by Jonathan Roth | Jun 27, 2024
Two years ago, I posted a piece wondering if stainless steel cars were finally having their moment. I wrote about the introduction of the Tesla Cybertruck and the announcement of a new DeLorean, both of which were to be clad in stainless steel body panels. I also...
by Shop Press Staff | Feb 13, 2024
TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: The Mystery Box, Part 2 Description The Proving Grounds crew takes on another round The Mystery Box Challenge with new parts and a few new faces. Could you guess these auto parts simply by the way they feel? It’s more difficult than it...
by Shop Press Staff | Jan 11, 2024
What’s the deal with permanent and lifetime antifreezes? Description Your customers may have heard the terms “lifetime” or “permanent” antifreeze, but those confusing names have very specific meanings. Make sure your customers know the...
by Andy Greaser | Jan 9, 2024
Average vehicle weights in the United States have steadily increased since the mid 1980s, driven by sustained consumer demand for vehicles with more power, features, and room. Hybrid and electric vehicles can be especially heavy with their batteries and motors,...
by Jonathan Roth | Dec 26, 2023
Making a car go backwards was not the most important part of the automobile’s development, but it sure is important in its operation. In fact, if the average automobile enthusiast was to guess which American-built car had the first reverse gear, he or she would likely...
by Shop Press Staff | Dec 5, 2023
TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: Can you identify these dash lights? PART 4 (VIDEO) Description Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators. Some are easy,...
