Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

Chevrolet Pulls Wrap Off 2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE

Chevrolet this week introduced a “reinvigorated” 2019 Camaro lineup with new designs and technologies. The company also debuted the Turbo 1LE. Highlights of the 2019 Camaro include: Camaro SS now offered with 10L80 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission featuring custom launch control and line lock Chevrolet Infotainment 3 systems, including available navigation New available rear camera… Continue reading Chevrolet Pulls Wrap Off 2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE

Hardcore Heat and Sound Management Solutions

Heat and sound insulation products can provide solutions to problems customers know they have but aren’t sure how to easily (and cost-effectively) solve. This makes them a great opportunity for shops, jobbers and retailers to provide customers with supplemental solutions for a variety of challenges, whether performance- or appearance-based. Shops can create new sales revenue… Continue reading Hardcore Heat and Sound Management Solutions

Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up

Ford has introduced the fully redesigned Focus for world markets-hinting at what’s to come for U.S. customers. The car has been remade “from the wheels up after hundreds of hours studying and speaking with Focus customers around the world,” according to Ford. Design The -new Focus will have a longer hood with cab-rearward interior that… Continue reading Ford Focus Redesigned from the Wheels Up

Equipping Cars with Safety Systems

*See install videos below Unless your customers are buying new cars equipped with the latest in advanced safety technology, a majority of vehicles on the road today could be missing important features that keep drivers and passengers safe. These safety systems can help drivers avoid crashes in a variety of scenarios, such as making lane… Continue reading Equipping Cars with Safety Systems

New Speed Shop Brings Old School Style to Orange, California

Reid’s Rod Parts & More has opened in Orange, California under the ownership of Ron Cambra and Joe Johnson of Cambra Speed Shop. The shop enjoyed its grand re-opening during the first week of March. Cambra received a call late last year from local hot rod parts legend John Reid. Reid was looking to sell… Continue reading New Speed Shop Brings Old School Style to Orange, California

CEO of Turn 14 Distribution Finds Big Opportunity in Truck Accessories

Turn 14 Distribution in the past several months has gained a collection of truck accessory brands in its vendor lineup. The distributor, most known for offering products from performance and sport compact accessory nameplates, recently added truck accessory stalwarts Firestone Ride-Rite, AMP Research, Bushwhacker, AVS, Roll-N-Lock, LUND, Tonno Pro and N-FAB to its line card.… Continue reading CEO of Turn 14 Distribution Finds Big Opportunity in Truck Accessories

Custom Jeep Personifies Super 8 Campaign

The Super 8 hotel brand has conducted $100 million in renovations at more than 1,800 hotels across North America. To promote the hoteliers’ stylish new look, the company rolled out a custom Jeep Wrangler—nicknamed ROADM8—at last week’s New York International Auto Show. ROADM8 was commissioned by Super 8 as the ultimate road trip vehicle, as… Continue reading Custom Jeep Personifies Super 8 Campaign

Genesis Supercar Captures Imaginations

Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric, high-performance concept provides a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology, according to the company. Essentia is the brand’s first battery electric vehicle and features a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior. Essentia is the… Continue reading Genesis Supercar Captures Imaginations

Toyota Proclaims the ‘Hatch is Back’

Toyota brought its new Corolla Hatchback to the New York International Auto Show this week. The vehicle features a revised sport-tuned suspension and the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. The Design Corolla Hatchback is 1-inch lower, 1.2-inches wider and 1.5-inches longer than its predecessor, Corolla iM. It also has wider front and rear… Continue reading Toyota Proclaims the ‘Hatch is Back’

GMC Delivers Truck for Off-Road Lovers

GMC is placing a new entry into the off-road space with its 2019 Sierra AT4. Standard content on the 2019 Sierra AT4 includes: Two-inch factory-installed suspension lift Standard 4WD with a two-speed transfer case, locking rear differential and skid plates Off-road-tuned Rancho monotube shock absorbers 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires or available mud terrain-rated Goodyear… Continue reading GMC Delivers Truck for Off-Road Lovers