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Honda Employing Autonomous Technology for Dangerous, Off-Road Work

Honda will be seeking potential business and technology partners for its prototype off-road vehicle, the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, at CES 2019, set for Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas. Combining Honda’s all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and emerging advanced autonomous technology, the Autonomous Work Vehicle was designed by Honda R&D Americas to enhance efficiency and safety for public,… Continue reading Honda Employing Autonomous Technology for Dangerous, Off-Road Work

Shop Builds Market Through Education

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Alex Peitz, owner of Houston-based Peitz Performance Tunes, is a relatively new shop owner but his experience in the market is extensive. With a resume that includes serving the U.S. armed forces as an Army Sergeant, as well as experience as an engineer at Saleen, Peitz is now learning the daily grind… Continue reading Shop Builds Market Through Education

Customers Win When Shops Rely on Other Shops

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Palm Beach Dyno, located 40 miles north of Miami, is a tuning specialist focused on late-model domestics. Owner Ken Bjonnes opened up shop in Florida more than three years ago after starting his tuning career in Ohio, with experience running a shop already under his belt. Shortly… Continue reading Customers Win When Shops Rely on Other Shops

Chassis Dyno Sets Husker Diesel Apart in Competition

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Nebraska’s Husker Diesel is a true full service shop in the Big Red state, but owner Jess Hardessen is driven toward performance accolades. Aside from the stock and fleet vehicles regularly in the shop for standard repairs, Husker Diesel also perfects 2,000-horsepower race cars and bulky diesel pullers. Watch… Continue reading Chassis Dyno Sets Husker Diesel Apart in Competition

Shop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Joshua Schwartz is the brains behind High Horse Performance, while Bruce Maichle provides the technical expertise that has helped the tuner and performance shop become a community staple in Delaware. Schwartz and Maichle (pronounced Michael), joined THE SHOP’s Anthony Bowe for a conversation at the Dec. 6-8… Continue reading Shop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing

Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Casey Richmond & Kelly Chapin, two principals behind Brew City Boost, opened a brick-and-mortar tuning shop this year near Milwaukee. What started as a small project tuning cars for friends has blossumed into a fully fledged business, built on an eCommerce site that existed more than five years before… Continue reading Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales

Motoroso Set to Launch Auto Parts Marketplace in January

*Video sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Alex Littlewood has built Motoroso into a website dedicated to plugging consumers into the aftermarket. Littlewood joined THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe during the Dec. 6-8 PRI Show to talk about the next evolution of the business, as he prepares to launch the Motoroso Marketplace-watch the interview by selecting… Continue reading Motoroso Set to Launch Auto Parts Marketplace in January

Shop Gearing Up 800-Horsepower Ram for Diesel Power Challenge

*Video above is sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Not only is Ben Shadday and his team at Done Right Diesel Performance getting the Ram ready for competition, they’re hoping to keep it CARB compliant to drive across the country. Shadday took some time to chat with THE SHOP staffer Anthony Bowe during the Dec.… Continue reading Shop Gearing Up 800-Horsepower Ram for Diesel Power Challenge

Performance Shop Discovers Exponential Growth

*Video above is sponsored by HP Tuners-learn more at www.hptuners.com Mike Copeland has grown the footprint of his Michigan shop, Diversified Creations, from 2,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet in fewer than 15 years. He discusses his business strategies and more from the PRI Show floor.