To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Mopar recently revealed four custom vehicles that will be on display at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show, February 10–19. The customized models that will carry what Mopar refers to as its best-in-class parts and accessories include the Mopar '12 300, ’13 Dodge...

The 15th annual MPMC Media Trade Conference was held January 24–26, 2012, at the Embassy Suites LAX South in El Segundo, California. By all accounts, it was a milestone in the event’s long history.

The ’12 Honda CR-V Measuring Session drew 27 specialty-parts suppliers, all of whom were provided hands-on access to the new CR-V in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

Hawk Performance Hires Andrew Hisley as Director of Marketing Hawk Performance Products Group, a division of Carlisle Brake and Friction, hired Andrew Hisley as director of marketing. Hisley will coordinate global activities in the performance market segment for aftermarket and OE customers. His...

The recently introduced RDX Concept is nearing completion and, according to the shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co., looking pretty close to the actual production model.

As significant numbers of businesses migrate to outside-the-enterprise services, such as cloud computing and social media, legal experts say they should consult with their attorneys to ensure that far-flung data is protected, trackable and accessible.

Melanie Rushforth started her business—Rushforth Wheels—approximately five years ago in Tacoma, Washington, and, like many others within the automotive aftermarket industry, she enjoys the people she meets at shows and other venues. With the help of the Internet, she has also built many...

Brian Deegan Named 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Driver of the Year Brian "The General" Deegan dominated the 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Season (LOORRS) Championship Awards Banquet January 21, much in the same way that he dominated the 2011 LOORS season, taking home a total of four awards...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is holding a public workshop February 3, 2012, in San Francisco to gather additional information on how to implement a tire fuel efficiency consumer information program. The program is required under a 2007 law.

Legislation that originally threatened to provide localities with the authority to raise from $100 to $500 the amount charged for an annual license tax for vehicles that do not display current license plates will be amended by the Virginia House Counties, Cities and Towns Committee.