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.

ASE Designates June as Automotive Service Professionals Month

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2022 as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM), the organization announced. The designation aims to recognize vehicle service professionals who are proficient, credentialed and committed to excellence, the organization said, as well as a celebration of ASE’s 50 years of service to the transportation industry. To commemorate Automotive Service… Continue reading ASE Designates June as Automotive Service Professionals Month

Subaru Updates Outback for 2023

Unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, the new Outback features new exterior styling, as well as upgraded safety and in-vehicle technologies…

Pit+Paddock Celebrates Anniversary

Pit+Paddock is celebrating its first anniversary in the month of April, the media outlet announced, and expanding its offerings with new athlete management, video production and event coordination services. Initially established in 2015 as Front Street Media, the online magazine was relaunched seven years later as Pit+Paddock, a media outlet and lifestyle brand focused on… Continue reading Pit+Paddock Celebrates Anniversary

onX Offroad Expands Conservation Efforts

onX Offroad, an off-road navigation app, is expanding its efforts to help improve and conserve public land access across the country, the company announced, by bolstering its stewardship team, offering grants, calling for trail clean up events, and partnering with off-road organizations to promote ethical and responsible trail use. “Trails and public lands are at… Continue reading onX Offroad Expands Conservation Efforts

SEMA Provides Board of Directors Election Resource

SEMA has created a resource page with information on candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors election, the organization announced. The webpage provides biographies and statements from candidates running for position on the SEMA Board of Directors. The election, slated for May 10-19, will be conducted via email, with one electronic ballot provided to each… Continue reading SEMA Provides Board of Directors Election Resource

RealTruck Announces Professional Athlete Advisory Board

RealTruck, an online retailer of U.S.-made aftermarket truck parts and accessories owned by Truck Hero, announced its first-ever advisory team, made up of seven professional athletes who are also investors in the company. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers), CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans), Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles), Dustin Brown (Los Angeles… Continue reading RealTruck Announces Professional Athlete Advisory Board

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Synergy Manufacturing to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added the suspension and steering components of Synergy Manufacturing to its line card, the company announced. “Synergy Manufacturing fabricates suspension and steering components largely geared for the off-road aftermarket. The business started with unique parts forged in the owners’ garage and quickly became a staple in the Jeep… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Synergy Manufacturing to Line Card

DEI Joins Hot Rod Power Tour

Automotive heat and sound control products company Design Engineering, Inc. will be participating in the annual Hot Rod Power Tour, the company announced. Along the Power Tour, the DEI booth will play host to vehicles provided by Boris Maryanovsky and his shop, Street Machinery, as well as Sally’s Speed Shop and Chris Hamilton and his… Continue reading DEI Joins Hot Rod Power Tour