Milwaukee Shop Opens Following Years of eCommerce Sales
*Video sponsored by HP Tuners—learn more at www.hptuners.comCasey Richmond & Kelly Chapin, two principals behind Brew City Boost, opened a brick-and-mortar tuning shop this year near Milwaukee....
View ArticleShop’s Success Leads to Engine Block Manufacturing
*Video sponsored by HP Tuners—learn more at www.hptuners.comJoshua Schwartz is the brains behind High Horse Performance, while Bruce Maichle provides the technical expertise that has helped the tuner...
View Article‘Tis The Season to be Generous? What You Need to Know About Holiday Bonuses
THE SHOP StaffEDITOR'S NOTE:The following article was originally published by the National Federation of Independent Business‘Tis the season to be generous? It’s a question that’s top-of-mind for many...
View ArticleMeet Pixar’s Favorite Custom Shop
*See photos belowCustoms 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...
View ArticleTint World Names New Operations Manager
THE SHOP StaffTint World Automotive Styling Centers has named Jeremy Doran as an operations manager. Doran will be responsible for daily support of the company’s more than 60 global franchise...
View ArticleInstallerNet Now Connects eBay to Auto Shop Installers
THE SHOP StaffInstallerNet's recent partnership with eBay provides add-on automotive installation services to eBay shoppers and helps them connect with trained and certified installers of aftermarket...
View ArticleIcahn Automotive to Acquire RPM Automotive
THE SHOP StaffIcahn Automotive Group LLC has entered into an agreement to acquire RPM Automotive. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, RPM Automotive operates 10 locations with more than 100...
View ArticleShop Grows Grassroots Through Light Work
*See photos in the photo gallery belowJesse Castillo’s hot rod shop, Lordz of Kustomz, is in the same south Los Angeles neighborhood where he grew up in the 1960s and ’70s. It’s where he ran around...
View ArticlePerformance Shop Discovers Untapped European-Car Market in San Diego
James Wei started ACG Automotive in 2005. The shop has thrived and outgrown its current space. Wei joins THE SHOP to discuss how he's grown the busines and the challenge he faces in finding the right...
View ArticleTint World Opens in Eastern North Carolina
THE SHOP StaffTint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a new store in Jacksonville, North Carolina, owned and operated by local entrepreneur David “Kit” Pelletier. Pelletier, a native of North...
View ArticleIRS Releases Tax Reform Resources for 2018 Tax Season
EDITOR’S NOTE:The following article was originally printed by the National Federation of Independent BusinessWith tax season approaching, the Internal Revenue Service released resources for businesses...
View ArticleUnderstanding Dealership ‘Scare Letters’
*See Honda's Scare Letter and PRO Council's Dealership Guidelines by clicking the red buttons below this articleFROM THE EDITOR:The following passage was taken from an article in THE SHOP's March...
View ArticleMotor State Distributing to Host AERA Tech and Skills Conference
THE SHOP StaffMotor State Distributing has partnered with Engine Builders of America to host the AERA Tech and Skills Conference at Motor State’s Watervliet, Michigan headquarters. The event is set for...
View ArticleBob Cook Sales Employee Earns Key Certification
THE SHOP StaffRyan Davenport of Bob Cook Sales has earned the Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CMPR) designation. “CPMR candidates invest one week annually for three years to gain...
View ArticleGlacier 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,...
View ArticleThree Labor Laws You Might Not Know You're Breaking
THE SHOP StaffEDITOR'S NOTE: The following article was published by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).As a business owner, you want to do right by your employees. But, if you...
View ArticleCustom Truck Shop to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
THE SHOP StaffMeridian, Idaho-based ATPTrucks will start accept payments in cryptocurrency, powered by e-commerce project Chimpion. Founded in 2007, ATPtrucks specializes in truck performance,...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Custom Shop Benefits from Desert Exposure
*See images in the gallery belowLGE*CTS Motorsports is a full-service truck and off-road shop that also offers paint and collision repair in San Dimas, California. The family operated shop—led by...
View ArticleThis Shop is Designed Like a Russian Doll
*See images in the photo gallery belowYou’ve probably read about Greg’s Speed Shop in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Only a year-and-a-half old, this business has already had visits from superstars such as Gene...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Motor State to Host AERA Tech & Skills Conference
Regan DickinsonMotor State Distributing, Watervliet, Michigan, will host a free AERA Engine Builders Association Tech & Skills Conference. All shops are welcome to attend the conference, which...
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