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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
History of the Petersen Automotive Museum
In celebration of the museum’s 27th anniversary, archivist Laura Fisher takes viewers through the history of the Petersen Motorama, Petersen Publishing and the Petersen Museum…
Key Performance Indicators Report — July 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 — July 2021: The Brief
The aftermarket looks to capitalize on growing digital sales while consumer sentiment and confidence remain relatively stable…
KPI — July 2021: State of Business: Automotive Industry
While strong results in June capped an extraordinary first half of the year, fewer vehicles in inventory at dealerships is finally starting to have a material effect on aggregate industry sales volumes, as buyers struggle to find their desired new vehicles…
KPI — July 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — July 2021: State of the Economy
As the economy fully reopens and consumer confidence continues to rise, economists predict consumer spending will help drive the recovery forward…
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…