Category: Features

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

VIDEO: Isotta Fraschini is a Rare Breed

The 1913 Isotta Fraschini Tipo IM—headed to auction by Gooding & Co. this August—is incredibly advanced for its time with its overhead cam four valve per cylinder engine, and most importantly, as the first car ever to be equipped with four-wheel brakes…

DeLorean Documentary Stars Alec Baldwin

Money, power, politics, drugs, scandal, and fast cars-the incredible story of John DeLorean is the stuff of a Hollywood screenwriter’s dreams. But who was the real John DeLorean? To some, DeLorean was a renegade visionary who revolutionized the automobile industry. To others, he was the ultimate con man. Framing John DeLorean is a unique documentary… Continue reading DeLorean Documentary Stars Alec Baldwin

Ram’s New Diesel Engine Ready to Crank

The new third-generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel is the highlight of the 2020 Ram 1500. The truck will offer 480 lb.-ft. of torque, with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds. The EcoDiesel is available in all 2020 Ram 1500 models and configurations, including a first-time offering in the Ram Rebel. The truck goes on sale in… Continue reading Ram’s New Diesel Engine Ready to Crank

Installing Whiteline’s Bump Steer Correction Kit

Whiteline offers its KCA313 Bump Steer/Roll Center Correction Kit for custom Subaru models. Increased bump steer is one of the negative effects of lowering a vehicle from the factory ride height. The KCA313 kit was created to help eliminate bump steer through specially engineered ball joints and tie rods to bring the suspension geometry closer to OEM levels.… Continue reading Installing Whiteline’s Bump Steer Correction Kit

A Four-Cylinder Turbo Engine Unlike Any Other

The completely newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter M 139 engine is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production, according to Mercedes-AMG. With an output of up to 416 horsepower, the new engine exceeds the company’s previous M 133 engine by 40 horsepower. Maximum torque has also increased from 350 lb-ft to up to… Continue reading A Four-Cylinder Turbo Engine Unlike Any Other

Nissan Project Truck an Attainable Overlander

Nissan recently showcased two special project vehicle builds featuring a long list of aftermarket upgrades during Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. One of the projects, a Nissan Titan called the Ultimate Parks TITAN, is a purpose-built park support vehicle that will be donated to the Grand Canyon Conservancy through the carmaker’s partnership with the… Continue reading Nissan Project Truck an Attainable Overlander

Michelin, GM Take the Air Out of Passenger Vehicle Tires

Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel and tire technology for passenger vehicles-the MICHELIN Uptis prototype (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System)-at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility. The companies also announced a joint research agreement under which they intend to validate the prototype, with the goal of introducing Uptis on passenger models… Continue reading Michelin, GM Take the Air Out of Passenger Vehicle Tires

Too Hot to Handle?

Kia Motors America unveiled its vision of the future of electric vehicles and it’s hot. And spicy. The HabaNiro concept is a fully electric, all-wheel drive, four-seat design with an All Electric Range (AER) of more than 300 miles, level-five autonomous mode, butterfly wing doors and more advanced tech than what helped land men on… Continue reading Too Hot to Handle?