State of the Economy In recent SEMA e-News coverage, Kyle Cheng reported the current U.S. cycle of economic growth is at an historic 11th year amid volatility. At the beginning of August, President Trump announced that he would be moving forward with List 4 – 301 tariffs on approximately $300 billion in Chinese goods. The… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – September 2019
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
2020 Honda CR-V Gets Hybrid-Electric Option
America’s best-selling crossover of the past two decades gets a major boost with the introduction of the 2020 Honda CR-V, sporting freshened styling, new features and upgraded powertrains-”including a new CR-V Hybrid to be built in the company’s Greensburg, Indiana plant. The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in… Continue reading 2020 Honda CR-V Gets Hybrid-Electric Option
How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) are sealed ‘dry’ lead-acid batteries, better known as the more powerful (and more expensive) after-market replacement for stock wet cell batteries. The secret to the AGM design is special fiber glass mats (i.e. sponges) fitted between the lead plates that absorb and suspend stronger sulfuric acid, all contained within a compact,… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries
Video: MAHLE and Petty’s Garage Debut Hemi Dodge Challenger Collaboration
The 1,100-hp supercharged Hemi will be given away at AAPEX 2019…
Jeep Offering Two Special-Edition Wrangler Models for 2020
Jeep is returning the Wrangler Willys edition to the SUV’s lineup and introducing the new 2020 Wrangler Black & Tan. Both models are based on the Wrangler Sport S. “Special editions are a perfect way for Jeep to connect with customers and feed their ideas and passion into the brand and its vehicles,” said Jim… Continue reading Jeep Offering Two Special-Edition Wrangler Models for 2020
Forgeline Debuts 1970 Pro-Touring Camaro
Dayton, Ohio based-Forgeline Motorsports, a manufacturer of performance and racing wheels, knows a thing or four about all-out performance. It’s with this same single-minded focus that the team at Forgeline decided to build their own pro-touring style 1970 Camaro. “We’ve been dreaming about building our own world class, pro-touring machine for several years,” says Dave… Continue reading Forgeline Debuts 1970 Pro-Touring Camaro
New Options and Colors for Heavy Duty Highlight 2020 Ram Truck Lineup
For the 2020 model year, Ram Truck brings new appearance and feature packages. “Buyers demand a good-looking truck with easy-to-use features. They often tell us that their Ram trucks are an extension of their personality and want to stand out from the crowd,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand. “Whether it’s the off-road-enthusiast appeal… Continue reading New Options and Colors for Heavy Duty Highlight 2020 Ram Truck Lineup
2020 Toyota Tacoma Features Slew of New Upgrades
The third-generation Tacoma, with a design inspired by Toyota’s desert race trucks, is available in 32 different configurations, offering a model for all seasons and reasons. Six model grades include: work-ready SR; high-style, high-value SR5; athletic TRD Sport; adventurous TRD Off-Road; ultimate off-road TRD Pro; and top-of-the-line Limited. All Tacoma models come standard with Toyota… Continue reading 2020 Toyota Tacoma Features Slew of New Upgrades
How Water Can Eat Away at a Classic Car
Preserving any classic car is challenging enough without fighting elements that can slowly eat away at the vehicle’s engine cooling system. Water, while excellent at transferring heat, can sometimes do more harm than good. About This Sponsored Content Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. pioneered the first commercial waterless engine coolants and has provided non-aqueous engine coolant… Continue reading How Water Can Eat Away at a Classic Car
Bestop Designs Custom Wrangler for Country Singer
Louisville, Colorado-based Bestop, manufacturer of Jeep soft tops and accessories, has designed a brand-new custom Jeep for Platinum-selling country singer Michael Ray. Having recently climbed to the top of the country radio charts for a third time with his latest single “One That Got Away,” Michael Ray is one of country music’s hottest stars. Known… Continue reading Bestop Designs Custom Wrangler for Country Singer
Bigger Tires Need Bigger Gears
Fall is now kicking in full force – which, for off-road enthusiasts, means some enjoyable weather and wide-open trails. But it also means that customers who added bigger tires without swapping gears aren’t taking it to the sand, the mud, the rocks and the trails like they thought they would. With the variety of off-road… Continue reading Bigger Tires Need Bigger Gears
Road Scholars Takes Home First at Pebble Beach Despite Explosion
Road Scholars, a vintage Porsche restoration shop, took home a First in Class win with a rare (1 of 20) 1961 Porsche Carrera Abarth GTL, owned by the renowned Ingram Collection, at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. In ordinary circumstances, this would be a great accomplishment on its own, but this one has… Continue reading Road Scholars Takes Home First at Pebble Beach Despite Explosion
Aspiring Diesel Technician Has Wish Granted
After falling seriously ill from cancer last year, Phoenix-area teen Jaime Gamez knew exactly what he would ask for when he was contacted by Make-A-Wish Arizona. He wanted his wish to be lasting – something that would set him up for the rest of his life. That’s why Jaime wished to attend Universal Technical Institute… Continue reading Aspiring Diesel Technician Has Wish Granted
Mopar Unveils Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger
Mopar has unveiled the Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger to celebrate a decade of factory-vehicle customization. Based on the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack, the Mopar ’19 Challenger carries several exterior and interior features only available on this limited production Mopar-branded muscle car. “Over the last decade, we’ve customized an impressive group of vehicles with… Continue reading Mopar Unveils Mopar ’19 Dodge Challenger
2020 Honda Civic Si Launching with Styling and Performance Updates
On the heels of several technology and interior upgrades introduced for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Si Coupe are further improved with front and rear styling updates, new headlight designs, and a revised final-drive ratio for more responsive acceleration. Additionally, Honda Sensing safety features are now standard equipment on Civic… Continue reading 2020 Honda Civic Si Launching with Styling and Performance Updates