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

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

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

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

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

All the Facts for the All-New Chevrolet Silverado

Exactly 100 years after the Chevrolet delivered its first trucks to customers in January 1918, the company introduced the next-generation Silverado. The all-new 2019 Silverado sets the course for the next century of Chevy trucks. The truck features a longer wheelbase, more passenger and cargo volume, while weighing 450 fewer pounds than the current model.… Continue reading All the Facts for the All-New Chevrolet Silverado

Motovicity to Take Over Airstrip in April

Motovicity Distribution is bringing a new, high-powered racing event to life this year. The half-mile top-speed airstrip battle-officially called Never Lift-is set for April 28-29 at the New Coalinga Municipal Airport in Coalinga, California, which is about 85 miles southeast of Fresno, California. Never Lift will be hosted by Motovicity in collaboration with half-mile horsepower… Continue reading Motovicity to Take Over Airstrip in April