One of Superwinch’s most popular winches, the Tiger Shark Series set the bar for performance winching while not breaking the bank. From powerful motors, to strong gears to long-life stainless steel parts, the Tiger Shark is a standout choice. It is easy to see why this is one of superwinch’s most popular winches year after… Continue reading Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
VIDEO: Mountain Towing with Shell Rotella
‘The Fast Lane Truck’ puts an off-road pickup engine to the test…
Cool Treats From a Hot Rod
Karmic Ice Cream has unveiled a 1935 Ford hot rod ice cream truck as the latest addition to its rentable fleet of vintage ice cream delivery vehicles. South Florida’s acknowledged Purveyors of Happiness, Karmic Ice Cream recreates the days when the ringing of a bell sent children and adults alike running and yelling It’s the ice cream man!… Continue reading Cool Treats From a Hot Rod
How STILLEN’s Polyurethane (Bodystyling) is Made
In this video STILLEN takes you behind the scenes and shows you how they produce their polyurethane styling products like spoilers and front splitters. STILLEN® polyurethane products are available raw so that you can have them painted to match your vehicle or prepainted flat black, ready to be installed. High quality 3M trim adhesive and… Continue reading How STILLEN’s Polyurethane (Bodystyling) is Made
Ford Dealership Offers Classic-Look F-150 Program
Beechmont Ford in Cincinnati offers new Ford F-150s outfitted with a classic styling package. The 2019 Retro BFP F-150 is designed to pay heritage to the pickups of old, according to a press release. “The iconic styling that we saw in the late 1970s and early ’80s doesn’t roll down the assembly line anymore, but… Continue reading Ford Dealership Offers Classic-Look F-150 Program
Audi R8 LMS GT2 Makes U.S. Debut at Monterey Car Week
The Audi R8 LMS GT2 made its U.S. debut at the annual Monterey Car Week, following its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year. The latest model from Audi Sport incorporates learnings from Audi drivers and race teams, according to the company, and features the highest specification of the naturally aspirated… Continue reading Audi R8 LMS GT2 Makes U.S. Debut at Monterey Car Week
Evija the Latest to Stake Claim as ‘World’s Most Powerful Production Car’
British sports car maker Lotus recently unveiled the world’s first all-electric British hypercar-the Evija-at an exclusive event at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. The Evija has a target output of 1,973 hp (2,000 metric horsepower), making it the world’s most powerful series production road car, according to Lotus. It was designed and engineered in… Continue reading Evija the Latest to Stake Claim as ‘World’s Most Powerful Production Car’
PHOTO GALLERY: Nor Cal Shelby Mini-Nationals at Sonoma Raceway
With plenty of action on and off the track, the Nor Cal Shelby Mini-Nationals at Sonoma Raceway earlier this month made quite a splash. Scott Herbert reports that the Cars & Coffee, banquet and 18-piece band were all well-received. But it was the fun on the track—including a beloved cartoon premise brought to life—that made… Continue reading PHOTO GALLERY: Nor Cal Shelby Mini-Nationals at Sonoma Raceway
Stroll the Rows at Goodguys Del Mar Nationals
There were three large exhibit halls filled with show cars, and outside the fairgrounds were overflowing with the various hot rods, street rods, pro touring cars, rat rods, muscle cars, sport trucks, lowriders, classics, and vintage woodies—over 2,500 vehicle in all…
Changing Lanes: The Beginner’s Guide to Selling Online
Editor’s note: This article by Barry Alt of Motorhead Digital originally appeared in the September 2019 issue of THE SHOP magazine. A link to the complete article can be found below. Do you want your own printed copy of THE SHOP delivered to your desk every month? Qualified industry professionals can sign up for a… Continue reading Changing Lanes: The Beginner’s Guide to Selling Online
Porsche Rolls Out Expanded 911 Lineup
Porsche is expanding the model range of the new 911. Following the recent introduction of the 911 Carrera S and 4S models, the new standard 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera Cabriolet are available to complement the iconic sports car’s lineup. Like the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S models, the new 911 Carrera and 911… Continue reading Porsche Rolls Out Expanded 911 Lineup
VIDEO: Inside the Acura Performance Manufacturing Center
Enjoy an all-access pass through the Ohio facility where the second-generation NSX supercar is built…
Supra-Stars
After more than 20 years of waiting, fans can now purchase the fifth-generation 2020 Toyota GR Supra at Toyota dealerships nationwide. The all-new Supra features a blend of power, precision and agility, according to the company, paying homage to its predecessors with a twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six engine, rear-wheel drive design, low center of gravity and… Continue reading Supra-Stars
Auto Repair Industry Faces Retirement Surge
More than half of independent auto repair shop owners expect to retire in the next nine years, and the majority plan to sell their businesses, potentially leading to a wave of consolidation in the industry and leaving drivers in search of a reliable neighborhood shop. That’s according to a new survey of shop owners conducted… Continue reading Auto Repair Industry Faces Retirement Surge
The Recipe for a Comeback
The description of the word classic in general terms means something that’s judged over a period of time to be of highest quality and outstanding of its kind. And in extreme form, a true classic is a recognized work of art with established value. Some examples of classic high-performance American automobiles include the iconic 1932… Continue reading The Recipe for a Comeback