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.

Acura’s First SUV Reimagined for RADwood

Acura’s Super Rare First SUV Reimagined with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive

Acura threw it back to the ’90s with the debut of a restored and reimagined 1997 Acura SLX – the brand’s first SUV and first AWD vehicle – at the RADwood Car Show in Orange County, California, last month. Built specifically for RADwood, the SLX’s original 3.2L V6, 4-speed automatic and conventional 4×4 drivetrain were… Continue reading Acura’s First SUV Reimagined for RADwood

The ABCs of Merchandising

As discussed in Fear & Loathing E-commerce? Combine a Memorable In-Shop Experience with These Online Solutions, “A retailer’s goal is to extend further than the base transaction and elicit a response, an emotion. The element of wonder, anticipation and enthusiasm, no matter the industry, is best achieved by creating a destination-inspired theme.” To do so,… Continue reading The ABCs of Merchandising

Tools for the Trade

From the weekend warriors to master builders, craftsmen worldwide know that no matter what you’re working on, it’s all about the tools. From Home Depot, to Lowes, to Harbor Freight, tools are readily available and at top demand. For the mechanic, having the right tools mean the difference between getting the perfect, well-oiled, clean, perfectly… Continue reading Tools for the Trade

How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries

AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) are sealed ‘dry’ lead-acid batteries, better known as the more powerful (and more expensive) after-market replacement for stock wet cell batteries. The secret to the AGM design is special fiber glass mats (i.e. sponges) fitted between the lead plates that absorb and suspend stronger sulfuric acid, all contained within a compact,… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of AGM Batteries

How Water Can Eat Away at a Classic Car

Preserving any classic car is challenging enough without fighting elements that can slowly eat away at the vehicle’s engine cooling system. Water, while excellent at transferring heat, can sometimes do more harm than good. About This Sponsored Content Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. pioneered the first commercial waterless engine coolants and has provided non-aqueous engine coolant… Continue reading How Water Can Eat Away at a Classic Car

Dur-A-Flex Expands in Southeast

President and chief operating officer Peter V. Ferris recently signed a lease for a 15,000 square-foot facility in Atlanta…

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Air Design USA Updates DRL Light Installation Instructions

Air Design USA has released updated instructions for 2018+ Ford F-150 DRL light installation. “We identified that the previous DRL installation instructions weren’t applicable to 2018+ Ford F-150s and made changes accordingly,” said Billy Longfellow, vice president of design and engineering at Air Design USA. “These updated instructions will be included with purchased product going… Continue reading Air Design USA Updates DRL Light Installation Instructions