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.

SuperSprings Names New Director of Marketing

SuperSprings International has added to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Alex Hodschayan as director of marketing, the company announced. In his new role, Hodschayan will spearhead the company’s marketing efforts and report directly to CEO Gerry Lamberti. “It’s an incredibly exciting time here at SuperSprings International. This change will allow us to… Continue reading SuperSprings Names New Director of Marketing

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Previews Concours Participants

Organizers of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival are expecting more than 140 rare and significant cars to participate in the Concours d’Elegance, event organizers announced. The Concours is the featured event on Oct. 15, which will close out the festival weekend’s schedule. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the Neuroscience Center at CHI Memorial and… Continue reading Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Previews Concours Participants

Tint World Charlotte Undergoes Ownership Change

The Tint World Automotive Styling Centers franchise location in Charlotte, North Carolina, is under new ownership, the company announced. With new owners Zach Cohen and Zach Nussbaum, Tint World Charlotte will continue to provide a variety of automotive products and services, including window tint, automotive paint protection film, audio and video, electronics, and safety and… Continue reading Tint World Charlotte Undergoes Ownership Change

Registration Opens for AAM Group’s ‘The Event 2023’

The AAM Group has opened registration for its fourth-annual The Event virtual product expo, the organization announced. The Event, beginning Nov. 27, aims to educate shop owners and personnel about the new products of the year. Featured products will be presented through daily 10-minute category-overview videos and more-focused deep-dive videos, the company said. To accommodate… Continue reading Registration Opens for AAM Group’s ‘The Event 2023’

Timbren Partners With Kunzman & Associates

Timbren Industries has named Kunzman & Associates as its new sales representative for the western United States, the company announced. The award-winning Kunzman & Associates, founded in 1971 by Michael Kunzman, joins Timbren Industries’ representation throughout North America and will provide service to companies on every level of distribution: WDs, retailers, jobbers, truck accessory dealers,… Continue reading Timbren Partners With Kunzman & Associates

Yokohama Tire Offering Fall Consumer Rebate

Yokohama Tire has announced the details of its annual fall rebate promotion, which runs through Oct. 31. During the rebate period, consumers can earn up to $125 in the form of a Yokohama Mastercard Prepaid card after a purchase of four or five select Yokohama tires. “Tough, durable and long-lasting, GEOLANDAR tires are built to handle… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Offering Fall Consumer Rebate

VOXX International Appoints New CFO

VOXX International Corporation has extended the employment agreement of Chief Executive Officer Pat Lavelle through February 28, 2025, and has appointed Loriann Shelton, who currently serves as senior vice president and chief operation officer, to the position of chief financial officer, the company announced. Shelton will start her new position as chief financial officer on… Continue reading VOXX International Appoints New CFO

UAW Expands Strike at Ford, GM Plants

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is expanding its strike to at additional Ford and General Motors (GM) plants on Friday, Reuters reported. The expanded strike will impact Ford’s Chicago assembly plant and GM’s Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant, covering about 7,000 workers, UAW President Shawn Fain said in an announcement. The brings the total number… Continue reading UAW Expands Strike at Ford, GM Plants

Tint World Opens New Long Island Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has expanded in New York with a new Long Island store located in New Hyde Park, the company announced. Owned by Ed and Yasmine Rosovich, Tint World New Hyde Park extends a lineup of aftermarket solutions and services to the area, offering paint protection films, security enhancements, window tinting, marine… Continue reading Tint World Opens New Long Island Location

Speedway Motors to Host Cars & Coffee at Arizona Facility

Speedway Motors will kick-off its Cars and Coffee season on Oct. 7 at its Tolleson, Arizona location, the company said. The company will continue to host Cars and Coffee the first Saturday of each month from October through December, as well as February, March and April in 2024. “We are excited to welcome customers back… Continue reading Speedway Motors to Host Cars & Coffee at Arizona Facility

SVRA Releases 2024 Schedule

The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has released its 2024 schedule, which features new venues and additional race dates, the vintage racing series announced. “I am excited about how our schedule has come together for 2024,” said Michael Printup, President of SVRA. “We have every corner of the country covered with opportunities for racers to… Continue reading SVRA Releases 2024 Schedule