Performance Shop Discovers Untapped European-Car Market in San Diego

James Wei started ACG Automotive in 2005. The shop has thrived and outgrown its current space. Wei joins THE SHOP to discuss how he’s grown the busines and the challenge he faces in finding the right facility in San Diego for his shop. Watch the video above for more. *Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at… Continue reading Performance Shop Discovers Untapped European-Car Market in San Diego

Can-Jam Motorsports Discovered Secret Sauce Long Ago

Stewart Hoo, owner of Can-Jam Motorsports, joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe for an on-camera interview during the PRI Show in Indianapolis. Hoo’s business is based in Ontario, Canada, but a lot of the shop’s customers derive from the U.S. Can-Jam Motorsports was started in 1982 and it has been cutting its teeth on the… Continue reading Can-Jam Motorsports Discovered Secret Sauce Long Ago

Exceedingly Odd Cars at SEMA 2018

Things got interesting this fall when Hot Wheels celebrated the end to its 50th Anniversary Tour at the SEMA Show…

EXCLUSIVE: TAG to Add Fuel to Newly Acquired BEDSLIDE Brand

Truck Accessories Group (TAG) has completed its acquisition of Takit Inc., which does business as BEDSLIDE…

Off-Road Oddities & Rarities at the SEMA Show

The rare and odd custom vehicles displayed at the SEMA Show every year may not be the most practical examples of what the aftermarket has to offer, but that’s not the point…

Shop Builds Market Through Education

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Alex Peitz, owner of Houston-based Peitz Performance Tunes, is a relatively new shop owner but his experience in the market is extensive. With a resume that includes serving the U.S. armed forces as an Army Sergeant, as well as experience as an engineer at Saleen, Peitz is now learning the daily grind… Continue reading Shop Builds Market Through Education

Customers Win When Shops Rely on Other Shops

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Palm Beach Dyno, located 40 miles north of Miami, is a tuning specialist focused on late-model domestics. Owner Ken Bjonnes opened up shop in Florida more than three years ago after starting his tuning career in Ohio, with experience running a shop already under his belt. Shortly… Continue reading Customers Win When Shops Rely on Other Shops

Chassis Dyno Sets Husker Diesel Apart in Competition

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Nebraska’s Husker Diesel is a true full service shop in the Big Red state, but owner Jess Hardessen is driven toward performance accolades. Aside from the stock and fleet vehicles regularly in the shop for standard repairs, Husker Diesel also perfects 2,000-horsepower race cars and bulky diesel pullers. Watch… Continue reading Chassis Dyno Sets Husker Diesel Apart in Competition

Shop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Joshua Schwartz is the brains behind High Horse Performance, while Bruce Maichle provides the technical expertise that has helped the tuner and performance shop become a community staple in Delaware. Schwartz and Maichle (pronounced Michael), joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for a conversation at the Dec. 6-8… Continue reading Shop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing

Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Casey Richmond & Kelly Chapin, two principals behind Brew City Boost, opened a brick-and-mortar tuning shop this year near Milwaukee. What started as a small project tuning cars for friends has blossumed into a fully fledged business, built on an eCommerce site that existed more than five years before… Continue reading Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales

Motoroso Set to Launch Auto Parts Marketplace in January

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Alex Littlewood has built Motoroso into a website dedicated to plugging consumers into the aftermarket. Littlewood joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe during the Dec. 6-8 PRI Show to talk about the next evolution of the business, as he prepares to launch the Motoroso Marketplace-watch the interview by selecting… Continue reading Motoroso Set to Launch Auto Parts Marketplace in January

Randy’s Transmissions Masters Social Media

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Randy Reyes discusses what works for his shop, Randy’s Transmissions, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Reyes joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe at the Dec. 6-8 PRI Show in Indianapolis.

Shop Gearing Up 800-Horsepower Ram for Diesel Power Challenge

*Video above is sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Not only is Ben Shadday and his team at Done Right Diesel Performance getting the Ram ready for competition, they’re hoping to keep it CARB compliant to drive across the country. Shadday took some time to chat with THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe during the Dec.… Continue reading Shop Gearing Up 800-Horsepower Ram for Diesel Power Challenge

Performance Shop Discovers Exponential Growth

*Video above is sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Mike Copeland has grown the footprint of his Michigan shop, Diversified Creations, from 2,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet in fewer than 15 years. He discusses his business strategies and more from the PRI Show floor.

Shop vs. Shop: Jeep Market Changing and More SEMA Show Observations

Jared Cohen of New Jersey’s Auto Action Group and Josh Poulson of Ohio-based Auto Additions joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe for a conversation at the 2018 SEMA Show. The guys explained how improving product technology will lead to growth opportunities at their shops, how their SEMA Show strategies have changed through the years, and… Continue reading Shop vs. Shop: Jeep Market Changing and More SEMA Show Observations