Category: Features

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

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

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

LED Lights: The Latest and Safest Development in Automotive Lighting

Advances in LED technology have consistently exceeded halogen and xenon lighting in everything from light bars to off-road lights, offering greater range, brightness and flexibility in their installation. LED lights produce a better vision on the road, are often in compact design housing and have a longer lifespan. About this Sponsored Content HELLA is a global, family-owned company,… Continue reading LED Lights: The Latest and Safest Development in Automotive Lighting

New 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel: Fuel Efficiency, Driving Range and Plenty of Torque

The most fuel-efficient and highest torque-rated Wrangler engine ever will soon be available with the introduction of the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel. The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel ever for a Wrangler. Wrangler four-door models will offer the new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine, rated at 260… Continue reading New 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel: Fuel Efficiency, Driving Range and Plenty of Torque

Photo Gallery: ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Car Show at ArtCenter College of Design

Once a year, Pasadena, California’s, ArtCenter College of Design opens up its campus, classrooms and workshops to the public. At its latest gathering, the overall theme was ‘One of a Kind: Vehicles that Stand Alone.’ Some of the more famous alumni that attended included the likes of Chip Foose, Freeman Thomas, Jeff Zwart, Larry Erickson and Dave… Continue reading Photo Gallery: ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Car Show at ArtCenter College of Design