The Wheel Group (TWG), an aftermarket wheel, tire and automotive accessory supplier, has named Dean Rossi as its new Chief Financial Officer, the company announced. “Dean’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for The Wheel Group,” said Wade Kawasaki, executive chairman of TWG. “We’re confident that his expertise will set the stage for unprecedented organic… Continue reading The Wheel Group Appoints New CFO
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RANDYS Worldwide Appoints New CFO
RANDYS Worldwide has appointed Mike Maley as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the company announced. Maley joins RANDYS Worldwide after serving as the chief financial officer at Motion and Flow Control Products from 2019 to 2022. Prior to his role at Motion and Flow Control Products, Maley held the position of vice president of… Continue reading RANDYS Worldwide Appoints New CFO
Light Bars: Chasing Shadows
This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. What lies on the road—or trail—ahead? Truck and SUV owners with light bars are the first to know. Among the industry’s most innovative product niches, light bars continue to serve as must-have add-ons for overlanders, off-roaders and seemingly anyone who drives a… Continue reading Light Bars: Chasing Shadows
Jeep Gladiator Gets Refresh for 2024
Two new models, the Mojave X and Rubicon X, join the lineup alongside the Mojave, Rubicon, Sport and Willys trim levels…
THE SHOP Expands Sales Team
THE SHOP announces a sales team promotion and two new hires to better serve aftermarket companies with their business-to business marketing programs. Stacy Marshall, formerly associate publisher of THE SHOP, has been named Director of Sales for the brand’s parent company, Alabama-based Cahaba Media Group. She will oversee the sales teams for CMG’s three Colorado-based… Continue reading THE SHOP Expands Sales Team
Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners
Wheel Pros has reached a new agreement with a majority of its lenders to establish a new money term loan, a refinancing and exchange of existing debt and a maturity extension of its asset-based lending facility, the company announced. The restructured agreement will provide Wheel Pros, parent company of Fuel-Off-Road, American Racing, KMC, Rotiform and… Continue reading Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners
Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul
This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Answering a help wanted post at a “bike shop” led Ryan McCann to the car rack and hitch business. He later helped open three chain stores in the Denver, Colorado, area, oversaw their internet shop and became the head of marketing. This… Continue reading Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul
iKamper Previews Annual Community Camping Event
iKamper is again hosting its annual CAMPOUT community camping event, the company announced. Scheduled for Oct. 13-15 at Songdog Ranch in Cuyama, California, the annual CAMPOUT event, formerly known as Sky Camp, will include guided trail runs, product demos, chef-prepared meals, live music and more. Click here for more information and watch the video below… Continue reading iKamper Previews Annual Community Camping Event
Pennzoil to Sponsor Rebelle Rally
As part of the sponsorship, Pennzoil will host two training sessions of the Reblle Rally Mechanics program for race participants and is providing year-round support for the Rebelle U training program…
GMC Introduces Hummer EV EarthCruiser
The upfit integrates a carbon fiber EarthCruiser house with an insulated pop-up roof, an onboard solar power system and more…
Jeep Sells 5-Millionth Jeep Wrangler
The owner will receive $5,000 worth of Jeep Performance Parts to customize the 2023 Wrangler 4xe Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition…
Quadratec Passes Halfway Point of 50-State Trail Cleanup Effort
Quadratec has officially surpassed the halfway point of its 50-state trail cleanup effort, the company announced. Over the course of 28 projects, the initiative has rallied together 909 volunteers who collectively worked over 5,600 hours and removed nearly 96,000 pounds of trash while improving 704 miles of trail, the company said. Throughout the course of… Continue reading Quadratec Passes Halfway Point of 50-State Trail Cleanup Effort
Jeep Jamboree Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Check out the highlights from a Jeep Jamboree event marking the trail’s anniversary…
Ep. 49 – Restoring Vintage 4x4s with Greg Ward
Greg Ward, owner of Massachusetts-based Greg’s Restorations, joins the show to discuss the Battle of the Builders, the shop’s growing YouTube presence, EV conversions, and more…
Jeep Introduces AEV Upfit Packages for Wrangler Rubicon, Willys
All three available packages include a lift, BFGoodrich Tires and AEV wheels, while the top tier Level II Rubicon upfit also adds a Warn winch, AEV bumpers, lights and more…