The vehicle market remains quite dynamic, as some improving variables are countered by negative ones…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
KPI — December 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — December 2022: State of the Economy
While businesses are in good shape and consumer spending remains relatively strong, experts are warning continued inflation could trigger a recession…
KPI — December 2022: Consumer Trends
A decrease in consumer confidence and a gloomy short-term outlook suggests that the economy has lost momentum as the year winds down…
Driving Into the EV Future
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
Ford Reveals 2024 Mustang Power Plant Options
With an upgraded 500-hp Coyote V8 under the hood, the Mustang Dark Horse will be the most powerful non-Shelby edition Mustang ever…
Custom Car Sale Raises Funds for Austin Hatcher Foundation
The sale of the Gen 3 Factory Five Type 65 Coupe—built by childhood cancer patients and their families—raised $137,500 for the foundation and its Industrial Arts Therapy program…
E.C.D. Automotive Design Builds Twin Defender 90s
The soft top Defenders are nearly identical on the outside, but have unique interiors to showcase E.C.D.’s customization options…
Restylers Ready for What’s Next
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
Photo Gallery: Goodguys Southwest Nationals
See some of the cars that made an appearance at the organization’s season-ending event in Scottsdale…
ROUSH Performance Updates Bronco R Series Kit
The kit now includes 35-inch General Grabber X3 mud-terrain tires, an off-road lighting package, off-road wheels, axle-back exhaust systems, styling upgrades and more…
From the Mag: Born to Be Customized
Jeeps have a long history of taking transportation to the next level…
Featured Product: LIQUI MOLY Hybrid Additive
The Hybrid Additive addresses problems created by hybrid power systems and is great for upselling to hybrid vehicle owners…
Retail Forecast 2023
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. After two years of frenetic activity fueled by a post-pandemic recovery, retailers will confront a tougher operating environment in 2023, experts predict. Growing headwinds include rising inflation, higher interest rates, a softening housing market, continuing supply chain disruptions, declining capital investments, and… Continue reading Retail Forecast 2023
Ford Debuts New Track-Only GT Mk IV
Designed and built with Multimatic, the new track-only GT Mk IV features a twin-turbo EcoBoost engine, a racing transmission, an aero-focused exterior design and more…