Tag: Trucks & Truck Accessories

Glacier National Park’s Classic Bus Fleet to Get Shop Treatment

One of the most recognizable modes of public transportation in America is set to be refreshed. The Glacier National Park Red Bus Fleet, which debuted at the popular Montana tourist attraction in 1936, will be converted to a more environmentally friendly hybrid system by Legacy Classic Trucks of Driggs, Idaho, as part of a total… Continue reading Glacier National Park’s Classic Bus Fleet to Get Shop Treatment

A Mobile Office You’ll Never Want to Leave

A definite mix of work and pleasure, you may never want to clock out of the Cadillac Escalade Viceroy Edition mobile office created by luxury stretch and armored conversion company Lexani Motorcars. The 30-inch extended Viceroy includes VIP cabin upgrades and star-liner ceiling. Designed to dwarf its predecessors, inside is a wide-open layout with state-of-the-art… Continue reading A Mobile Office You’ll Never Want to Leave

Questions That Lead to Bolt-On Lighting Sales

Much of the popularity for LED light bars began as truck drivers required better visibility on highways at night. Not only did it serve a purpose, but it looked good, too. Gradually, the market expanded into pick-up trucks, SUVs and even cars. The market has been steadily growing since and LED lighting options are increasing.… Continue reading Questions That Lead to Bolt-On Lighting Sales

Baja Designs Takes Laser Technology Off the Beaten Path

Baja Designs has introduced a new series of products incorporating laser diodes. Laser light provides 350 percent greater projection distance than conventional lighting sources, including LED, so it’s ideal for off-road vehicle owners. Laser lighting provides extended range illumination of a mile or more, highly directional lighting output, and a compact design, according to Baja… Continue reading Baja Designs Takes Laser Technology Off the Beaten Path

Meet Pixar’s Favorite Custom Shop

Customs By Eddie Paul was the automotive division of E.P. Industries that specialized in fabricating custom cars, rods, trucks, restorations and motorcycles. The company also fabricated motion picture stunt vehicles, show vehicles, props and special effects under extreme deadlines for major Hollywood film and television studios. E.P. Industries built more than 15 vehicles for major… Continue reading Meet Pixar’s Favorite Custom Shop

Joe Molina Eyes the Future at JMPR

Joe Molina recently sold his Los Angeles-based PR agency, JMPR, to the East Coast-based imre public relations agency. Molina will continue to run JMPR, now in its 40th year increasing awareness for brands in the luxury and specialty automotive markets. After hearing this news, I personally reached out to Molina to get his predictions for… Continue reading Joe Molina Eyes the Future at JMPR

Chevy Redesigns Silverado HD to Maximize Towing Capabilities

When the 2020 Silverado HD debuts in February 2019 it will be the most capable and most advanced Silverado HD ever, according to Chevrolet. It will also be the third all-new Silverado model from the carmaker in just 18 months, with each designed for different customers. “We know the needs and priorities of heavy-duty customers… Continue reading Chevy Redesigns Silverado HD to Maximize Towing Capabilities

Chevrolet Adds Special Edition Colorado Models

November marks the four-year anniversary of the return of the Colorado midsize truck. Introduced as a 2015 model, the Colorado recorded its first full month of sales in October 2014. Since then, U.S. customers have bought more than 428,792 Colorado models. To celebrate, Chevrolet is expanding the Colorado range with two new special editions, the off-road… Continue reading Chevrolet Adds Special Edition Colorado Models

Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy

Cap-it recently opened its first U.S. truck accessories and installation shop in the U.S. after operating in Canada for decades. Sean McGrath, executive vice president of Cap-it, joins THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe to discuss where the franchising shop business plans to go from here. Read about Cap-it’s first U.S. store in Texas. This video is… Continue reading Cap-it Lays Out U.S. Growth Strategy