As the economy fully reopens and consumer confidence continues to rise, economists predict consumer spending will help drive the recovery forward…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
KPI — July 2021: Consumer Trends
Consumer sentiment hit its second-highest mark since the start of the pandemic, but the public continues to pay close attention to inflation, unemployment and interest rates…
Ram Adds Laramie, Rebel G/T Models for 2022
Standard performance highlights include a cold-end exhaust, cold-air intake, performance pages, paddle shifters and a console-mounted performance floor shifter…
Joey Hand, Peter Miles Take a Spin in the Ford GT Heritage Edition
The latest Ford GT Heritage Edition is a tribute to Ford’s first 24-hour endurance win at the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour…
Chevy II Nova Retrospective
A look back at the origins, development and transformation of the classic Chevrolet muscle car…
Wisconsin Shop Student Wins SkillsUSA CRT Championships
The national competition, conducted virtually this year, tests a student’s skills in metal straightening, attachment methods, plastic repair, structural analysis and more…
Go Onboard Robin Shute’s PPIHC-Winning Run
The Brit took home his second ‘King of the Mountain’ title in a 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-LT…
Petersen Museum Students Continue Jeep Build
In the second episode of ‘Building Our Dream Car,’ the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Teen Auto Workshop students install a lift kit on a 2001 Jeep Wrangler…
Axleboy Off Road Honored as July’s ‘Bestop Jobber Of The Month’
Committing to their values helped this St. Louis shop survive its tough early days and become a leader in the off-roading community…
Flying Car Completes First Inter-City Flight
The AirCar successfully completed the 35-minute flight between two Slovakian airports, cutting the usual travel time in half…
Ram Celebrates 1500 Limited Anniversary with Special Editon
The 1500 Limited 10th Anniversary Editon is outfitted with wood, leather and metal interior elements, a multifunction-tailgate, a 19-speaker sound system and more…
Vintage Shop Equipment: Wisconsin Machine Shops are Real-Life Relics — Part 2
‘The Birthplace of Four-Wheel Drive’ now serves as a museum and houses a collection of vehicles and original machining equipment…
Ferrari Reveals All-New 296 GTB
The new mid-rear-engined berlinetta sports car is powered by a V6 hybrid capable of delivering over 815 horsepower…
Honda Debuts 2022 Civic Hatchback
Unlike the Civic sedan, the hatchback will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission…
Analog Independence in a Digital World
As the tentacles of modern technology wiggle their way into the family vehicle, ‘unplugging’ has never been more important…