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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.

How to Photograph a Car

Road & Track recently sat down with Bring a Trailer photographer Teddy Pieper to discuss how he photographs cars for the auction website. During the conversation, Pieper offers some techniques, tips, tricks and equipment recommendations for capturing quality images of vehicles. He also makes recommendations for locations, shot lists, editing software and more. Click here… Continue reading How to Photograph a Car

Gold Eagle Brands Extends GRIDLIFE Sponsorship

Gold Eagle Company, manufacturer of STA-BIL and 303 products, is continuing its partnership with the GRIDLIFE Festival Tour and official sponsorship of TrackBattle, the event’s time attack class, the company announced. STA-BIL is designated for 2023 as GRIDLIFE’s Official Performance Chemicals and 303 is the event’s Official Appearance Products line. GRIDLIFE is a series of… Continue reading Gold Eagle Brands Extends GRIDLIFE Sponsorship

Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to All US Stores

Walmart is planning to expand its electric vehicle charging network to its chain of over 5,000 U.S. stores, Reuters reported. Walmart would own the new network of chargers, the report said, adding to the 1,300 chargers already offered at select stores through its partnership with Electrify America and Volkswagen. According to the report, Walmart’s more… Continue reading Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to All US Stores

Hemmings Launches Vehicle Marketplace App

Hemmings has released a new Marketplace App for the collector-car buying market, the company announced. The new Hemmings Marketplace App will allow users to browse classic and collector cars listings, the company said. The search function allows narrows down the selection by make, model, vehicle, year, condition, and more. Users can also create saved searches,… Continue reading Hemmings Launches Vehicle Marketplace App

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Goodyear Reveals Commemorative Tire for Darlington NASCAR Race

In celebration of Goodyear’s 125th anniversary this year, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is using a special sidewall logo design for the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway. The vintage logo sidewall design features the historic Goodyear Wingfoot logo, originally created in 1898, and coincides with the special 75th anniversary NASCAR Throwback… Continue reading Goodyear Reveals Commemorative Tire for Darlington NASCAR Race

US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage

Jay Leno recently featured a U.S. Legend Car on his show, Jay Leno’s Garage, and hosted U.S. Legend Car’s Managing Director Graham Smith, the company announced. In the new episode, Smith and Leno discuss the history behind U.S. Legend Cars and the company’s continued role helping train young drivers (ages 10+ and up) with professional… Continue reading US Legend Car Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage

Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is making a donation to Atlanta Technical College (ATC), which is located less than five miles from its U.S. headquarters, to support students at the school, the company announced. The gift was announced at the opening of a second public driving track and new Porsche Classic facility at the PCNA… Continue reading Porsche Donates to Atlanta Technical College Financial Aid Program

Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours

A 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet, entirely restored by McPherson College Automotive Restoration program students, has been accepted into the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and will be shown at the event later this year, the school announced. “We set a bold vision 10 years ago to show a car at Pebble Beach, and I was… Continue reading Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz to Appear at Pebble Beach Concours

MAP Services Adds to Client Portfolio

MAP Services has added five new brands in the automotive aftermarket and powersports markets, the company announced. “With our continual development of new processes and programs, we’re able to elevate enforcement to a whole new level and our clients are the first to see the benefits,” said David Portugal, founder of MAP Services. MAP Services… Continue reading MAP Services Adds to Client Portfolio

Mullin Museum to Host Automotive Art Exhibit

The Mullin Automotive Museum will host a new art exhibition highlighting the works of visual artist Keith Collins, the museum announced. Collins, whose work explores the automotive realm, portraiture, music, sports and abstract genres, will showcase 20 art pieces influenced by the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, museum curators said. Titled “ArTexture,” the exhibit will spotlight… Continue reading Mullin Museum to Host Automotive Art Exhibit

New Hot Wheels Video Game Allows Players to Customize Cars

Hot Wheels has released a new mixed reality video game, the toy car maker announced. Hot Wheels: Rift Rally, a new mixed reality racing experience available on the Apple App Store, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5, uses RC mixed reality technology to blend the real world with digital environments to transform players’ homes… Continue reading New Hot Wheels Video Game Allows Players to Customize Cars

Meyer Distributing Names Category Vendor Award Winners

Meyer Distributing has named the winners of its Vendor of the Year awards for each of its product categories, as well as Manufacturer Representative Agency of the Year, the parts distributor announced. Meyer Distributing Vendor of the Year Winners: Weather Guard – Commercial & Fleet Retrax – Truck Accessories Mickey Thompson – Wheels & Tires… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Category Vendor Award Winners