John Collins, vice president for Textron, discusses many of the things the company does for the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

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

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

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

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

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

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.