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.

Meyer Distributing Announces Winner of Wrangler Giveaway

Meyer Distributing has announced Jisco Truck and Off-Road of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, as the winner of its Jeep Wrangler LJ Trail Rig Giveaway. To qualify for the giveaway, resellers had to purchase a minimum of $10,000 in the qualifying brands from the distributor during the official program dates, Sept. 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Announces Winner of Wrangler Giveaway

Ford Nationals Set Carlisle Show Car Record

The Carlisle Ford Nationals set an all-time high for registered show vehicles at one of its events with 3,454 vehicles in attendance, show organizers announced. The 2022 Carlisle Ford Nationals, held June 3-5 at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, became the largest car show ever produced by Carlisle Events and in doing so, broke a record… Continue reading Ford Nationals Set Carlisle Show Car Record

Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term

A new study from Citi suggests improvements to the global supply chain are unlikely in the near term, and that the pandemic shed light on a far-from-optimized system, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The status of the pandemic is the key, according to Citi’s experts, and an improvement in COVID-19 cases will help to… Continue reading Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term

VP Racing Fuels Appoints New Division Directors

VP Racing Fuels has promoted Andy Deel and Richard Glady to director positions in their respective divisions, the company announced. Deel, formerly division manager, consumer products, has been named director, consumer products. “Andy has demonstrated strong leadership in managing his Consumer Products team and driving sales in the fastest growing division at VP,” said Bruce… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Appoints New Division Directors

Champion Auto Systems Acquires Webasto Hollandia 700 Sunroof Line

Champion Auto Systems has acquired the Hollandia 700 (H700) line of sunroofs from Webasto, the company announced. According to Bill North, president Champion Auto Systems, Webasto has been supportive of the acquisition and all tooling and equipment are currently being transported to the U.S. The transfer aims to ensure that all of the H700 product… Continue reading Champion Auto Systems Acquires Webasto Hollandia 700 Sunroof Line

Timbren Appoints New Financial Controller

Timbren has appointed David Jones as its new financial controller, the company announced. “Jones brings a well-developed career and a wealth of knowledge to our company,” Timbren representatives said in a press release announcing the appointment. “An extensive exposure to manufacturing and distribution in Canada and worldwide, he is a great alignment to our vision… Continue reading Timbren Appoints New Financial Controller

Chris Thomson Joins Centerforce as National Sales Manager

Centerforce, a manufacturer of performance clutches and flywheels for classic and late-model cars and trucks for over 40 years, has announced that Chris Thomson will join the Centerforce team as its new National Sales Manager. In this position, Thomson will work to develop sales strategies, manage the sales team and explore new markets, the company… Continue reading Chris Thomson Joins Centerforce as National Sales Manager

J.D. Power Acquires We Predict

J.D. Power has acquired the data and predictive analytics business of We Predict, a UK-based provider of global automobile service and warranty analytics, the company announced. We Predict’s software, which is used by auto manufacturers and suppliers to project future component failures and future warranty claims and costs, will be leveraged by J.D. Power to… Continue reading J.D. Power Acquires We Predict

The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year

The AAM Group has named Video and Resource Manager Jeff Millsaps as its 2022 Employee of the Year and recipient of the W.O.W. Award, the company announced. Millsaps manages the arc of AAM’s video production efforts, directly collaborating with suppliers, overseeing script development and shoot scheduling, coaching on-screen talent, operating cameras, editing footage and serving… Continue reading The AAM Group Names Employee of the Year