Category: Features

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

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

Saleen’s Sportruck is Faster Than Your Pickup

Saleen Automotive revealed the 2018 Saleen Sportruck in January at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. “This addition to the product lineup demonstrates the Saleen Company’s commitment to its brand and continued growth in the sport car and truck markets, returning Saleen back to its position of dominance,” said Amy Boylan, president of Saleen Automotive.… Continue reading Saleen’s Sportruck is Faster Than Your Pickup

The Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-8 has Arrived

Cadillac has introduced its first-ever twin-turbo V-8 engine. It is the centerpiece of the new CT6 V-Sport, a sports sedan infused with DNA of Cadillac’s world-renowned motorsports program. Developed as a small-displacement V-8 in the classic vein and offering exceptional power density of 131 horsepower per liter, this new Cadillac-exclusive 4.2L twin turbo V-8-GM estimated… Continue reading The Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-8 has Arrived

Don’t Get Caught in a Liability Trap

Garage Liability versus Garage Keepers Liability is an issue that causes a lot of questions from shop owners. The answers vary based on the insurance agent’s experience with providing these two coverages and properly writing the coverage with an insurer who specializes in garage coverage. About this Sponsored Content Alliant Insurance Services Inc. is the… Continue reading Don’t Get Caught in a Liability Trap

McLaren’s Stealth Fighter

McLaren Special Operations (MSO), a division of McLaren Automotive, has created a new collectible: the new McLaren 570GT MSO Black Collection. Limited to only 100 models globally, this special model features an all-black stealth design, enhanced driving thrill, and a wealth of unique MSO content, according to MSO. Developed by MSO, the exterior of the two-seat, mid-engined Grand… Continue reading McLaren’s Stealth Fighter

For Ford, Vision is 2020

Ford is revamping its lineup, building on truck, SUV and commercial strengths, investing in new propulsion and delivering standard connectivity on new vehicles. The company also hopes to pave the way for over-the-air updates and the Transportation Mobility Cloud, an open platform that will empower tomorrow’s mobility systems. By 2020, Ford’s average showroom age will… Continue reading For Ford, Vision is 2020

PHOTOS: Ridler Award Winner and the Great Eight

*See above for photos of the Ridler Award winner and Great Eight entries Barry Meguiar was on hand at the Detroit Autorama car show at the Cobo Center in Detroit to present the famous Ridler Award. Meguiar, president of Meguiar’s and host of Velocity’s Car Crazy, announced that a re-envisioned 1957 Chevy 150 Hardtop-nicknamed Imagine-was… Continue reading PHOTOS: Ridler Award Winner and the Great Eight

Why Your Customers Want Safety Upgrades

According to Allstate Insurance, the second most frequent type of car accident is when a parked car is hit by a moving one. Driver awareness is a key factor in most accidents; however, many vehicles have inherent blind spots, especially larger vehicles like SUVs and minivans. This issue is magnified when navigating through tight parking… Continue reading Why Your Customers Want Safety Upgrades