Category: Features

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

KPI — April: Manufacturing ISM

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March, and the overall economy grew for the 131st consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The March PMI® registered 49.1%, down one percentage point from the February reading of 50.1%. The Report On Business® measures its data using… Continue reading KPI — April: Manufacturing ISM

Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype

The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver over 1,400 horsepower and over 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments.

It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph. For the first time ever, Ford Performance has introduced a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype… Continue reading Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype

SEMA Webinars Explain SBA Loan Programs, Labor Laws

A recently held SEMA webinar explaining the Paycheck Protection Program and other Small Business Administration loan programs, is now available for viewing as a recording, the organization announced. Hosted by Daniel Ingber, SEMA’s vice president of government and legal affairs, and C.E. “Tee” Rowe, president and CEO of America’s Small Business Development Centers, the webinar… Continue reading SEMA Webinars Explain SBA Loan Programs, Labor Laws

Noise Cancelling Wind Diffuser For Roof Mounted LED Light Bars By ZROADZ

The ZROADZ patented Noise Cancelling Wind Diffusers provides an easy method to silence noisy roof mounted LED light bars. The simple installation process is designed to work with most standard heat sink LED light bars and will virtually eliminate wind noise caused by the airflow passing around the light bar. ZROADZ Wind Diffusers are a… Continue reading Noise Cancelling Wind Diffuser For Roof Mounted LED Light Bars By ZROADZ

Jeep Gladiator Overland Access Rack with Side Gates from ZROADZ

The Jeep Gladiator Access Overland Rack from ZROADZ is now available! The Access Rack is the first truck bed accessory mounting system engineered with bed access doors designed for lighter, larger accessories that are more efficiently stored in a way that does not take up valuable bed space and can be easily moved out of… Continue reading Jeep Gladiator Overland Access Rack with Side Gates from ZROADZ

State of Business Due to COVID-19

The global automotive industry imports $34 billion in motor parts from China each year. As Global Fleet says, “COVID-19 didn’t just start anywhere in China. Wuhan, the city that hosted the first major outbreak of the coronavirus, is one of China’s major automotive production (parts & cars) sites. GM, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot and Renault all… Continue reading State of Business Due to COVID-19

KPI: Manufacturing ISM

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector increased during February, and the overall economy grew for the 130th consecutive month, said the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The February PMI® registered 50.1%, down 0.8 percentage point from the January reading of 50.9%. The Report On Business® measures its data using… Continue reading KPI: Manufacturing ISM