Category: Features

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

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

Film Documents Drama at Small-Town, Stock Car Racetrack

THE LAST RACE is a new documentary slated for release in theaters and on-demand Nov. 16. The film provides an intimate portrait of a small-town stock car racetrack and the tribe of passionate blue-collar drivers that call it home, struggling to hold on to an American racing tradition as real estate development threatens its survival,… Continue reading Film Documents Drama at Small-Town, Stock Car Racetrack

ROUSH F-150: Supercharged & Ready for Action

The ROUSH Performance 2018 F-150 SC will integrate the ROUSH TVS R2650 Supercharger Package with a Fox Racing suspension and performance styling components. ROUSH’s engine tune for the Ford 5.0-liter V-8, combined with the supercharger, will deliver 650 horsepower and 610 pound-feet of torque. The truck also will include a dual-tip performance exhaust system, or… Continue reading ROUSH F-150: Supercharged & Ready for Action

Does Fabrication Lead to Litigation?

All performance shops find themselves with clients wanting to take their car to the next level. Whether it’s gaining horsepower to shave time off their track runs or to complete an endurance race, installing a part is only one consideration when looking at the liability picture. Most complex builds have the talented technicians needing to… Continue reading Does Fabrication Lead to Litigation?

Jaguar Sets New Speed Record for a Production Sedan

Jaguar’s XE SV Project 8 has confirmed its status as the world’s fastest four-door car by setting a new track record. The 591 horsepower, 200 mph, four-door road-legal sedan lapped the 2.238-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey County, California in 1 minute and 37.54 seconds-almost a second faster than the previous production sedan record.… Continue reading Jaguar Sets New Speed Record for a Production Sedan

Idaho Shop Brings Kids and Trucks Together

Editor’s Note: The following excerpt was taken from an article appearing in the October issue of THE SHOP magazine, mailing soon. Read the whole article in print or digital. Enjoy the exclusive video, via ARIES, above. — Bucks 4×4 is building a lot more than Jeeps, trucks and off-roaders these days. The Idaho shop is also building top industry talent in collaboration with a… Continue reading Idaho Shop Brings Kids and Trucks Together