Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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Quick Fuel Technology | Q-Series Carburetors
Ideally suited for bracket racers & weekend warriors alike, Q-Series carburetors are purpose-built for the drag strip...
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Tons of Towing? Professional-Grade Brakes for Ultimate Towing Power!
Towing or lifted? Fleet Metlok by Bendix delivers extreme stopping power for heavy-duty pickups with pro-grade performance...
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Sunrider for Hardtop – Unlatch & Flip Back for Instant Open-Air Access
One-hour bolt-on upgrade for Jeep & Bronco hardtops – fast installs, simple operation, instant open-air freedom...
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Gaining Traction With Grassroots Drag Racing Customers
Drag racing offers opportunities for speed shops & engine builders to get on the fast track to business success…
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Improve Rear Visibility Where It’s Needed
Adds rear-facing safety lighting beneath the third brake light to improve visibility during work, trail & roadside situations...
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KPI – January 2026: The Brief
With steady sales growth, 2025 ended with an increase in small business optimism…
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KPI – January 2026: State of Manufacturing
The Customers’ Inventories Index remaining in "too low" territory in December is a positive sign for future production…
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KPI – January 2026: State of Business – Automotive Industry
Trucks & SUVs are on pace to account for 83.1% of new vehicle retail sales, up 1.5 percentage points from…
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KPI – January 2026: State of the Economy
The labor market is no longer working in favor of job seekers, as companies continue to maintain the low-hire, low-fire…
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KPI – January 2026: Consumer Trends
Consumers continue to report pressures on their purchasing power stemming from high prices & the prospect of weakening labor markets…
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KPI – January 2026: Recent Vehicle Recalls
Recent recall notices for Ford, Genesis, Nissan, Ram & Volvo models...
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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Wrap-Up & Photo Gallery
The nine-day auction had a 100% sale-through rate of nearly 2,000 cars that brought in over $195 million...
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PPF Continues To Connect With a Wide, Enthusiastic Customer Base
Now is a great time for shops to take advantage of everything paint protection film has to offer.
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Fleet Upfitting Helps Shops Improve Workflow & Increase Client Retention
Working on work trucks opens up new opportunities in a market with high demand…
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Elevate Your Truck’s Performance & Style With the Westin Hard Tri-Fold Cover
Built for strength & security, this premium cover is the ultimate solution to protect your truck bed & gear...