This is the ’18 Ford Mustang GT Coupe, caught for the first time running with active quad exhaust. The Mustang GT convertible has previously been seen wearing this option, but with more of a muled-up exhaust setup. This GT coupe, though, appears to conceal the full-on production-intent look.

The Mustang will get some minor changes for 2018 to keep it fresh after its comprehensive redo in 2015. The styling should be tweaked and new special editions and trim packages offered, such as the Mach 1.

More significant changes are expected under the skin, with a new 10-speed automatic finding its way into the Mustang, along with likely changes to improve power and economy. It’s unclear if the naturally aspirated V6 will continue.

Expect to see the ’18 Mustang early next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

While hackers regularly make digital corpses of computer systems run by global giants and mom-and-pops alike, the hard fact is that few businesses have a plan in place to handle a cyber break-in.

While hackers regularly make digital corpses of computer systems run by global giants and mom-and-pops alike, the hard fact is that few businesses have a plan in place to handle a cyber break-in.

If you sell products into California, chances are you have already heard about the state law known as Proposition 65 (Prop. 65), which gives consumers and their attorneys the ability to sue businesses that do not include warning labels on products containing certain chemicals. Prop. 65 was approved by voters in 1986 to enable Californians to be aware of the presence of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To achieve this goal, Prop. 65 allows consumers to sue companies that sell products in California that expose consumers to certain chemicals without carrying an acceptable warning.

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If you sell products into California, chances are you have already heard about the state law known as Proposition 65 (Prop. 65), which gives consumers and their attorneys the ability to sue businesses that do not include warning labels on products containing certain chemicals. Prop. 65 was approved by voters in 1986 to enable Californians to be aware of the presence of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To achieve this goal, Prop. 65 allows consumers to sue companies that sell products in California that expose consumers to certain chemicals without carrying an acceptable warning.

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SEMA News spoke with SEMA’s council and network leaders to find out what’s in the pipeline for the coming year and to get their thoughts about the emerging trends and the challenges they can expect to face based on what their organizations are seeing in their respective marketplaces. Not surprisingly, many council and network chairs viewed the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act as essential to the continued viability of the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA News spoke with SEMA’s council and network leaders to find out what’s in the pipeline for the coming year and to get their thoughts about the emerging trends and the challenges they can expect to face based on what their organizations are seeing in their respective marketplaces. Not surprisingly, many council and network chairs viewed the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act as essential to the continued viability of the automotive aftermarket industry.

By Juan Torres

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached the Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

With his ’17 Ford Raptor, Brad DeBerti is one of three Young Guns who made it into the top 10 in the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. At 22 years of age, DeBerti has been modifying vehicles for as long as he can remember. His father taught him how to grind and weld in his shop, DeBerti Designs in Pismo Beach, California, where DeBerti currently works. He also races in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, where he has won multiple events.

Since there are currently no aftermarket accessories available for the truck, DeBerti and his father created everything and completed the modification in only six weeks. They stripped the truck down to the cab, built a completely new suspension and new fenders and installed a rollcage.

“It looks like a factory truck from a distance, but then you notice the details as you get close,” he said. “It’s virtually a Trophy Truck that I made to look like Ford built it.”

Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and stories of the 2016 Battle of the Builders competition will be showcased in an hour-long TV special that will air February 6, 2017, on the Velocity Network. Mark your calendars, set your DVR and tell your friends not to miss the show. For more information, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Juan Torres

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached the Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

With his ’17 Ford Raptor, Brad DeBerti is one of three Young Guns who made it into the top 10 in the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. At 22 years of age, DeBerti has been modifying vehicles for as long as he can remember. His father taught him how to grind and weld in his shop, DeBerti Designs in Pismo Beach, California, where DeBerti currently works. He also races in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, where he has won multiple events.

Since there are currently no aftermarket accessories available for the truck, DeBerti and his father created everything and completed the modification in only six weeks. They stripped the truck down to the cab, built a completely new suspension and new fenders and installed a rollcage.

“It looks like a factory truck from a distance, but then you notice the details as you get close,” he said. “It’s virtually a Trophy Truck that I made to look like Ford built it.”

Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and stories of the 2016 Battle of the Builders competition will be showcased in an hour-long TV special that will air February 6, 2017, on the Velocity Network. Mark your calendars, set your DVR and tell your friends not to miss the show. For more information, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By Juan Torres

Young Gun Brad DeBerti, 22, reached the Battle of the Builders Top 10 with his ’17 Ford Raptor.

With his ’17 Ford Raptor, Brad DeBerti is one of three Young Guns who made it into the top 10 in the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. At 22 years of age, DeBerti has been modifying vehicles for as long as he can remember. His father taught him how to grind and weld in his shop, DeBerti Designs in Pismo Beach, California, where DeBerti currently works. He also races in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, where he has won multiple events.

Since there are currently no aftermarket accessories available for the truck, DeBerti and his father created everything and completed the modification in only six weeks. They stripped the truck down to the cab, built a completely new suspension and new fenders and installed a rollcage.

“It looks like a factory truck from a distance, but then you notice the details as you get close,” he said. “It’s virtually a Trophy Truck that I made to look like Ford built it.”

Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and stories of the 2016 Battle of the Builders competition will be showcased in an hour-long TV special that will air February 6, 2017, on the Velocity Network. Mark your calendars, set your DVR and tell your friends not to miss the show. For more information, visit www.semashow.com/botb.