Author: A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.

Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals

The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals will feature a new Pro-Touring display–including vehicles spanning 65 years of Pro-Touring history–at this year’s event, organizers announced. Scheduled for Nov. 18-19 at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is a muscle car collector event attracting vehicles and car enthusiasts… Continue reading Pro-Touring Display Planned for Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals

King of the Hammers Partners With FIRMAN Power Equipment

FIRMAN Power Equipment has been named the Official Portable Generator of King of the Hammers, organizers of the off-road race announced. “FIRMAN is a natural partner for King of the Hammers,” said Mike Jams, chief executive officer of Hammerking Productions. “Hammers attracts RVs, travel trailers and campers of all types, each depending on reliable generators… Continue reading King of the Hammers Partners With FIRMAN Power Equipment

ORACLE Lighting Announces Winners of Customer Awards

ORACLE Lighting has revealed the winners of its first-ever ORACLE Customer Awards, the company announced. The awards, presented during the 2023 SEMA Show, aim to recognize sales growth, investment in building brand awareness and serving its respective customers in unique and exciting ways, the company said. Warehouse Distributor (WD) of the Year: Turn5 The parent… Continue reading ORACLE Lighting Announces Winners of Customer Awards

STA-BIL Introduces New TV Commercial to Air During Mecum Auctions

STA-BIL has launched a new TV commercial that will debut on MotorTrend TV during coverage of the Mecum Auctions in Las Vegas on Nov. 9-11, the company announced. The new commercial was created to educate consumers and highlights how STA-BIL has been trusted from generation to generation to stabilize fuel, reduce gum and varnish buildup… Continue reading STA-BIL Introduces New TV Commercial to Air During Mecum Auctions

LTA Manufacturing Launches Venturous Truck Tops Brand

LTA Manufacturing launched its all-new Venturous Truck Tops brand at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The company displayed the new line of caps at the SEMA Show, highlighting its all-new, patent pending PolyFuse Technology, an injection molding process developed by LTA that utilizes a closed-mold system, producing a top that is lighter, stronger… Continue reading LTA Manufacturing Launches Venturous Truck Tops Brand

DEI Receives 3 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show

Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) received three Global Media Awards at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. DEI won Global Media Awards for its Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating (ATAC), EV Charge Cord Protector and RFI Shield split line sleeve and tape. Every year at the SEMA Show, a panel of international journalists evaluate nearly 3,000… Continue reading DEI Receives 3 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show

AAM Group Announces 2023 Keys to Ride Sweepstakes Winner

Jimmy Hamrick of Truck Equipment Sales in Mobile, Alabama, is the winner of the 2023 Keys to Ride sweepstakes, the AAM Group and RealTruck announced. Hamrick won the drawing on Oct. 31 in the RealTruck booth at the SEMA Show and took home a 2022 Toyota Tundra fully customized with RealTruck products. The other finalists… Continue reading AAM Group Announces 2023 Keys to Ride Sweepstakes Winner

Tri-State Enterprises Secures New Private Equity Partner

Tri-State Enterprises has announced the recapitalization of the company in partnership with HCI Equity Partners (HCI) and management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tri-State is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is a warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket hard parts, consumables, accessories, and paint, and serves automotive service centers, independent parts and… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Secures New Private Equity Partner

XPEL Adds to Leadership Team

XPEL has appointed two new members to its executive team, the company announced. Tony Rimas was named VP of Revenue and Kim Steiner was named VP of People Services. Rimas will lead XPEL’s global sales team, partnerships and commercial strategy, the company said, and has experience in many segments of the automotive industry including retail,… Continue reading XPEL Adds to Leadership Team