By SEMA Editors

Hoonigan’s outdoor exhibit at the 2018 SEMA Show will include burnouts, donuts, massive hucks and more.

Hoonigan is bringing its brand of automotive mayhem to the 2018 SEMA Show. The “SEMA of Shred” will transform Booth #62109, located outside of the South Hall near Paradise Avenue and Convention Center Way, into a recreation of Hoonigan’s Donut Garage yard. The outdoor exhibit will include celebrity influencers from the automotive realm and beyond, gaming simulators, the infamous ScumBug build among others, and the brand’s signature antics consisting of burnouts, donuts, massive hucks and more.

“With 80% of their audience between 13–34 years old, Hoonigan is connecting the industry with an important demographic,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and business development. “We’re excited to welcome them to the 2018 SEMA Show, as they bring a new, fresh approach to the automotive aftermarket and represent a valuable, difficult-to-reach audience.”

SEMA Showgoers will be able to witness, learn and interact with the activities by visiting Booth #62109. Consumers need not attend the trade-only SEMA Show, as they can watch all the action on Hoonigan’s Twitch channel (twitch.tv/hoonigan Channel ID: 214338593) and on Hoonigan’s “Daily Transmission” YouTube show. Hoonigan will bring viewers behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive access to the SEMA Show through two live daily shows on Twitch and edited YouTube segments.

By SEMA Editors

Hoonigan’s outdoor exhibit at the 2018 SEMA Show will include burnouts, donuts, massive hucks and more.

Hoonigan is bringing its brand of automotive mayhem to the 2018 SEMA Show. The “SEMA of Shred” will transform Booth #62109, located outside of the South Hall near Paradise Avenue and Convention Center Way, into a recreation of Hoonigan’s Donut Garage yard. The outdoor exhibit will include celebrity influencers from the automotive realm and beyond, gaming simulators, the infamous ScumBug build among others, and the brand’s signature antics consisting of burnouts, donuts, massive hucks and more.

“With 80% of their audience between 13–34 years old, Hoonigan is connecting the industry with an important demographic,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and business development. “We’re excited to welcome them to the 2018 SEMA Show, as they bring a new, fresh approach to the automotive aftermarket and represent a valuable, difficult-to-reach audience.”

SEMA Showgoers will be able to witness, learn and interact with the activities by visiting Booth #62109. Consumers need not attend the trade-only SEMA Show, as they can watch all the action on Hoonigan’s Twitch channel (twitch.tv/hoonigan Channel ID: 214338593) and on Hoonigan’s “Daily Transmission” YouTube show. Hoonigan will bring viewers behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive access to the SEMA Show through two live daily shows on Twitch and edited YouTube segments.

By SEMA Editors

With just six weeks until the 2018 SEMA Show kicks off, exhibitors should use the Exhibitor Services Manual to stay on top of their deadlines.

With the 2018 SEMA Show about six weeks away, Show management’s exhibitor update provides companies with the latest news and key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget. For more information, refer to the Exhibitor Services Manual.

Complete Deadlines Checklist – Take advantage of early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show.

More than half of buyers reported that they visit an exhibitor’s booth after researching the company’s product in the New Products Showcase.

Enter the New Products Showcase – Reach out to more business.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

For the first time, the New Products Showcase features a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product, and includes the following:

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• Enhanced product listing in the January 2019 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 5, $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reserve Hotel Rooms – Lock-in your guaranteed low rate.

Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2018 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.

SEMA Show to PRI Freight-Transportation Special

The Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors.

Exhibitors who are participating in the 2018 SEMA Show and the 2018 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show can take advantage of a special shipping offer through the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, which saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors. The caravan will carry freight from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Fern Expositions Advance Warehouse in Indianapolis, where it will arrive on or before December 1.

For added convenience, exhibitors can call 800-995-3579 to schedule in advance, or make arrangements at the SEMA Show through the Freeman transportation team, who are also available to assist with any shipping needs.

For more information about the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, email exhibit.transportation@freeman.com.   

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines – Take advantage of discounts by acting before the deadlines.

• September 28 - Fabric Graphics–Freeman
• September 28 - Target Move-in Date Change Request-Freeman
  
• September 28 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)–Cox Business (LVCC)
• October 1 - Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 5 - Mothers FREE Vehicle Wipedown Service – Mothers Polishes•Waxes•Cleaners
• October 5 - New Products Entry (Advance Rate)
• October 5 - Products for Project-Vehicle Builders
• October 8 - Exhibitor Booth Insurance (if purchased from John Buttine)
• October 8 - Electrical Order - Westgate Exhibits (Advance Rate) – TSE
• October 8 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate) – Encore (Westgate)
• October 8 - Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Exhibits at Westgate – Freeman
• October 10 – Tents/Canopies – Full Circle Events
• October 12 – Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 12 – Electrical Order – LVCC Exhibits (Advance Rate) – Freeman
  
• October 12 – Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 12 – Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 12 – Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
  
• October 12 – Rigging Equipment – Labor Order – Freeman
• October 12 – Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Exhibits at LVCC – Freeman
• October 16 - Booth Catering Order Service – Centerplate

More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

With just six weeks until the 2018 SEMA Show kicks off, exhibitors should use the Exhibitor Services Manual to stay on top of their deadlines.

With the 2018 SEMA Show about six weeks away, Show management’s exhibitor update provides companies with the latest news and key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget. For more information, refer to the Exhibitor Services Manual.

Complete Deadlines Checklist – Take advantage of early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show.

More than half of buyers reported that they visit an exhibitor’s booth after researching the company’s product in the New Products Showcase.

Enter the New Products Showcase – Reach out to more business.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

For the first time, the New Products Showcase features a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product, and includes the following:

• Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
• A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
• Enhanced product listing in the January 2019 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 5, $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reserve Hotel Rooms – Lock-in your guaranteed low rate.

Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2018 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.

SEMA Show to PRI Freight-Transportation Special

The Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors.

Exhibitors who are participating in the 2018 SEMA Show and the 2018 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show can take advantage of a special shipping offer through the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, which saves companies money by consolidating shipments with other exhibitors. The caravan will carry freight from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Fern Expositions Advance Warehouse in Indianapolis, where it will arrive on or before December 1.

For added convenience, exhibitors can call 800-995-3579 to schedule in advance, or make arrangements at the SEMA Show through the Freeman transportation team, who are also available to assist with any shipping needs.

For more information about the Freeman Exhibit Transportation Caravan, email exhibit.transportation@freeman.com.   

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines – Take advantage of discounts by acting before the deadlines.

• September 28 - Fabric Graphics–Freeman
• September 28 - Target Move-in Date Change Request-Freeman
  
• September 28 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)–Cox Business (LVCC)
• October 1 - Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 5 - Mothers FREE Vehicle Wipedown Service – Mothers Polishes•Waxes•Cleaners
• October 5 - New Products Entry (Advance Rate)
• October 5 - Products for Project-Vehicle Builders
• October 8 - Exhibitor Booth Insurance (if purchased from John Buttine)
• October 8 - Electrical Order - Westgate Exhibits (Advance Rate) – TSE
• October 8 - Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate) – Encore (Westgate)
• October 8 - Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Exhibits at Westgate – Freeman
• October 10 – Tents/Canopies – Full Circle Events
• October 12 – Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 12 – Electrical Order – LVCC Exhibits (Advance Rate) – Freeman
  
• October 12 – Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 12 – Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• October 12 – Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
  
• October 12 – Rigging Equipment – Labor Order – Freeman
• October 12 – Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Exhibits at LVCC – Freeman
• October 16 - Booth Catering Order Service – Centerplate

More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Arranged in diagonal rows, the 20 stamps showcase photographer Len Rizzi’s images of 10 Hot Wheels cars—two of each design—speeding along a bright orange track.

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 50 Years of Hot Wheels With Ceremony at Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will issue 20 Forever stamps showcasing some of the most outrageous car designs from Hot Wheels. USPS has chosen the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway as the place for the first day of issue ceremony, Saturday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m. Each stamp features the name of the vehicle shown in one of the top corners and the words “USA” and “Forever” in one of the bottom corners. Followers of the U.S. Postal Service’s Facebook page can view the ceremony live.

Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop has been named as the builder of one of the two 2019 Street Rod Nationals Giveaway cars—a ’32 Ford Roadster.

Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop Named Builder of the 2019 NSRA 50th Annual Street Rod Nationals Giveaway Car

To help celebrate the NSRA’s 50th Annual Street Rod Nationals, Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop has been named as the builder of one of the two 2019 Street Rod Nationals Giveaway cars. A ’32 Ford Roadster was unveiled, Saturday, August 4, during the 49th Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. The project centers around a Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop-built ’32 Ford chassis, ’32 Ford Roadster steel body from Brookville Roadster and a Boss 302 engine from Ford Performance Parts built by Automotive Specialists Racing Engines. The roadster’s lineup of parts features a number of Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop signature line parts as well as product from many well-known name brands within the hot-rod industry. Automotive enthusiasts will be able to follow the buildup of the giveaway roadster project through the pages of the NSRA members’ Streetscene magazine and on the Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop and NSRA social media pages leading up to the 50th Annual Street Rod Nationals, August 1–4, 2019. The finished ’32 Ford Roadster will make its debut where one lucky participant of the 2019 NSRA Street Rod Nationals will be chosen at random to win the keys to the vehicle.

Johnson Barrick

Aeromotive Announces Johnson Barrick as Sales Manager

Johnson Barrick has been named Aeromotive’s new sales manager and will report directly to Aeromotive Vice President Jeff Stacy. Barrick’s experience to date has been in event management for Belmont University, the Air Force Academy and the University of Texas, San Antonio. He most recently served as dual sales manager for Concord Hospitality in San Antonio working directly with the director of sales to develop and implement sales forecasts and proposals for both government and corporate markets.

(L–R): Peter Baumann, marketing director, LIQUI MOLY; Michael Reinsdorf, owner and president of the Chicago Bulls; and Sebastian Zelger, director, LIQUI MOLY USA.

LIQUI MOLY Partners With the Chicago Bulls

German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY has partnered with the Chicago Bulls. The oil manufacturer will have a significant presence at the United Center, including permanent logo placement on the pole pads of both baskets, and on the Bulls’ digital platforms.

Jason Bertellotti to Lead Directed’s Ignition Interlock Business

Directed has announced that Jason Bertellotti has joined the company as senior vice president and general manager of its Ignition Interlock Device (IID) business. He will report to Bob Struble, Directed CEO. Bertellotti comes to Directed from AuptiX, a San Diego-based startup working to disrupt the B2B freight industry. As vice president of sales, Bertellotti built a sales strategy and organization that drove rapid revenue and customer growth. Previously, he held various senior sales and product management positions at Mitchell International, including senior vice president of sales and service.

Rockford Fosgate Named 2018 Sea to Sky Legends Rally Supporting Sponsor

For the second time in 2018, Rockford Fosgate has joined The Legends Rally as supporting sponsor, this time for the October 4–8 400-mile Sea to Sky journey through Baja. Rockford Fosgate staff will take along Heath Pinter and Del “Delmo Speed” Uschenko on the three-day off-road adventure through the Baja terrain.

CRC Industries Partners With NAPA Auto Parts to Support Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund

CRC Industries is partnering with NAPA Auto Parts to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), a not-for-profit organization that serves United States military personnel suffering from traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress. Since 2000, IFHF has raised more than $200 million for facilities, programs and financial support benefiting the United States military community. CRC is providing consumers the opportunity to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund when they purchase select CRC products at participating NAPA Auto Parts stores. CRC will donate a portion of its sales during the months of September and October to IFHF.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

The current RAM HDs are getting long in the tooth, having been on sale since 2010, and only receiving a minor facelift in 2014 (lights, grille, updated interior). The new HD trucks are expected to fall in line with the recently debuted 1500, and in the process, ditch the crosshair grille (which unfortunately will only live on via the Charger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan)—a hallmark of the truck since the mid-’80s.

Inside, the ’20 RAM HD appears to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech comes from (what we believe to be) the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen and should offer the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display. The only obvious difference inside the HD cabin is the steering-column-mounted gear shifter, which the 1500 dropped for ’19 model year.

Other exterior styling should run parallel to the 1500, but in a more muscular fashion.

Current power is delivered from three engines: a 383 hp 5.7L V8 with a compressed natural gas option, a 410 hp 6.4L V8, and a 6.7L turbodiesel inline-six available in three tunes: 350 hp with 660 lb.-ft., 370 hp with 800 lb.-ft., and 385hp with 930 lb.-ft. torque rating. The 5.7L and 6.4L are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the three 6.7L versions can be paired to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Expect the 6.7L to get an additional power bump in hopes of one-upping the F-350 and Silverado 3500, which currently feature more horsepower and similar torque.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020—in time for the next-generation heavy-duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The current RAM HDs are getting long in the tooth, having been on sale since 2010, and only receiving a minor facelift in 2014 (lights, grille, updated interior). The new HD trucks are expected to fall in line with the recently debuted 1500, and in the process, ditch the crosshair grille (which unfortunately will only live on via the Charger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan)—a hallmark of the truck since the mid-’80s.

Inside, the ’20 RAM HD appears to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech comes from (what we believe to be) the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen and should offer the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display. The only obvious difference inside the HD cabin is the steering-column-mounted gear shifter, which the 1500 dropped for ’19 model year.

Other exterior styling should run parallel to the 1500, but in a more muscular fashion.

Current power is delivered from three engines: a 383 hp 5.7L V8 with a compressed natural gas option, a 410 hp 6.4L V8, and a 6.7L turbodiesel inline-six available in three tunes: 350 hp with 660 lb.-ft., 370 hp with 800 lb.-ft., and 385hp with 930 lb.-ft. torque rating. The 5.7L and 6.4L are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the three 6.7L versions can be paired to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Expect the 6.7L to get an additional power bump in hopes of one-upping the F-350 and Silverado 3500, which currently feature more horsepower and similar torque.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020—in time for the next-generation heavy-duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The current RAM HDs are getting long in the tooth, having been on sale since 2010, and only receiving a minor facelift in 2014 (lights, grille, updated interior). The new HD trucks are expected to fall in line with the recently debuted 1500, and in the process, ditch the crosshair grille (which unfortunately will only live on via the Charger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan)—a hallmark of the truck since the mid-’80s.

Inside, the ’20 RAM HD appears to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech comes from (what we believe to be) the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen and should offer the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display. The only obvious difference inside the HD cabin is the steering-column-mounted gear shifter, which the 1500 dropped for ’19 model year.

Other exterior styling should run parallel to the 1500, but in a more muscular fashion.

Current power is delivered from three engines: a 383 hp 5.7L V8 with a compressed natural gas option, a 410 hp 6.4L V8, and a 6.7L turbodiesel inline-six available in three tunes: 350 hp with 660 lb.-ft., 370 hp with 800 lb.-ft., and 385hp with 930 lb.-ft. torque rating. The 5.7L and 6.4L are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the three 6.7L versions can be paired to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Expect the 6.7L to get an additional power bump in hopes of one-upping the F-350 and Silverado 3500, which currently feature more horsepower and similar torque.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020—in time for the next-generation heavy-duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The current RAM HDs are getting long in the tooth, having been on sale since 2010, and only receiving a minor facelift in 2014 (lights, grille, updated interior). The new HD trucks are expected to fall in line with the recently debuted 1500, and in the process, ditch the crosshair grille (which unfortunately will only live on via the Charger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan)—a hallmark of the truck since the mid-’80s.

Inside, the ’20 RAM HD appears to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech comes from (what we believe to be) the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen and should offer the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display. The only obvious difference inside the HD cabin is the steering-column-mounted gear shifter, which the 1500 dropped for ’19 model year.

Other exterior styling should run parallel to the 1500, but in a more muscular fashion.

Current power is delivered from three engines: a 383 hp 5.7L V8 with a compressed natural gas option, a 410 hp 6.4L V8, and a 6.7L turbodiesel inline-six available in three tunes: 350 hp with 660 lb.-ft., 370 hp with 800 lb.-ft., and 385hp with 930 lb.-ft. torque rating. The 5.7L and 6.4L are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the three 6.7L versions can be paired to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Expect the 6.7L to get an additional power bump in hopes of one-upping the F-350 and Silverado 3500, which currently feature more horsepower and similar torque.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020—in time for the next-generation heavy-duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The current RAM HDs are getting long in the tooth, having been on sale since 2010, and only receiving a minor facelift in 2014 (lights, grille, updated interior). The new HD trucks are expected to fall in line with the recently debuted 1500, and in the process, ditch the crosshair grille (which unfortunately will only live on via the Charger, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan)—a hallmark of the truck since the mid-’80s.

Inside, the ’20 RAM HD appears to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech comes from (what we believe to be) the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen and should offer the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display. The only obvious difference inside the HD cabin is the steering-column-mounted gear shifter, which the 1500 dropped for ’19 model year.

Other exterior styling should run parallel to the 1500, but in a more muscular fashion.

Current power is delivered from three engines: a 383 hp 5.7L V8 with a compressed natural gas option, a 410 hp 6.4L V8, and a 6.7L turbodiesel inline-six available in three tunes: 350 hp with 660 lb.-ft., 370 hp with 800 lb.-ft., and 385hp with 930 lb.-ft. torque rating. The 5.7L and 6.4L are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the three 6.7L versions can be paired to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Expect the 6.7L to get an additional power bump in hopes of one-upping the F-350 and Silverado 3500, which currently feature more horsepower and similar torque.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020—in time for the next-generation heavy-duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde