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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Hennessey Kicks Off Production of Goliath 700 Pickup
The supercharged 2020 GM trucks will produce up to 700 horsepower…
From the Mag: Life’s a Beach
The allure of racing on the sand remains strong, at home and overseas…
Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts 1949 Power Wagon Restomod
Paired with vintage styling, the truck is powered by a twin-turbo Cummins 4BT 8-valve turbo diesel engine…
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
By taking a few common sense steps, you can protect your shop from financial harm…
Learning How to Pivot: Running a Restyling Shop in the Time of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has forced restylers to make many difficult business decisions…
Acura Sportscar Drivers Swap Race Cars
ARX-05 prototype driver Ricky Taylor and NSX GT3 Evo driver Trent Hindman traded rides earlier this year at Sebring International Raceway…
Motoroso Picks Up a C8 Corvette
Founder and CEO Alex Littlewood took a few extra precautions to keep himself safe from the coronavirus during the trip to the local dealership…
Featured Product: BedLocker–Pace Edwards by LEER
Operated via remote control, the BedLocker opens and closes in less than 30 seconds and can be stopped at any point along the rails. Its flush-mount fit provides a streamlined look…
Key Performance Indicators Report — April 2020
A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, manufacturing summaries, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…
KPI — April: State of Business
North America is bracing itself for recessionary conditions directly related to the stay-at-home orders associated with COVID-19. Nearly 22 million workers have filed for unemployment compensation in the past month, with six of the most highly impacted sectors being Restaurants and Bars, Travel and Transportation, Entertainment (i.e., casinos and amusement parks), Personal Services (i.e., dentists,… Continue reading KPI — April: State of Business
KPI — April: Automotive Aftermarket
As predicted, government stay-at-home orders due to the novel coronavirus have influenced a significant change in many consumer habits—from a substantial increase in Netflix subscriptions and wide-range acceptance of platforms like Zoom to a boost in curbside pickup and delivery of goods. Life in physical isolation has become truly digital, with online shopping at the… Continue reading KPI — April: Automotive Aftermarket
KPI — April: New and Used Vehicle Sales
New Vehicle Market Data Vehicle sales continued to nose dive in relation to COVID-19, with March total new-vehicle sales down 37.9% year-over- year. The March SAAR plummeted to 11.4 million—down from 16.7 million the month prior and a decrease from 17.3 million last year. Additionally, new vehicle inventories came in over 3.7 million units. •… Continue reading KPI — April: New and Used Vehicle Sales
KPI — April: Recent Vehicle Recalls
2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass Vehicles Affected: Approximately 425,600 model year 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic pickup trucks and Jeep Compass SUVs produced before March 3rd The Problem: The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly. This reduces the driver’s visibility in certain… Continue reading KPI — April: Recent Vehicle Recalls
KPI — April: State of the Economy
Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 701,000 in March while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate increase of 0.9 percentage point stands as the largest month-over-month increase since January 1975, and is reflective of the pandemic and efforts to contain it properly. Subsequently, the number… Continue reading KPI — April: State of the Economy