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.

Meyer Distributing Now Offering MRCOOL DIY HVAC Systems

HVAC company MRCOOL and distribution company Meyer Distributing have partnered to offer HVAC products to its range of retailers, the companies announced. MRCOOL, established in 2014, is headquartered in Hickory, Kentucky, and is bolstered by its flagship product, the DIY Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump, an HVAC system designed for amateur installation, the company said. The… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Now Offering MRCOOL DIY HVAC Systems

Report: Record Share of Car Buyers Committing to Payments Over $1,000

Financing a new or used vehicle is growing more expensive than ever for consumers, according to a new report from Edmunds. New data from the Edmunds reveals: • Interest rates are continuing to rise. The average annual percentage rate (APR) on new financed vehicles climbed to 6.5% in Q4 2022 compared to 5.7% in Q3… Continue reading Report: Record Share of Car Buyers Committing to Payments Over $1,000

Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden

Mile Marker Industries, a manufacturer of vehicle locking hubs, electric and hydraulic winches, recovery gear and automotive aftermarket accessories, has agreed to a multilevel partnership with racer and motorsports television personality Terry Madden to introduce a line of signature products, the company announced. Madden, a U.S. Army veteran, is an experienced off-road racer with two… Continue reading Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rotiform Wheels to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rotiform Wheels to its line card, widening its selection of cast and forged wheels, the company announced. “Rotiform Wheels specializes in aftermarket automotive wheels in either cast or custom forged builds, featuring a vast variety of sizes and specialty finishes. With a nod toward retro European styling… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rotiform Wheels to Line Card

Lordco Auto Parts Joins Engine Pro Marketing Program

Lordco Auto Parts has joined the Engine Pro marketing program, effective Jan. 1, as voted on by Engine Pro shareholders, the distributor announced. As the first distributor from Canada to join Engine Pro, AAM Group member Lordco plans to expand its sales and support infrastructure to amplify the program’s presence in the Canadian market, the… Continue reading Lordco Auto Parts Joins Engine Pro Marketing Program

Hot Shot’s Secret Promotes Steinmetz to Brand Manager

Lubrication Specialties (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret, has promoted Josh Steinmetz to Hot Shot’s Secret Brand Manager, the company announced. Since joining LSI in 2019, Steinmetz has risen in assigned responsibilities working first as digital marketing manager before being promoted to e-commerce and digital marketing manager, the company said. As brand manager, Steinmetz will… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Promotes Steinmetz to Brand Manager

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Race at Monza

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will partner with the Milan Monza Motor Show (MIMO) to advance its autonomous racecars to road course competition in 2023, the autonomous racing program announced. Its first competition held on a road course, the IAC will run on the Monza F1 Circuit, the oldest racing circuit in Europe, event officials… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge to Race at Monza

NFIB Launches Campaign for Permanent Small Business Tax Deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new national advertising campaign featuring small business owners advocating for making the Small Business Deduction permanent, the organization announced. “The Small Business Deduction, created to bring small businesses’ tax rates closer to that of their large, corporate competitors, has been a crucial component of the… Continue reading NFIB Launches Campaign for Permanent Small Business Tax Deduction