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Mile High Nationals Block Party
Mopar threw its annual Mopar Block Party Thursday night in Golden, Colorado.
VIDEO: Installing iNTECH Cold Air Intakes
Holley has expanded its line of iNTECH Cold Air Intakes to include a new design developed specifically for 6.2L LS3-powered 2008-’13 C6 Corvettes. iNTECH’s latest design positions the filters closer to the intake vents, and the washable, reusable high-flow four-layer dry-air filter eliminates the need for filter oils that can damage MAF sensors and set… Continue reading VIDEO: Installing iNTECH Cold Air Intakes
Dodge Unleashes Two New Drag Cars
Dodge debuts its Challenger R/T Scat Pack street-to-track dragster and 2019 Charger SRT Hellcat NHRA Funny Car….
NHRA Trailblazer Honored at Lingenfelter Blue Suede Cruise
More than 2,500 show cars and 300 race cars rolled in and revved up for the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise, July 13-15 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Though the event included stiff racing competition, all eyes were on Barb Hamilton-Advey. Hamilton-Advey, who became the first woman to receive a license to drive a… Continue reading NHRA Trailblazer Honored at Lingenfelter Blue Suede Cruise
Nissan Debuts GT-R50 Prototype
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign debuted last week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, England….
Top 10 Markets for Vehicle Theft Prevention Accessories
Albuquerque, New Mexico had the highest auto theft rate in 2017 by a wide margin, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest Hot Spots report. While car theft slight decreased last year in Albuquerque, the city’s rate of 1,096 vehicle thefts per 100,000 citizens is still 34-percent higher than second place Anchorage, Alaska. The top… Continue reading Top 10 Markets for Vehicle Theft Prevention Accessories
Trailer Premieres for ‘Ferrari: Race to Immortality’
The trailer for a new racing documentary set to stream debuted (see it above). The movie-Ferrari: Race to Immortality-will be available for streaming on Amazon July 24. The film carries an 89 percent Rotten Tomatoes score on nine critical reviews. The description of the film is as follows: The 1950s. Dawn of the iconic Scuderia… Continue reading Trailer Premieres for ‘Ferrari: Race to Immortality’
Rev Up Your Revenue: Generating Repeat Business with Custom Accessories
Growing your business can be a difficult prospect when you look at the competitive landscape. You’re likely offering the same services that 95 percent or more of your competitors are also offering. I’m sure you’ve been told you can increase your marketing and advertising budget, but I don’t have access to the money tree-¦Do you?… Continue reading Rev Up Your Revenue: Generating Repeat Business with Custom Accessories
Celebrities Headline Iola Car Show
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following 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. Several shops in the Central Wisconsin area are helping the Iola Car Show attract more visitors by instituting the help of several celebrities. The Iola… Continue reading Celebrities Headline Iola Car Show
TUX Camaro Named Street Machine of the Year
Detroit Speed Inc. earned its second Goodguys Street Machine of the Year award with a custom-built 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, named TUX…
Hollywood Hot Rods Gets a New Home
Editor’s Note: The following excerpt was taken from an article appearing in the August issue of THE SHOP magazine, mailing soon. Read the whole article in print or digital. There are few more famous builders than Troy Ladd, owner of Hollywood Hot Rods, who recently moved into a new space and continues to garner accolades with his own take on traditionalism. Unlike most… Continue reading Hollywood Hot Rods Gets a New Home
Shop Upgrades Truck for Deployed Air National Guardsman
An Air National Guardsman recently came home from deployment to a huge surprise thanks to Cap World, a truck accessories and towing shop chain with 12 locations peppering the east coast from Florida to New Hampshire. When TSgt Jeff Jorritsma returned to Huntington, Massachusetts he found that his 2011 Ford F-150 had undergone a big… Continue reading Shop Upgrades Truck for Deployed Air National Guardsman
Photo Gallery: Back to the ‘50s Car Show
As ididit continues its ididit with ididit tour visiting car shows across the nation, it’s team on the ground is snapping some great photos along the way…
Internet Parts: To Service or Not to Service
Editor’s Note: The following excerpt was taken from an article titled “Bring Your Own Parts” in the August issue of THE SHOP magazine, mailing soon. Read the whole article in print or digital. BYOP. Bring Your Own Parts. Is your shop ready to address this thorny issue, and what’s the best approach? It’s a tough one, especially in this industry.… Continue reading Internet Parts: To Service or Not to Service