The program will give eight Los Angeles-area high school students first-hand experience refurbishing and modifying a 2001 Jeep Wrangler…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
Toyota Adds Nightshade Trim for 2022 Prius
The package features blacked-out headlight accents, badges, alloy wheels and more…
Hyundai Debuts All-Electric CUV
The IONIQ 5 has a targeted driving range of 300 miles and is part of the automaker’s plan to sell 1 million BEVs by 2025…
Ford Reveals F-150 Lightning
The all-electric pickup targets 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. of torque, which would be the most ever for an F-150…
Hoonigan’s This vs. That: Import, Domestic Battle
Watch as the Hoonigan team pits a 1,200-horsepower Nissan GTR against a 1967 Chevy Camaro dragster…
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC
The luxury sedan is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine, capable of producing 621 horsepower…
From the Mag: Outdoor Inspiration
When seeking retail success in the overlanding market, look to the industries that do it right…
Honda Unveils 2022 Civic
Improvements for the 11th-generation sedan include an all-new exterior design, an upgraded chassis and increased powertrain performance…
Key Performance Indicators Report — May 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 — May 2021: The Brief
Economists are optimistic that Americans will be eager to act upon pent-up demand as they get past the worst of the pandemic…
KPI — May 2021: State of Business: Automotive Industry
Global Light Vehicle (LV) sales increased to 87.5 mn units/year during March, a welcome improvement compared to an estimate of 81.8 mn units/year last month. Sales posted a 52.7% year-over-year increase; however, the number is heavily distorted due to the profound impact of the pandemic during this timeframe last year, according to LMC Automotive. The… Continue reading KPI — May 2021: State of Business: Automotive Industry
KPI — May 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — May 2021: State of the Economy
Consumer confidence grew, fueling strong consumer spending, despite an Employment Situation Summary that fell short of expectations…
KPI — May 2021: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence has rebounded sharply over the last two months thanks to record federal stimulus spending, both recently passed and proposed, as well as the positive impact from a growing share of the population who are vaccinated…
Process Improvement
What lean manufacturing can teach you about streamlining your shop’s operations…