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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.

MAHLE Aftermarket Opens New Mississippi Warehouse

MAHLE Aftermarket has opened a new automated warehouse in Olive Branch, Mississippi, the company announced. The warehouse aims to speed up deliveries to workshops and distributors, reduces the frequency of returns, and enables an order to be commissioned within 30 minutes, MAHLE representatives said. MAHLE has invested over $6 million in the 13,000 sq. ft.,… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Opens New Mississippi Warehouse

Hot Shot’s Secret Named ODSS Title Sponsor

Hot Shot’s Secret has signed a two-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS) for 2023 and 2024, the company announced. Hot Shot’s Secret also recently announced title sponsorship for the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) for 2023. With title sponsorship confirmed for ODSS and NHRDA, Hot Shot’s… Continue reading Hot Shot’s Secret Named ODSS Title Sponsor

Rockford Fosgate Founder Passes Away

Jim Fosgate, founder of Rockford Fosgate, has passed away, the audio systems manufacturer announced. The company provided the following statement: Jim Fosgate, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, inventor, founder, and friend to many, passed away Wed., Dec. 7, just two days after his 85th birthday. Bill Jackson, Rockford president and CEO stated “Jim was always… Continue reading Rockford Fosgate Founder Passes Away

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Dirty Life Wheels to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has brought on a new selection of truck wheels with the addition of Dirty Life Wheels to its line card, the company announced. “Dirty Life Wheels are a part of The Wheel Group (TWG) wheel brands, and the product styles cater to the more traditional offroad and adventure audience… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Dirty Life Wheels to Line Card

Building a V8-Powered Beetle

Watch South Africa’s 3L Engineering & Design turn a 40-hp Volkswagen Beetle into a twin-turbocharged, V8-powered beast…

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Holley Appoints New CFO

Holley has appointed Jesse Weaver as the company’s new chief financial officer, the company announced. Weaver will succeed Stephen Trussell, who has served as the company’s interim chief financial officer since September 30, 2022. Trussell will continue as the company’s vice president of finance, a role he has held since 2009. Weaver, who has nearly… Continue reading Holley Appoints New CFO

Milton Industries Acquires ProMAXX Tool

Chicago-based Milton Industries, a pneumatic and hydraulic accessories market leader, has acquired ProMAXX Tool, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary on-the-vehicle exhaust manifold repair (EMR) kits and other specialty tools, the company announced. ProMAXX, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been in business for more than 13 years serving US and international customers with fuel injector… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires ProMAXX Tool

Kyle Fickler Joins ProCharger

Accessible Technologies, parent company of ProCharger and Inovair, has named Kyle Fickler the ProCharger director of business development, the company announced. Fickler previously served as the director of sales and business development at Driven Racing Oil, director of business development at Aeromotive and vice president of marketing at Weld Racing, the company said. Fickler is… Continue reading Kyle Fickler Joins ProCharger

Report: Most U.S. Workers Value Time Off, Paid Leave Benefits

The top three non-insurance employee benefits U.S. workers want are paid time off (PTO), flexible work options, and paid family leave, according to new research from employee-benefits provider Unum. For most employees in the U.S., generous PTO and flexible or remote work topped the list in 2022. But for the first year, what workers want… Continue reading Report: Most U.S. Workers Value Time Off, Paid Leave Benefits