The Yellowstone Trail Association on Feb. 9 held its annual Board of Directors Meeting at Sentry World in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. As part of the meeting, THE SHOP contributor John Gunnell and former automotive technology instructor, Dave Sarna, were presented with certificates recognizing them as Honorary Trailmen. Gunnell owns Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa,… Continue reading Shop Owner Honored by Yellowstone Trail Association
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Shop Earns Loyal Customers with Monthly Event
*See above for photo essay documenting JBA Speed Shop’s event Horsepower Junkies united for the Feb. 11 rendition of a popular car event held every month at the JBA Speed Shop in San Diego. J. Bittle runs the shop and about 10 years ago he started to add some excitement to the second Sunday of… Continue reading Shop Earns Loyal Customers with Monthly Event
Just 29 of 102 Drivers Finish King of the Hammers
For the second time in his off-road career, Jason Scherer climbed high on the podium at the 2018 Nitto King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries in Johnson Valley, California. Scherer on on Friday, Feb. 5, claimed his first crown in 2009 and is now one of five drivers to win the event more than… Continue reading Just 29 of 102 Drivers Finish King of the Hammers
Part Three: Wraps & Graphics at the SEMA Show
This is the final installment of a three-part photo gallery series celebrating the best wraps and garphics packages at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Click to view the first part or second part of the wraps & graphics photo gallery series.
Toyota Debuts 2019 Off-Road Vehicles
Toyota is returning its TRD Pro Series for the next generation of its vehicles. For 2019, Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The 2019 TRD Pro series will be available in fall of 2018,… Continue reading Toyota Debuts 2019 Off-Road Vehicles
VIDEO: Holley and Keystone Bringing Bullitt Mustang to the BIG Show
The iconic 1968 Mustang fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt will be on display during the Keystone BIG Show…
Callaway’s Yukon Denali Uses Technology Made for Corvettes
*See images in the photo gallery above Callaway Cars has introduced its 2018 Callaway Yukon Denali SC560. This $120,000 special build transforms the stock 420-hp and 5,743-pound luxury truck into a faster, more nimble 560-hp supercharged beast, according to the company. Under the hood drivers will find Callaway’s GenThree Supercharger paired with a TripleCooled Intercooler… Continue reading Callaway’s Yukon Denali Uses Technology Made for Corvettes
Part Two: Wraps & Graphics at the SEMA Show
This is the second part of a photo gallery series showcasing the best wraps and garphics packages at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Click to view the first part of the wraps & graphics photo gallery series.
‘Wisconsin Star Cars’ Clones the Legends
Wisconsin Star Cars is a free car club consisting of mostly young car enthusiasts from across the Badger State who have an interest in TV and movie cars. The club was recently at a car show in Merrill, Wisconsin, with clones of the Knight Rider Trans Am, the General Lee Dodge Charger, the Back to… Continue reading ‘Wisconsin Star Cars’ Clones the Legends
Industry Pitches in on Student Jeep Build
SEMA has launched a new program designed to support and engage high-school students in the automotive hobby. As part of the pilot program, high-school students from the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will oversee and execute an entire project Jeep build-including tracking time, expenses and associated… Continue reading Industry Pitches in on Student Jeep Build
Polaris Debuts Single-Seat RZR
*See images of the RZR RS1 in the gallery above Polaris is producing its first single-seat RZR, the RZR RS1. The all-new RZR RS1 solo-cockpit format delivers a heightened sense of control and takes the hard-charging trail riding experience to another level, thanks to the perfect balance of power and precision, according to the company. The RZR RS1’s single-seat center-of-mass position unlocks high-visibility… Continue reading Polaris Debuts Single-Seat RZR
VIDEO: Goldblum Revisits Jurassic Park in Jeep Spot
FCA US set the stage for the arrival of it new 2018 Jeep Wrangler with two ads that aired during the Super Bowl LII telecast on Sunday night…
Resto-Mods & Customs at the 2017 SEMA Show
Presenting an eclectic blend of custom vehicles and resto-mods spotted at the 2017 SEMA Show.
Award Winners at the Grand National Roadster Show
The Jan. 26-28 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) at the Fairplex in Pomona featured more than 1,000 custom vehicles but only 400 vehicles were honored with awards. The most famous award-America’s Most Beautiful Roadster-was given to Dave Martin for his 1931 Ford Roadster built by Signal Hill, California-based Hot Rods & Hobbies. earned the coveted… Continue reading Award Winners at the Grand National Roadster Show
