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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
KPI — August 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — August 2023: State of the Economy
According to some experts, the job market is returning to a pre-pandemic normal thanks to steady growth and low unemployment…
KPI — August 2023: Consumer Trends
Despite rising interest rates, data shows consumers are more upbeat about the economy compared to recent months…
Ford Reveals 800-HP Mustang GTD
Powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, the Mustang GTD is inspired by the Mustang GT3 slated to race in next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans and aims to be the fastest roadgoing Mustang ever…
TMI Announces TRIM Road Tour Champion
Dana Estes and his 1969 Chevy C10 Stepside have claimed the 2023 TMI Road Tour Champion trophy following the final stop on the tour, TMI Products announced. For winning the award, Estes and the C10 will be attending the 2023 SEMA Show, where the truck will be on display. Estes is also locked in as… Continue reading TMI Announces TRIM Road Tour Champion
Toyota Introduces 2024 GR Supra
Available with a manual transmission, a 45th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to the MkIV model of the 1990s…
Benchmark Vehicles Introduces AWOL Sprinter Van Build
Built in partnership with German off-road specialists Iglhaut Allrad, the van has an 11-inch lift, 37-inch off-road tires and custom designed interior featuring a full bed, kitchen and more…
Is Your Business Network Stale?
This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Networking is a crucial part of business growth and success. We all have them—those few, yet important, business contacts that we connect with every so often by phone, email or in-person at industry shows or events. They are other businesspeople who we… Continue reading Is Your Business Network Stale?
Jeep Marks End of EcoDiesel Production With Gladiator FarOut Edition
Based on the Gladiator Rubicon, the FarOut edition features commemorative hood graphics, exclusive badging, 17-inch aluminum wheels, 33-inch mud-terrain tires, steel front bumper and more…
Featured Product: Body Armor 4×4 Ford Bronco Odyssey Fender Delete Kit
Available for the 2021-23 Ford Bronco the Odyssey Fender Delete Kit complements the body lines for a clean, aggressive look, while allowing for maximum wheel travel and clearance…
1938 Delage Type D8-120 S Cabriolet Wins Peninsula Best of the Best Award
The winner is selected from a group of classic cars that have won significant awards at the previous year’s major concours events…
Spray Lubricants: Canned Responses
This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Stuck on a project? There’s a spray lubricant that can help. A staple of any shop shelf, today’s lubricants are more effective, more versatile and more targeted than ever. Use them to break free stuck fasteners, protect metals and resist rust. While… Continue reading Spray Lubricants: Canned Responses
ECD Automotive Design Reveals First Jaguar E-Type Build
Added to its production line last year, ECD’s first completed E-Type restomod is powered by a Corvette LT1 engine and is finished in classic Jaguar green…
Subaru Motorsports USA Unveils All-New WRX Rally Car
Built by Vermont SportsCar, the new car will compete in the Open 4WD class of the American Rally Association Championship…