This is a first look at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 trucks shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be a 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will get revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Kristopher Porter

Submissions are now being accepted for truck, Jeep and off-road builds to display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a part of the TORA’s feature vehicle program.

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is looking for truck, Jeep and off-road builds to display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a part of its feature vehicle program. Submissions are now being accepted in areas such as lifted vehicles, diesel, Jeep/SUV, off-road and street/lowered vehicles.

The SEMA Show is the best-attended trade event in the automotive aftermarket industry, attracting more than 70,000 qualified buyers. Having a feature vehicle at the Show will bring invaluable exposure for the builders and manufacturers whose parts are installed on each vehicle.  

Six vehicles will be selected as a part of the 2018 TORA feature vehicle program. One vehicle will be displayed in the TORA booth in the Upper South Hall, while the other five will be featured outside of the South Hall. TORA feature vehicles will have premium placement at the 2018 SEMA Show. The cost of these spots is $2,000. If selected, applicants must also make a mandatory donation of $500 to SEMA Cares Charities on top of the premium placement fee.

Applications are due by September 4. Get your name out there as a builder—apply today!

By Kristopher Porter

Submissions are now being accepted for truck, Jeep and off-road builds to display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a part of the TORA’s feature vehicle program.

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is looking for truck, Jeep and off-road builds to display at the 2018 SEMA Show as a part of its feature vehicle program. Submissions are now being accepted in areas such as lifted vehicles, diesel, Jeep/SUV, off-road and street/lowered vehicles.

The SEMA Show is the best-attended trade event in the automotive aftermarket industry, attracting more than 70,000 qualified buyers. Having a feature vehicle at the Show will bring invaluable exposure for the builders and manufacturers whose parts are installed on each vehicle.  

Six vehicles will be selected as a part of the 2018 TORA feature vehicle program. One vehicle will be displayed in the TORA booth in the Upper South Hall, while the other five will be featured outside of the South Hall. TORA feature vehicles will have premium placement at the 2018 SEMA Show. The cost of these spots is $2,000. If selected, applicants must also make a mandatory donation of $500 to SEMA Cares Charities on top of the premium placement fee.

Applications are due by September 4. Get your name out there as a builder—apply today!

By SEMA Editors

PRI Direct’s new, mobile-friendly platform instantly connects more than 2,400 industry suppliers to more than 90,000 racing businesses and high-volume buyers, and features product photos, videos and intuitive search tools.

Motorsports professionals can now access the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Buyers Guide online, thanks to PRI Direct. This new, mobile-friendly platform instantly connects more than 2,400 industry suppliers to more than 90,000 racing businesses and high-volume buyers, and features product photos, videos and intuitive search tools.

“For more than 30 years, motorsports professionals have relied on the PRI Buyers Guide to conduct business, and now PRI Direct gives users instant online access to all of the valuable information in the print publication,” said PRI Publisher/Vice President of Events and Business Development Peter MacGillivray. “It is a comprehensive search tool for domestic and international racing suppliers, wholesalers, warehouse distributors, service providers, race sanctioning organizations and manufacturers’ reps.”

In addition to keeping buyers updated on the latest in race product information and sourcing, PRI Direct gives racing businesses added exposure through various online features and add-ons, including:

• Complimentary company listings for qualified motorsports suppliers.
• Complimentary enhanced listings for PRI Show exhibitors and qualified PRI Magazine advertisers.
• Opportunities to maximize exposure through enhanced listings with photo, video and visitor statistics, product category sponsorships and product highlights.

“PRI Direct provides companies another easy way to increase their business impact by participating in the PRI Buyers Guide,” said MacGillivray. “Because PRI Direct is part of the PRI ecosystem, businesses can increase their ROI by leveraging the power of PRI Magazine and the PRI Trade Show to increase their exposure.”

For more information, visit PRI Direct online.

By SEMA Editors

PRI Direct’s new, mobile-friendly platform instantly connects more than 2,400 industry suppliers to more than 90,000 racing businesses and high-volume buyers, and features product photos, videos and intuitive search tools.

Motorsports professionals can now access the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Buyers Guide online, thanks to PRI Direct. This new, mobile-friendly platform instantly connects more than 2,400 industry suppliers to more than 90,000 racing businesses and high-volume buyers, and features product photos, videos and intuitive search tools.

“For more than 30 years, motorsports professionals have relied on the PRI Buyers Guide to conduct business, and now PRI Direct gives users instant online access to all of the valuable information in the print publication,” said PRI Publisher/Vice President of Events and Business Development Peter MacGillivray. “It is a comprehensive search tool for domestic and international racing suppliers, wholesalers, warehouse distributors, service providers, race sanctioning organizations and manufacturers’ reps.”

In addition to keeping buyers updated on the latest in race product information and sourcing, PRI Direct gives racing businesses added exposure through various online features and add-ons, including:

• Complimentary company listings for qualified motorsports suppliers.
• Complimentary enhanced listings for PRI Show exhibitors and qualified PRI Magazine advertisers.
• Opportunities to maximize exposure through enhanced listings with photo, video and visitor statistics, product category sponsorships and product highlights.

“PRI Direct provides companies another easy way to increase their business impact by participating in the PRI Buyers Guide,” said MacGillivray. “Because PRI Direct is part of the PRI ecosystem, businesses can increase their ROI by leveraging the power of PRI Magazine and the PRI Trade Show to increase their exposure.”

For more information, visit PRI Direct online.

By SEMA Editors

The Los Angeles Times has reported that 17 wildfires are burning in California, including one of the deadliest fires in the history of the state, with more than 12,300 firefighters on the lines and more than 280,000 acres burned. The San Francisco Chronicle has reported that there seems to be no end in sight to California’s wildfires. Knowing that California is home to many aftermarket industry employees, the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is expediting help for industry families in need.

“We urgently need industry support in a couple of key ways,” said Joel Ayres, AACF executive director. “Companies with California employees, dealers or shops are urged to send email or text message notifications to those who might be affected to provide a link to the AACF online application for aid. Industry members can help us raise emergency funds for the relief effort. As with last year’s unprecedented hurricane season, the wildfires in California are catastrophic and ongoing. Our mission is to provide emergency gap funding to aftermarket employees in times of crisis when they have nowhere else to turn.”

Donations of any amount are welcome, but donations of $2,500 or more are most needed. For more information, contact Ayres at 916-628-0271 or joel@aftermarketfoundation.org. 

By SEMA Editors

The Los Angeles Times has reported that 17 wildfires are burning in California, including one of the deadliest fires in the history of the state, with more than 12,300 firefighters on the lines and more than 280,000 acres burned. The San Francisco Chronicle has reported that there seems to be no end in sight to California’s wildfires. Knowing that California is home to many aftermarket industry employees, the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is expediting help for industry families in need.

“We urgently need industry support in a couple of key ways,” said Joel Ayres, AACF executive director. “Companies with California employees, dealers or shops are urged to send email or text message notifications to those who might be affected to provide a link to the AACF online application for aid. Industry members can help us raise emergency funds for the relief effort. As with last year’s unprecedented hurricane season, the wildfires in California are catastrophic and ongoing. Our mission is to provide emergency gap funding to aftermarket employees in times of crisis when they have nowhere else to turn.”

Donations of any amount are welcome, but donations of $2,500 or more are most needed. For more information, contact Ayres at 916-628-0271 or joel@aftermarketfoundation.org. 

By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen is taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The car will debut at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Jeff Allen, owner of Flat 12 Gallery, has announced his vision to build a shock-and-awe vehicle by taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The resulting one-of-a-kind vehicle will debut at the Shell “Pioneering Performance” booth at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a cross-country tour the “V06” will then be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to students pursuing an automotive career.

“I wanted to build a car for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that wasn’t the normal classic car build.” Allen said. “I wanted a car that made you look twice, but also performed like a beast at automotive events.”

Over the next few months, the build will take place at Allen’s Dallas shop, Flat 12 Gallery, where his team will transform the Volvo 122’s 85hp performance level into a 600hp beast utilizing Pennzoil synthetics under the hood, a Lingenfelter Built LS7, Forgeline wheels and Baer brakes. Fans can follow the build on all Flat 12 Gallery social media channels and on www.myclassicgarage.com.

“It is very exciting to see this build come to life,” said Mark Henry, brand, communications and influencer manager for Shell Lubricants. “Working with Jeff and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Shell and Pennzoil are looking forward to showcasing this awesome, unique vehicle in our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. Being a part of this and knowing that the proceeds will help young people pursue automotive careers is very rewarding.”

The end result will be what Allen considers the ultimate “enthusiast” car, capable of competing in a plethora of events, from road rallies, airstrip attacks, autocross events, drag racing and drifting. The V06 will be the type of car enthusiasts can take out every weekend to compete at different events.

By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen is taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The car will debut at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Jeff Allen, owner of Flat 12 Gallery, has announced his vision to build a shock-and-awe vehicle by taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The resulting one-of-a-kind vehicle will debut at the Shell “Pioneering Performance” booth at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a cross-country tour the “V06” will then be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to students pursuing an automotive career.

“I wanted to build a car for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that wasn’t the normal classic car build.” Allen said. “I wanted a car that made you look twice, but also performed like a beast at automotive events.”

Over the next few months, the build will take place at Allen’s Dallas shop, Flat 12 Gallery, where his team will transform the Volvo 122’s 85hp performance level into a 600hp beast utilizing Pennzoil synthetics under the hood, a Lingenfelter Built LS7, Forgeline wheels and Baer brakes. Fans can follow the build on all Flat 12 Gallery social media channels and on www.myclassicgarage.com.

“It is very exciting to see this build come to life,” said Mark Henry, brand, communications and influencer manager for Shell Lubricants. “Working with Jeff and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Shell and Pennzoil are looking forward to showcasing this awesome, unique vehicle in our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. Being a part of this and knowing that the proceeds will help young people pursue automotive careers is very rewarding.”

The end result will be what Allen considers the ultimate “enthusiast” car, capable of competing in a plethora of events, from road rallies, airstrip attacks, autocross events, drag racing and drifting. The V06 will be the type of car enthusiasts can take out every weekend to compete at different events.

By SEMA Editors

Jeff Allen is taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The car will debut at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Jeff Allen, owner of Flat 12 Gallery, has announced his vision to build a shock-and-awe vehicle by taking a ’63 Volvo 122S Amazon with 85hp and morphing it with a ’13 Grand Sport Corvette. The resulting one-of-a-kind vehicle will debut at the Shell “Pioneering Performance” booth at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a cross-country tour the “V06” will then be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to students pursuing an automotive career.

“I wanted to build a car for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund that wasn’t the normal classic car build.” Allen said. “I wanted a car that made you look twice, but also performed like a beast at automotive events.”

Over the next few months, the build will take place at Allen’s Dallas shop, Flat 12 Gallery, where his team will transform the Volvo 122’s 85hp performance level into a 600hp beast utilizing Pennzoil synthetics under the hood, a Lingenfelter Built LS7, Forgeline wheels and Baer brakes. Fans can follow the build on all Flat 12 Gallery social media channels and on www.myclassicgarage.com.

“It is very exciting to see this build come to life,” said Mark Henry, brand, communications and influencer manager for Shell Lubricants. “Working with Jeff and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Shell and Pennzoil are looking forward to showcasing this awesome, unique vehicle in our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. Being a part of this and knowing that the proceeds will help young people pursue automotive careers is very rewarding.”

The end result will be what Allen considers the ultimate “enthusiast” car, capable of competing in a plethora of events, from road rallies, airstrip attacks, autocross events, drag racing and drifting. The V06 will be the type of car enthusiasts can take out every weekend to compete at different events.