Customers Win When Shops Rely on Other Shops

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Palm Beach Dyno, located 40 miles north of Miami, is a tuning specialist focused on late-model domestics. Owner Ken Bjonnes opened up shop in Florida more than three years ago after starting his tuning career in Ohio, with experience running a shop already under his belt. Shortly… Continue reading Customers Win When Shops Rely on Other Shops

Shops Get on the Air with Captn Bob & Arlo

Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio is a radio show and podcast that’s helped shops in several states get the word out about their talents. Show hosts Captn Bob and Arlo are well-known in Wisconsin for pumping extra energy into the collector car industry. Their show is aired live on Milwaukee’s FONZ FM 107.3/100.7 and AM 1290 radio… Continue reading Shops Get on the Air with Captn Bob & Arlo

Chassis Dyno Sets Husker Diesel Apart in Competition

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Nebraska’s Husker Diesel is a true full service shop in the Big Red state, but owner Jess Hardessen is driven toward performance accolades. Aside from the stock and fleet vehicles regularly in the shop for standard repairs, Husker Diesel also perfects 2,000-horsepower race cars and bulky diesel pullers. Watch… Continue reading Chassis Dyno Sets Husker Diesel Apart in Competition

Shop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Joshua Schwartz is the brains behind High Horse Performance, while Bruce Maichle provides the technical expertise that has helped the tuner and performance shop become a community staple in Delaware. Schwartz and Maichle (pronounced Michael), joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for a conversation at the Dec. 6-8… Continue reading Shop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing

Joe Molina Eyes the Future at JMPR

Joe Molina recently sold his Los Angeles-based PR agency, JMPR, to the East Coast-based imre public relations agency. Molina will continue to run JMPR, now in its 40th year increasing awareness for brands in the luxury and specialty automotive markets. After hearing this news, I personally reached out to Molina to get his predictions for… Continue reading Joe Molina Eyes the Future at JMPR

Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Casey Richmond & Kelly Chapin, two principals behind Brew City Boost, opened a brick-and-mortar tuning shop this year near Milwaukee. What started as a small project tuning cars for friends has blossumed into a fully fledged business, built on an eCommerce site that existed more than five years before… Continue reading Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales

Motoroso Set to Launch Auto Parts Marketplace in January

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Alex Littlewood has built Motoroso into a website dedicated to plugging consumers into the aftermarket. Littlewood joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe during the Dec. 6-8 PRI Show to talk about the next evolution of the business, as he prepares to launch the Motoroso Marketplace-watch the interview by selecting… Continue reading Motoroso Set to Launch Auto Parts Marketplace in January

Randy’s Transmissions Masters Social Media

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Randy Reyes discusses what works for his shop, Randy’s Transmissions, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Reyes joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe at the Dec. 6-8 PRI Show in Indianapolis.

Shop Gearing Up 800-Horsepower Ram for Diesel Power Challenge

*Video above is sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Not only is Ben Shadday and his team at Done Right Diesel Performance getting the Ram ready for competition, they’re hoping to keep it CARB compliant to drive across the country. Shadday took some time to chat with THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe during the Dec.… Continue reading Shop Gearing Up 800-Horsepower Ram for Diesel Power Challenge

Performance Shop Discovers Exponential Growth

*Video above is sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Mike Copeland has grown the footprint of his Michigan shop, Diversified Creations, from 2,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet in fewer than 15 years. He discusses his business strategies and more from the PRI Show floor.

Chevy Redesigns Silverado HD to Maximize Towing Capabilities

When the 2020 Silverado HD debuts in February 2019 it will be the most capable and most advanced Silverado HD ever, according to Chevrolet. It will also be the third all-new Silverado model from the carmaker in just 18 months, with each designed for different customers. “We know the needs and priorities of heavy-duty customers… Continue reading Chevy Redesigns Silverado HD to Maximize Towing Capabilities

New AWD Mazda3 to Feature SKYACTIV-X Engine

Mazda debuted the new Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, set for sale this spring, at the LA Auto Show last week. The car is Mazda’s first model set to feature the company’s SKYACTIV-X, a hybrid gas engine, rumored to achieve more than 40-miles per gallon-EPA estimates are not yet available. It’s also the first redesign of… Continue reading New AWD Mazda3 to Feature SKYACTIV-X Engine

Nissan Unleashes Electric Race Car

The all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, was unveiled Thursday in Tokyo. The car was developed by Nissan’s racing arm, NISMO. It will make its track debut Dec. 2 at the annual NISMO Festival at Fuji International Speedway, appearing… Continue reading Nissan Unleashes Electric Race Car

Honda’s Passport to the Off-Road Market

Honda debuted a new 5-passenger, V-6-powered SUV at the LA Auto Show on Wednesday. The 2019 Honda Passport will slot between the compact CR-V and three-row Pilot in Honda’s SUV lineup. The model’s reinforced unibody frame, direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 engine, fully independent suspension and nimble steering pair with Honda’s i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive and four-mode Traction… Continue reading Honda’s Passport to the Off-Road Market

Katech Develops Liquefied Petroleum Gas GM LS-Based Engine

Katech‘s legacy of racing and winning in motorsports directly applies to the development of alternative fuel engines, including a new Liquefied Petroleum Gas GM LS-based engine for commercial vehicle applications, according to the company. See how the engine came to be in the video above.