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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Chevy Concept COPO Camaro Electrifies Drag Racing
Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept demonstrates an electrified vision for drag racing. The concept was debuted at last week’s SEMA Show. eCOPO-a concept based on the 2019 COPO Camaro-was developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing… Continue reading Chevy Concept COPO Camaro Electrifies Drag Racing
Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy
Cap-it recently opened its first U.S. truck accessories and installation shop in the U.S. after operating in Canada for decades. Sean McGrath, executive vice president of Cap-it, joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe to discuss where the franchising shop business plans to go from here. Read about Cap-it’s first U.S. store in Texas. This video is… Continue reading Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy
Holy Hellephant!
The Mopar brand stampeded into SEMA Show with a new HEMI-engine-powered beast called the Hellephant. The 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine turns the crank at a mammoth 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The company also revealed its 1968 Dodge Super Charger concept, which featured the Hellephant crate HEMI engine assembly and kit.… Continue reading Holy Hellephant!
Auto Shop Instructor Describes Struggle & Reward of Leading Young Builders
Jay Abitz helped guide a student-built project vehicle to the SEMA Show for the second consecutive year. The Wisconsin high school teacher and auto club instructor talks about how he prepares students for a career in the automotive field. BONUS READING: Not Your Average Rust Bucket This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more… Continue reading Auto Shop Instructor Describes Struggle & Reward of Leading Young Builders
SEMA: Metal Tariffs Becoming Tax on U.S. Businesses and Consumers
Stuart Gosswein, SEMA’s senior director of federal government affairs, joins Anthony Bowe for a conversation on how the U.S. government’s tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum are affecting the market. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.
Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show
*See a few vehicles by Pfaff Designs shown at SEMA Murray Pfaff of Detroit’s Pfaff Designs joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for an interview on Day 3 of the 2018 SEMA Show-”watch it above. Pfaff, who collaborates with builders and shops that build one-off masterpieces, shared his thoughts on SEMA showstoppers this year, the inspiration… Continue reading Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show
Noah Alexander Reviews His SEMA Projects
Classic Car Studio’s Noah Alexander-star of Velocity’s “Speed is the New Black” joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe for a conversation in the MagnaFlow booth during the first day of 2018 SEMA Show. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.
Devon Davidson Talks About His Montana Shop
MARS of Billings moved into a new and much larger facility earlier this year. Shop owner Devon Davidson chats about the big move and more. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.
Car Celebrity Backdrops Interview with Historic Vehicle Association
Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) was created to identify and publicize the best classic vehicles in American history-Mark Gessler joins Anthony Bowe to discuss why the association’s mission matters. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.
A Candid Chat with Mike & Jim Ring
Spring Green, Wisconsin-based Ringbrothers is celebrating its 15th SEMA Show this year—Mike & Jim Ring joined us for a convesation from the show floor…
Premier West Coast Event Overflows with Rare Pony Cars
One of the oldest and most respected Mustang Car Clubs in America is the Mustang Club of San Diego…
Father-Son Duo Bring Unique Styles to Vegas
Brandon Wargo, 19, practically grew up in his dad’s shop, The Custom Shop, based in Flanagan, Illinois. Though the shop pre-dates Brandon by 11 years, opening in 1988, it wasn’t necessarily a given he’d inherit the same passion for custom cars as his father, John Wargo. But if Brandon’s SEMA Show plans are any indication,… Continue reading Father-Son Duo Bring Unique Styles to Vegas
Consumer Research Guides Road Armor’s Jeep JL Accessories to Market
Road Armor reached out to distributors, dealers and customers to get a better idea of their wants and needs before developing the Jeep JL Stealth Series. To share a behind-the-scenes look at that process, Road Armor interviewed its techs in the engineering department to showcase how the new Jeep products came together. Question: What is the… Continue reading Consumer Research Guides Road Armor’s Jeep JL Accessories to Market
Icon 4×4 Smashes Tesla Powertrain Together with ’49 Mercury Coupe
Jonathan Ward and the engineers at Icon 4×4 are set to bring a Tesla-Mercury mash-up to SEMA this year. Ward and team have spent the last two years retrofitting a Tesla powertrain into a “James Dean” 1949 Mercury coupe. Features include: Vintage body CAD-scanned, custom Art Morrison chassis with independent suspension Original 1949 paint retained… Continue reading Icon 4×4 Smashes Tesla Powertrain Together with ’49 Mercury Coupe