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The Shop Press Automotive Paragon series: a recap
If you read Shop Press regularly you’ve noticed we’ve been running a series for the past couple of years. It’s called “Automotive Paragons,” and it’s a series where we look at automotive entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers who were exceptional, ahead of...
Book review: “Pump and Circumstance”
Recently I was organizing my books on a new bookshelf and came across one that I had almost forgotten about. I picked it up after seeing an exhibition called “See the USA: Automobile Travel and the American Landscape” at the Building Museum when I lived in D.C. The...
Stainless doesn’t mean stain-proof; just ask Tesla Cybertruck owners
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...
TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: The Mystery Box, Part 2
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...
What’s the deal with permanent and lifetime antifreezes? (VIDEO)
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...