Category: Features

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

High School Project Draws Closer to SEMA Aisles

EDITOR’S NOTE: See build progress photos above. The following news blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. The ’50s doo-wop group Five Satins sang a love song about each step drawing a couple closer to the aisle. Much… Continue reading High School Project Draws Closer to SEMA Aisles

Freedom High Schoolers Paint the Pickup

EDITOR’S NOTE: See build progress photos above. The following news blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. The first installment showcasing Freedom High School’s 1951 Chevy Advance Design pickup build, it was Sept. 12 and I had… Continue reading Freedom High Schoolers Paint the Pickup

Gittin Jr. Drifts ‘The Ring’

Vaughn Gittin, Jr., is the first person to ever drift the entire 12.9 mile Nürburgring, according to Ford Performance. Gittin, Jr., drifted the entire course in his 900-horsepower Ford Mustang RTR. Gittin, Jr., actually made it to the Nürburgring in Nüburg, Germany earlier in the year for the stunt, but the weather did not cooperate,… Continue reading Gittin Jr. Drifts ‘The Ring’

DOWNLOAD: Report Says Millions of Young Drivers Modify Their Vehicles

SEMA has released a report tracking the behavior of 16-24 year consumers and their interactions with the auto aftermarket. Among the 38 million 16-24 year olds in the U.S., SEMA’s Young Accessorizers Report found that 24 million are regular drivers and 7.9 million accessorize or modify their vehicle each year. Highlights from the 75-page report… Continue reading DOWNLOAD: Report Says Millions of Young Drivers Modify Their Vehicles

Vaccar’s Turbocharged Hyundai Kona to Showcase Restyling Market

The Vaccar Co. and noted builder Aaron Vaccar will unveil a customized 2018 Hyundai Kona on Oct. 30 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Kona, equipped with a prototype turbocharger kit for the 2.0l drivetrain, will be parked in Winner International’s booth (No. 12417). “The Vaccar Kona concept is not of the over… Continue reading Vaccar’s Turbocharged Hyundai Kona to Showcase Restyling Market

Greg Griffith Takes Best in Show with ‘Renegade III’ Jeep CJ-5

A 1974 Jeep CJ-5 nicknamed Renegade III took Best in Show honors at the 2018 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion at the LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Jeep was originally reconstructed for the 2017 SEMA Show by Greg Griffith of the AAM Group, Mancave Designs, Atomic City 4×4, and The AAM Group. The award… Continue reading Greg Griffith Takes Best in Show with ‘Renegade III’ Jeep CJ-5

Can High Schoolers Pull Off Another SEMA Build?

EDITOR’S NOTE: See build progress photos above. The following news blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. … Can the Freedom High School students and Auto Club pull off their second annual SEMA build under another… Continue reading Can High Schoolers Pull Off Another SEMA Build?

The GOLIATH 6×6 is Ready to Tow Some Things, Smoosh Other Things

Hennessey Performance has debuted the HENNESSEY GOLIATH 6X6, based on the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado truck. The GOLIATH 6X6 takes the already very capable Trail Boss Z71 model and elevates its off-road capabilities to another level, according to Hennessey Performance. “We are very excited to offer our new GOLIATH 6X6 alongside our VELOCIRAPTOR 6X6 truck,”… Continue reading The GOLIATH 6×6 is Ready to Tow Some Things, Smoosh Other Things

Hearts Throb for Corvette at Mid America Open House

*See photos from the event above Mid America Motorworks hosted its 25th annual Corvette Funfest at the company’s corporate headquarters in Effingham, Illinois. Mike and Laurie Yager started this event as a customer appreciation party 25 years ago. More than 300 Corvettes attended the first Funfest and tens of thousands of Corvettes have traveled to… Continue reading Hearts Throb for Corvette at Mid America Open House