Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

Ford Introduces 7-Motor Mustang Mach-E 1400

Ford has introduced the new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E 1400. Coming hot on the heels of the 1,400-horsepower all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, this one-off Mustang Mach-E has seven electric motors and was developed in collaboration with RTR. Built off a Mustang Mach-E GT body-in-white, the prototype targets 1,400 peak horsepower. “Now is the perfect time… Continue reading Ford Introduces 7-Motor Mustang Mach-E 1400

Toyota Adds AWD, ‘Nightshade’ Options for 2021 Avalon

Toyota is offering a number of new options for the 2021 Avalon sedan, including all-wheel drive and a ‘Nightshade Edition,’ the automaker announced. The 10 Avalon variations for 2021 include: V6 gas engine: XLE, XSE Nightshade, Limited, Touring and TRD grades Hybrid: XLE, XSE and Limited grades All-Wheel Drive: XLE and Limited grades For the… Continue reading Toyota Adds AWD, ‘Nightshade’ Options for 2021 Avalon

WebMD Features NHRA Funny Car Driver Paul Lee in New Video

WebMD follows NHRA Funny Car driver and McLeod Racing President Paul Lee’s journey back to the track after he suffered a widow-maker heart attack in 2016 in a recently released video. “The Green Light,” which you can watch above, showcases the trials of Lee’s rehabilitation back to a healthy lifestyle both on and off the… Continue reading WebMD Features NHRA Funny Car Driver Paul Lee in New Video

Jeep JL Platform Provides Design Challenges in the Automotive Aftermarket

The new JL platform from Jeep quickly became one of the most significant introductions from carmakers in years. Like every other Jeep platform, opportunities for aftermarket manufacturers to modify, lift and design came quickly after the introduction. For aftermarket drivetrain engineers, working on the new Jeep JL platform provided design challenges when it came to… Continue reading Jeep JL Platform Provides Design Challenges in the Automotive Aftermarket