MINI has reached a new level of customization with the addition of MINI Yours Customized. The new offering allows MINI customers to design personalized inlays for the side scuttles, trims for the passenger side in the interior, LED door sills and LED door projectors. Customers looking to take the personalization of their MINI to the… Continue reading MINI Dealers 3D-Printing Custom Accessories
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
McQueen’s 1968 Bullitt Mustang – The Back Story
The iconic car re-emerged beside the new Ford Mustang Bullitt at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Prototype Previews Honda Insight
Launching nationwide later this year and positioned as a premium compact above Civic in the Honda passenger car lineup, Insight features a sleek sedan design, five-passenger cabin, and refined driving performance, along with high fuel efficiency, according to Honda. The Insight Prototype has a low and wide stance, highlighted by Honda’s signature flying wing grille… Continue reading Prototype Previews Honda Insight
Mullin Museum Expands Citroën Exhibit
The Mullin Automotive Museum has expanded its internationally-acclaimed Citroën exhibit with the addition of three vehicles from the French automaker: a 1931 C4G, a 1975 CX2200 Berline, and a 1971 SM Bonneville Racecar. The cars represent the newest component of the museum’s “Citroën: The Man, The Marque, The Mystique” exhibit, which celebrates the quirky yet… Continue reading Mullin Museum Expands Citroën Exhibit
Taking Back the Streets
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial was written by Marcy Klevorn, Ford executive vice president and president of mobility From subway systems and bus lines to taxi fleets, ride-hailing services and personal vehicles, cities offer lots of ways to get around. This abundance of choice must make life easier, right? Unfortunately, no. And that’s because each… Continue reading Taking Back the Streets
The Bentley Bentayga V-8
The Bentley Bentayga is now available in its most sporting guise to date: the Bentayga V-8. At the heart of the latest Bentayga model is a new-generation 4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 petrol engine, which combines immense power with impressive fuel efficiency. The addition of a characteristic V-8 burble, stylish twin-quad exhaust pipes and optional carbon-ceramic brakes,… Continue reading The Bentley Bentayga V-8
Paying Tribute to Bondurant with Limited-Production Race Cars
Superformance, doing business as Shelby Legendary Cars, has collaborated with Shelby American Inc. to build a limited production series of Cobra Roadsters and Daytona Coupes honoring racing legend Bob Bondurant. Superformance manufactures 1960s-era continuation sports cars. The race cars are based on the cars Bondurant raced in the mid-1960s and possess an official CSX2000 Shelby serial number Bondurant… Continue reading Paying Tribute to Bondurant with Limited-Production Race Cars
Land Rover Restoring a Prototype Gone Missing in 1948
*See images of the recovered Land Rover in the gallery above Land Rover will mark its 70th anniversary this year with a series of events and celebrations, beginning with the restoration of the vehicle that started it all: one of the three pre-production Land Rovers shown at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show launch. This original… Continue reading Land Rover Restoring a Prototype Gone Missing in 1948
Jeep Reveals New-Look Cherokee
The new 2019 Jeep Cherokee features a new design to go along with a 2-liter direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine. Jeep Cherokee’s evolution offers more interior comfort and convenience, delivering everyday practicality with outstanding ride and handling characteristics, independent front- and rear-suspension systems with world-class body torsional stiffness, a choice of three different engine offerings mated to… Continue reading Jeep Reveals New-Look Cherokee
G-Class Encased in Resin Cube at NAIAS
Mercedes-Benz orchestrated a stunt just in time for the Jan. 14-28 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. With a newly-designed G-Class to show off at the show, the company decided to pay homage to the SUV’s heritage by encasing a 1979 GE 280 G-Class in a giant cube of resin. 1979 was the… Continue reading G-Class Encased in Resin Cube at NAIAS
2018 Motor State Distributing Engine Parts & Accessories Catalog
Motor State Distributing’s Engine Parts & Accessories catalog is the one parts sourcebook for any engine builder. The 2018 catalog offers the latest in stock replacement and high-performance engine parts, components, hardware, lubricants and engine assembly tools to build an early to late model competitive engine. Built by engine builders for engine builders, this catalog… Continue reading 2018 Motor State Distributing Engine Parts & Accessories Catalog
Ranger Back on the Job
The long wait for the new Ford Ranger is over. The company has revealed the 2019 Ranger for North America. Production begins late this year at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant as customer demand is growing for midsize trucks. U.S. sales are up 83 percent since 2014 as a new generation of midsize truck buyers seek… Continue reading Ranger Back on the Job
Ram 1500 Gets Lighter, Tows More
*See images of the new Ram 1500 in the photo gallery above Fiat-Chrysler has introduced the new 2019 Ram 1500 with a redesign that starts with the truck’s new frame. The company this week revealed the following facts about the new truck: Engineering Overall weight reductions totaling nearly 225 pounds net when compared to previous… Continue reading Ram 1500 Gets Lighter, Tows More
VIDEO: ’Life of a Spring’ with Eibach
An automotive spring seems simple enough. But the engineering and manufacturing required to produce such a spring requires several finite details that ensure a high-quality product…
Dan Gurney Passes Away
Daniel Sexton Gurney passed away at the age of 86 this week. Gurney was a legendary racer, successful race car manufacturer and championship team owner. He was also the first to win races as a driver in the four major categories of motorsports: Grand Prix, IndyCar, Sports Car and NASCAR. All totaled, he raced in… Continue reading Dan Gurney Passes Away