Consumer confidence dipped again as concerns about short-term growth prospects deepened, suggesting consumers have grown more cautious and are likely to curtail spending going forward…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Making the Jump from Wheels and Tires to Leveling and Lift Kits
A guide for adding suspension work to your shop’s offerings…
From the Mag: SEMA Show Beginnings
A look back at the birth of the ‘Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association’ and the early days of the SEMA Show…
Holley Ford Fest with Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Go behind the scenes with Gittin Jr. as he drifts, gets behind the wheel of an Ultra 4 Bronco and visits with fans at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky…
JK Land Recognized as Bestop’s ‘Jobber of the Month’
Diversified services, a welcoming shop atmosphere and unprecedented transparency have husband-wife duo Stephan and Michelle Vance living the American Dream…
Kia Reveals Redesigned 2022 Forte
The top-of-the-line GT trim is powered by a 201-horsepower turbo 4-cylinder engine and is paired with a 7-speed DCT or 6-speed manual…
The Story of the Petersen Automotive Museum
A new video looks back at the founding, growth and impact of the automotive museum founded by Robert E. Petersen…
Ford Expedition Timberline Concept Advances SUV’s Off-Road Capability
Lifted and equipped with all-terrain tires, the Timberline concept also adds a rooftop tent, a light bar, 180-degree awning, custom aluminum dual storage drawer unit and more…
Ken Block Brings Video Game to Life
In the final installment of the series chronicling his trip to Audi headquarters, the Hoonigan founder gets behind the wheel of the e-tron Vision GT, a car first built virtually for Gran Turismo…
Stealth Edition, California Special GT Packages Join Mustang Lineup
The blacked-out Stealth Edition offers black aluminum wheels, rear wing and mirror caps in addition to matte and gloss black interior appointments…
Petersen Museum’s Teen Auto Workshop Continues Wrangler Build
In the latest episode of the video series, a group of students outfit the 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ with a new exhaust system, wheels and tires…
E.C.D. Automotive Range Rover Build Focuses on Speed
Powered by a 650-horsepower LT4 engine, the SUV can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.03 seconds…
From the Mag: Let’s Get Together
Why we’re looking forward to the in-person SEMA Show…
Tuscany Motor Co. Gives Ram 1500 Luxury Treatment with New ‘Badlander’
The truck includes a number of exclusive components, including a custom front bumper, stainless steel gauge cluster, performance exhaust, leather interior and more…
Ken Block Drives Audi Group B Sport Quattro S1 E2
In part two of his visit to the Audi headquarters, the Hoonigan founder also gets behind the wheel of a top-secret Group S prototype car…