Take a Tour of The Creative Workshop
*Click the photo gallery below to take the tourThe Creative Workshop in Dania Beach, Florida, just unveiled its new website, and boy, is it a doozy. The restoration shop went to great lengths to...
View ArticleShops Add to the Success of the Corvette Nationals
*See additional images in the gallery belowShops from throughout the country, but particularly those from the Midwest, added to the success of the Nov. 19-20 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN)...
View ArticleJudge Suspends Rule Expanding Overtime for Millions of Workers
THE SHOP NewsA federal judge in Texas late Tuesday, Nov. 22, put a halt to new rules regarding overtime pay that the Obama administration had scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.The regulation would have...
View ArticleFollowing Castro’s Death, Miami Chevrolet Dealership Offers Huge Discounts
THE SHOP NewsBomnin Chevrolet in Miami offered up to $15,000 off MSRP on the purchase of a new car, truck or SUV following the death of Fidel Castro, the dealership announced Saturday.The deal lasted...
View ArticleFederal-Mogul Motorparts Starts Third Round of Automotive Tech Scholarships
THE SHOP NewsFor the third consecutive year, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will award $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical...
View ArticleTransamerican Auto Parts Expands Partnership with SEMA Data Co-op
THE SHOP NewsTransamerican Auto Parts has made SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) a preferred partner in the management and distribution of product data for its Pro Comp, Rubicon Express, Smittybilt, LRG, G2 Axle...
View ArticleCongress Approves Bill Protecting Small Businesses from Health Care Penalties
THE SHOP NewsThe U.S. Congress passed legislation allowing small employers with 50 or fewer employees to provide Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) to their employees as an alternative to...
View ArticleJob Fair on Wheels Connects Shops with Restoration Students
THE SHOP NewsThe RPM Foundation, a Chicago-based not-for-profit dedicated to preserving and growing the automotive restoration industry, has announced that it will hold “SHOP HOP Chicago 2016,” a...
View ArticlePurolator Filters Pranks Customers in Hidden Camera Shop Stunt
THE SHOP NewsEver wonder what it’s like being informed by a mechanic that an oven mitt was found in your engine, or told your blinker fluid needed to be changed? Not likely. A few unsuspecting...
View ArticleTint World Becomes Authorized Husky Liners Dealer
THE SHOP NewsTint World Automotive Styling Centers has partnered with Husky Liners to provide a range of custom-fit floor liners, mats and wide assortment of products.“Tint World customers will have...
View Article2017 Preview: Vehicles to Watch
Jef WhiteEDITOR’s NOTE: The following excerpt was taken from an article previewing 2017 trends in the January issue of THE SHOP, which you can read now. THE SHOP eNewsletter will publish a new excerpt...
View ArticleMotoroso Seeks Crowdfunding Support
THE SHOP NewsMotoroso Inc. has started a regulation crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign on the Wefunder platform.The fundraising initiative will support the growth of Motoroso’s unique automotive and...
View ArticleAutoshop Solutions Offers CRM Integration on Websites
THE SHOP NewsAutoshop Solutions is partnering with Frederick, an automotive customer engagement platform, to offer customers an easily integrated tool for shops’ websites, according to the company.“We...
View ArticleBob Cook Sales Agent Marks Big Achievement
THE SHOP NewsRead Les Rudd's column in an upcoming issue of THE SHOP MagazineMike Katz of Bob Cook Sales has earned his Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CPMR) designation.“Bob Cook...
View ArticleUsing Facebook Video? If Not, You’re Late
Maria Minsker and eMarketer.comEditor's Note: The following report was delievered by Maria Minsker of eMarketer.com.Live video viewership continues to grow, increasingly sharply in just six months,...
View ArticleAI Helps Sears Shoppers Find the Right Tires
Sears has rolled out a new, smarter shopping experience.Sears Auto Center has introduced the Digital Tire Journey, a web app that relies on the IBM Watson Natural Language Classifier service to help...
View ArticleLeather Company Supports Humanitarian Causes
THE SHOP NewsIn keeping with its mission to bridge the gap between the resources of business and service to humanity, Roadwire Inc., a leading supplier of custom-crafted OEM and aftermarket leather...
View ArticleAAM Group Prepares Website Building Tool for the New Google
THE SHOP NewsGoogle announced at last October’s Pubcon in Las Vegas that it would be splitting its search indexing into mobile and desktop versions, with the mobile index to be considered primary....
View ArticleManagers: Pull Instead of Pushing Your Team
Christine CorelliEDITOR'S NOTE:The following blog was published in Christine Corelli’s regular newsletter. Corelli is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and workshop facilitator with a...
View ArticleCTA Among 100 Businesses and Trade Associations Opposing Border Tax
THE SHOP NewsA collection of over 100 businesses and trade associations have announced a new coalition to stop the Border Adjustment Tax or BAT. Americans for Affordable Products (AAP) will run a...
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