Category: Features

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

Light Bars: Chasing Shadows

Light bars can be part of a total off-road package. (Photo courtesy Go Rhino – XPLOR Lighting)

This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. What lies on the road—or trail—ahead? Truck and SUV owners with light bars are the first to know. Among the industry’s most innovative product niches, light bars continue to serve as must-have add-ons for overlanders, off-roaders and seemingly anyone who drives a… Continue reading Light Bars: Chasing Shadows

Performance Drivetrains: When Things Just Mesh

Meticulous drivetrain work will earn shops a reputation for quality. (Photo courtesy RANDYS Worldwide)

This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Behind every performance engine is a quality drivetrain system that effectively delivers all that power to the ground. While consumers often don’t think of them until something goes wrong, drivetrain components are nevertheless vital factors to the overall enjoyment of any vehicle… Continue reading Performance Drivetrains: When Things Just Mesh

Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul

Ryan McCann owns and operates the Rack N Road location in San Rafael, California.

This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Answering a help wanted post at a “bike shop” led Ryan McCann to the car rack and hitch business. He later helped open three chain stores in the Denver, Colorado, area, oversaw their internet shop and became the head of marketing. This… Continue reading Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul

Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Unplugged Performance, a customizer specializing in high-performance Tesla upgrades, has revealed ‘Dark Knight’, the latest Model S-APEX Plaid from its Complete Vehicle program, a program that offers bespoke Tesla vehicles tailored to individual preferences and style. The S-APEX builds start life as a Tesla Model S Plaid, which then undergoes aerodynamic, braking, suspension and luxury… Continue reading Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla