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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Acura’s First SUV Reimagined for RADwood
Acura threw it back to the ’90s with the debut of a restored and reimagined 1997 Acura SLX – the brand’s first SUV and first AWD vehicle – at the RADwood Car Show in Orange County, California, last month. Built specifically for RADwood, the SLX’s original 3.2L V6, 4-speed automatic and conventional 4×4 drivetrain were… Continue reading Acura’s First SUV Reimagined for RADwood
From the Mag: New Horizons for SDHQ Motorsports
Lessons learned from a Grand Reopening celebration…
Honda Fit Gets Manual Option for 2020
A 6-speed manual transmission is available at several trim levels…
Subaru Unveils Limited Edition 2020 WRX & WRX STI Series.White
Production runs of high-performance models set at 500 vehicles each…
Yes, Giant Car Bows are a Real Thing
Sales of the decorations peak during the holidays, and they are popular in other markets as well…
Hot Wheels Rolls Out Its Latest Legend Vehicle
Friends’ custom Nash Metropolitan will become a 1:64-scale die-cast…
Toyota Highlander Redesigned for 2020
A hybrid powertrain is among the SUV’s new options…
2020 Porsche Macan GTS Puts Premium on Performance
The GTS version offers a sporty option for the line of compact SUVs…
VIDEO: The Long Road to Vegas with Shell Rotella
The Fast Lane Truck crew took their Ram Rebel on the road to SEMA, putting it to the test one last time. Heading from the snowy Rocky Mountains, to the Las Vegas strip, then crisscrossing back to College Station, Texas, for an in-depth look inside the Hemi V8, the Youtubers got in one more torturous… Continue reading VIDEO: The Long Road to Vegas with Shell Rotella
From the Mag: Bangers & Flatties Forever
The January issue of THE SHOP Magazine is here, and inside, automotive journalist Tony Thacker gives readers a look at how a group of hot rodders are keeping a nearly 100-year-old engine alive. Since the very first speed shop opened its doors back in 1930, the I4 and ‘Flathead’ V-8 engines that powered early vehicles like Ford… Continue reading From the Mag: Bangers & Flatties Forever
Honda Ridgeline Gets Refresh for 2020
The refreshed 2020 Honda Ridgeline has rolled out with a host of updates, including a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, standard Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies and a more streamlined trim structure of four trims—Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition. The Honda Ridgeline features a dual action tailgate that provides access to the lockable and weather-sealed in-bed… Continue reading Honda Ridgeline Gets Refresh for 2020
2021 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe Get a Diesel Option
Chevrolet revealed the 2021 Suburban and Tahoe SUVs and with it came the announcement that each will be available with a diesel engine under the hood. The optional Duramax 3.0L inline-six turbo-diesel is available on all models except Z71. It is rated at 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The engine’s components include iron cylinder… Continue reading 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe Get a Diesel Option
McLaren Reveals Street-Legal Version of GT4 Race Car
McLaren recently revealed the new 620R, which is based on the competition specification of the McLaren 570S GT4 race car. The 620R has the same M838TE 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine used in the GT4 car, but with a significant difference in power output. Freedom from racing regulations has allowed the engine ECU and turbocharger management to… Continue reading McLaren Reveals Street-Legal Version of GT4 Race Car
Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport Going to Limited Production
Shelby American will put its Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport concept into limited production, making it the fastest street legal limited-edition truck available through Ford dealer showrooms. Only 250 of the 2020 model year trucks will be available in the United States, with a limited number available through select Shelby mod shops and distributors. The production Shelby F-150… Continue reading Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport Going to Limited Production