Articles about Aftermarket Industry

Be careful what you buy

Let this be a lesson to anyone selling counterfeits out there: Just because we're in the middle of a pandemic doesn't mean authorities are too busy to come after you. Case in point? The unlucky criminals recently caught moving millions

Car owners, take note

Online shopping has been all the rage for several years now, but it has become all the more so during this ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Now more than ever, people have resorted to online purchases given how the situation has forced everyone to

Well, that’s…something

Move over, Honda. Your CBR1000RR-powered 'Mean Mower' isn't the only inconspicuous piece of machinery modified to perform well above its intended purpose. Though admittedly, this one by Liberty Walk might be a lot less impressive around the track.This, friends,

Breyton Wheels has an interesting answer

Breyton Wheels has a very rich history that goes back 35 years. In fact, some designs are 20 years old, and are still selling well up to now. The company is known as an aftermarket supplier that caters to BMW and Mini

Will you pounce on this?

We love checking out what's for sale in the car groups that we are part of on Facebook. At first, it was kind of weird to just find yourself added to these things, but once something cool appears on the feed,

Careful now

They can be loud, or they can be subdued. We are talking about vinyl vehicle wraps or protective films. This product is pretty much the norm nowadays. Just a few years ago it was a service reserved for people with cash burning

Options for different segments

We're not really sure when we'll finally be able to rid of the inevitabable rain. Thankfully, you won't need to worry much when automotive companies are proactive in their campaigns in making sure that you are safe on the

It’s a massive aftermarket parts show

There's a huge event happening this weekend at the SMX Convention Center in Metro Manila. From July 13 to 15, auto aftermarket retailers and distributors, as well as audio visual equipment enthusiasts, can source parts and accessories directly from manufacturers at

Which one's your favorite?

You may not have heard, but a motor show happened in Geneva this week. It was handily called the Geneva International Motor Show, and it was full of absolutely mad cars.Sizeable leaps in tech meant we saw some properly nutjob machinery.

Make your compact sound like an 18-wheeler

When you drive in the Philippines, you learn that sometimes offense is the best defense. Driving around EDSA with errant bus drivers and cutting motorcycles means that visibility on the road is a priority. It's the difference between a normal morning

We answer the burning question

Executive editor Dinzo Tabamo forwarded this message to me recently and said that I can probably answer these questions with my eyes closed:Hi, Mr. Dinzo, I am currently torn between keeping my wheels stock and buying aftermarket wheels. However, I am

Check out the photos

Despite SUVs and trucks dominating the Manila Auto Salon for the past years, there's still a lot of modified cars to be seen. It's a varied bunch, ranging from supercars, JDM heroes, classic cars, American muscle, Honda Civics, and a

Aftermarket nuts, rejoice

Aftermarket nuts, it's time to mark your calendars. The 2017 Manila Auto Salon is taking over Pasay City at the end of the month, bringing together the best of what the country's automotive aftermarket industry has to offer.Taking place

And a pimped-out Camry

The recently concluded Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, as it does so well, gave some of the world's best tuners and designers a chance to showcase their best work. This year, Toyota entered two custom builds into

A treat for car lovers

Until April 23, the SMX Convention Center will be home to the annual Trans Sport Show. If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, we highly suggest you do. It's like a playground for car-loving grown-

This brand made its name in motorsport

You have just driven your gleaming new Toyota Fortuner out of the dealership lot. You're still high with the glorious new-car smell fumes and you immediately wonder what to upgrade first.Our advice is to leave the body untouched, especially

Keep an eye out for the C-HR

The Tokyo Auto Salon-one of the world's craziest displays of automotive creativity-was held last week. If you missed any updates regarding the annual event, we don't blame you; our feeds have been absolutely swamped by news from Detroit

Like in our Manila Auto Salon, trucks rule

Fifteen hundred. That, it seems, is the adequate amount of horsepower needed to give you a little nosebleed like Eleven from Stranger Things.It might actually be less. But when stood directly behind a drag racing Willy's Jeep-right in the

According to Manila Auto Salon organizer

Do you still remember the widespread destruction brought about by typhoon Ondoy in Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces in September 2009? The massive flooding that reached the second floor of buildings, submerged thousands of vehicles, and caused numerous deaths hogged the

Making jaws drop at SEMA

Toyota has pulled out all the stops for its display at this year's SEMA show. With an astounding 30 vehicles on the floor, the Japanese carmaker boasts a booth that honors its history, expands it current presence, and explores some pretty