Category: Features

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

Classic Racecars Take Over Phoenix Museum of Art

A new exhibit, ‘Legends of Speed,’ opened at the Phoenix Museum of Art earlier this month, and it features 22 racecars driven by some of the best drivers in history. Open until March 15, the special exhibit includes iconic and race-winning cars from around the globe, like Dan Gurney’s 1967 Gurney Eagle F1 and the 1968 and… Continue reading Classic Racecars Take Over Phoenix Museum of Art

Roush Performance Honors Founder With Jack Roush Edition Mustang

Roush Performance unveiled the new Jack Roush Edition Mustang at the 2019 SEMA Show last week, which is equipped with the most powerful engine ever used in a Roush Mustang. The Jack Roush Edition also includes a host of unique performance and aesthetic upgrades that set it apart and was built to commemorate Jack Roush’s recent NASCAR Hall… Continue reading Roush Performance Honors Founder With Jack Roush Edition Mustang

Arrington Performance Debuts 1984 Dodge Rampage

Red Line Synthetic Oil, a supplier of synthetic lubricants and additives, hosted the unveiling of a custom, 650 horsepower, 1984 Dodge Rampage built by Mike Copeland and the team at Arrington Performance during the 2019 SEMA Show. Arrington Performance’s custom Rampage unveiling is the second consecutive unveiling that Red Line has hosted in the company’s 33 years of… Continue reading Arrington Performance Debuts 1984 Dodge Rampage

Ringbrothers Wins 2019 ‘Battle of the Builders’

Ringbrothers was recognized with several top awards at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada for its newest custom vehicle builds – a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro known as “VALKYRJA” and a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 known as “UNKL.” The Spring Green, Wisconsin-based premium billet parts manufacturer and world-class car designer took home top honors from OEMs Ford… Continue reading Ringbrothers Wins 2019 ‘Battle of the Builders’

Hellwig, Old Steel Fabrication Debut Overlanding Ranger

Hellwig Products, manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, debuted its “Attainable Adventure” 2019 Ford Ranger custom truck in the Ford Motor Company booth at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The “Attainable Adventure” Ranger is an overland exploration vehicle equipped with two specialized electric mountain bikes and a Trail Kitchens bed-mounted kitchen. The all-new… Continue reading Hellwig, Old Steel Fabrication Debut Overlanding Ranger

The Next Great Frontier in Automotive Education

In early 2015, Anthony Williams had a dream—a very vivid dream. In it, the Colorado resident, who at the time was an automotive teacher in real life, walked through a futuristic high school. There, students were learning not just automotive skills, but simultaneously studying core subjects, like English, math, science, and history as well. He… Continue reading The Next Great Frontier in Automotive Education

Jay Leno’s Restored ’68 Bronco Debuts at SEMA Show

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

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