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

KPI — January 2023: State of the Economy

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1% in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.5% before seasonal adjustment. Important Takeaways, Courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The… Continue reading KPI — January 2023: State of the Economy

Drag Racing Rides Momentum

The first MAHLE Motorsport-sponsored Nissan to break into the 6s at the Import vs. Domestic World Cup finals (2019) driven by Gidi Chamdi at a record-breaking 6.56 seconds at 225 mph. (Photo courtesy MAHLE Motorsport)

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