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Category: Features
The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.
KPI — May: The Brief
Gradual economic reopening has helped level out consumer confidence after several months of freefall…
KPI — May: State of Business
While the outlook for OEMs looks grim, the aftermarket is expected to emerge from the pandemic faster than most industries…
New and Used Vehicle Sales
April was a disastrous month for car sales, but the industry is starting to rebound as dealership operation limitations are eased across the country…
KPI — May: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — May: State of the Economy
Unemployment reached a record high in April, but a majority of those unemployed expect to be only temporarily out of work…
KPI — May: State of the Manufacturing Sector
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted at a rate not seen since April 2009…
KPI — May: The Voice of the Consumers
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated social distancing measures have led to a collapse in consumer spending…
Acura Revives Type S Badge with 2021 TLX
The high-performance variant, set to premiere next spring, will be powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine…
PHOTO GALLERY: 1935 Buick Hearse Transformed into Custom Limo
The Custom Shop, located in Flanagan, Illinois, took the lead on the rebuild…
Porsche Debuts 2021 911 Targa 4 and 4S
Like the original model from 1965, the new Targa features its signature retractable roof and wraparound rear window…
Oil: A Liquid Spare Part
Using the wrong oil is like installing the wrong spare part. Avoid embarrassing and costly complaints and pick the right oil during your next job…
Industry Updates: Aftermarket Responds to COVID-19
Aftermarket companies provide updates amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
From the Mag: Online Accessibility
How ADA compliance laws can affect your auto shop website…
With a Tremendous Roar
Wet your Indy whistle with this trackside call of Bobby Unser’s 1963 Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Attempt…