Category: Features

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

Nissan Debuts Project Rugged Rogue

Built for family adventures, the Rugged Rogue is equipped with a 3-inch lift, off-road wheels and tires, roof rack, rock rails and more…

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Cleetus McFarland: The Making of an Automotive Personality

Larry Mitchell has made a name for himself in automotive circles, thanks to his slow-talking, America-loving Cleetus McFarland persona.

This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Photos courtesy Holley & Cleetus McFarland Cleetus who? Cleetus McFarland, that’s who. If you’ve never heard of him, it may be because that’s not even his real name. Lawrence (Larry) Garrett Mitchell is a 28-year-old native of Omaha, Nebraska, who is making… Continue reading Cleetus McFarland: The Making of an Automotive Personality

Your Goals for the SEMA Show

The idea behind this successful Lincoln Navigator package was sparked by a project vehicle I saw at last year’s SEMA Show.

This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. I don’t remember the exact year of my first SEMA Show, but I know it was more than 25 years ago. In fact, it was long enough ago that when I ate breakfast at the casino that morning, the steak and eggs… Continue reading Your Goals for the SEMA Show