Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

SEMA CEO Previews Keystone BIG Show Keynote Address

Last week, Keystone Automotive Operations announced that SEMA CEO Chris Kersting will give the keynote address at the distributor’s annual Keystone BIG Show in Grapevine, Texas, set to be held in March. In anticipation of his speech, Kersting teamed up with Keystone to create a short preview of his speech, which will cover everything from… Continue reading SEMA CEO Previews Keystone BIG Show Keynote Address

Safety Gear Saves Driver in 241-mph Ice Racer Crash

Everyone into racing has heard about NASCAR driver Ryan Newman’s crash near the end of the Daytona 500 on Monday, Feb. 17. Newman was leading the Great American Race until he lost control of his car after contact from behind with Ryan Blaney’s car. Newman’s car went sideways, hit the outside wall head-on and got… Continue reading Safety Gear Saves Driver in 241-mph Ice Racer Crash

Student UTV Build Touring Off-Road Events

The UTV Student Build Pilot Program, a program launched by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) to connect young aftermarket professionals with aspiring automotive students, will showcase the completed 2019 Honda Talon in a multi-city tour before being auctioned off at the Mecum Auction, in November. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards… Continue reading Student UTV Build Touring Off-Road Events

Video: The Most Dangerous Race Track in America

Once a year, racers from around the world descend on the Rocky Mountains for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a hair-raising run up the 12.42-mile, 156-turn highway that finishes at the peak of the 14,115-ft mountain. Carving their way up the mountain along sheer cliffs, drivers push their cars to the literal edge, while… Continue reading Video: The Most Dangerous Race Track in America

BMW Teams Up with Artist for Limited-Edition M2

BMW M2 by FUTURA 2000 and BMW M2 Edition designed by FUTURA 2000 (02/2020). © BMW AG BMW M2 Competition (combined fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100 km; combine CO2 emissions: 227 g/km)

FUTURA 2000 hand-painted three M2 Competitions while also designing a limited-edition version that will soon be available to the public…

Carroll Shelby Signature Series Mustang Introduced at NADA In Las Vegas

The 2020 model Carroll Shelby Signature Series Ford Mustang was introduced by Shelby American at the National Automobile Dealer Association Show (NADA) in Las Vegas on Friday. The sports car is available with a choice of convertible or fastback, automatic or manual transmission and 825 street legal horsepower. A total of 50 limited-edition sports cars… Continue reading Carroll Shelby Signature Series Mustang Introduced at NADA In Las Vegas

Video: Rossi, Pastrana, Duffy Take Over IMS

Travis Pastrana, Alexandar Rossi, and Greg Duffy perform in Keys to the Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN, USA on 13 November, 2019.

Watch as the trio of drivers rip, drift and jump though the famed speedway…