Retail sales remain strong and aftermarket manufacturers continue to recover from the inventory struggles of 2020…
Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
KPI — March 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — March 2021: Consumer Trends
A recent bump in consumer confidence suggests economic growth is poised to improve further as vaccination efforts expand…
KPI — March 2021: State of the Economy
Economists expect the pace of the economic rebound to reaccelerate as new COVID-19 infection rates decline, the vaccination program expands and the prospects of another large fiscal support program improve…
History of the GP Ice Race
The annual ‘ski driving’ festival in Austria began in the 1950s as a tribute to Ferdinand Porsche…
Featured Product: Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
The Pioneer Platform has been designed to offer the most modular and versatile rooftop solution in the market. Compatible with a wide range of accessories, the Pioneer allows you to build the ideal setup for any adventure…
Key Performance Indicators Report — March 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…
Hoonigan’s This vs. That: Twin-Turbo LS Engines Go Head-to-Head
Watch as a 1,200-horsepower Corvette Z06 takes on a 600-horsepower, hand-controlled 1927 Dodge hot rod…
Ringbrothers Unveils Custom 1968 Mercury Cougar
The resto-mod is powered by a Ford Coyote 5.0L V8 engine paired with a 10-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission borrowed from the Ford F-150 Raptor…
The First Porsche 911
The Petersen Automotive Museum gives a virtual tour of the 1964 Porsche 901 and explains why the first 911 wasn’t actually a 911…
Kia Unveils Carnival ‘Multi-Purpose Vehicle’
The new model replaces the outgoing Sedona in Kia’s lineup…
Launch Control: Road to Gymkhana – Part 2
Go behind the scenes of Gymkhana 2020 with Subaru and Travis Pastrana…
From the Mag: Foot in the Door
Four easy steps to establishing dealer relationships…
Lexus Unveils IS 500 F SPORT Performance Model
The sports sedan is powered by a 472-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine…
Bestop’s March Jobber of the Month: STS & Line-X of the Quad Cities
Davenport, Iowa, shop owner Sonny Dohrmund turned his hobby of modifying vehicles into a full-time career…