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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Ceramic Coating
This article originally appeared in the July 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Customers who view their accessorized vehicles as shining stars will want to keep them looking their best year after year. Enter ceramic coating, a long-term way to preserve and enhance paint finishes that can be offered as a professional service. Attractive to… Continue reading Ceramic Coating
Off-Road Bumper Sales: Part II
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the July 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. It is the second in a two-part article highlighting trends and sales techniques related to aftermarket bumpers. Part I appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP. When selling aftermarket bumpers, the approach is simple—the products work better, look… Continue reading Off-Road Bumper Sales: Part II
Chevy to Offer ZL1 Garage 56 Edition Camaro
The Garage 56 Edition will celebrate Chevrolet and NASCAR’s experimental 24 Hour of Le Mans entry…
Final Collector’s Edition Commemorates Camaro’s Original Code Name
Panther—the original code name for the Camaro in the 1960s—inspired the commemorative model’s exclusive badging and several other elements of the package…
Volkswagen Introduces New ID. Buzz Van
Paying homage to the VW Microbus, the three-row van has been designed specifically for the North American market…
The Peninsula Classics Names ‘Best of the Best’ Finalists
The award recognizes classic cars from a select group of vehicles that have won awards at the previous year’s major concours events…
Featured Product: Tuff Stuff Overland Tuff Air Portable Air Compressor
Rugged and compact, the Tuff Air is the perfect accessory for every adventure…
MAHLE Motorsport Expands Event Schedule, SEGA Sponsorship
MAHLE Motorsport is expanding its event schedule and sponsorship support for the Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) for 2023, the company announced. This year, MAHLE Motorsport will attend 11 events including three SEGA events in April, June and November, the NMCA/NMRA All Star Nationals, Ultimate Callout Challenge, Hot Rod Power Tour and Rocky Mountain Race Week… Continue reading MAHLE Motorsport Expands Event Schedule, SEGA Sponsorship
E.C.D. Automotive Design Introduces Project Fortuna
The 1972 Land Rover Series III imported from Costa Rica features several original components, as well as a personalized interior and a 430-hp LS3 engine…
Vigilante Introduces Custom 1977 Jeep Cherokee S
The four-door Cherokee is powered by a 392 HEMI SRT-8 and features upgraded suspension components, six-piston brakes, a custom interior and more…
Goodguys Names 2023 Hot Rod of the Year
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association named its second Top 12 award winner during the 17th BASF Nashville Nationals, the organization announced. The Tanks, Inc. 2023 Hot Rod of the Year title was awarded to Coby Gewertz and his 1934 Ford Coupe. To earn this award, vehicles must be older than 1948, show up with a… Continue reading Goodguys Names 2023 Hot Rod of the Year
20 Years of Drifting
This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Twenty years. Two decades. Time rips by when you’re having fun, and there’s no doubt the sport of drifting is fun. Amazingly, the premier American drifting series, Formula DRIFT, turns 20 years old in 2023 and is stronger than ever, with growing… Continue reading 20 Years of Drifting
Hennessey Introduces VelociRaptor 500 Ranger
The package will add a high-flow air induction system, a larger front-mounted intercooler and an engine management software upgrade…
Wiring Harnesses: Plug, Then Play
This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Automakers may be facing a chip shortage that’s hindering their production and hurting their sales. However, there’s no shortage of wiring harnesses for pre-computerized cars that may come into your shop for restoration work or a hot rod or custom build. In… Continue reading Wiring Harnesses: Plug, Then Play