The four finalists from the 2022 Battle of the Builders gathered for a panel at the Keystone BIG Show to discuss the competition, supplier relationships, managing their shops and more…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Jeep Celebrating Rubicon Anniversary with Special Edition Models
Limited to just 150 units, an available upfit from American Expedition Vehicles includes 37-inch tires, upgraded suspension, front and rear bumpers, winch, skid plate and more…
Photo Gallery: Products at the Keystone BIG Show
See some of the products that appeared on the show floor at the distributor’s annual customer event…
Subaru Shares All-New Crosstrek
Subaru’s top-selling vehicle in 2022 gets a refresh with updated interior and exterior styling, revised all-wheel drive system, an available 2.5-liter Boxer engine and more…
Three-for-One: The Benefits of Performance Exhausts
This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. With a performance exhaust system, drivers get to check off three boxes on their personalization lists at the same time—performance, appearance and sound. For shops looking at product lines that can help sell themselves, performance exhausts are a smart place to start.… Continue reading Three-for-One: The Benefits of Performance Exhausts
Photo Gallery: 2023 Keystone BIG Show Booth Vehicles
See some of the cars, Jeeps and trucks that appeared on the show floor at the distributor’s annual event…
Interior Lighting: A Glow From Within
This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Automotive interiors are getting brighter. Ambient lighting has become a selling point. Perhaps the one manufacturer most famous for leading the pack in interior lighting is Mercedes-Benz. Its ambient lighting packages are among the brightest and most prolific, and other automakers have… Continue reading Interior Lighting: A Glow From Within
E.C.D. Automotive Design Debuts ‘Project Pivot’
The convertible Land Rover Defender 110 is designed to provide the optimum tailgating experience…
Ford Introduces Color-Shifting Paint for Mustang Dark Horse Package
Other exclusive features include a lightweight titanium manual shift knob, a suede-wrapped, flat-bottomed steering wheel, RECARO seats and more…
Hennessey Introduces H700 Corvette C8 Stingray
The Stingray coupe is powered by a supercharged LT2 with an output 708 hp…
1932 Ford Roadster Wins America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award
A 1960 Buick Invicta custom owned by George and Angela Eliacostas and built by CAL Automotive Creations won the Al Slonaker Memorial Award…
Mazda Debuts New CX-90
Designed to be the brand’s new flagship vehicle, the three-row crossover SUV is powered by an available 340-hp, inline 6-cylinder turbocharged engine…
Foose Design Starts YouTube Vlog Series
Follow Chip Foose and his team around the shop as they juggle multiple projects at once…
Porsche ‘Vision 357’ Concept Celebrates Brand’s 75th Anniversary
Based on a 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the concept car was designed as an homage to the original Porsche 356, which helped launch the brand in 1948…
Chevrolet Reveals Corvette Z06 GT3.R
Powered by a production-derived 5.5-liter LT6 V8, the customer GT3 car will make its competitive debut in 2024…