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.

iKamper Previews Annual Community Camping Event

iKamper is again hosting its annual CAMPOUT community camping event, the company announced. Scheduled for Oct. 13-15 at Songdog Ranch in Cuyama, California, the annual CAMPOUT event, formerly known as Sky Camp, will include guided trail runs, product demos, chef-prepared meals, live music and more. Click here for more information and watch the video below… Continue reading iKamper Previews Annual Community Camping Event

Gold Eagle Company to Host Influencer Summit

Gold Eagle Company, manufacturer of 303 Products and STA-BIL fuel stabilizer, is hosting an influencer summit at the company’s headquarters in Chicago on Sept. 29-30, the company announced. The summit will coincide with Gold Eagle Company’s Cars and Coffee event and will bring together six social media content creators and brand ambassadors for an opportunity… Continue reading Gold Eagle Company to Host Influencer Summit

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has awarded 378 scholarships to students throughout the country, totaling $640,250 for the upcoming school year, the organization announced. Those awarded with scholarships will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university or an accredited automotive vocational program. While the majority of the students are studying to… Continue reading University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

RealTruck Appoints New CFO

RealTruck has appointed Baljinder Singh as its new chief financial officer, the company announced. Singh joins the company’s executive leadership team and will report directly to CEO, Carl-Martin Lindahl. “We are pleased to welcome Baljinder to RealTruck. He will be a valuable asset as we continue to scale our strong portfolio of industry-leading products, brands… Continue reading RealTruck Appoints New CFO

Piston Foundation Presents Annual Technician Award

The Piston Foundation recently presented Chris Kvaka of Vintage Racing Services of Stratford, Connecticut, with the Piston Technician Award at the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 41, the foundation announced. The award, now in its second year, recognizes the contribution auto technicians make to the collector car community, the foundation said. The presentation was made… Continue reading Piston Foundation Presents Annual Technician Award

UAW, Automakers Continue Contract Negotiations

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is continuing negotiations with the three major American automakers, according to a report from Reuters. According to the Reuters report, the union made a labor contract counterproposal on economic issues to Ford, while Stellantis and General Motors are set to make counteroffers this week. The current four-year labor agreement,… Continue reading UAW, Automakers Continue Contract Negotiations

DPI Off-Road Brands Restructures Sales Team

DPI Off-Road Brands has expanded and restructured its sales team, in addition to appointing Vern Kaufman as its new national sales manager, the company announced. Kaufman has more than three decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry and previously held the position of national sales manager at Hellwig Automotive and Under Cover/Truck Hero, the… Continue reading DPI Off-Road Brands Restructures Sales Team

Timbren Names New National Sales Manager

Timbren Industries has promoted Dwayne Ryan from business growth specialist to the position of national sales manager, the company announced. Ryan joined Timbren in April 2021, the company said, and has played a role in growing Timbren’s sales. “Great company, great product, great people,” said Ryan. “I’m happy to be part of this winning combination!… Continue reading Timbren Names New National Sales Manager

Jay Woodall Joins AACF Board of Trustees

Jay Woodall, general manager, National Accounts Retail/Branded at Interstate Batteries, has been elected to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) Board of Trustees, the organization announced. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jay as a new member of our Board. Interstate Batteries has had a long history of supporting AACF and Jay brings a wealth of talent… Continue reading Jay Woodall Joins AACF Board of Trustees

SEMA Show New Products Showcase Relocates to North Hall

The 2023 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is relocating to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2023 SEMA Show, event officials announced. Accessible exclusively to SEMA Showgoers during the Oct. 31-Nov. 3 trade show, the New Products Showcase displays new products from throughout the automotive aftermarket. “The New Products Showcase… Continue reading SEMA Show New Products Showcase Relocates to North Hall