This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In 1995, Josh Elliott was 19 years old when he started Auto Trim Design in Denver. Installing pinstripes, moldings and spoilers like many restylers did in those days, he simply reacted to whatever the needs of the car dealers were at that… Continue reading AutoPlex: A Mile High & Climbing
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
ECD Automotive Design Details New EV Powertrain Development
The company spent three years developing its second-generation EV system that features high speed charging, optional four-wheel drive, a touchscreen display and more…
Porsche Reveals Vision 357 Speedster Concept Car
The all-electric concept was designed as a tribute to the Porsche 356…
Himalaya Introduces New Defender 130 Truck
The custom build is equipped with 18-inch wheels, power side steps, bespoke fender flares, a four-link coilover suspension and more…
Velocity Modern Classics Adds Mustang Fastback to Signature Series
The 1967-68 Ford Mustang Fastback is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 and rides on a new Roadster Shop chassis…
World Party: Sport Compacts
This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Monty Python gave us the phrase, “And now for something completely different.” Sport compacts started off being just that, while today—well over 20 years since their raucous entry into the automotive world—they are still around and thriving. Small but packing a big… Continue reading World Party: Sport Compacts
GMC Introduces 2024 Canyon AT4X AEV Edition
The truck is equipped with 35-inch tires, a factory-installed lift, steel front and rear bumpers from AEV, added underbody protection and more…
Retro Designs Introduces IROC-Inspired 1974 Porsche RSR
Features include suspension and brake upgrades, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel, 917 lollipop seats and more…
Ford Donates Bronco Firefighting Rig to National Park Service
The Bronco is outfitted with satellite, cellular and radio communications equipment, a drone, front and rear locking differentials, 35-inch off-road tires, an integrated winch and more…
Toyota Celebrates AE86 Anniversary With GR86 TRUENO Edition
A performance package with SACHS Dampers and Brembo Brakes comes as standard equipment on the TRUENO Edition and will be available as an upgrade package for GR86 models…
TruckHouse Unveils New Carbon Fiber Expedition Vehicle
Designed in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles, the camper is built on the back of an AEV Prospector XL truck…
Ford Introduces All-New GT4 Customer Car
Powered by a Coyote-based V8, the GT4 is outfitted with Multimatic dampers, Holinger dog-ring gearbox, paddle shifters, natural fiber body panels, an aero package and more…
Hennessey Unveils ‘H1000’ Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
The Texas-based tuner upgraded the factory CT5-V and its LT4 with a high-flow supercharger, stainless steel headers and more to reach a power output of 1,000 hp…
The Power of Partnership: Successfully Navigating the Evolving Fleet Industry
Industry representatives weigh in about the current state of the fleet market, and the importance of partnering with a trusted warehouse distributor like Keystone Automotive…
Roush Performance Details 2023 Ford Super Duty Package
The package includes an off-road suspension, improved brakes, exhaust, and other performance and styling upgrades…