This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Drag racing, by all accounts, had a great year in 2022. With all that’s going on in the world today, that’s quite remarkable. Car counts were good, attendance was strong and even TV showed viewership increases for many events. Following our recent… Continue reading Drag Racing Rides Momentum
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Chevrolet Introduces Hybrid Corvette
The E-Ray pairs an all-wheel drive electrified propulsion system with a 6.2-liter LT2 Small Block V8…
Toyota Champions Car Preservation in Electrified Era at Tokyo Auto Salon
The manufacturer introduced two AE86 restomods powered by alternative energy sources…
Ford F-150 Lightning Wins North American Truck of the Year
The Acura Integra was awarded North American Car of the Year while the Kia EV6 took home Utility Vehicle of the Year honors…
E.C.D. Automotive Design Introduces ‘Project Sweet Pea’
Powered by an LT4, the vintage Defender 110 features 16-inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, LED light bar, strengthened axles, dual exhaust, custom engraving and embroidery, and more…
Hennessey Unveils Track-Focused Venom F5 Hypercar
Based on the original Venom F5, the lighter, track-focused ‘Revolution’ has reworked aerodynamics, suspension, engine cooling and digital telemetry…
Ram Introduces 1500 Revolution BEV Concept at CES
Highlights of the all-wheel drive concept include a powered mid-gate, a frunk pass-through, third-row jump seats and more…
The Original Gymkhana
Watch the video that launched Ken Block’s iconic Gymkhana video series…
Axalta Releases Annual Automotive Color Popularity Report
White, black and gray vehicles add up to 82% of the cars on the road, but variations of blue, red and green with high color intensity and sparkling effects are growing in popularity…
Hyundai Introduces Redesigned Kona
Initially designed as an EV, the subcompact SUV will be available in four variants, including all-electric, hybrid electric, internal combustion and performance N Line models…
Chinese Automaker Tests Flying Car
Xpeng, a Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles, documented the successful first test of a flying car…
Vintage Parts of Arizona
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. “Change is the only constant in life,” said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. I doubt he was even aware of the performance aftermarket 500 years before Christ, but he was right on the money. Change is constant in our business and staying on… Continue reading Vintage Parts of Arizona
Jeep Introduces Wrangler High Tide to Commemorate 2023 Jeep Beach Week
A limited run of 500 exclusive Jeep Beach models, based on Wrangler High Tide, will feature special Jeep Beach hood decals, swing gate plaque, shifter medallion and embroidered leather seats…
Hennessey Sets Unofficial Record for World’s Fastest Christmas Tree
The 2022 Christmas tree hit 192 mph while strapped to the top of a Hennessey Venom 1000 Mustang GT500…
Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Performance oils and fluids are protection for your customer’s power investments. Engineered for specific uses and backed by lab and real-world testing, these products are a fun and vital part of a speed shop’s offerings. From supply chain issues to common misconceptions,… Continue reading Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids