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Vehicle Effects Builds ‘Street Fighter II’ Car for The General Insurance Giveaway
Insurance brand teams with a film-car fabricator to recreate a video game icon, with the finished build headed to one…
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2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Hybrid Delivers Trail-Rated Off-Road Capability
The new off-road-focused hybrid SUV pairs best-in-class approach & departure angles with a lifted suspension, steel skid plates & a…
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Tmat Returns to SEMA Show To Showcase Modular Cargo Management System
Cargo management brand returns to Las Vegas with new accessories, live demos & expanded opportunities for dealers & distributors…
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Oracle Lighting Hires Johnny Johnson To Lead Fleet, Powersports Expansion
Lighting manufacturer adds aftermarket sales veteran to strengthen dealer & distributor relationships & open new markets…
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Ziebart Earns IFA, Entrepreneur & Franchise Assembly Honors in 2026
Vehicle appearance & protection company stacks up franchisee, brand & marketing awards heading into the fourth quarter…
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TechForce Foundation, SEMA Show Open Public Voting for Techs Rock Awards
Twelve finalists across six technician career categories are competing for two grand prizes to be awarded at the SEMA Show…