Piston Driven Manufacturing is offering free shipping on purchases of $50 or more on all officially licensed SEMA Gear apparel in stock.

Piston Driven Manufacturing is offering free shipping on purchases of $50 or more on all officially licensed SEMA Gear apparel in stock, while supplies last.

The SEMA Gear apparel line nearly sold out during the 2011 SEMA Show, and now you can get the same T-shirts, caps, jackets and thermals at prices that have been further discounted for the holidays.  

SEMA Gear apparel is made from high-quality materials including soft and durable 5.5 oz. American ring-spun cotton, high-quality embroidery, and Flex Fit brand caps. They’re all available in a variety of colors and trendy styles automotive enthusiasts absolutely love.

The most popular styles and sizes are manufactured in limited quantities and won’t be available in 2012. SEMA Gear apparel is officially licensed by SEMA and is the latest in the expanding line of products from Piston Driven Manufacturing, including, GhosTracks USA, Motorcyclist magazine, Bates Leathers and Car Craft magazine.

For more information, contact Piston Driven LLC, 2549 Eastbluff Dr. #400, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 714-774-9444 or visit www.PistonDriven.com.

	Piston Driven Manufacturing is offering free shipping on purchases of $50 or more on all officially licensed SEMA Gear apparel in stock.

Piston Driven Manufacturing is offering free shipping on purchases of $50 or more on all officially licensed SEMA Gear apparel in stock, while supplies last.

The SEMA Gear apparel line nearly sold out during the 2011 SEMA Show, and now you can get the same T-shirts, caps, jackets and thermals at prices that have been further discounted for the holidays.  

SEMA Gear apparel is made from high-quality materials including soft and durable 5.5 oz. American ring-spun cotton, high-quality embroidery, and Flex Fit brand caps. They’re all available in a variety of colors and trendy styles automotive enthusiasts absolutely love.

The most popular styles and sizes are manufactured in limited quantities and won’t be available in 2012. SEMA Gear apparel is officially licensed by SEMA and is the latest in the expanding line of products from Piston Driven Manufacturing, including, GhosTracks USA, Motorcyclist magazine, Bates Leathers and Car Craft magazine.

For more information, contact Piston Driven LLC, 2549 Eastbluff Dr. #400, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 714-774-9444 or visit www.PistonDriven.com.

American Aftermarket Group and Restylers International Form Alliance
American Aftermarket Group and Restylers International (AAG/RI) announced and alliance that brings together the two buying groups serving nearly 700 independent accessory locations across North America. According to a recent release, the alliance will leverage its enhanced buying power, as well as traditional buying and discount programs on products and services.

American Aftermarket Group, based in Strasburg, Ohio, was formed three years ago with a manufacturer-direct purchasing system focusing on the truck-accessory industry. Restylers International, headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, was formed in July 2009 with the merger of Auto Trim Dealers Group and Auto Trim International.

Ken-Tool Selects Action Marketing Services for Pacific Northwest and Alaska
Ken-Tool selected Action Marketing LLC to represent the company in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. “Led by George Patterson, Action Marketing has, over the past 27 years, established a strong reputation for providing excellent relationships with the companies it represents and its distributors and jobbers in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. They have a veteran staff and work within the automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural, forestry and construction industries, which happen to be our core markets, stated Rock Tyson, vice president of sales and marketing for Ken-Tool.

Barrett-Jackson Names JMPR for National, International PR
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company selected JMPR Public Relations to handle its national and international public relations outreach and media relations initiatives. JMPR will be primarily responsible for growing Barrett-Jackson’s visibility for all its auctions within the national and international business, automotive and lifestyle media markets and to make key audiences aware of Barrett-Jackson’s offerings. Currently, the Phoenix, Arizona-based UP Agency is handling local and regional public relations outreach for Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction.

SEMA presents the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards during the 2011 SEMA Show. The event spotlights the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to hit the market. The winners were recognized during the 2011 SEMA Show New Products Awards Breakfast. Here are some videos of the products and winners.

SEMA presents the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards during the 2011 SEMA Show. The event spotlights the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to hit the market. The winners were recognized during the 2011 SEMA Show New Products Awards Breakfast. Here are some videos of the products and winners.

	New CAD files for the ’12 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze and Ford Focus, as well as the ’11 F-150 EcoBoost engine, have recently been added to the SEMA Tech Transfer Program.

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded with the addition new CAD files for several 2012 vehicles. The data files available include the ’12 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo engine and suspension; ’12 Chevrolet Cruze Turbo engine and suspension; and the ’12 Ford Focus engine, suspension, fascias and exhaust. Files for the ’11 Ford F-150 EcoBoost engine assembly were also recently added to the program. 

In addition to accessing files directly from OEMs, another key benefit of the SEMA Tech Transfer program is that the database is constantly expanding. While the CAD data mentioned above, as well as hundreds of additional CAD files, is available immediately at www.sema.org/techtransfer, more components can also be requested from all participating OEMs through the program. 

The intent of SEMA Tech Transfer, available exclusively to SEMA manufacturing members, is to minimize or completely eliminate the necessity of reverse engineering to produce products. The program houses a database of CAD files provided by participating OEMs, which currently include Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion.

For more information on the SEMA Tech Transfer Program, visit www.SEMA.org/techtransfer or e-mail techtransfer@sema.org.

	New CAD files for the ’12 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze and Ford Focus, as well as the ’11 F-150 EcoBoost engine, have recently been added to the SEMA Tech Transfer Program.

The SEMA Tech Transfer program has expanded with the addition new CAD files for several 2012 vehicles. The data files available include the ’12 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo engine and suspension; ’12 Chevrolet Cruze Turbo engine and suspension; and the ’12 Ford Focus engine, suspension, fascias and exhaust. Files for the ’11 Ford F-150 EcoBoost engine assembly were also recently added to the program. 

In addition to accessing files directly from OEMs, another key benefit of the SEMA Tech Transfer program is that the database is constantly expanding. While the CAD data mentioned above, as well as hundreds of additional CAD files, is available immediately at www.sema.org/techtransfer, more components can also be requested from all participating OEMs through the program. 

The intent of SEMA Tech Transfer, available exclusively to SEMA manufacturing members, is to minimize or completely eliminate the necessity of reverse engineering to produce products. The program houses a database of CAD files provided by participating OEMs, which currently include Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion.

For more information on the SEMA Tech Transfer Program, visit www.SEMA.org/techtransfer or e-mail techtransfer@sema.org.

Here is a photo collection of Camaro products entered in to the 2011 SEMA Show New Products Showcase.

Here is a photo collection of Camaro products entered in to the 2011 SEMA Show New Products Showcase.

The Off-Road Business Association Inc. (ORBA) reports that it has been exploring options for the protection of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) trust since July 2011, along with its strategic partners AMA District36, AMA District37, the American Sand Association and the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs through the use of its registered state lobbyist Aaron Reed and Associates.

The OHMVR, established to provide accessibility to off-highway recreation and provide a variety of services and benefits to California residents and visitors, operates on an $85 million per year budget comprised primarily of gas tax and, according to ORBA, about 20% from the sale of Green Stickers.

The state borrowed $10 million in gas tax from the budget before it reached the OHMVR trust earlier this year, according to Fred Wiley of ORBA, and the removal of the funds will continue indefinitely.  

Read more on the latest on the OHMVR program.