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

Honda Employing Autonomous Technology for Dangerous, Off-Road Work

Honda will be seeking potential business and technology partners for its prototype off-road vehicle, the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, at CES 2019, set for Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas. Combining Honda’s all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and emerging advanced autonomous technology, the Autonomous Work Vehicle was designed by Honda R&D Americas to enhance efficiency and safety for public,… Continue reading Honda Employing Autonomous Technology for Dangerous, Off-Road Work

Audi e-tron GT Concept Prepared for Super Hero Debut

The electric powered Audi e-tron GT concept four-door coupe was introduced at the LA Auto Show weeks ago. A volume-production version of the car is set to follow in approximately two years, with deliveries to customers planned for 2021. The concept also will make its film debut in Marvel Studios’ Avengers 4, set to be… Continue reading Audi e-tron GT Concept Prepared for Super Hero Debut

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Meet Pixar’s Favorite Custom Shop

Customs By Eddie Paul was the automotive division of E.P. Industries that specialized in fabricating custom cars, rods, trucks, restorations and motorcycles. The company also fabricated motion picture stunt vehicles, show vehicles, props and special effects under extreme deadlines for major Hollywood film and television studios. E.P. Industries built more than 15 vehicles for major… Continue reading Meet Pixar’s Favorite Custom Shop

Shop Builds Market Through Education

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Alex Peitz, owner of Houston-based Peitz Performance Tunes, is a relatively new shop owner but his experience in the market is extensive. With a resume that includes serving the U.S. armed forces as an Army Sergeant, as well as experience as an engineer at Saleen, Peitz is now learning the daily grind… Continue reading Shop Builds Market Through Education

Roush Performance F-150 Released

ROUSH Performance has introduced the newest addition to its pickup truck lineup with the trail-inspired 2019 F-150. Building on the base of the venerable F-150 platform, the vehicle has been engineered to conquer the trails while remaining poised on the street, and it includes many performance and aesthetic upgrades inside and out, according to ROUSH.… Continue reading Roush Performance F-150 Released

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