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Auto Industry News: Trans Am SpeedFest Hits the West Coast, Lyft Exits Stage Left on Self-Driving Cars, and My Used Ride Is Worth HOW Much Right Now?!

May 4, 2021April 18, 2022 Joe Evans 0 Comments Aeroquip, Auto Industry News, Gas Prices, Lyft, Market Trends, NHRA, NMRA, Self-Driving Cars, Trans Am Speedfest, Trans-Am Racing, Uber, Used Car, WeatherTech

It’s another busy week for the auto industry as racing events regain their foothold in some of the hardest-hit COVID

The Engine Block unpacks aftermarket trends and popular products for 2021

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2021 Automotive Aftermarket Outlook and Trends

January 15, 2021March 22, 2023 Michele Boyarsky 0 Comments Aftermarket, C8 Corvette, Ford Bronco, Ford Ranger, Honda Civic, Hummer EV, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Mach E, Market Trends, Overlanding, RAM TRX, Rivian R1T, SEMA, SEMA360, Subaru BRZ, Thule, Toyota Supra, Toyota Tacoma, Tuners, Wrangler Rubicon 392, ZR2 Bison

This year’s digital SEMA Show – SEMA360 – revealed much more than creative vehicle builds, hot new products, and trends

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SUV and Crossover Markets: Swelling with Opportunity

February 2, 2017April 21, 2022 Stefanie Zalutko 1 Comment Audi, AVS, Crossover, Ford, GM, Go Rhino, Honda, Husky Liners, Infiniti, LUND, Magnaflow, Market Trends, mazda, Mid-Size Trucks, SUV, Thule, Toyota, Truck Trend, Weather Tech, Westin, Yakima

SUV and crossover sales were strong throughout 2016, as were aftermarket accessory sales for these vehicles. According to Edward A.

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Expansion of Modern Sport Compact

January 18, 2017March 12, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Acura, Aftermarket, Audi, BMW, Car Build, Datsun, Exotic Cars, Ferarri, Ford, HKS, Honda, Import Performance, Infiniti, Market Trends, mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Scion, Sport Compact, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen

Forefathers of the original import performance movement in SoCal successfully launched the scene from underground cool to mainstream acceptance. Their

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Chrome Wheels Making a Comeback?

January 14, 2017March 12, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 0 Comments Black Wheels, Chrome, Chrome Wheels, Market Trends, Ultra Wheels, Wheels, Wheels and Tires

One-On-One with Marc Pugh of Ultra Wheel Ask most industry professionals if chrome wheels are making a comeback and be

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Food Trucks: The Craze Continues

January 7, 2017November 7, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Aftermarket, Campers, Custom Build, Delivery Trucks, Food truck, Food Trucks, Market Trends, Motor Homes, Trailers, Trucks

Alaskan reindeer hot dogs and grass-fed beef tongue tacos are as unique as the food trucks serving them. Today’s market

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The Rise of Modern-Day Turbochargers

January 5, 2017March 12, 2017 Stefanie Zalutko 1 Comment Aftermarket, Fuel Economy, Market Trends, OEM, Performance, Turbo, Turbo Technology, Turbocharger, Turbochargers

Big Improvements, Bigger Performance Modern-day turbochargers boost performance and increase efficiency. These performance products have come a long way since