Tag: Off-Road & 4×4

Overland Expo Launches New YouTube Series

Overland Expo editorial hub The Compass has launched a new video series, the overlanding event organizers announced. “Overlanding News,” a bi-weekly YouTube series, will feature Overland Expo personalities Nick Jaynes and Rick Stowe as hosts, and cover overlanding industry news, including trending topics, gear reviews and more. Watch the first episode below:

Dana Recognized as a 2022 GM Supplier of the Year

Dana Incorporated has been recognized by General Motors as a 2022 Supplier of the Year, the company announced. GM celebrated honorees at its 31st annual Supplier of the Year event in San Antonio, Texas, last week. The award recognizes suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing customers with innovative technologies and… Continue reading Dana Recognized as a 2022 GM Supplier of the Year

E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has enhanced its available electric drivetrains, the restomod builder announced. With the new powertrain’s, E.C.D.’s new EVs will feature brand-new batteries, charge up to 90% in less than an hour and have new display controls housed in the entertainment system screen, the company said. “E.C.D.’s biggest advantage is that we’re never… Continue reading E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

Jeep Discontinues Cherokee Production

Jeep has discontinued the Cherokee midsize SUV after 49 years in production, according to a report from The Drive. On March 1, Stellantis idled the facility in Illinois where the Cherokee is made, and that production freeze may become permanent as Stellantis draws nearer to negotiations with United Auto Workers later this year over the… Continue reading Jeep Discontinues Cherokee Production

SEMA-Backed Recreation Bill Introduced in Senate

The bipartisan, SEMA-backed America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA), S. 873, was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), the organization announced. The bill would require federal land management agencies to increase opportunities for motorized and non-motorized access to public lands, SEMA said, and includes provisions to… Continue reading SEMA-Backed Recreation Bill Introduced in Senate

Aftermarket Retail Trends

Product, culture, data and passion combine for a great customer experience. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. Emerging from a three-year pandemic, will the boom continue into 2023? Is the market for casual consumers growing, and what can shops do to meet the needs of enthusiasts through education, events and interaction? Supply chain challenges, inflationary pricing, economic uncertainty and other… Continue reading Aftermarket Retail Trends

iKamper Celebrates Storefront Opening with Special Edition Rooftop Tent

iKamper has a new storefront in Seattle—the company’s first brick-and-mortar location—and celebrated the grand opening by partnering with a local artist to create a special edition Skycamp rooftop tent, the company announced. The new storefront, located outside Seattle in Kent, Washington, will serve as a showroom for iKamper products, as well as a resource for… Continue reading iKamper Celebrates Storefront Opening with Special Edition Rooftop Tent

Anchor Points: Selling Aftermarket Winches

Spend extra time with drivers new to off-roading so they are safe and confident when they hit the trail. (Photo courtesy Warn Industries)

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. Increased interest in off-roading and overlanding means increased interest in the accessories that make trips on the trail safer and more enjoyable. Recovery winches fit that description. Available for a wide range of vehicles and with various features and accessories, winches are a… Continue reading Anchor Points: Selling Aftermarket Winches