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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Mullin Automotive Museum Lends Prized California Artwork
Mullin Automotive Museum will lend 19 works from notable California artists to the local Carnegie Art Museum for a new exhibit opening June 16. The exhibit-California Artists from the Mullin Automotive Museum Collection-will spotlight significant works that represent the rich diversity of fine art that is present in the famed automotive museum’s collection, according to… Continue reading Mullin Automotive Museum Lends Prized California Artwork
3P Offroad’s Josh Herzing Talks Shop
Josh Herzing, co-owner of Tomball, Texas-based 3P Offroad, was the central character in a compelling story THE SHOP magazine reported last year. Herzing, his staff and a bunch of volunteers worked around the clock to help flood victims and others in need after Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. THE SHOP recently caught up with Herzing… Continue reading 3P Offroad’s Josh Herzing Talks Shop
Restored 1953 Chevy Pickup Prepared for Road Trip
See how the entire build came together…
Meet the Rolls-Royce of SUVs
When Rolls-Royce announced three years ago that it would launch Cullinan, it did so in the knowledge that its customers around the world had asked it to build the Rolls-Royce of SUVs, with luxury, performance and usability not seen before in the SUV market. The West Sussex, England car maker said it has delivered with… Continue reading Meet the Rolls-Royce of SUVs
F-150 Raptor Updates Include ‘Smarter’ Shocks, New Trail Control
The Ford F-150 Raptor has undergone upgrades for the 2019 model year. Chief among the upgrades is the electronically controlled FOX shocks, new Trail Control and Recaro sport seats, according to the company. To enhance Raptor’s internal bypass shocks, Ford Performance worked directly with FOX to develop all-new electronically controlled Live Valve technology for the new… Continue reading F-150 Raptor Updates Include ‘Smarter’ Shocks, New Trail Control
Understanding the Burgeoning Powersports Market
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article excerpt from the upcoming July issue-mailing soon-is part of a three-part series investigating the burgeoning powersports market and its connections with the automotive aftermarket. See Part I in the May 2018 issue of THE SHOP magazine, and Part II in the June 2018 issue. The powersports market has exploded in… Continue reading Understanding the Burgeoning Powersports Market
Behind the Scenes of ICON 4×4’s Wagoneer Project
ICON 4×4 recently completed the newest of the company’s concours-inspired Reformer series: A 1965 Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer. ICON founder and lead designer Jonathan Ward posted a video (see it above) that provides insight and background on the project. The video gives an overview of the vehicle’s history and revival. In brief, the Jeep SJ Wagoneer… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of ICON 4×4’s Wagoneer Project
Air Design USA Updates DRL Light Installation Instructions
Air Design USA has released updated instructions for 2018+ Ford F-150 DRL light installation. “We identified that the previous DRL installation instructions weren’t applicable to 2018+ Ford F-150s and made changes accordingly,” said Billy Longfellow, vice president of design and engineering at Air Design USA. “These updated instructions will be included with purchased product going… Continue reading Air Design USA Updates DRL Light Installation Instructions
Shop Takes the Bumps Out of Camaro’s Ride
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. … John Diermeier of John’s Custom Auto in Manawa, Wisconsin wasn’t wild about the mono-leaf suspension on a 1968 Camaro he was doing for… Continue reading Shop Takes the Bumps Out of Camaro’s Ride
Saleen 1 Expected This Fall
Saleen Automotive Inc. plans to finish its first Saleen 1 this fall. The two-seater, mid-engine sports car was introduced at the LA Auto Show last year. The Saleen 1 features a 2.5-liter, inline four, high output, turbocharged, Saleen-designed engine that generates 450 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 180 mph.… Continue reading Saleen 1 Expected This Fall
Mercedes-Maybach Showcases Vision of Ultimate Luxury
*See photos above Mercedes-Benz presented its Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury vehicle at Auto China 2018. The high-end sedan-SUV crossover is an electric vehicle with four compact permanent-magnet synchronous motors and fully variable all-wheel drive. The show car merges Western and Far Eastern influences to deliver an appealing automotive cultural dialogue, according to the company. For… Continue reading Mercedes-Maybach Showcases Vision of Ultimate Luxury
Owner of New Speed Shop Embraces Change
*See additional photos above Greg Steise is one specialty shop owner who embraces change. In his 46 years, Steise has transitioned from shade tree mechanic, to drag racer, to trucking company owner and now his latest venture: Greg’s Speed Shop. The Waupaca, Wisconsin-based shop builds cars and builds performance into them. Steise’s overall goal, however,… Continue reading Owner of New Speed Shop Embraces Change
Small Town Auction Gets Big Bucks for Resto-Mod Pickup
A 1949 Chevrolet Resto-Mod pickup with a $145,000 professional build by Limeworks Speed Shop of Carson City, California, sold for the top price of $65,000 at a Wisconsin auction in the small town of Wautoma. The glossy black truck had a fuel-injected crate engine, five-speed electronic transmission, power windows, Currie 9-inch rear end, four-link coil… Continue reading Small Town Auction Gets Big Bucks for Resto-Mod Pickup
Shop Owner Up Against Tight Deadline
*See photos below Shop owner John Diermeier hasn’t been sleeping much the past week or so. Like many small businessmen, Diermeier understands the meaning of the customer is always right. Diermeier, owner of Manawa, Wisconsin-based John’s Custom Auto, has been working on one particular customer’s 1968 Camaro convertible for nearly a year. Now, it’s car… Continue reading Shop Owner Up Against Tight Deadline