New Export Director at LIQUI MOLY

German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY has a new director for its increasingly important export business: Salvatore Coniglio. Coniglio previously served as the company’s deputy export director. LIQUI MOLY’s export business is responsible for significantly more than half the company’s sales. “We want to transfer the successful model of Germany to other countries,” Coniglio said.… Continue reading New Export Director at LIQUI MOLY

YEN to Host Meetup at Formula DRIFT Event

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various sectors of the automotive industry on July 20 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington during the Formula DRIFT Round 5: Throwdown…

Celebrities Headline Iola Car Show

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner’s Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regularly contributes articles and industry-driven observations for THE SHOP magazine and eNewsletter. Several shops in the Central Wisconsin area are helping the Iola Car Show attract more visitors by instituting the help of several celebrities. The Iola… Continue reading Celebrities Headline Iola Car Show

LIQUI MOLY Wins Popularity Vote

The German magazine Garage News for commercial garages asks its readers annually for the best brands in the service sector. When it came to lubricants, LIQUI MOLY came up on top…

Podcast Relives Ford and Chevy’s Vintage Rivalry

The epic corporate rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet finally gets its due thanks to Wondery’s Business Wars podcast. With less than 70 miles separating their respective headquarters, these two automotive empires were not only competing for profits, but also for hometown bragging rights. Their competition-and the greatness it inspired-singlehandedly made Detroit the capital of the… Continue reading Podcast Relives Ford and Chevy’s Vintage Rivalry

Internet Parts: To Service or Not to Service

Editor’s Note: The following excerpt was taken from an article titled “Bring Your Own Parts” in the August issue of THE SHOP magazine, mailing soon. Read the whole article in print or digital.   BYOP. Bring Your Own Parts. Is your shop ready to address this thorny issue, and what’s the best approach? It’s a tough one, especially in this industry.… Continue reading Internet Parts: To Service or Not to Service