This video by the Guild of Automotive Restorers addresses the issue of rusted hardware, offering several ways to remove worn down bolts without busting a knuckle.
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The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
MINI Cooper Pulls 150-Ton Airplane
The recent testing program for the first purely electric MINI was equally unconventional: on a foray to the Frankfurt airport in Germany, a close-to-series prototype of the new model demonstrated just what electromobility in the style of MINI is capable of setting in motion, according to the YOUCAR YouTube channel. The 2020 MINI Cooper SE… Continue reading MINI Cooper Pulls 150-Ton Airplane
Wrapping to Raise Autism Awareness
*THE SHOP and its sister publication, Sign & Digital Graphics, teamed up for exclusive wraps coverage in our upcoming July issue. Be sure to check it out! Melbourne, Florida’s Florida Vehicle Wraps was involved in a special project this past month. The shop, which turns 1 year old in July, participated in an autism awareness campaign sponsored by… Continue reading Wrapping to Raise Autism Awareness
Flaming River Starts Podcast Series
Flaming River has launched a podcast series. The series features two employees serving as hosts: Steve Vavrek, internet marketing specialist, and Tyler Greene, electrical engineer. Vavrek and Greene in each episode will chat about new and existing Flaming River products and how to use them. Other employees will appear on the show as guests to… Continue reading Flaming River Starts Podcast Series
How to Electroplate a Chrome Bezel
This video by the Guild of Automotive Restorers follows Karl as he electroplates a brake light chrome bezel for a 1952 Panhard bread truck after stripping the old chrome and pitting. Watch it above.
Performance Brand Quietly Crushes Appetites
The manufacturing facilities of performance fastener maker ARP are located in Santa Paula, California, a quiet community known primarily for its citrus and avocado agriculture. However, one downside of the rural area was a distinct lack of really good dining establishments. So, when it came time to expand its operations some 15 years ago, ARP… Continue reading Performance Brand Quietly Crushes Appetites
Chevy Trailblazer on Road to 2020 Return
The Trailblazer is set to join the Chevrolet portfolio in early 2020…
VW Researching Light Truck Viability
Volkswagen of America demonstrated the Tarok truck concept at the New York International Auto Show in April…
Three Reasons Two-Way Remote Start Will Grow Your Business
Remote starters have come a long way since people first began installing them in vehicles in the mid-1980s. Today, most vehicle manufacturers offer basic remote start systems with every new vehicle sold. 12-volt retailers that install remote starters are now leveraging e-commerce websites like Groupon and social media to advertise low, aggressive prices on basic systems.… Continue reading Three Reasons Two-Way Remote Start Will Grow Your Business
Chevy Plots Powerful Changes to 2020 Silverado
Chevrolet has introduced several new features for the 2020 Silverado 1500. Highlighting the changes is a new 10-speed automatic transmission paired with the 5.3L V-8 standard on the LT Trail Boss and available on the High Country, as well as the 6.2L V-8 offered on Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss and RST trims. Other… Continue reading Chevy Plots Powerful Changes to 2020 Silverado
Filling The Employment Gap
A majority of automotive shop owners admit one of their biggest challenges is finding interested, qualified and skilled young people to hire for their staff. There’s one school in Southern Indiana working to address that very issue. The Prosser Career Education Center of New Albany, Indiana, is celebrating its 50th anniversary by completing a $29… Continue reading Filling The Employment Gap
Toyo Tackles Motovicity’s Never Lift Half Mile
Toyo Tires was on hand for the April 27-28 Never Lift Half Mile race event organized by Motovicity Distribution on the local airstrip in Coalinga, California. See highlights from the event through the eyes of Toyo-sponsored racers in the above video.
Front License Plate Cramping Car Style? Consider the Plate Retractor
TEGO Automotive Products has launched its patented TEGO License Plate Retractor (LPR), an app-enabled retractable front license plate bracket that allows style-conscious drivers to avoid tickets and unsightly holes in their front bumpers. The License Plate Retractor is installed underneath the front splash guard of most cars, trucks and SUVs-often in under an hour, according… Continue reading Front License Plate Cramping Car Style? Consider the Plate Retractor
How Ford Designers Across the Globe Gather in the Same Room Without Leaving Their Countries
A designer from Shanghai, China, and another from Dearborn, Michigan, together step into a virtual design space to make changes to a global vehicle design. Both walk around a 3D model, review it and make changes on the fly. Once finished, the two remove their VR headsets and return to their separate workspaces-thousands of miles… Continue reading How Ford Designers Across the Globe Gather in the Same Room Without Leaving Their Countries
LS Fest West Floods Desert with Motorheads
*See additional videos below The Holley LS Fest West at Las Vegas Motor Speedway wrapped up two weeks ago. The company reported that the three-day event reached new attendance records, with 50-percent participation growth, 1,000 cars turning out, and more than 17,000 enthusiasts showing up for the festivities. LS Fest West features a wide assortment of… Continue reading LS Fest West Floods Desert with Motorheads