Everything from simple crossover SUVs to custom-built truck bed campers made an appearance at the festival…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Happy Warriors: Post-Pandemic Enthusiasm for Custom Repair Remains High
Nearly two years after federal and state-imposed lockdowns, automotive enthusiasts still seem smitten with their rekindled passion for custom repair. From nostalgia to plain old economics, automotive professionals say several factors are keeping parts selling, shops busy and the honeymoon phase alive…
Chevrolet Introduces 2023 Corvette Z06
A short film looks at the design, development and performance of the 670-horsepower, mid-engine performance model…
PPIHC Winner Takes to the Drag Strip
In its latest installment of the “This vs. That” YouTube series, Hoonigan pits the winner of the 2021 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a 650-horsepower, Honda K20-powered Wolf GB08, against a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán EVO. Watch the video above to see which vehicle comes out on top.
Ford Previews SEMA Show Project Vehicles
The Bronco and Bronco Sport builds aim to demonstrate the personalization potential of the off-roader…
WD-40 to Debut 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Rebuild at SEMA Show
The custom-built vehicle will be sold after the show with proceeds benefiting SEMA Cares Charities…
Onboard: Testing the New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Get a glimpse inside the final stages of the development of the new 718 RS during a lap round the Nürburgring…
Honda Rolls Out New Civic Si
Based on the new 11th-generation Civic, the Si features an updated manual transmission equipped with the rev-matching system from the Civic Type R…
Why Car Buyers are Ditching Dealerships for Online Sales
A recent report from CNBC looks at the recent growth of online car sales and why consumers are moving away from traditional dealerships in favor of the internet…
Petersen Dream Car Build Tackles Lighting
In the latest episode of the series, the museum’s Teen Auto Workshop upgrades a 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ with a new light bar and LED tail and headlamps…
Key Performance Indicators Report — October 2021
A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, manufacturing summaries, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…
KPI — October 2021: The Brief
As COVID-19 cases rise across the U.S., the focus turns to those who are eligible for vaccination but have declined for a variety of reasons…
KPI — October 2021: State of Business: Automotive Industry
The number of vehicles delivered to dealerships each month is dictating new vehicle sales as the semiconductor crisis continues to impact inventory levels…
KPI — October 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — October 2021: State of the Economy
Bottlenecks in global supply chains continue to wreak havoc while COVID-19 infection rates and labor market challenges pose serious threats to employment growth…