Category: Features

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

World Record: Unmanned Valtra Tractor Removes Snow at 46 mph

Nokian Tyres and Valtra set the world record for snow removal with an autonomous tractor earlier this year. An unmanned Valtra T254 Versu tractor equipped with Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI tires plowed snow on a closed road in southern Finland at 45.466 mph, according to a press release. The Valtra T254 Versu has been awarded the… Continue reading World Record: Unmanned Valtra Tractor Removes Snow at 46 mph

The Ultimate Ski & Board Truck

The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain concept, a one-of-a-kind snow-climbing machine, has spent the summer soaking up the sun at Vail Mountain. Built on a GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4WD Crew Cab platform, the All Mountain concept stands ready to tackle steep slopes and extreme weather conditions thanks to its tank-like tracks and plenty… Continue reading The Ultimate Ski & Board Truck

A Ride-Share-Ready Sedan

Volvo Cars has revealed its S90 Ambience Concept, designed as a sensory experience that synchronizes visuals, sound and scent for in-car luxury.-¯ Based on Volvo’s top-of-the-line S90 Excellence three-seater executive sedan, the vehicle is ride-share-ready with attention to chauffeured passengers in the rear seat. The passengers can personalize the car’s atmosphere by using an intuitive… Continue reading A Ride-Share-Ready Sedan

eBay Motors Simplifies Its Online Auto Parts Buying

Shop professionals and DIYers will find two new ways to shop for parts and accessories on eBay Motors. eBay has announced its latest auto feature, Shop by Diagram, which lets shoppers use interactive schematics to determine which parts are necessary, and then quickly makes the exact items they need available for purchase. Also, a newly… Continue reading eBay Motors Simplifies Its Online Auto Parts Buying

Do Remote-Start Devices Work with Manual Transmissions?

On cold winter mornings or hot summer days, remote-starting a vehicle’s engine is the best way to ensure that a vehicle is perfectly heated or cooled. Remote starters safely start a vehicle’s engine by simulating the presence of the vehicle’s key within the vehicle. While the engine is running, the vehicle’s A/C or heating units… Continue reading Do Remote-Start Devices Work with Manual Transmissions?

Electrify America EV Ad Spot

A group that plans to heavily promote electric vehicles over the summer is kicking off its television ad campaign with a spot featuring two classic cartoon theme songs-” The Flintstones & The Jetsons. Electrify America’s national advertising effort is part of a $45 million education and public awareness initiative to advance zero-emissions vehicle adoption.

Canada Gets Its Own Subaru

Subaru Canada Inc. has introduced its 2019 WRX Raiu Edition-the first special edition WRX sold in the country in more than 15 years. The Canadian-exclusive performance sedan, which derives its name from the Japanese word for thunderstorm, will be limited to just 100 units across the country, according to a press release. The WRX Raiu… Continue reading Canada Gets Its Own Subaru

‘Pocket Rocket’ Gets the Brabus Treatment

smart BRABUS GmbH marked its 15th anniversary by developing a club sport version of the current smart fortwo for the racetrack. Mercedes-Benz race drivers and media members put the Pocket Rocket through its paces on the rollercoaster circuit of the German test track Bilster Berg. The BRABUS 125R edition, limited to 125 vehicles, now presents… Continue reading ‘Pocket Rocket’ Gets the Brabus Treatment

How Body Tracking Improves Ford’s Engine Manufacturing

Technology typically used by the world’s top sport stars to raise their game or ensure their signature skills are accurately replicated in videogames is now being used on an auto assembly line. Employees at Ford’s Valencia Engine Assembly Plant in Spain have experimented with a special suit equipped with advanced body-tracking technology. The pilot system,… Continue reading How Body Tracking Improves Ford’s Engine Manufacturing

A Closer Look at Road Armor’s New Bumper for the Jeep JL

Road Armor went through an extensive process to find the most requested and wished-for aspects of aftermarket bumpers for the Jeep JL. The No. 1 thing we heard consistently from consumers was the need to have their own personal styles represented within the products. With that in mind, Road Armor’s engineering team engaged in multiple… Continue reading A Closer Look at Road Armor’s New Bumper for the Jeep JL