http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Specialty+Market+News/Article/list/41833 News & Analysis of issues and trends concerning specialty parts distribution. Coverage includes legal issues, repair information accessibility, analysis of key players in the specialty distribution segment. 2009-11-21T10:34:05Z http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry/Rado-breaks-record-at-three-tracks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642933?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Veteran racer Chris Rado of WORLD Racing broke the Unlimited FWD record at the Super Lap Battle finals on Nov. 11, with a time of 1.49.703.  Rado ran his Scion tC on Continental tires, the first result of a new strategic alliance between Continental Tire and Hoosier Racing Tire.  The previous record was set by GM and stood for five years, but Rado beat that by 1.615 seconds, making his the first FWD car to run under 1.50 at Buttonwillow. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/642933null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Hankook-Tire-achieves-victory-at-Super-Lap-Battle-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642760?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 For the second year in a row, when the smoke cleared from the Super Lap Battle Finals a Hankook driver was on top of the podium. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642760null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Color-Your-Classic-contest-offers-enthusiasts-a-wa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642751?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Barrett-Jackson and Planet Color -- from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. -- have teamed up for the new Planet Color Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series paint line: 25 of the most inspiring classic vehicle finishes and colors found on many of today's custom rides. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642751null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Scosche-wins-best-of-CES-Innovations-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642259?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Scosche Industries, a manufacturer of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, has won a Best of CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards in the in-vehicle control/OEM integration category for its product, the stereo replacement interface #GM25-SWM. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/642259null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Customized-Camaro-on-Nitto-tires-is-Mothers-Choice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642346?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 A customized 2010 Camaro equipped with Nitto tires, the Lingenfelter T/A, has won a Mothers Choice Award for excellence in automotive design at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642346null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry/Rado-runs-Continental-tires-in-Super-Lap-finals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642258?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Veteran racer Chris Rado of WORLD Racing will campaign his Scion tC on Continental?s ExtremeContact tires during the upcoming Superlap Battle finals, as well as in the Unlimited FWD class of the Redline Time Attack Series. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/642258null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Citing-positive-brand-recognition-Pirelli-Drivers-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642055?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Pirelli says Porsche racers competing on its P Zero Racing Slicks and Racing Rain tires are impressed with this year?s inaugural Pirelli Drivers Cup USA, and the series will run again next year. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642055null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Penray-offers-new-specialty-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641973?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Looking for that extra ?special? item to make life easier? Penray offers an assortment of specialty items that can help, according to Mark Fryar, Penray?s national field sales manager. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/641973null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/2008+SEMA+Show/Lingenfelter-vehicle-wins-SEMA-design-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641970?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Lingenfelter Performance Engineering's (LPE) 750 hp supercharged 2010 LS7 Camaro SS was awarded the General Motors Design Award for Best Sports Car during the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nev. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/641970null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-sponsored-drag-racing-duo-don-championship-cr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641573?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Team Toyo drivers Gary Forkner and Thomas Bayer have each won Division 7 championships in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series while competing on Proxes Drag Slicks. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641573null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Leather-seats-a-top-priority-for-some-car-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641685?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 While your customers are concerned about brakes, engine performance and oil changes when they come to see you, that's not even close to the top of the list they're looking at otherwise. CarMax, Inc. recently came out with the top 10 vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in October. Leather seats top the list as the most desired feature among carmax.com consumers. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641685null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Racer-Rado-joins-Continental-and-Hoosier-in-Time-A/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641572?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Running with renewed vigor via a partnership among Hoosier Racing Tire and Continental, driver Chris Rado and his World Racing Scion tC will be competing on Continental?s ExtremeContact tires in the Unlimited FWD class during this weekend?s Redline Time Attack Series at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641572null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Petty-to-build-customized-vehicles-for-sale-relyin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641258?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Long a fixture in the top echelons of professional racing, Petty?s Garage in Level Cross, N.C. is shifting toward manufacturing performance vehicles for the public, including ?museum-quality? restorations of vintage racers, customized classics and high performance street vehicles. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641258null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Ohio-Technical-College-donates-125000-in-scholarsh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641419?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Ohio Technical College (OTC) has donated $125,000 in scholarships to high school students who participated in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge National Championship during the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, recently held in Las Vegas. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641419null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-17s-crew-chief-breaks-six-way-tie-atop-MOOG-awa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640913?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief of the No. 17 Dewalt Tools Ford Fusion driven by Matt Kenseth, captured his fourth NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after the No. 17 car picked up 27 positions to finish third in the Dickies 500 Sprint Cup event at Texas Motor Speedway. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640913null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Honeywell-extends-multi-sponsorship-support-of-NHR/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640915?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Honeywell Consumer Products Group has extended its association with NHRA. In the contract extension agreement, Honeywell has renewed two official sponsorships and will continue to sponsor the FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640915null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Motorcycle-maker-schedules-Women-Riders-Month-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640572?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 If you sell and service motorcycle tires, be ready to throttle-up with a targeted promotional campaign as Harley-Davidson has set its second annual Women Riders Month for May of next year. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640572null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2008+SEMA+Show/SEMA-Show-attendees-also-eying-the-tires-on-stop-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639618?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Nitto and General are among the tire makers on the front lines at this week?s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. General?s Exclaim tires are prominent on custom cars at Hyundai?s booth, while Nitto?s display is hosting a high profile one-of-a-kind concept creation by Ken Lingenfelter of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639618null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Tire+Topics/Accord-among-Hoosier-and-Continental-set-to-enhanc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638628?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Hoosier Racing Tire and Continental are joining forces, combining high performance street- and race-tire marketing along with research and development activities. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638628null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Continental-and-Hoosier-Announce-Strategic-Allianc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638029?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The convergence of the high-performance street tire and race tire industries took a significant step forward today as Continental Tire and Hoosier Racing Tire announced a strategic alliance based on a shared vision for motorsports marketing and race proven technology. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/442009/638029null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/NAVTEQ-saves-drivers-up-to-22-hours-per-year-in-No/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637268?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Recent extensive NAVTEQ research, including nearly 395,000 unique route tests in 18 U.S. and Canadian cities, concluded that NAVTEQ Traffic Patterns saves drivers 22 hours a year for an average, daily, roundtrip commute of 40 miles. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637268null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-26-Crown-Royal-crew-chief-gets-crowning-achieve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637047?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Donnie Wingo, crew chief of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion driven by Jamie McMurray, won the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after McMurray gained 17 positions to finish sixth in the Tums Fast Relief 500 Sprint Cup event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637047null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Racers-drift-over-to-the-winners-column-on-Hankook/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636161?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Hankook is celebrating its most successful Formula Drift season so far following a podium finish by driver Tanner Foust at the series? season finale. The win ties Hankook with Falken and Maxxis for the most podium finishes by a tire maker for 2009, with each recording six podium appearances in seven races. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636161null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/2009+Industry+Week/SEMA-partners-with-INSIGNIA-in-support-of-ProPledg/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636512?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 ProPledge is a program targeted to overcome the traditional barriers associated with Specialty Aftermarket products sold during the new vehicle sales process ? namely warranty and customer satisfaction scores (CSI). 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/442009/636512null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Nissan-adds-new-Rogue-Krom-Edition-featuring-sport/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636300?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The new Rogue Krom edition is designed to offer a unique dimension to traditional compact sport utility vehicles with its aggressive sport styling, exclusive 17-inch wheels and a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/432009/636300null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Hankook-posts-big-gains-with-UHP-tire-sales/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636153?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Hankook has scored a 536.4 percent increase in year-over-year profits as global sales were up 26.4 percent for the third quarter. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636153null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/General-sponsored-racers-meet-top-expectations-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636152?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Under 100-degree heat in Surprise, Ariz, Team General Tire?s drivers were well-represented on the podium following the Oct. 17-18 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series run. 2009-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636152null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Ford-F-150-Texas-Edition-lassos-PickupTruckscoms-C/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636030?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The Chevy Silverado 1500 Texas Edition came in second, followed by the Dodge Ram 1500 Texas Lone Star Edition and the Nissan Texas Titan. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/432009/636030null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Study-Longer-restyling-cycles-explain-US-auto-indu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636032?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 A failure to introduce new products at the same rate as foreign manufacturers explains the dwindling market share of United States auto companies, according to a new Virginia Commonwealth University study to be published in the Journal of Business Research. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/432009/636032null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Rhys-Millen-Racing-converts-Genesis-Coupe-into-pre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636031?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The mid-engine configuration and enhancements create a 500-horsepower street car worthy of taking on any track or road course. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/432009/636031null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Riley-Performance-Motorcars-first-Shelby-GT500SE-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636045?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The Shelby is powered by a 780 horsepower all aluminum Supercharged Shelby 427 FE engine with a Tremec TKO 5 speed. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/432009/636045null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Coughlin-wins-Nitto-Tire-World-Finals-championship/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634892?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 For nearly three decades, drag racer Troy Coughlin has chased his dream of winning a national title. Sunday at Memphis Motorsports Park, the 45-year-old Coughlin finally realized his goal, taking the top division in the National Muscle Car Association by racing his JEGS.com Pontiac GXP Pro Street machine to the semifinal round of the season-ending Nitto Tire World Finals. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/634892null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/German-tuners-turn-Porsches-family-sportster-into-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634530?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Gemballa of Leonberg is presenting a faster and more aggressive-looking version of the new Porsche Panamera 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/422009/634530null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Oregons-Bruce-Winn-wins-sweet-Foose-Flex-in-nation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633789?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 In addition to hosting the Daytona Prototypes and Acxiom GT race teams of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, the Oct. 10 Grand Prix of Miami also featured the grand finale of the Chip Foose/Pirelli Edition Ford Flex Giveaway. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633789null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Scosche-participates-in-SubieFest-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633721?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 “Scosche was pleased to participate in SubieFest 2009 to exhibit all the products we have available to Subaru owners,” said Kas Alves, executive vice president, Scosche Industries. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/422009/633721null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/JB-Design-presents-750-hp-tuned-Lamborghini-LP640/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633719?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 No question, with the upgraded LP 640 JB-R JB Car Design has raised the bar for competition in the section super sports cars again a lot: with his increased performance up to 710 respectively 750 hp and his VIP-finishing in “Blood to Black Diamond” he not just delivers again a clear growth in output but an individual visual appearance as well. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/422009/633719null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-Green-X-Challenge-set-to-award-2009-champ/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633045?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 With the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) heading into its tenth and final race of the year on Oct. 10 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the Michelin Green X Challenge is gearing up to crown its first season champions. 2009-10-12T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/633045null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Jeff-Gordons-crew-chief-wins-another-MOOG-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632757?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after Gordon nearly caught race leader Tony Stewart in the closing laps of the Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway.   2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632757null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/PT-Cruiser-gets-Mopar-treatment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632767?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 With authentic Mopar accessories, customers can take PT Cruiser's versatility and individuality to the next level. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/412009/632767null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/GReddy-debuts-performance-parts-for-Hyundai-Genesi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631831?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The vehicle from GReddy is designed for the enthusiast looking to make modifications for daily driving or a weekend at the track. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/412009/631831null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Driver-Douglas-revs-up-the-torque-at-TORC-on-Kumho/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631516?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Kumho-sponsored driver Scott Douglas dominated with a first place class finish at late September?s Traxxas TORC Series at California?s Perris Auto Speedway. Although the daytime weather was a scorching 106 degrees, by the time racing got underway at 6 p.m. temperatures and a light breeze made the evening ideal for the 12,000 off-road fans in attendance. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631516null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-MC-tires-shine-during-rain-soaked-inaugur/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631514?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Competitors at this past weekend?s debut invitation-only Michelin U.S. Motorcycle Championship at Alabama?s Barber Motorsports Park faced challenging weather conditions as the tire maker crowned champions in eight different classes, awarding $87,500 in cash and prizes during two days of racing. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631514null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/EV-Innovations-to-exhibit-LiV-WAVE-all-electric-ve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631825?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 EVII's WAVE runs 100 percent on prismatic lithium ion polymer batteries where the power train and batteries are controlled by the company's proprietary battery management system. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/412009/631825null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Feature+Articles/Specialty-Newsmaker-QampA-John-Hennessey/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631156?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Hennessey Performance President John Hennessey recently spoke to Aftermarket Business about his company's Tuner School, a 14-week course that teaches and trains future performance vehicle tuners. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/402009/631156/johnheadshot_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/402009/631156null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Steeda-offers-sneak-peek-at-2010-Q-Series-Mustang/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631380?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 This latest evolution of the limited production Q-Series Mustang series will have it's official public debut at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 3, 2009. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/412009/631380null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Stewarts-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-award-for-Chase-race/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630734?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Darian Grubb, crew chief for the No. 14 Chevrolet driven by Tony Stewart, won his third NASCAR® MOOG® ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award of 2009 after helping Stewart recover from an early accident to finish ninth in the recent Chase for the Sprint Cup race, the AAA 400 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630734null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Young-auto-designer-plucked-from-obscurity-to-desi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630809?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 At just 25, a new graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., was freshly hired by Honda and detailed to make sketches for a blue-sky, what-if project involving some kind of vehicle for passionate folks. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/402009/630809null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-sponsored-drivers-ahead-of-the-pack-for-TORC-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630249?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Rick Huseman, driver of the No. 36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota /Toyo Tires Tundra, won the Sept. 26 Round 14 of the Pro 4X4 class of The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Perris, Calif. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630249null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/New-vehicle-sales-to-peak-in-2014-impact-specialty/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629898?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The study finds that new vehicles sales will hit bottom this year at 10-11 million units, and peak to 16.8 million in 2014. Commissioned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the report is an in-depth analysis of the economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their implications for SEMA. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/402009/629898null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-equipped-racers-have-big-runs-at-red-flag/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629625?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Racers running on Michelin tires swept the top seven positions overall and all three American Le Mans Series (ALMS) class victories at the rain-shortened 12th Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629625null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Holley-Performance-files-Chap-11-bankruptcy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629891?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The Bowling Green, Ky., company said in a Delaware court filing that it has been unable to reach an agreement with lenders who say Holley has defaulted on the debt terms of its 2008 bankruptcy reorganization and are threatening foreclosure. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/402009/629891null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/DynoMax-designs-special-exhaust-system-for-SEMA-Ca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629904?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 DynoMax Performance Exhaust – a leader in exhaust technologies for muscle cars and other applications – designed and engineered a complete DynoMax stainless steel exhaust system for the WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/402009/629904null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Racing-VW-diesels-hit-the-right-chord-for-100-plus/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629614?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Alhough Tony Joe White?s often-recorded ?Rainy Night in Georgia? tells a story of loneliness, a rainy day in Georgia certainly didn?t dampen the spirits of more than 100 Pirelli tire retailers invited to Road Atlanta to witness this past weekend?s Sports Car Club of America Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup competition. 2009-09-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629614null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/RocketSports-Racing-blasting-off-at-Petit-Le-Mans-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629351?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Yokohama has been named as the official tire supplier for RocketSports Racing (RSR), and the two firms are teaming up to field a Jaguar XKR GT2 for next year?s American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629351null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-going-big-at-Petit-Le-Mans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629086?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Michelin?s motorsports staff is the technical partner of choice for 18 of the 31 racing teams running in the Sept. 26 Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, including factory-backed entries from Audi, Peugeot, Acura, Corvette, Porsche, Ferrari and Mazda, plus independent teams representing Oreca, Drayson and Farnbacher Loles. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629086null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Changes-lead-to-Sadlers-crew-chief-winning-MOOG-aw/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628659?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 After making wholesale changes to its car, the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge Charger team watched driver Elliott Sadler march through the competition for an impressive eighth-place finish in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628659null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Tom-Marx-moderates-SEMA-product-panel-discussion/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628740?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Tom Marx, president of The Marx Group, will moderate a panel discussion on "Product Launches: What You Must and Must Not Do" during the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628740null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Big-Dicks-Muscle-Cars-and-Miami-Dolphinsrsquo-Jaso/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628993?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Big Dick's Muscle Cars.com announced the delivery of Jason Taylor's completed restoration of a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500E. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/392009/628993null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Alternative-Automotive-Technologies-offers-2010-Ca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628761?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Alternative Automotive Technologies released its custom supercharger package for the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/392009/628761null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/HAMANN-Motorsport-tunes-2010-Ferrari-California/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628759?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The HAMANN interpretation of the Ferrari California with its exclusive and extensive refining programme does not only make the hearts of real Ferrari fans beat faster. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/392009/628759null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Performance-Warehouse-Association-expands-2010-Ann/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628755?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The PWA Conference is an exclusive opportunity for manufacturers and warehouse distributors of specialty products to meet in a private, professional environment to discuss sales and marketing policies and programs. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/392009/628755null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Southern-California-custom-car-creations-featured-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628758?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Valuable works from the originators of Southern California's 'kustom kulture' movement representing some of the most unique and iconic vehicles of our time are up for auction Sept. 26 at the famed Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/392009/628758null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/ROUSH-introduces-pair-of-2010-Mustangs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627719?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 ROUSH introduces a pair of new 2010 Mustang models, each with 540 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque ready to be unleashed by the touch of the throttle. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/627719null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/SoCal-Shop-Guy-distributes-Surf-City-Garage-Produc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627720?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Uniquely among all car care products companies, Surf City Garage maintains its own collection of 125 vintage muscle cars and its own restoration shop. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/627720null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/I-Legacy-Iacocca-Silver-45th-Anniversary-Edition-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627717?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 I Legacy, the team responsible for introducing the stunning Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang, in concert with Galpin Ford, announced that pricing on the iconic, limited edition cars will start at $89,950. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/627717null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Pirellis-P-Zeros-getting-ready-to-roll-for-this-we/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627577?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Pirelli is preparing its tires and drivers are plotting strategy for Saturday?s Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series? Utah 250 at Miller Motorsports Park. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627577null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Discount-Tire-to-sponsor-Penskes-Keselowski-for-NA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627399?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Reaching a multi-year agreement with Penske Racing and driver Brad Keselowski beginning with the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series, Discount Tire will serve as the primary sponsor for at least 26 races with Keselowski behind the wheel of the Penske No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627399null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Professional-Restylers-Organization-to-host-Novemb/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627261?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a council of the Specialty Equipment Market Association, invites all industry professionals to attend its first “Novemberfest” reception to meet and network with OEM restylers, manufacturers, industry media and more on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the Las Vegas Hilton. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/627261null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Mecum-announces-750-collector-cars-at-upcoming-St-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627258?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Mecum Auction continues the momentum from its recent record sale in Monterey at their upcoming St. Charles Auction, where collectors will have a chance to bid on more than 750 vehicles ranging from rare muscle and vintage cars to hot rods and exotics. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/627258null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Tuner-School-gives-students-inside-track-to-workin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627262?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Founded by HPE president, John Hennessey, Tuner School is a 14-week program dedicated to teaching its students the secrets to success in the high-performance automotive aftermarket. 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/627262null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Motorator-launches-Crew-Chief-Challenge-contest-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626972?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The Motorator Crew Chief Challenge allows enthusiasts to show off their automotive knowledge and compete for "MotoRating" points by uploading videos, asking and answering tech questions, and receiving votes for their best content contributions. 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/626972null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Space-prize-foundation-CEO-to-speak-at-SEMA-breakf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626200?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, will be the speaker of the 2009 SEMA Show New Product Awards Breakfast, Nov. 3, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/382009/626200null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Fords-Ken-Czbay-to-address-SEMA-crowd/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626713?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Czubay, Ford's vice president of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales. 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/626713null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Americans-buying-smaller-engines-see-turbocharging/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626176?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 In a study of U.S. consumers by Honeywell, more than 80 percent of American consumers were more likely to consider purchasing a turbocharged vehicle after learning that the readily available turbocharger helps to increase the fuel efficiency of a gas engine by up to 20 percent without sacrificing performance or reliability. 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/382009/626176null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Pirelli-slicks-at-the-front-of-the-class-during-hi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625831?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 All nine of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series racers were outfitted with Pirelli P Zero Racing Slicks during the first group sports car test ever conducted at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625831null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-driver-Tim-Smith-wins-SCCA-ProSolo-National-C/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625833?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Tim Smith has claimed the Sports Car Club of America?s ProSolo National Championship while running on Toyo?s Proxes R1R extreme performance tires. 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625833null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-00-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-Problem-Solver-of-the-R/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625530?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 David Reutimann and the No. 00 Aaron?s Dream Machine Toyota scored their fifth top-five finish of the season and the team?s crew chief, Rodney Childers, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award following the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625530null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/McLaren-Automotive-introduces-MP4-12C-high-perform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625397?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The McLaren MP4-12C is revealed as the first in a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive, the independent car division based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/372009/625397null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Specialty/SEMA-awards-119000-in-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625464?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 74 students through the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program intended to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/372009/625464null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Specialty/American-consumers-are-thinking-small/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625466?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 A new study on the future of small cars in the United States shows American consumers are increasingly interested in smaller cars, but with reservations about size and features. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/372009/625466null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/SEMA-awards-119000-in-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625103?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 74 students through the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program intended to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/372009/625103null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Dodge-Ram-is-Mopars-most-accessorized-vehicle/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624656?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Dodge Ram owners spend an average of $389 on Mopar accessories. 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/372009/624656null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Mondello-SuperFlow-host-Porting-and-Flowbench-Oper/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623878?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Joe Mondello and SuperFlow have teamed up to conduct a seminar on today's most advanced cylinder head porting and flowing techniques using the industry standard SF-1020 Flowbench. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623878null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Mecum-Auction-to-sell-museum-vehicles-memorabilia-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624281?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 The Mecum Auction Company has announced a special preview of the '57 Heaven Museum at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Mo. before the museum closes and its contents are sold. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/362009/624281null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Specialty/SEMA-webinar-covers-major-economic-drivers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623932?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 SEMA is hosting a webinar to review the Phase III results of a groundbreaking multi-phased series of specialty-equipment forecasting reports that cover major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on SEMA-member companies. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/362009/623932null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Hurst-to-build-supercharged-2010-Mustang-pace-car/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623738?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Hurst Performance Vehicles has partnered with BFGoodrich Tires, to create a very special supercharged 2010 Mustang convertible to serve as the official pace car for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge event held at Miller Motorsports Park. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/362009/623738null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Sony-most-recognized-brand-for-automotive-entertai/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623740?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 When choosing an automotive entertainment system, more US, UK, and French consumers trust the Sony brand than any other brand. However, owners of Sony automotive entertainment systems are less satisfied than owners of Bose and Pioneer systems. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/362009/623740null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Pirellis-tires-shined-when-the-sun-didnt-at-Montre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622731?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Racing strategies differed as a wet Quebec hosted the Aug. 29 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Montreal 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve: Some drivers ran with Pirelli P Zero Racing Slicks, while others chose to use P Zero Racing Rain tires. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622731null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Perfection-Hot-Rod-Parts-exhibiting-at-Goodguys-We/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622724?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Coming off a successful Street Rod Nationals show in Louisville, Ky., Perfection Hot Rod Parts will be exhibiting for the first time at this year’s Goodguys West Coast Nationals located outside in the manufacturers’ midway section. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/362009/622724null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Steeda-offers-Ford-Edge-styling-kit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622345?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 This customized version of America's best-selling crossover is available with many appearance modifications, including 22-inch polished aluminum rims, a stylish 8-piece body kit, blackout headlamps and tail lamps, a dark brushed interior center stack and bold contrast stitching on the shift knob and steering wheel. Inside this highly-crafted showpiece, leather seats and billeted trim deliver increased comfort and an amped-up attitude that create balanced synergy between the driver, vehicle and the open road. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/622345null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Jimmie-Johnson-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621913?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Chad Knaus, crew chief for three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award following the Sharpie 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621913null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/SEMA-Show-tailors-program-for-auto-dealers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622064?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 With more than 150 participants in the 2008 Dealer Day program, principals and key personnel from dealerships throughout the world discovered proven strategies and practical ideas on how to generate additional revenue by incorporating an accessories program into their businesses. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/622064null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Ronn-Motors-partners-with-I-Drive-Green/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622063?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Ronn Motor Company has partnered with I Drive Green to promote "green" driving that should reach 150 million individuals via its IDG Academy program and eBay Motors. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/622063null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-sponsored-drivers-heading-north-to-Canada/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621680?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 Michelin reports that its motorsports teams ?are in the thick of the fight? for individual event wins and American Le Mans Series Championships as the series heads to Canada?s Mosport International Raceway for the Aug. 30 Round 8 racing program. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621680null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/BorgWarner-supplies-friction-technology-for-BMW-ZF/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622062?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 BorgWarner's friction technology helps reduce drag losses, allowing the transmission to achieve improved fuel economy and outstanding performance. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/622062null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/DragonFire-Racing-announces-new-fabrication-and-de/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621781?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 This center will enable DragonFire Racing to test, market and design products at a faster pace and avoid long down time in product release, race prep and design. 2009-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/621781null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Sam-Memmolo-to-sign-autographs-in-OK-Spark-SEMA-bo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621445?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 OK Spark USA, Inc., will be hosting Master Mechanic Sam Memmolo in their booth at this year?s SEMA show. Memmolo for 18 years has been the featured host of televisions? ?Two Guys Garage? and ?Shadetree Mechanic.? 2009-08-26T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621445null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TRW-adds-to-camera-line-to-make-vehicles-safer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621099?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is continuing its quest to make cars smarter, safer and more convenient through the development and packaging of advanced camera and sensor technologies. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621099null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/New-customizer-site-lets-consumers-design-ultimate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621340?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 For those serious about making their custom car a reality, a downloadable PDF offers a detailed list of all the parts used to create that particular Mustang. The PDF is separated into three categories - Ford, aftermarket and concept accessories - and includes links to the applicable sites. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/621340null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Fesler-Moss-Camaro-packages-feature-JL-Audio-Elect/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621354?contextCategoryId=41833&ref=25 From the earliest design stages it was clear that all of the Fesler-Moss 2010 Camaro Packages would be available with various sound system upgrades. As quickly as this was decided, JL Audio was instantly designated the mobile electronics equipment of choice. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/352009/621354null HTML