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.

RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has expanded into the performance intake and exhaust markets with its recent acquisition of CORSA Performance, CORSA Performance Marine and Volant Performance, the company announced. The acquisition brings the total to sixteen add-ons for RWB since 2017, company representatives said. Based in Berea, Ohio, CORSA Performance specializes in performance exhaust systems… Continue reading RWB Enters Intake, Exhaust Markets with Acquisition

CAN Connect Returns to Arizona

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a return to Arizona for the annual CAN Connect Conference on Sept. 6-9, event organizers announced. The four-day in person event will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa. From 1992 to 2014, industry companies annually gathered in Arizona for the CAN Connect Conference,… Continue reading CAN Connect Returns to Arizona

SSC Tuatara Hits 295 MPH on Forgeline Wheels

Forgeline is celebrating its role in SSC America’s recent record-breaking run with its SSC Tuatara hypercar. The Tuatara recently completed a 295-mph verified one-way run in 12,000 feet, a production car record, according to the company. The $1.9 million hypercar, powered by a 1,750-hp 366ci Nelson Racing Engines twin-turbocharged flat-plane V-8, completed the run while… Continue reading SSC Tuatara Hits 295 MPH on Forgeline Wheels

Rivian Plant Tour

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe takes viewers behind the scenes to explain how the company is producing electric vehicles at scale…

SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover best practices for modifying an ADAS-equipped vehicle, the organization announced. Scheduled for Wed., June 15, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), host Nick Dominato, senior vice president of product at asTech, will cover the following topics: Challenges and best practices when modifying ADAS-equipped vehicles. Types of modifications that require recalibration.… Continue reading SEMA Virtual Education Webinar to Address Modifying ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis

Lamborghini has named Ligier Automotive as its technical partner and chassis constructor for the manufacturer’s LMDh prototype that will join IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition in 2024, the sanctioning body announced. The Italian automaker announced earlier this year that it would develop an LMDh prototype to race in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship GTP class and… Continue reading Lamborghini Partners with Ligier for LMDh Chassis

Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website

Eleven Engineering, a producer of semiconductor products for wireless audio for 12 volt automotive applications, has unveiled a redesigned and updated website, www.elevenengineering.com, the company announced. “We are excited to update and make our website more attractive in both aesthetics and usage,” said Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing. “We are… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Redesigns Website

AWE Promotes Dane Pellicone to Engineering Manager

AWE has promoted engineer Dane Pellicone to engineering manager, the company announced. “Dane has been with the organization for almost a decade-and-a-half and has risen through the ranks to become our senior-most engineer on staff. His dedication to problem-solving and developing manufacturable products that fit with our vision to produce the finest aftermarket parts on… Continue reading AWE Promotes Dane Pellicone to Engineering Manager

Weisner Named SuperSprings President

Adam Weisner has been named president of SuperSprings International, the company announced. According to a press release from the company, Weisner has been “driving the company direction and revenue of SSI since August of 2021.” SSI previously restructured the company into five units, all of which report to Weisner, who continues to run daily operations,… Continue reading Weisner Named SuperSprings President

Tint World Appoints New Social Content and eCommerce Manager

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has hired Jack Tusa to support the company’s marketing and franchise development efforts as its new social content and eCommerce manager, the company announced. In his new role, Tusa is responsible for managing content across Tint World’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, the company said.… Continue reading Tint World Appoints New Social Content and eCommerce Manager

UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is adding 15 new programs in automotive and skilled trades, which include curriculum in robotics and industrial maintenance, to UTI and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) branded campuses and initiating efforts to add Auto and Diesel Essentials to the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus, the trade school announced. With the recent acquisition of… Continue reading UTI Adding New Automotive, Skilled Trade Programs