Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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Showing Some Muscle at SEMA 2025
A photo gallery of just a few of the awe-inspiring high-performance cars from the past six decades on display at…
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Solid, Secure Connections Bring the Towing Aftermarket Together
Towing systems often require a professional touch to adequately & safely perform as expected...
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Boost Every Suspension Upgrade With SumoSprings: The Easy, Bolt-On Add-On
Increase profit per job with SumoSprings – fast installs, no maintenance & proven load support for lifted & upgraded builds...
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Reflex Light Actuator: Complete Light Control at Your Fingertips
The Reflex Light Actuator from Baja Designs delivers instant adjustment of your light's pitch angle at the touch of a…
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Circle Track Racers Want It All This Offseason: Speed, Durability & Value
Racers ask: "How do I make my car faster & more durable without breaking the bank?"...
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The Pack Rat Just Got Tougher
The new Weather Guard Pack Rat raises the bar for strength, security & professional design…
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KPI – November 2025: The Brief
Small business retail sales edged up in October, but inflation-adjusted sales revealed a year-over-year decline…
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KPI – November 2025: State of Manufacturing
Even though the four demand indicators improved in October, they’re still in contraction territory…
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KPI – November 2025: State of Business – Automotive Industry
The holiday sales season faces affordability challenges, evolving incentive strategies & lingering effects from the EV pull-ahead earlier this year…
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KPI – November 2025: State of the Economy
Recent data shows payrolls were stronger than expected, suggesting the economy is still on a firm footing...
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KPI – November 2025: Consumer Trends
After the federal shutdown ended, sentiment lifted slightly, but consumers remain frustrated about high prices & weakening incomes…
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KPI – November 2025: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent vehicle recall notices for Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus & Toyota models…
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Today’s Crossovers Combine a Small Size With Big Ambitions
CUV owners are always looking for ways to maximize style, performance & cargo space...
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No Shortage of Passion, Cool Cars & High Energy at SEMA Show 2025
A photo gallery of just a few of the many amazing truck, van & SUV builds at the Las Vegas…
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For Racers Who Need Serious Spark Output, the MSD ULTRA 7AL Is the Right Choice
Offering high voltage with four-step retards, three rev limits & two rpm switch outputs, the new 7AL checks all the…