Category: Features

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

Building Dreams with BDM Customs

Marc McCombs of BDM Customs

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. When a shop has been in business for more than 26 years and continues to expand, chances are the owners are doing something right. BDM Customs has a strong presence in and around Tempe, Arizona with its lifted truck packages for dealerships,… Continue reading Building Dreams with BDM Customs

Running Boards & Steps

Photo courtesy ARIES

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 print issue of THE SHOP magazine. Running boards and steps serve a practical purpose by easing entry into taller vehicles, an aesthetic purpose by adding off-road appeal to trucks and SUVs, and even a protective purpose by guarding doors and fender areas from chips and dings. If… Continue reading Running Boards & Steps

KPI — December 2022: The Brief

Stubborn inflation, historic supply chain challenges and ongoing labor shortages continue to impact consumers and business owners alike. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased again in November after losing ground in October. The Index now stands at 100.2 (1985=100), down from 102.2 a month prior. The Present Situation Index – based on consumers’ assessment… Continue reading KPI — December 2022: The Brief

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Driving Into the EV Future

ADRO’s dry carbon fiber body kit for the Tesla Model 3 is as aerodynamically efficient as it is aesthetically pleasing. (Photo courtesy ADRO)

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Jason R. Sakurai It’s all the same, only the names have changed—from “automotive” to “mobility.” With it has come differing attitudes and ideologies. Electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t going away, and we have politicians, environmentalists, advocates and futurists to thank for it.… Continue reading Driving Into the EV Future

Restylers Ready for What’s Next

The “Forecasting the Future of the Restyling Industry” panel included, from left, Ron Leslie, vice president of sales for Katzkin; Kevin Gillis, general manager at Integrity Customs; Josh Poulson, principal of Auto Additions; and Steve Gilmore, design chief of vehicle personalization at Ford Motor Co., and was moderated by Rod Bennett, general manager of Chrome Enhancements.

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. What does the future hold for the restyling industry? A panel of experts at the 2022 SEMA Show debated the big questions and came away optimistic that the market is ready to handle whatever comes next. Here are the questions and a… Continue reading Restylers Ready for What’s Next