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…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
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…
KPI — October 2021: Consumer Trends
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…
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…