Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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KPI – January 2026: The Brief
With steady sales growth, 2025 ended with an increase in small business optimism…
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KPI – January 2026: State of Manufacturing
The Customers’ Inventories Index remaining in "too low" territory in December is a positive sign for future production…
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KPI – January 2026: State of Business – Automotive Industry
Trucks & SUVs are on pace to account for 83.1% of new vehicle retail sales, up 1.5 percentage points from…
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KPI – January 2026: State of the Economy
The labor market is no longer working in favor of job seekers, as companies continue to maintain the low-hire, low-fire…
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KPI – January 2026: Consumer Trends
Consumers continue to report pressures on their purchasing power stemming from high prices & the prospect of weakening labor markets…
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KPI – January 2026: Recent Vehicle Recalls
Recent recall notices for Ford, Genesis, Nissan, Ram & Volvo models...
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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Wrap-Up & Photo Gallery
The nine-day auction had a 100% sale-through rate of nearly 2,000 cars that brought in over $195 million...
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PPF Continues To Connect With a Wide, Enthusiastic Customer Base
Now is a great time for shops to take advantage of everything paint protection film has to offer.
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Fleet Upfitting Helps Shops Improve Workflow & Increase Client Retention
Working on work trucks opens up new opportunities in a market with high demand…
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Elevate Your Truck’s Performance & Style With the Westin Hard Tri-Fold Cover
Built for strength & security, this premium cover is the ultimate solution to protect your truck bed & gear...
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Bottle to Throttle: How Performance Oils & Fluids Benefit Aftermarket Shops
Performance oils & fluids can often be the missing ingredient for customers seeking maximum horsepower…
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Touren TR08 | Modern Mesh Design + High-Demand Sizing for Today’s Trucks & SUVs
The Touren 3208 introduces a modern mesh design crafted for today’s most popular trucks & SUVs...
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New Option for Secure, Flexible Bed Coverage
A retractable design that supports both protected storage & full bed access…
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Staying One Step Ahead of the Running Boards & Steps Aftermarket
Truck & SUV step products are often an entryway into full vehicle accessorization...
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KPI – December 2025: State of Business – Automotive Industry
Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are expected to account for 77.5% of new vehicle retail sales, up 2.3 percentage points…