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.

EGR USA Announces Personnel Changes

EGR USA has promoted Kevin McDougall to senior product development engineer and has hired Justin MacLauchlan to be its director of marketing. MacLauchlan has 20 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket and is an off-road enthusiast with a wealth of experience in building marketing strategies in the truck and race market, the company said. Prior… Continue reading EGR USA Announces Personnel Changes

eNASCAR College iRacing Series Returns for 2023-24

NASCAR, iRacing and Playfly Esports are bringing back the eNASCAR College iRacing Series for the 2023-24 academic year, the racing platform announced. Instead of running two separate semesters, the calendar will be combined into a single nine-race season, with a $60,000 eNASCAR Scholarship Fund up for grabs, including a $30,000 championship race from the virtual… Continue reading eNASCAR College iRacing Series Returns for 2023-24

PerTronix Performance Brands Unite Under ‘Aeromotive Group’ Banner

Nine performance brands that previously operated under the PerTronix Performance Brands banner have combined under one parent company to form the Aeromotive Group, the company announced. The brands represented include the following: Aeromotive Fuel Systems PerTronix Ignition Products Taylor Cable JBA Performance Exhaust Doug’s Headers Patriot Exhaust Waterman Racing Components Compu-Fire Spyke “Among the brands,… Continue reading PerTronix Performance Brands Unite Under ‘Aeromotive Group’ Banner

Autoshop Solutions Partners With Shop-Ware

Autoshop Solutions, an automotive services-based digital marketing company, has formed a new partnership with Shop-Ware, a provider of shop management software. The partnership will give the company more data to provide to its customers, the company said, allowing them to see the return on investment of any marketing efforts. “We are thrilled to announce the… Continue reading Autoshop Solutions Partners With Shop-Ware

Turn 14 Distribution Adds RockJock 4×4 to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added RockJock 4×4 to its selection of off-road suspension components, the company announced. “We strive to bring our dealers the best products on the market, so RockJock 4×4 was a necessary addition to Turn 14 Distribution’s line card. Unique innovations like its RockNut locking technology and Currectlync steering system have made… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds RockJock 4×4 to Line Card

PPG Opens New Facility for Automotive Color Development

PPG has opened a new facility at its Quattordio, Italy, site for automotive color development and application, the company announced. The $2.6-million investment combines color development and application in a single process, reducing the lead time to bring new colors to market, optimizing costs and maximizing color performance, the company said. The facility is equipped… Continue reading PPG Opens New Facility for Automotive Color Development

Marelli Wins Award for Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products

Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), both based in Michigan, named Marelli a 2023 Enlighten Award winner in the Future of Lightweighting category for its lightweight urethane for interior products, the company announced. The award ceremony was held on Aug. 1, as part of the CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS), an event focused… Continue reading Marelli Wins Award for Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products

Private Equity Firm Acquires Xtrac

Private equity firm MiddleGround Capital has completed its acquisition of Xtrac, the companies announced Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Thatcham, U.K., Xtrac is a supplier of professional motorsport and specialized automotive transmission systems for internal combustion engine, hybrid, and electric vehicle applications, providing in-house manufacturing as well as design and engineering services, the company… Continue reading Private Equity Firm Acquires Xtrac