Tag: Trends

CES 2023: Technology & the Automobile

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas highlights the space where automobiles and technology converge. (Photo courtesy Consumer Technology Association)

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There’s no doubt that as cars go electric and become laden with more tech, it may be more accurate to consider them electronic devices with tires. That’s why the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is such a hotbed for automakers. While… Continue reading CES 2023: Technology & the Automobile

Survey: Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Costs

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a new survey assessing small businesses and health insurance, the organization announced. The survey found that small businesses are facing an affordability crisis in providing health insurance for their employees. Most small business owners find it challenging to manage the cost of offering employer-sponsored health insurance and… Continue reading Survey: Small Businesses Struggling with Health Insurance Costs

Reimagine That

World Touring Car champion Cyan Racing of Mölndal, Sweden, decided to revisit the svelte Volvo P1800 and create a reimagined, more exotic offering.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. “Reimagining” is a fancy way of describing forming a new concept of something already established. I don’t think the word was really in common use in automotive circles until Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, California, used it to describe… Continue reading Reimagine That

Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft

Carfax recently released an updated list of the most-commonly targeted vehicles for catalytic converter theft. With as many as 153,000 incidents reported in 2022, catalytic converter theft is still on the rise. To determine the most-impacted cars, Carfax data scientists looked at all catalytic converter replacements across the U.S., not just those that were part… Continue reading Most Targeted Vehicles for Catalytic Converter Theft

Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

With cars like this selling for less than $15,000, many owners are having shops restore them as police or fire chief vehicles to have a little more fun with them.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. We recently bought an original 1927 Oakland for $9,500—that was $6,500 more than we paid for a 1917 Oakland in the fall of 2016. Our “new” car had its original paint and upholstery and 28,000 original miles. It also came to us with… Continue reading Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market

If there’s one trend that’s driving the classic car market, it’s just that—driving.

This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. If you’re uncertain about the classic car market heading into 2023, a panel of experts has some advice: Stop worrying and start driving. Sharing their thoughts at the Classic-Car Trends: Preparing for the Future seminar during the 2022 SEMA Show, panel members… Continue reading Driving & Thriving: The Classic Car Market