Category: Features

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

KPI — March 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls

2014 Kia Soul Vehicles Affected: Approximately 128,300 model-year 2014 Kia Souls are being recalled. The Problem: In January, the company issued a recall because the airbag control unit cover was coming into contact with a memory chip, thus potentially damaging the electrical circuits in later-model (2017-2019) Souls and Soul EVs. Now, the airbag control unit… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls

KPI — March 2022: State of the Economy

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased .8% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising .6% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all-items index increased 7.9% before seasonal adjustment over the past 12 months – the largest increase since January 1982. Key Takeaways, Courtesy of… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: State of the Economy

KPI — March 2022: Consumer Trends

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased again in February. The Index now stands at 110.5 (1985=100), down from 111.1 in January and 115.8 in December. The Present Situation Index – based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions – improved to 145.1 from 144.5 last month. The Expectations Index – based… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: Consumer Trends

Ukraine Invasion Impacting Supply Chain, Inflation

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to further disrupt global supply chains just as shipping delays were poised to improve, according to a recent report from Yahoo News. Russia’s attack in late February sent oil prices surging, and energy costs are expected to remain high, making the transportation of goods much more expensive, while also having… Continue reading Ukraine Invasion Impacting Supply Chain, Inflation

Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Legacy Classic Trucks is known for taking the hardworking trucks of the past and breathing new life into them as strapping, modernized custom builds oozing with smile-inducing charm. From stunning resto-modded vintage Power Wagons to Scramblers, Legacy Classic Trucks revitalizes the iconic rigs charged with doing the tough, dirty, hard jobs that defined the Great… Continue reading Legacy Classic Trucks Debuts Cummins Jeep Honcho

Featured Product: Timbren SES Kits

Timbren SES kits are designed to keep the vehicle level at all times and prevent bottoming out. Because of their progressive spring rate, the Aeon rubber springs found in every Timbren SES kit guarantee a soft, comfortable ride. A suspension takes a major beating under the stress of heavy loads and rough terrain. Whether it’s… Continue reading Featured Product: Timbren SES Kits

E.C.D. Automotive Adds 3-D Rendering for Customers

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has added a new step in its bespoke car design process by crafting a photorealistic design video of each client’s unique custom build ahead of the project’s completion, the builder announced. Created with 3-D creation tool Unreal Engine by Epic Games, which has been used in film, television and video games,… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Adds 3-D Rendering for Customers

Featured Product: Pro Comp 6-Inch Lift Kits for 4WD Ford F-150

Take your 2021 or newer four-wheel drive Ford F-150 to the next level with the all-new Pro Comp 6-inch lift kit. Pro Comp’s 6-Inch lift kit provides a unique, one-of-a-kind look, and maximized ride height, allowing you to run larger tires up to 35-inches and gain additional ground clearance for venturing off-road. Pro-Comp’s F-150 6-inch… Continue reading Featured Product: Pro Comp 6-Inch Lift Kits for 4WD Ford F-150

Polestar O2 Concept Imagines Future of Sportscars

Polestar, the all-electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car, the Polestar O2, that reimagines the future of sports roadsters for the electric age. “Polestar O2 is the hero car for our brand,” comments Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. “It opens the door to our secret chamber of future potential. This is a taste… Continue reading Polestar O2 Concept Imagines Future of Sportscars

Limited Series Corvette to Celebrate Callaway Cars Partnership

For the 2022 model year, Callaway Cars and Chevrolet have announced a limited-production RPO “PCY” Corvette designated the “B2K 35th Anniversary Package,” which celebrates the anniversary of the Callaway Corvette partnership. The 35-year partnership commenced in 1987, with RPO B2K assigned to specially manufactured twin-turbo Corvettes. Each element of this limited series has been designed… Continue reading Limited Series Corvette to Celebrate Callaway Cars Partnership

‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps

The possibilities regarding performance EV swaps continue to grow, as shown by a recent successful Mustang transplant by AEM EV. The EV controls arm of AEM Performance Electronics, AEM EV started with a 2007 Ford Mustang GT, added AEM and other aftermarket parts and swapped in a Tesla Large Drive Unit (LDU) to remake it… Continue reading ‘Testang’ Shows What’s Possible with Performance EV Swaps

Toyota Adds Corolla Crossover to Lineup

Toyota has revealed its newest compact crossover vehicle in the entry SUV segment, the 2022 Corolla Cross, the automaker announced. Aiming to build on the Corolla sedan’s reputation for dependability and great fuel efficiency ratings, the Corolla Cross is equipped with amenities and features that mirror the sedan. “The interior is definitely inspired by the… Continue reading Toyota Adds Corolla Crossover to Lineup

Mercedes-AMG Unveils All-Electric Performance Sedan

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new, all-electric performance sedan, the EQE. The vehicle is outfitted with AMG-specific solutions – particularly in the areas of drive, suspension, brakes, sound, exterior and interior design, and equipment, the German automaker said. The new Mercedes-AMG EQE offers a performance-oriented drive concept with two electric motors. The electric drivetrain (eATS), with… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Unveils All-Electric Performance Sedan