Category: Features

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

Red Clay Graphics & Signs: Sending a Message

Red Clay Graphics serves the vehicle wrap and signage needs of Moultrie, Georgia and the surrounding areas.

This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In a market heavily saturated with competition, it’s personal touches and unique offerings that can help set a business apart and create lasting connections. This approach has helped Erin Ricks, owner and lead designer of Red Clay Graphics & Signs, create a… Continue reading Red Clay Graphics & Signs: Sending a Message

Three-for-One: The Benefits of Performance Exhausts

Axle-back and cat-back aftermarket exhaust systems are always safe options for a shop to recommend. (Photo courtesy SpeedFX)

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

Interior Lighting: A Glow From Within

Shops can look to emulate top luxury models with aftermarket products and kits. (Photo courtesy Mercedes-Benz)

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

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…