Category: Features

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

See the Top 12 Vehicles in Battle of the Builders Competition

TUX, a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, was the utlimate winner of SEMA’s Battle of the Builders, but the victory didn’t come without a heavy dose of competition. The final 12 finalists, shown in the above photo gallery, were: HOT ROD Dale Boesch—1936 Ford Roadster Phil & Jeremy Gerber—1970 Chevy Camaro Kyle Tucker—1969 Chevy Camaro SPORT COMPACT… Continue reading See the Top 12 Vehicles in Battle of the Builders Competition

Restoration Shop Works to Merge Luxury with Family Atmosphere

Bill Kilpatrick puts his heart into his family and max effort into building an air of luxury at his New York shop, B&C Auto Restoration & Paint. Kilpatrick joined Anthony Bowe during the SEMA Show to discuss certain investments he’s made at his shop to make it stand out and to satisfy his customers. Kilpatrick also… Continue reading Restoration Shop Works to Merge Luxury with Family Atmosphere

Why CarBuff Network is Seeking Aftermarket Shops

CarBuff Network is an online platform meant to unite shops and industry players with car enthusiasts. Learn more in the video above and check out the website for yourself at carbuffnetwork.com. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.

Chevy Concept COPO Camaro Electrifies Drag Racing

Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept demonstrates an electrified vision for drag racing. The concept was debuted at last week’s SEMA Show. eCOPO-a concept based on the 2019 COPO Camaro-was developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing… Continue reading Chevy Concept COPO Camaro Electrifies Drag Racing

Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy

Cap-it recently opened its first U.S. truck accessories and installation shop in the U.S. after operating in Canada for decades. Sean McGrath, executive vice president of Cap-it, joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe to discuss where the franchising shop business plans to go from here. Read about Cap-it’s first U.S. store in Texas. This video is… Continue reading Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy

Holy Hellephant!

The Mopar brand stampeded into SEMA Show with a new HEMI-engine-powered beast called the Hellephant. The 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI engine turns the crank at a mammoth 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The company also revealed its 1968 Dodge Super Charger concept, which featured the Hellephant crate HEMI engine assembly and kit.… Continue reading Holy Hellephant!

Auto Shop Instructor Describes Struggle & Reward of Leading Young Builders

Jay Abitz helped guide a student-built project vehicle to the SEMA Show for the second consecutive year. The Wisconsin high school teacher and auto club instructor talks about how he prepares students for a career in the automotive field. BONUS READING: Not Your Average Rust Bucket This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more… Continue reading Auto Shop Instructor Describes Struggle & Reward of Leading Young Builders

Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show

*See a few vehicles by Pfaff Designs shown at SEMA Murray Pfaff of Detroit’s Pfaff Designs joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for an interview on Day 3 of the 2018 SEMA Show-”watch it above. Pfaff, who collaborates with builders and shops that build one-off masterpieces, shared his thoughts on SEMA showstoppers this year, the inspiration… Continue reading Project Vehicle Sandwich Outside the SEMA Show

Noah Alexander Reviews His SEMA Projects

Classic Car Studio’s Noah Alexander-star of Velocity’s “Speed is the New Black” joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe for a conversation in the MagnaFlow booth during the first day of 2018 SEMA Show. This video is sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services-learn more at seiainsurance.com.