Category: Features

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

Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids

Performance oils & fluids make a real difference.

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

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