Category: Features

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

Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring

Hagerty recently posted a YouTube video showcasing the full restoration of a 401 Buick Nailhead engine. “The engine is together and running like a dream. And now, for your enjoyment, we present our latest Redline Rebuild time-lapse video,” the company stated in the video bio. “We pulled this iconic V-8 from a 1965 Buick Wildcat… Continue reading Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring

Sensory Steering Wheel Keeps Driver’s Eyes on The Road

A steering wheel has been developed by Jaguar Land Rover to help keep drivers’ eyes on the road by using heat to indicate when to turn left or right. The research, in partnership with Glasgow University, has created a sensory steering wheel, parts of which can be quickly heated and cooled to inform drivers where… Continue reading Sensory Steering Wheel Keeps Driver’s Eyes on The Road

Vision X Supports Public Land Cleanup Nonprofit

Rows of fully stuffed garbage bags seem to follow Dylan Gilbert everywhere he goes. That’s if you judge Gilbert purely on his GoFundMe page, which features photo after photo of him standing atop his Subaru Forrester in front of 10 to 20 trash bags perfectly aligned. Gilbert founded Public Lands United Cleanup (PLUC) this year with the goal of picking up… Continue reading Vision X Supports Public Land Cleanup Nonprofit

Why Water is a Performance Engine’s Worst Enemy

Those who have experienced coolant loss due to high pressure and boil-over, corroded cooling system components, scaling, and pitting from electrolysis, can blame a common culprit: water. Here’s how water can turn into a race team’s worst enemy. Vapor At the risk of stating the obvious, the simplest way to get past the performance limitations… Continue reading Why Water is a Performance Engine’s Worst Enemy

Upgrading Wheels & Tires? Don’t Make The Brake Mistake

As trucks and SUVs make up a larger share of the new-vehicle market, wheel and tire upgrades are more popular than ever. Indeed, as Modern Tire Dealer reports, large diameter wheel and tire sales are a bright spot in the industry. While this is great news for off-road shops selling wheel and tire upgrades for… Continue reading Upgrading Wheels & Tires? Don’t Make The Brake Mistake

Edelbrock CEO Injecting New Ideas into Legacy Brand

Don Barry joined THE SHOP magazine for a 30-minute conversation just weeks before his one-year anniversary as CEO of Edelbrock in April. His experience as chief so far has included developing a blueprint for the company’s growth and plotting new markets to penetrate. Yes, the Edelbrock brand is well established but he said there’s still room… Continue reading Edelbrock CEO Injecting New Ideas into Legacy Brand

Old Crow Mustang GT Looks Fit to Fly

The 2019 Old Crow Mustang GT has been unveiled as a charity collaboration project between Ford and Roush Performance to pay homage to World War II triple ace pilot Colonel Bud Anderson of the U.S. Army Air Force, and the legendary P-51 Mustang fighter planes he flew in combat…

Daydreaming About NITEMARE

ROUSH Performance said its 2019 ROUSH NITEMARE F-150 4×4 is now the quickest production truck ever produced, based on comparison to zero-to-60 mph production vehicle test data published by leading U.S. automotive magazines as of June 2019. Two configurations of ROUSH Performance NITEMARE 4X4 trucks were tested by a team of automotive industry experts- including… Continue reading Daydreaming About NITEMARE

Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier

Westin Automotive is a busy company. The off-road brand’s  marketing schedule-which includes traveling to more than 60 car shows, industry events, trail runs, and treks through the desert and off the beaten path-means the company’s YouTube page is constantly being updated with fresh content. One of Westin’s most recent videos showcases the install of its… Continue reading Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier