Competitors in the 52nd SCORE Baja 1000 faced some of the toughest conditions possible in the Mexican off-road race, but the trophy trucks, motorcycles and UTVs didn’t let that stop them. Despite the muddy, rain-soaked trails, Alan and Aaron Ampudia, driving for Team Toyo Tires, managed to conquer the Baja peninsula and come out on top. Check out… Continue reading Video: Highlights from the SCORE Baja 1000
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
2020 Hennessey C8 Corvette Getting 1,200 Horsepower
Hennessey Performance Engineering will offer up to 1200 hp for the new mid-engine 2020 C8 Corvette, the Texas-based outfit said. The HPE-upgraded C8 will feature a specially designed twin turbo system that will include a specially built LT2 V8 engine with upgraded engine internals, like forged aluminum pistons (10.0:1 compression ratio) and forged steel connecting rods.… Continue reading 2020 Hennessey C8 Corvette Getting 1,200 Horsepower
Photo Gallery: Overlanding at the SEMA Show
SEMA showcased a growing segment of the off-road industry by hosting the Overland Experience at last month’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. But the burgeoning market didn’t stay confined to the Performance Pavilion. Check out some of the overlanding vehicles featured at the show in the photo gallery below. Photos provided by THE SHOP Staff… Continue reading Photo Gallery: Overlanding at the SEMA Show
Jaguar Gives the F-Type a Refresh
Jaguar has announced the details of the redesigned 2021 F-Type sports car, which features a new exterior and interior design. The range of engines includes a four-, six- and eight-cylinder option, all matched to eight-speed transmissions with full manual control using either the SportShift gear selector or the steering wheel-mounted paddles. The new F-TYPE also offers… Continue reading Jaguar Gives the F-Type a Refresh
The Secrets to Successful Hot Rod Building Revealed
The secrets to successful hot rod building were revealed during a panel discussion at the 2019 SEMA Show. In a second-floor room packed with builders and fans young and old—including the legendary Ed Iskenderian in the front row—high-profile customizers Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy, Bobby Alloway of Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop, Kyle Tucker of Detroit Speed Inc. and Charley… Continue reading The Secrets to Successful Hot Rod Building Revealed
1965 Chevelle ’Reflection’ Wins Mothers Shine Award
After reviewing the entire field of custom-crafted vehicles at the 2019 SEMA Show, the Mothers Shine Award judges awarded the 2019 Shine Award to “Reflection,” a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle, owned by Sonny and Debbie Freeman of Lafayette, Louisiana, and built by Mike Goldman Customs in Meridian, Mississippi. The Freemans commissioned the build from Mike Goldman Customs with the… Continue reading 1965 Chevelle ’Reflection’ Wins Mothers Shine Award
Photos Gallery: 2020 Jeep Gladiator
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator truck made its official debut at the LA Auto Show on Nov. 28. See Jeep’s first photos of the truck on the trail below. Click to read more about the Gladiator.
From the Mag: Bonneville—The Great White Dyno
Automotive journalist Tony Thacker got his first taste of Bonneville Speed Week way back in 1975. Over the years, he’s seen just about everything. In THE SHOP Magazine’s December Issue, Thacker looked back at his years spectating and racing on the Great White Dyno. Going for the Red Hat When a car breaks a record over… Continue reading From the Mag: Bonneville—The Great White Dyno
Tesla Unveils New Cybertruck
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla unveiled the newest addition to their line-up last week in Los Angeles, the space-age pick-up, Cybertruck. The vehicle is built to be durable, versatile and capable, with exceptional performance both on-road and off-road, the company says, and will come in three variants: Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, and Tri Motor All-Wheel… Continue reading Tesla Unveils New Cybertruck
America’s Car Museum Opens Steve Saleen Exhibit
For the next 12 months, racing fans, high-performance car buffs and other automotive enthusiasts can get up-close and personal with historic vehicles and articles from American automotive legend Steve Saleen at America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. The exhibit, ‘Saleen: A Journey from the Heart of a Racer to America’s Supercar’ spans over four decades of Saleen’s racing history.… Continue reading America’s Car Museum Opens Steve Saleen Exhibit
Key Performance Indicators Report – November 2019
‘Tis that time of year again—the holidays are upon us. From Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to Super Saturday and everything in-between, consumers are ready to shop until they drop. Nostalgia, excitement and joy may be riding high but for retailers who rely on solid October, November and December sales to carry… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – November 2019
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Make North American Debut
Alfa Romeo announced the new 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio models will make their North American debut at the 2019 AutoMobility LA. “The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stevlio receive significant technology, infotainment and interior enhancements for the 2020 model year,” said Tim Kuniskis, global head of Alfa Romeo and head of passenger cars – Dodge,… Continue reading 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Make North American Debut
Video: Ken Block’s Climbkhana Two
Some feared 2018’s Gymkhana TEN marked the end of the viral video franchise, but Ken Block is back with the second installment of the spin-off Climbkhana. This time, Block and the Hoonigan team traveled to one of the world’s most dangerous roads, located deep in China’s interior, with his 914 horsepower Ford F-150 Hoonitruck to film Climbkhana TWO: Tianmen… Continue reading Video: Ken Block’s Climbkhana Two
Ford Reveals Mustang Mach-E
For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang family, bringing the pony into the electric age with Mustang Mach-E, an all-new, all-electric SUV. “At the first-ever Detroit auto show, Henry Ford said he was working on something that would strike like forked lightning,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company. “That was… Continue reading Ford Reveals Mustang Mach-E
VIDEO: Overlanding with Shell Rotella
The Fast Lane Truck have gone to great lengths to torture their 2019 Ram Rebel, and have now added a 1,000-mile, one day overlanding trip to the list of tasks they’ve put their pickup through. In the latest episode of the Shell Rotella Gas Truck Torture Test series, the YouTube personalities drive from Oregon to Colorado, hauling a… Continue reading VIDEO: Overlanding with Shell Rotella