A definite mix of work and pleasure, you may never want to clock out of the Cadillac Escalade Viceroy Edition mobile office created by luxury stretch and armored conversion company Lexani Motorcars. The 30-inch extended Viceroy includes VIP cabin upgrades and star-liner ceiling. Designed to dwarf its predecessors, inside is a wide-open layout with state-of-the-art… Continue reading A Mobile Office You’ll Never Want to Leave
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
VIDEO: Pedal Commander Enters the Powersports Market
Throttle controllers now available for select UTVs…
Questions That Lead to Bolt-On Lighting Sales
Much of the popularity for LED light bars began as truck drivers required better visibility on highways at night. Not only did it serve a purpose, but it looked good, too. Gradually, the market expanded into pick-up trucks, SUVs and even cars. The market has been steadily growing since and LED lighting options are increasing.… Continue reading Questions That Lead to Bolt-On Lighting Sales
First 2020 Shelby GT500 Raises Funds for Juvenile Diabetes Research
The first of Ford‘s recently unveiled 700-plus-hp Mustang Shelby GT500 limited-edition vehicles was auctioned earlier this month for $1.1 million to benefit JDFR-the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. According to Ford, the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is the most powerful production Mustang ever made. The first car off the production line-VIN 001-was auctioned… Continue reading First 2020 Shelby GT500 Raises Funds for Juvenile Diabetes Research
Cadillac Demonstrates Brand’s First Fully Electric EV
Cadillac revealed the brand’s first EV during the Detroit Auto Show. This will be the first model derived from GM’s future EV platform. GM announced on Friday that Cadillac will be at the vanguard of the company’s move toward an all-electric future. “Cadillac’s EV will hit the heart of the crossover market and meet the… Continue reading Cadillac Demonstrates Brand’s First Fully Electric EV
Future Classic Car Industry to be Dominated by Japanese Nameplates?
The Future Classic Car Show, presented by ClassicCars.com, attracted thousands of spectators on Jan. 13 to Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale, Arizona. This year’s Best of Show winner, a 2004 Subaru Impreza STi owned by local John Darling, was chosen by a panel of expert judges including automotive journalist Andy Reid and YouTube star David Patterson.… Continue reading Future Classic Car Industry to be Dominated by Japanese Nameplates?
Toyota Supra Drives Back into U.S. Market
In July 2018, in view of tens of thousands of spectators at England’s world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, a low, long-hood sports car wearing full-body camouflage with A90 markings blasted up the narrow, curvy hill-climb circuit. Calling it A90 was the giveaway: the A40, A60, A70 and A80 that came before were Supras. That’s when… Continue reading Toyota Supra Drives Back into U.S. Market
Quickest Street-Legal Mustang Ever Coming This Fall
The all-new Shelby GT500 is the pinnacle of any pony car ever engineered by Ford Performance, according to Ford Motor Co…
New Ram Heavy Duty Hits Torque Milestone
The truck’s capacity achieves 35,100-pounds towing and 7,680-pounds of payload…
VIDEO: Katech Shoots for 1,000 HP
Upgrades drive a new LT5 powered by E85…
Passing the Torch: Gen Xers & Millennials Become Majority in Classic Car World
In the classic vehicle world, 2018 will be remembered as the year that younger car lovers took their share of the wheel from older generations, according to a new book of data from Hagerty, home to the world’s largest community of classic vehicle enthusiasts. For the first time, Gen Xers and millennials are seeking vehicle… Continue reading Passing the Torch: Gen Xers & Millennials Become Majority in Classic Car World
Baja Designs Takes Laser Technology Off the Beaten Path
Baja Designs has introduced a new series of products incorporating laser diodes. Laser light provides 350 percent greater projection distance than conventional lighting sources, including LED, so it’s ideal for off-road vehicle owners. Laser lighting provides extended range illumination of a mile or more, highly directional lighting output, and a compact design, according to Baja… Continue reading Baja Designs Takes Laser Technology Off the Beaten Path
Ford’s High-Tech, Top-to-Bottom Makeover of the Explorer
With sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks driving the bulk of new vehicle sales these days, Ford is making sure that the redesign of its historically best-selling SUV, the 2020 Ford Explorer, doesn’t get lost in the crowd. The automaker pulled out all the stops this week with the grand unveiling of the new Explorer… Continue reading Ford’s High-Tech, Top-to-Bottom Makeover of the Explorer
Performance Shop Discovers Untapped European-Car Market in San Diego
James Wei started ACG Automotive in 2005. The shop has thrived and outgrown its current space. Wei joins THE SHOP to discuss how he’s grown the busines and the challenge he faces in finding the right facility in San Diego for his shop. Watch the video above for more. *Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at… Continue reading Performance Shop Discovers Untapped European-Car Market in San Diego
Ancestors Invent Wheel, Modern Humans Teach Wheel to Walk
The need for efficient, rapid, resilient transportation for disaster assistance is what led Hyundai to develop the first-ever vehicle with moveable legs. The Elevate concept is the first ultimate mobility vehicle (UMV) by Hyundai, blending technology found in electric cars and robots, which allows it to traverse terrain beyond the limitations of even the most… Continue reading Ancestors Invent Wheel, Modern Humans Teach Wheel to Walk