Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

Gold Rush Star to Join CTech at The Work Truck Show

Juan Ibarra, from Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush will be at the CTech booth (No. 319) signing autographs every morning during the The Work Truck Show, set for March 5-8 in Indianapolis. Ibarra, who appears on the show as Team Hoffman’s heavy-equipment mechanic and expert welder/fabricator, outfitted his orange work truck with CTech Tool Drawers throughout. “I’ve worked in some of the toughest,… Continue reading Gold Rush Star to Join CTech at The Work Truck Show

Calling All Bootleggers and Rum Runners to ‘Drive the Blues Away’

A nonprofit that promotes American car culture is hosting a prohibition-era themed event called Drive the Blues Away: Bootleggers Blowout on Feb. 22 at America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma, Washington. The event by America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) kicks off the nonprofit’s 2019 Signature Event and will feature live music, southern bites from “Tacoma’s best… Continue reading Calling All Bootleggers and Rum Runners to ‘Drive the Blues Away’

Chevrolet Spills the Beans on the New Silverado HD

Chevrolet has debuted its all-new lineup of the 2020 Silverado HD. Max towing capability increases 52 percent to an available 35,500 pounds. It is also the third all-new Silverado in just 18 months, each designed for different customers. “We set out to make the best HD trucks on the market, bar none,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, chief… Continue reading Chevrolet Spills the Beans on the New Silverado HD

Car Designer Teams up with Charity to Feed the Hungry

Murray Pfaff is on a roll. The custom hot rod designer is set to raise money to feed the hungry for a sixth consecutive year at Detroit Autorama. The fundraiser last year set a record by bringing in more than $11,000, raising the total amount Pfaff has raised since 2014 for the nonprofit to more than $40,000. Pfaff… Continue reading Car Designer Teams up with Charity to Feed the Hungry

Ram 1500 Adds Multifunction Tailgate

Ram Truck has introduced a new multifunction tailgate for the 2019 Ram 1500. In addition to retaining the capabilities of a fully dampened, drop-down tailgate with remote release options, the Ram multifunction tailgate adds a 60-40 split swing-away functionality. Ram multifunction tailgate’s dual side-hinged tailgate doors further enhance the 1500’s bed access and utility, according to… Continue reading Ram 1500 Adds Multifunction Tailgate

PacPro Leveling Kit Install

Jason will walk you through the installation of a PacPro Leveling Kit by Pacbrake. Diesel & gasoline engines produce incredible amounts of torque and are quite heavy, which in turn puts pressure on the front coil springs. Over time, the additional weight reduces the height of the front suspension, causing it to sit much lower… Continue reading PacPro Leveling Kit Install