Makerspaces: A Space for Business

Urban Workshop is a successful makerspace in Costa Mesa, California.

This article originally appeared in the July 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There’s no doubt the industry desperately needs tradespeople of all stripes—everyone from CNC machinists to welders. We skipped a whole generation as we sent everybody off to college and university to get a degree, and that decision is now coming back to… Continue reading Makerspaces: A Space for Business

Saving the Species: Land Rover Defenders

In 2004, Stephen Ogletree stepped away from his day job in construction and founded Adventure Motor Cars in Birmingham, Alabama.

In the early 1990s, having already conquered Europe, Land Rover decided to bring its distinctive Defender SUVs stateside. Between 1993-97, the company sold approximately 7,000 NAS (North American Specification) Defenders complete with lefthand drive, fuel-injected gasoline engines and other amenities designed to appeal to an American audience. When they arrived, no one had to tell… Continue reading Saving the Species: Land Rover Defenders

Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison

Chevrolet has revealed specs for the all-new 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison variant, the manufacturer announced. Built in partnership with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), the truck is outfitted to improve off-road performance and capability, Chevrolet said. ZR2 Bison Upgrades Multimatic front and rear Jounce Control Dampers AEV heavy-duty winch-capable front bumper AEV rear bumper and AEV… Continue reading Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Colorado ZR2 Bison