Category: Features

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

Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul

Ryan McCann owns and operates the Rack N Road location in San Rafael, California.

This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Answering a help wanted post at a “bike shop” led Ryan McCann to the car rack and hitch business. He later helped open three chain stores in the Denver, Colorado, area, oversaw their internet shop and became the head of marketing. This… Continue reading Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul

Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Unplugged Performance, a customizer specializing in high-performance Tesla upgrades, has revealed ‘Dark Knight’, the latest Model S-APEX Plaid from its Complete Vehicle program, a program that offers bespoke Tesla vehicles tailored to individual preferences and style. The S-APEX builds start life as a Tesla Model S Plaid, which then undergoes aerodynamic, braking, suspension and luxury… Continue reading Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Money In the Bank

This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Mark E. Battersby The recent wave of bank failures has put a new focus on the security and stability of financial institutions. Even with protections in place, a bank’s failure can be disruptive, causing delays and confusion regarding access to funds,… Continue reading Money In the Bank