Nexen Tire America Inc. has pulled the cover off a fully-customized 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S that will be given away Aug. 7, National Purple Heart Day…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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
Yakima’s Overlanding Accessories Gain Powerful Supporter
It becomes even more clear that the accessorizing trend is gaining traction when automotive manufacturers are folding in trendy items as available features on new models…
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…
Low Riders Escape Arizona Heat
When the temperatures soar above 100 degrees in Phoenix, local car shows have three options…
Making an Enamel Badge from Scratch for a Delahaye 135
Albert Zuger the Guild of Automotive Restorer’s top metal worker makes a new front enamel badge for the a Delahaye 135 convertible by Franay. Watch the video above.
What You Missed at the Motor State KnockOut
Motor State Distributing and 38 of its vendors took over US 131 Motorsports Park for a weekend of No-Prep drag racing…
Next-Generation Ferrari Rolls to the Starting Line
Ferrari has debuted the SF90 Stradale, the company’s first plug-in hybrid super car and its first four-wheel drive vehicle…
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
Project Car: Outlaw-Worthy Classic Porsche
Rod Emory, a third-generation car customizer and renowned early Porsche expert, pulled a lifetime of automotive expertise together to create this exotic 1960 Porsche 356 RSR…
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
Lamborghini Geared for Off-Road Driving?
Automobili Lamborghini is exploring new horizons with its unconventional concept, the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato…
Old Crow: Custom Mustang to Tribute WWII Fighter Pilot
ROUSH Performance has unveiled its latest one-off, custom vehicle: The Old Crow Ford Mustang GT. The car will be created in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day…