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National Performance Warehouse Acquires Racer’s Equipment Warehouse
In its first acquisition since August 2014 when it purchased Engine Rebuilders Warehouse in Dania Beach, Florida, National Performance Warehouse has purchased Racer’s Equipment Warehouse, which has been in business for more than 50 years and serves all varieties of automotive enterprises in the New England area. Racer’s is the regional wholesale specialist in marketing and selling brand-name lines for Jeeps, trucks, SUVs, off-roading, hot rods, musclecars, drag and circle track cars and street performance. Racers is also a long-standing member of The AAM Group and has a large number of Parts Pro and Total Truck jobbers in the Northeast.

	“Counting Cars” highlights the repair projects by Danny "The Count" Koker, owner of Count's Kustoms.

Quest Automotive Products Renews Partnership With "Counting Cars"
Quest Automotive Products, the manufacturer of Matrix and USC brand automotive repair products, paints and finishes, has renewed its partnership of the popular reality television series "Counting Cars." The Matrix and USC brands have supported the show since its inaugural season in 2012. The show chronicles the repair projects undertaken by Danny "The Count" Koker, owner of Count's Kustoms, a Las Vegas, Nevada, body shop that specializes in restoring and customizing classic cars and motorcycles. The show airs every Tuesday on History at 9:00 p.m. (EST), 8:00 p.m. (CST).

Ryan Evans, the paint specialist on the show, said he is excited to be able to use USC and Matrix products again this season.

"Our ability to make repairs, create custom colors and spray flawless finishes with USC and Matrix products is incomparable. We have very high standards, and the quality of their products doesn't just meet those standards, it enhances them as well as the quality of our restorations."

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A prototype for the next-generation BMW X3 has broken cover, hitting a frozen lake in the Arctic Circle. The prototype was caught testing with a current X3, and a check into German records has confirmed this prototype as registered as an X3.  

The next X3 is expected to use a version of the RWD BMW F30 3-Series platform, with an AWD version obviously part of the package. The X3 will continue with a diesel powertrain, along with a new addition of a hybrid-drive system and with the familiar range of BMW engines available in the 3-Series range.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

A prototype for the next-generation BMW X3 has broken cover, hitting a frozen lake in the Arctic Circle. The prototype was caught testing with a current X3, and a check into German records has confirmed this prototype as registered as an X3.  

The next X3 is expected to use a version of the RWD BMW F30 3-Series platform, with an AWD version obviously part of the package. The X3 will continue with a diesel powertrain, along with a new addition of a hybrid-drive system and with the familiar range of BMW engines available in the 3-Series range.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

A prototype for the next-generation BMW X3 has broken cover, hitting a frozen lake in the Arctic Circle. The prototype was caught testing with a current X3, and a check into German records has confirmed this prototype as registered as an X3.  

The next X3 is expected to use a version of the RWD BMW F30 3-Series platform, with an AWD version obviously part of the package. The X3 will continue with a diesel powertrain, along with a new addition of a hybrid-drive system and with the familiar range of BMW engines available in the 3-Series range.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The SEMA Garage will have a ’15 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4x4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost available for measuring and test fitment until April 3. Registration is available online. Manufacturing members simply login, choose the date and time (between 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and provide brief details on the part to fit or section of the truck measure.

Notes:

• Attendance by pre-registration only.
• Cameras will be permitted.
• Registration requires login.

Questions? Contact Jim Moore at JimM@SEMA.org or 909-978-6739.

The SEMA Garage will have a ’15 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4x4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost available for measuring and test fitment until April 3. Registration is available online. Manufacturing members simply login, choose the date and time (between 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and provide brief details on the part to fit or section of the truck measure.

Notes:

• Attendance by pre-registration only.
• Cameras will be permitted.
• Registration requires login.

Questions? Contact Jim Moore at JimM@SEMA.org or 909-978-6739.

The SEMA Garage will have a ’15 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4x4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost available for measuring and test fitment until April 3. Registration is available online. Manufacturing members simply login, choose the date and time (between 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and provide brief details on the part to fit or section of the truck measure.

Notes:

• Attendance by pre-registration only.
• Cameras will be permitted.
• Registration requires login.

Questions? Contact Jim Moore at JimM@SEMA.org or 909-978-6739.

The SEMA Garage will have a ’15 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4x4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost available for measuring and test fitment until April 3. Registration is available online. Manufacturing members simply login, choose the date and time (between 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and provide brief details on the part to fit or section of the truck measure.

Notes:

• Attendance by pre-registration only.
• Cameras will be permitted.
• Registration requires login.

Questions? Contact Jim Moore at JimM@SEMA.org or 909-978-6739.

The SEMA Garage will have a ’15 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab 4x4 with the 2.7 EcoBoost available for measuring and test fitment until April 3. Registration is available online. Manufacturing members simply login, choose the date and time (between 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), and provide brief details on the part to fit or section of the truck measure.

Notes:

• Attendance by pre-registration only.
• Cameras will be permitted.
• Registration requires login.

Questions? Contact Jim Moore at JimM@SEMA.org or 909-978-6739.

By Della Domingo

Viewers across America tuned in to the Velocity Network last Sunday for the premiere of the “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special. The one-hour program takes viewers behind the closed doors of the industry-only SEMA Show, and highlights the Top-10 builders, their vehicles and their journey to the inaugural competition. The program and competition created unprecedented social media buzz, with the show’s promo video garnering thousands of views.

Online comments to the live airing ranged from, “I think it could be a mini series, with an episode going to each car,” to “Very neat to see what goes on at SEMA and to see more about the cars and builds.”

• “Was good, very neat to see what goes on at SEMA and to see more about the cars and builders.” —Travis Otis Floyd on Facebook
• “I think it could be a mini series with an episode going to each car. 5–6 episodes.” — Brian Wilson on Facebook
• “Great Show. Glad to see the builders and car owners get some more recognition. A lot of time and money went into those projects.” —Mark Moon on Facebook
• “Was a great show, some awesome cars.” —Dave Oliver on Facebook
• “Was a good show, a lot of awesome builds!” —Nathan Howard on Facebook

If you missed the premiere, you can catch it again this Saturday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) and Sunday March 22, at 6:00 p.m. (EDT) on the Velocity Network.
 
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