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.

R&R Marketing Expands Coverage for Canton Racing Products

Canton Racing Products has announced the expansion of territory covered by R&R Marketing Consultants, Inc. (RRMCI). RRMCI will now cover North America for Canton Racing Products sales, marketing and promotions. “We at RRMCI could not be happier to continue our growth with such a storied brand as Canton Racing,” said Chuck Lenhart, COO, RRMCI. “We… Continue reading R&R Marketing Expands Coverage for Canton Racing Products

New Ram ProMaster Unveiled During Work Truck Week

Ram Commercial revealed the new 2023 Ram ProMaster at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) Work Truck Week trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana. “Ram ProMaster continues to evolve as we listen and respond to commercial customer input, and the 2023 model is a culmination of that effort,” said Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO –… Continue reading New Ram ProMaster Unveiled During Work Truck Week

MAE Delivers First BEV Test Stand to OEM

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has delivered the first of three functional test stands for a major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV), the company announced. The BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment: an end-of-line chassis… Continue reading MAE Delivers First BEV Test Stand to OEM

SAKOR Technologies Celebrates 35th Anniversary

SAKOR Technologies is celebrating its 35th anniversary in business this year, the company announced. The company has grown from a two-person firm writing real-time software for other companies’ test systems to developing and manufacturing its own control systems and testing products, the company said. SAKOR products are serving a variety of major markets and industries,… Continue reading SAKOR Technologies Celebrates 35th Anniversary

ROUSH Performance Unveils 2022 Ranger Package

ROUSH Performance has unveiled its 2022 ROUSH Ranger, which includes an upgraded off-road performance suspension, upgraded wheels, 32-inch all-terrain tires, off-road lighting and premium interior upgrades. The ROUSH Ranger is available in nine different exterior colors, including an all-new Hot Pepper Red Metallic option. The ROUSH Ranger features a dual-tip cat-back exhaust system that increases… Continue reading ROUSH Performance Unveils 2022 Ranger Package

RANDYS Worldwide Marks 40th Anniversary with New Employee Ownership Program

RANDYS Worldwide recently celebrated its 40th anniversary by awarding its employees with a stake in the company, the company announced. On Feb. 15, all RANDYS full-time employees were awarded units in the company to provide an economic interest in the business as part of its new Team Ownership Program (TOP). RANDYS introduced the new program… Continue reading RANDYS Worldwide Marks 40th Anniversary with New Employee Ownership Program

Hypertherm Suspends Business in Russia

Hypertherm, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is suspending business in Russia, the company announced. The suspension includes a stoppage of all sales and service in the country, Hypertherm representatives said. “Like much of the world, the company is outraged by the military invasion taking place in Ukraine. As a result of… Continue reading Hypertherm Suspends Business in Russia

AirSept Names New VP of Sales & Marketing

AirSept, manufacturer of Smart Splice line connectors, has named Charles “Chuck” Abbott as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing, the company announced. Hired March 1 by Aaron Becker, AirSept’s president, Abbott’s expertise is in transforming businesses for profitable growth in the tool, equipment and chemical categories via multiple channels to the automotive… Continue reading AirSept Names New VP of Sales & Marketing

Custom Ford GT40 Widebody

Beginning as a Superformance MK1 GT40, Chris Ashton of Ruffian Cars transformed the kit car into a fully customized ride. Watch the video above to see the full build.

King Shocks to Sponsor SCORE San Felipe 250

Beginning its 10th year as the SCORE World Desert Championship’s Official Shock, King Shock Technology has expanded its involvement with SCORE International by signing a three-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the SCORE San Felipe 250 held in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, the company announced. This year’s King Shocks 35th SCORE San… Continue reading King Shocks to Sponsor SCORE San Felipe 250

Pat Musi Racing Engines to Host Open House at New Mooresville Facility

Pat Musi Racing Engines and Musi Racing will celebrate the grand opening of their new race facility, located at 1160 Gateway Drive in Mooresville, North Carolina, with a special open house on April 30, the engine builder and race team announced. The open house will give fans the chance to tour the new building that… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines to Host Open House at New Mooresville Facility

Jeep Adds Gobi Exterior Paint Color for Gladiator, Wrangler

The Jeep brand is adding the Gobi paint color as an available exterior color option on the 2022 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models, the automaker announced. Deriving its name from the desert in Asia, Gobi joins the lineup of special-run custom color options for the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler lineups. Gobi first debuted on the… Continue reading Jeep Adds Gobi Exterior Paint Color for Gladiator, Wrangler

Xtrac Opens Apprentice Academy

Xtrac Transmission Technology has opened a new apprentice academy, the English company announced. The Xtrac Academy will serve as a dedicated space for practical and classroom-based learning at the automotive and motorsport transmission company, the company said. According to company officials, Xtrac has supported apprentices since 1991. In 2003, Xtrac began working in partnership with… Continue reading Xtrac Opens Apprentice Academy

Ukraine Invasion Impacting Supply Chain, Inflation

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to further disrupt global supply chains just as shipping delays were poised to improve, according to a recent report from Yahoo News. Russia’s attack in late February sent oil prices surging, and energy costs are expected to remain high, making the transportation of goods much more expensive, while also having… Continue reading Ukraine Invasion Impacting Supply Chain, Inflation