Category: Features

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

How Petty’s Garage Builds a 1,100-Horsepower Masterpiece

MAHLE Aftermarket North America has launched a video series to document the custom build of an 1,100-HP Dodge Challenger at Petty’s Garage. The Challenger is the grand prize in the 2019 MAHLE Drive with the Original technician promotion, which will award one technician at the Nove. 5-7 AAPEX show in Las Vegas. The video series will… Continue reading How Petty’s Garage Builds a 1,100-Horsepower Masterpiece

SEMA: All Aftermarket Products Threatened by Next Wave of Tariffs

SEMA CEO and President Chris Kersting this week authored a letter on behalf of the association that stated opposition to additional tariffs proposed for Chinese imports. The letter was issued on June 17 to Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. trade representative. “Most of our industry’s auto parts are already subject to 25 percent tariffs,” Kersting said… Continue reading SEMA: All Aftermarket Products Threatened by Next Wave of Tariffs

Porsche Launches Custom Wraps Service

Porsche is launching a new service that in the future will allow its consumers to individually design a new-look wrap for their car. Porsche Digital’s Second Skin configurator will feature classic designs stemming from motorsports, and will accommodate custom designs as well. Genuine and previously unavailable Porsche colors will also be available for selection. For… Continue reading Porsche Launches Custom Wraps Service

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