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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
SEMA 2021: Grundy Insurance
Mike Victorino of Grundy Insurance invites restoration professionals to learn more about protecting their shops & vehicles through the Grundy Insurance R&B Program…
KPI — December 2021: State of Business: Automotive Industry
Global vehicle sales improved slightly last month, but supply shortages are still a limiting factor…
KPI — December 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — December 2021: State of the Economy
November marked the highest consumer price hike in nearly four decades, confirming fears of inflation…
KPI — December 2021: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence levels suggest the economic expansion will continue into early 2022, but confidence and spending will likely face headwinds from rising prices and a potential resurgence of COVID-19…
SEMA 2021: Hellwig Suspension Products
New introductions include front & rear sway bars, Pro Series helper springs, & related load & sway products for late-model trucks & SUVs…
2021 SEMA Show: Husky Liners
Husky Liners’ Jillian Kish introduces the WeatherBeater floor mats, now available for the Ford Bronco as well as 2022 applications. Using the company’s FormFit Design and FormFit Edge technology, each mat is uniquely contoured to a specific make and model.
2021 SEMA Show: Hypertech
Chris Fairless of Hypertech introduces the new plug-in PowerStay system for Fords, Chevys and Chryslers that disables Stop/Start and V-4/V-8 power modes; Spectrum tuning products that optimize a vehicle’s power curve; Spectrum calibration products that maintain speedometer accuracy after gear changes; and the ReAct throttle optimization product that is completely customizable. The company also offers a line of powersports tuning upgrades…
SEMA 2021: Lippert/CURT
Meet the LUVERNE Impact shock-absorbing steel bumper, the CURT PowerRide 30K 5th wheel hitch, Ranch Hand Midnight bumpers & the MultiPro/Multi-Flex tailgate sensor…
SEMA 2021: LTA Mfg.
Matt Blais walks us through the features & benefits of the Mountain Top retractable tonneau cover with accessory tracks.
SEMA 2021: MAHLE Motorsport
View new pistons & kits for Top Alcohol Hemi, Hemi 5.7L dome, Ford EcoBoost 2.3L, Gen 3 VW TSI & LS3 Flat-Top applications…
SEMA 2021: MasterTop
The company makes its wholesale market debut with a wide range of soft tops & soft accessories for Jeep vehicles, with Bronco offerings on the way…
SEMA 2021: Pedal Commander
Amber Romero explains the Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller’s easy plug-n-play use and applications…
SEMA 2021: Quadratec
The first-time exhibitor debuted 50 new off-road products from its Quadratec, Diver Down, Rescue and Lynx brands as part of its new B2B program…