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.

Hennessey Now Offering ‘Carbon Edition’ Mammoth TRX

Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, is expanding its MAMMOTH TRX lineup with the new Carbon Edition, the company announced. The Carbon Edition will have a full complement of carbon-fiber components that are lighter, stronger, more chemical resistant and temperature tolerant than the existing plastic factory parts that they replace. The comprehensive new ‘Carbon Edition’ package… Continue reading Hennessey Now Offering ‘Carbon Edition’ Mammoth TRX

WyoTech Holds School’s Largest Career Fair Since 2018

WyoTech, an automotive, diesel and collision trade school, hosted its largest career fair since the change of ownership in 2018, the school said. With the event taking place on Feb. 15 and 16, there were 96 companies attending, conducting a total of 907 interviews. “It’s no secret trades of any kind are in high demand,”… Continue reading WyoTech Holds School’s Largest Career Fair Since 2018

Hot Shot’s Secret Backs Make-A-Wish Fundraiser

Hot Shot’s Secret is lending its support to a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish chapter that serves Philadelphia, Delaware and the Susquehanna Valley, the company announced. The fundraiser, the Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, financially supports 75% of wishes granted for children with critical illnesses in communities located in the Susquehanna Valley, the organization said. The organization’s… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Backs Make-A-Wish Fundraiser

Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer

The Piston Foundation, whose mission is to bring more young people into the trades of the collector car industry, is partnering with Bring a Trailer (BaT) to auction off a 1973 Datsun 240Z, the organizations announced. Proceeds from the sale will support the foundation’s scholarship program, the nonprofit said. Bidding on the Datsun, which commemorates… Continue reading Piston Foundation Partners with Bring a Trailer

IIHS Strengthens Requirements for Top Safety Pick Awards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is strengthening its requirements for its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick-Plus awards in 2023, the organization announced. The new standards will require better side crash protection and improved pedestrian crash prevention systems and eliminating subpar headlights from the field of qualifying vehicles. As a result of the… Continue reading IIHS Strengthens Requirements for Top Safety Pick Awards

iKamper to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Store

Ahead of camping season, iKamper is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store next month in Kent, Washington, the company announced. Designed to be a hub for local outdoor enthusiasts, the iKamper storefront will play host to educational events, community meetups, and various fun get-togethers to support the iKamper community in the Pacific Northwest, company… Continue reading iKamper to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Store

Singer Factory Tour

Follow Singer CEO Mazen Fawaz as he leads a virtual tour of the Porsche restoration company’s new California facility…

SEMA Hires New PAC Manager

SEMA has hired a new PAC manager to lead the SEMA PAC’s fundraising efforts for the 2024 election cycle, the organization announced. Alicia Steger will manage the group’s fundraising efforts in the lead up to the election, and will be based at SEMA’s Government and Public Affairs office in Washington, D.C., the organization said. SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Hires New PAC Manager

Mavix Community Outreach Expands 2023 Foster Care Program

Mavix Community Outreach, a not-for-profit that helps and educates children in foster care through motorsports, has revealed new details around its 2023 program, the organization announced. An increase from its previous two events, Maxvix will expand its program schedule to host four events at Irwindale Dragstrip in 2023, the organization said. Additionally, the organization was… Continue reading Mavix Community Outreach Expands 2023 Foster Care Program

Husky Appoints New VP of Sales

Husky Corporation, a provider of fuel dispensing products and services, has appointed Mike Ellrich as its new vice president of Sales, the company announced. Ellrich, previously the central regional sales manager at Husky Corporation, brings more than 27 years of experience in sales and business development to the role, the company said. In his new… Continue reading Husky Appoints New VP of Sales

Motor State Distributing Details Plans for 2023 Motor State Challenge

Motor State Distributing has revealed new details regarding the 15th annual Motor State Challenge, the company announced. The Motor State Challenge, scheduled for July 20-22, is hosted annually in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana and draws drivers from across the US and Canada, Motor State representative said. Since its debut in 2009, the pro-touring event… Continue reading Motor State Distributing Details Plans for 2023 Motor State Challenge

Meyer Distributing Adds Baja Kits to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Baja Kits suspension systems and accessories to its line card, the distributor announced. Baja Kits originally evolved from decades of first-hand off-road racing experience, the company said, with owners Jordan and Jonathan Brenthel using the knowledge they gained competing against the world’s best racers to develop its products. “We’re excited to… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Baja Kits to Line Card