Once a gag gift from fellow late-night TV host Craig Ferguson, LGE-CTS Motorsport, with help from Ford Performance, Kincer Chassis, Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts and SEMA Garage, restored Jay Leno’s 1968 Bronco, which was unveiled this week at the SEMA Show. The 1968 Ford Bronco wagon was left for Leno as a joke, arranged by Ferguson to be parked in Leno’s… Continue reading Jay Leno’s Restored ’68 Bronco Debuts at SEMA Show
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Avery Dennison ‘Wrap Like a King’ Winner Crowned
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced that MetroWrapz of Hollywood, Florida, has earned the ‘King of the Wrap World’ title for the second consecutive year. The company, chosen from 155 global entries, pushed creativity to the limits with its ‘Creature from the Wrap Lagoon’ wrap, transforming a 2017 Acura NSX. The ‘King of the Wrap World’ award was presented… Continue reading Avery Dennison ‘Wrap Like a King’ Winner Crowned
Hennessey Raises the Bar with Resurrection Camaro ZL1 1LE
The Team from Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has created the most powerful production series Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE, the Hennessey Resurrection, which was unveiled at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday. To top the Exorcist, the company’s 1000 hp ZL1 Camaro, HPE removed the ZL1’s 650 hp supercharged LT4 engine and replaced it with the 755… Continue reading Hennessey Raises the Bar with Resurrection Camaro ZL1 1LE
Chevrolet’s E-10 Concept Electrifies Hot Rodding World
Chevrolet’s E-10 Concept, a 1962 C-10 pickup truck powered by an electric Connect & Cruise concept crate propulsion package offering approximately 450 horsepower, using proven components from the Chevrolet Bolt EV, is on display at the SEMA Show. Using production-based components, the E-10 demonstrates electric conversion possibilities for classic vehicles, blending vintage styling and high performance with… Continue reading Chevrolet’s E-10 Concept Electrifies Hot Rodding World
Shelby Unveiling GT500 Dragon Snake Mustang and Super Snake Sport F-150 Concepts
Shelby American will introduce two concept vehicles, the 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake and the Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week. The 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake is being exhibited in Ford Motor Company’s display inside the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Shelby Super… Continue reading Shelby Unveiling GT500 Dragon Snake Mustang and Super Snake Sport F-150 Concepts
Jeep Debuts Limited-Edition ‘Three O Five’ Wrangler and Gladiator
Jeep is introducing two new limited-edition production vehicles at the Miami International Auto Show, targeted specifically to local Miami consumers: the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator “Three O Five” Edition models. Based on Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Sport S models and featured in Miami colors of either orange or white, only 305 total “Three O Five” units will… Continue reading Jeep Debuts Limited-Edition ‘Three O Five’ Wrangler and Gladiator
How Restylers Stand to Benefit from the SEMA PRO Cup Challenge
The SEMA PRO (Professional Restylers Organization) Council is putting four restylers to the test this year in the Inaugural PRO Cup Challenge, a new competition that will see the participants judged on their ability to put together a marketable, creative and replicable build. The four PRO Council members—Brandon McNew, Altered Garage; Cristina Jorge, Specialty Automotive Treatments; Josh Poulson, Auto Additions; and Dino… Continue reading How Restylers Stand to Benefit from the SEMA PRO Cup Challenge
What to Look for in Performance Plumbing Products
Safety is of the utmost importance in racing and performance vehicles, and one way to ensure that is by selecting the correct products and completing the install properly. Fuel systems, brake systems, power steering systems and remote oiling can all cause major safety hazards in the case of a parts failure. About This Sponsored Content… Continue reading What to Look for in Performance Plumbing Products
The Risks of Project Vehicle Sponsorship
With the SEMA Show right around the corner, the industry tachometer will be in the red zone. Manufacturers will be releasing new products, retail buyers will be eager to learn about the hottest trends and car builders will show the world what is possible, as the show venue is the perfect environment to excite consumer… Continue reading The Risks of Project Vehicle Sponsorship
Rodin Cars Reveals FZED Single-Seater
Rodin Cars has revealed a series of single-seater track cars built in New Zealand, aimed at rivaling modern-era Grand Prix cars. Powered by the Cosworth GPV8, which is based on the Cosworth XG that earned its stripes in the Indy Racing League circuit, the FZED will deliver 675 bhp at 9,600 rpm. Peak torque is 361… Continue reading Rodin Cars Reveals FZED Single-Seater
Upgraded Stabilizer Bars Can Give Any Driver an Edge on the Track
Upgrading your stabilizer bars (sway bars) gives drivers the flexibility to fine tune specific handling characteristics of their vehicle. As a manufacturer of performance suspension, Eibach engineers our bars to work in conjunction with both the factory equipment and our performance springs to deliver a balanced system that reduces body roll while improving cornering stability and grip. About This… Continue reading Upgraded Stabilizer Bars Can Give Any Driver an Edge on the Track
Restyling: Finding the Right Formula Will Lead to Sales
The SEMA PRO (Professional Restylers Organization) Council is putting four restylers to the test this year in the Inaugural PRO Cup Challenge, a new competition that will see the participants judged on their ability to put together a marketable, creative and replicable build. The four PRO Council members—Brandon McNew, Altered Garage; Cristina Jorge, Specialty Automotive Treatments; Josh Poulson, Auto Additions; and Dino… Continue reading Restyling: Finding the Right Formula Will Lead to Sales
Proper Battery Support is a Must-Have for Any Workshop
Today’s vehicles are more sophisticated than ever. A Ford F150 truck has nearly 130 million additional lines of code than an F-35 fighter jet. In 1969, Apollo 11 got to the moon and back on 4 kilobytes of data while today more than 4.1 billion kilobytes are needed for the average car to run Saturday… Continue reading Proper Battery Support is a Must-Have for Any Workshop
Mahindra Offering Factory-Installed Lift Kit for 2020 ROXOR
For model year 2020, Mahindra will offer customization with new optional features and accessories on the ROXOR, such as a factory-installed lift kit, an all-new grill design and four new standard color options. “We are extremely pleased with the success we are seeing with ROXOR,” stated Rick Haas, CEO, Mahindra Automotive North America. “Our first year has been… Continue reading Mahindra Offering Factory-Installed Lift Kit for 2020 ROXOR
VIDEO: Maximum Payload and Maximum Elevation with Shell Rotella
The Fast Lane Truck are still putting their 2019 Ram Rebel through the Shell Rotella Gas Truck Torture Test, and in the just-released third episode, take their weighed down pickup to the top of the highest road in America. With 1,000 lbs. of firewood in the bed, watch as the Youtube personalities torture their truck all the way… Continue reading VIDEO: Maximum Payload and Maximum Elevation with Shell Rotella