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.

Supply Chain Struggles Impacting Electric Vehicle Adoption

A new white paper from Cox Automotive examines how supply chain challenges have impacted electric vehicle adoption, and how manufacturers are reacting to the barriers prohibiting quicker expansion of the EV segment. According to Cox Automotive Mobility, the white paper offers the company’s perspective on the following core themes: State of EV Adoption – Americans… Continue reading Supply Chain Struggles Impacting Electric Vehicle Adoption

Torqued Distribution Now Offering Over 100 Brands

Torqued Distribution is now offering over 100 automotive brands to dealers, the company announced. The company is now carrying brands such as Holley, Motul Lubricants, MOMO, and XClutch, and also maintains the exclusive U.S. master distributor status for Tillett Racing Seats, Nuke Performance, BOOST Products USA, and obp Motorsport, the company said. “We set some… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Now Offering Over 100 Brands

The Heart of Racing Launches Female Driver Search

The Heart of Racing sportscar team has launched a search for a female driver to compete in the team’s SRO GT4 car for the 2023 season, the team announced. Drivers can submit an application for the spot through Oct. 23 on the Heart of Racing website, the team said. Following the submission phase, several applicants… Continue reading The Heart of Racing Launches Female Driver Search

Texas Motor Speedway to Host Indy Autonomous Challenge Event

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) has announced that its head-to-head autonomous racing competition will return to racing at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov 11. Teams competing at the Indy Autonomous Challenge Powered by Cisco at Texas Motor Speedway will be operating Dallara AV-21 autonomous racecars equipped with a boosted engine package, capable of delivering 30%… Continue reading Texas Motor Speedway to Host Indy Autonomous Challenge Event

OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Expands SEMA Show Presence

The OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) is expanding its presence at the SEMA Show with three of its five segments unfolding during the 55th annual trade show, Nov. 1-4, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced. The competition’s Peak Performance Challenge (a timed segment) and the Lingenfelter Design & Engineering Challenge took place… Continue reading OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Expands SEMA Show Presence

Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools

Milwaukee Tool Cordless products will now be available through Matco Tools thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. The partnership with Milwaukee Tool gives auto technicians the ability to choose from a wide scope of cordless tools when stepping onto their local Matco truck, the company said, and will be available alongside Matco’s cordless… Continue reading Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools

Portion of Miami Electrify Expo Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief

Electrify Expo 2022

Electrify Expo will be taking over Miami’s Regatta Park this weekend, Oct. 8-9, and will donate 25% of all ticket proceeds directly to Hurricane Ian victims, event organizers announced. The 1 million-sq.-ft. outdoor festival offers the EV-curious an opportunity to test leading electric mobility brands, including EVs, e-bikes, e-motorcycles, e-skateboards, e-scooters, electric watercraft and more.… Continue reading Portion of Miami Electrify Expo Proceeds to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief

AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid aftermarket families affected by Hurricane Ian, the organization announced. “It is very early in the process, but our intention is to explore every avenue to identify aftermarket families that need our help during this natural disaster,” said AACF President Larry Magee. “Although AACF doesn’t… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims

Mother-Daughter Team to Make NASCAR History in ARCA West Race

Mother and daughter Sarah and Bridget Burgess will compete against each other in the Oct. 14 ARCA Menards Series West race at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with backing from eBay Motors, the company announced. The event marks the first time in NASCAR and ARCA history that a mother and daughter have raced… Continue reading Mother-Daughter Team to Make NASCAR History in ARCA West Race

SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Influencer Award

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the finalists for its first-ever SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award. The new award recognizes content creators and social media influencers who have significantly supported and helped build enthusiasm for the automotive industry and car culture, the organization said, and will be presented at the 2022 SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Influencer Award