Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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KPI – December 2025: State of the Economy
A recent theme is that the U.S. labor market has normalized into a low-turnover environment with fewer workers switching jobs…
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KPI – December 2025: Consumer Trends
Despite some signs of improvement to close out the year, pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views of the economy…
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KPI – December 2025: The Brief
Despite facing extraordinary economic pressure, the small business sector continues to demonstrate perseverance…
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KPI – December 2025: Recent Vehicle Recalls
Recent recall notices for Acura, Toyota, Nissan, Ford & Ram models...
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KPI – December 2025: State of Manufacturing
Of the six largest manufacturing industries, three expanded in November, including electronics, food & machinery…
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AI’s Place in Automotive Aftermarket Shops, Part II
How artificial intelligence can power your company’s engine behind the scenes...
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Engine Wear Protection With Cera Tec
To protect the engine from excessive wear & optimize its efficiency, LIQUI MOLY’s Cera Tec is the ideal additive...
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Showing Some Muscle at SEMA 2025
A photo gallery of just a few of the awe-inspiring high-performance cars from the past six decades on display at…
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Solid, Secure Connections Bring the Towing Aftermarket Together
Towing systems often require a professional touch to adequately & safely perform as expected...
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Boost Every Suspension Upgrade With SumoSprings: The Easy, Bolt-On Add-On
Increase profit per job with SumoSprings – fast installs, no maintenance & proven load support for lifted & upgraded builds...
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Reflex Light Actuator: Complete Light Control at Your Fingertips
The Reflex Light Actuator from Baja Designs delivers instant adjustment of your light's pitch angle at the touch of a…
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Circle Track Racers Want It All This Offseason: Speed, Durability & Value
Racers ask: "How do I make my car faster & more durable without breaking the bank?"...
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The Pack Rat Just Got Tougher
The new Weather Guard Pack Rat raises the bar for strength, security & professional design…
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KPI – November 2025: The Brief
Small business retail sales edged up in October, but inflation-adjusted sales revealed a year-over-year decline…
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KPI – November 2025: State of Manufacturing
Even though the four demand indicators improved in October, they’re still in contraction territory…