The ’47 Cadillac has undergone an extraordinary transformation from a 47,000 mile, museum-kept, four-door sedan, to a two-door, candy-coated, Carson-topped coupe…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
ROXOR Made to Target Side-by-Side Market
Mahindra recently introduced ROXOR, a new, off-road vehicle for consumers in the North American market. Mahindra was licensed to build Willys vehicles for the Asia region more than 70 years ago. The ROXOR design demonstrates that Mahindra intends to stay true to its roots of industrial-grade construction and durability, according to the company. “Mahindra’s 70-year… Continue reading ROXOR Made to Target Side-by-Side Market
New Go Rhino products for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL
Go Rhino is still blazing the trail with new parts for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL. The popular side steps from the JK are back and now specifically designed to fit on the JL. For more information, visit http://www.gorhino.com/
Sights from the Lone Star Throwdown
The I Did It With ididit tour is underway. The company’s second stop of the tour visited Conroe, Texas for the Lone Star Throwdown…
Carbon Fiber Truck Bed?!
GMC has completely redesigned the 2019 Sierra Denali and SLT and is first to market with a carbon fiber truck bed option…
Ferris Bueller ‘Ferrari’ Gets its Day
The replica 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is among five special vehicles set to be featured as part of the Historic Vehicle Association’s (HVA) fourth annual Cars at the Capital exhibition during the month of April. The replica Ferrari will be joined by the 15-millionth Ford, a 1927 Ford Model T; a… Continue reading Ferris Bueller ‘Ferrari’ Gets its Day
NSF1 Project Jeep Continues to Serve
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by John Arnaud, content manager for AAM Group, specially for THE SHOP magazine. —- When The AAM Group delivered NSF1-”a fully customized 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited-”to the Navy SEAL Foundation in 2016, the hope was that the vehicle would aid the organization in its mission to help Naval… Continue reading NSF1 Project Jeep Continues to Serve
Shop Owner Wins Loaded Silverado at Keystone BIG Show
*See additional images in the photo gallery above The high drama of a live truck giveaway marked the end of the Keystone BIG Show in Grapevine, Texas on Saturday. Six jobbers had one key each, but only one would start the ignition for the 2015 Chevy Silverado fully customized with TrailFX product. Jobbers from Auto… Continue reading Shop Owner Wins Loaded Silverado at Keystone BIG Show
Installing the ARIES ActionTrac
ARIES debuted new, ActionTrac powered running boards last week. These off-road-ready steps are the next generation of power running boards that feature a step-within-a-step design, smart sensors for added safety and no-drill installation, according to the company. Click to learn more about the ActionTrac power running boards by ARIES. See the video above to learn how… Continue reading Installing the ARIES ActionTrac
ARIES ActionTrac Powered Running Boards on Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
The foldout step automatically deploys 8″ from the main step when the door is opened. This allows for two-step access and covers up to 15″ of height from the retractable step to the doorsill (may vary by model), making entry and exit much simpler than most running boards. For more information, visit http://www.ariesautomotive.com/
ARIES ActionTrac™ Powered Running Board Install on JEEP Wrangler JK – Bracket 3025170
This video demonstrates the installation of the ARIES ActionTrac™ Powered Running Board Install on a 2017 JEEP Wrangler JK Unlimited. For this installation, we used the 3025170 bracket. These brackets are vehicle specific. For more information about the ARIES ActionTrac™ Powered Running Board, visit the ARIES Automotive website at http://www.ariesautomotive.com/part/3025170
Final Evolution – The New Lotus 3-Eleven 430
The new Lotus 3-Eleven 430 has retaken the title as Lotus’ quickest street-legal sports car – a fitting send off for the company’s legendary road racer. The most extreme machine that Lotus builds, the new 3-Eleven 430 is the fastest Lotus road car to lap the challenging Hethel circuit, 0.8 seconds quicker than the second… Continue reading Final Evolution – The New Lotus 3-Eleven 430
Nissan Puts 332 Horsepower on Skis
Nissan at the Chicago Auto Show released a specially constructed, one-off 370Z Roadster snowmobile. The 332-horsepower 370Z Roadster is ready to tackle ski slopes and backwoods trails alike with its front skis and rear snow tracks replacing the iconic sports car’s usual high performance tires. “The Nissan 370Zki continues our recent tradition of bringing imaginative… Continue reading Nissan Puts 332 Horsepower on Skis
1941 Buick Sedanette Wins Big at Sacramento Autorama
*See additional award winners in the gallery above The 1941 Buick Sedanette on display at last weekend’s 68th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds received the coveted Custom d’Elegance award. The car is owned by Clifford Mattis and was built by Antioch, Calif.-based Lucky 7 Customs. Nicknamed Dillinger, the Buick earned… Continue reading 1941 Buick Sedanette Wins Big at Sacramento Autorama
New 2019 Ram 1500 Lone Star Launches at Dallas Auto Show
The Ram 1500 Lone Star, the brand’s top-selling truck in Texas, offers buyers a no-compromise balance of strength, capability, technology and comfort, according to Ram. “Trucks are an important part of Texas life, and Ram trucks are proven to last. Ram’s long-lasting reliability has helped the Ram 1500 cement the highest owner loyalty of any… Continue reading New 2019 Ram 1500 Lone Star Launches at Dallas Auto Show