AEV Debuts New Bliss Mobil Prospector XL Adventure Vehicle

Built with Europe’s Bliss Mobil, the overlanding rig features a 13-ft. tall bed cabin built on the back of AEV’s Prospector XL 550…

A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Using Subaru WRXs as drift cars only created more fans of these “youngtimer” candidates. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Are millennials and Gen Zers less interested in vehicle ownership and driving? Not according to a study conducted by Hagerty Insurance titled “Why Driving Matters,” which found that 81% of millennial drivers said they “like,” “love” or are “passionate about” driving, just… Continue reading A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Mopar Introduces Limited Edition Challenger, Charger Models for 2023

Based on the Challenger and Charger R/T Scat Pack Widebody, the package adds forged-aluminum wheels, body-color fender flares, a custom suspension and more…

Toyota Details Trim Levels for 2024 Camry

The sedan will be offered with a choice of hybrid or gas-powered four- and six-cylinder variants…

Key Performance Indicators Report — July 2023

THE SHOP created the Key Performance Indicators Report to provide shop owners with valuable economic and industry data in an accessible, time-saving manner. Click on any of the links below to access that data in this month’s report. The Brief While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, inflation and labor shortages continue to impact… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report — July 2023

KPI — July 2023: The Brief

While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, inflation and labor shortages continue to impact small businesses…

KPI — July 2023: State of Business

Vehicle sales growth continued in June, but the industry may face challenges in the coming months, such as higher interest rates and changing economic conditions…

KPI — July 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

KPI — July 2023: State of the Economy

There continues to be a tug of war between the overall economy and labor market, according to economists…

KPI — July 2023: Consumer Trends

While consumers expressed a more upbeat outlook this month, surveys indicate they are anticipating a recession at some point during the next 6 to 12 months…

Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Innovative automotive solutions company Prefix Corporation has recently opened a new facility at the M1 Concourse in Michigan.

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Maura Keller Family businesses have long been a staple of the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration, about 90% of all U.S. companies are family-owned or controlled. Ranging in size from small mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 entities, family… Continue reading Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

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