Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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Does Fabrication Lead to Litigation?
All performance shops find themselves with clients wanting to take their car to the next level. Whether it’s gaining horsepower…
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Jaguar Sets New Speed Record for a Production Sedan
Jaguar’s XE SV Project 8 has confirmed its status as the world’s fastest four-door car by setting a new track…
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VIDEO: Gale Banks Discusses Rear Differential Covers
"I'm a curious guy," Gale Banks said at the start of a new video kicking off a series of videos…
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Idaho Shop Brings Kids and Trucks Together
Editor’s Note: The following excerpt was taken from an article appearing in the October issue of THE SHOP magazine, mailing soon. Read the whole article in print or…
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Audi Summons Racing Future for All-Electric Concept
The design is reminiscent of what might happen if a high-brow race car mixed with a station wagon...
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Should Shops Invest in Marketing or Infrastructure?
Sure, infrastructure and marketing are both critical to a shop’s success. But how should a shop prioritize those investments, given…
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Aftermarket Lends Hennessey Venom F5 Engine a Boost
The brand new Hennessey Venom F5 7.6-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine block debuted during Monterey Car Week in California. The billet…
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Rod Show Uses an Eye in the Sky to Plan Improvements
John Spence said his car show had its best year yet when it was held Aug. 10-11 in Symco, Wisconsin.…
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New $6 Million Bugatti Sells Out Faster Than You Can Say ‘Zero to 60’
The curtain came up last week to reveal the Bugatti Divo in Monterey, California, and before long, the 40 limited-edition…
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Jeep JL Platform Debuts First Limited Edition Model
The Jeep brand has introduced the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition, the first limited-edition model to be released through the…
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Cool Hand Customs’ Truck Restoration Heading to the Big Stage
E3 Spark Plugs will host a 1940 Dodge truck restored and customized by Middleton, Wisconsin-based Cool Hand Customs in its SEMA booth…
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Sports Compact Stalwart Upgraded for 2019
The 2019 Acura NSX made its debut this week at Monterey Car Week. The car features new design cues, exterior…
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PPG-Painted Cars Big Winners at Hot August Nights
A striking PPG-painted 1933 Ford named Renaissance Roadster took home the top award at the recent Hot August Nights classic…
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Porsche Classic Strikes Gold with an Icon Reborn
In a demonstration of restoration expertise, Porsche Classic has created a 911 Turbo with an air-cooled engine 20 years after…
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World Record: Unmanned Valtra Tractor Removes Snow at 46 mph
Nokian Tyres and Valtra set the world record for snow removal with an autonomous tractor earlier this year. An unmanned…