It's been said before: For a product to be successful, the outside of the box is just as important as what's inside. Retailers, marketing and merchandising professionals know that a product's packaging or merchandising display may be the first and only opportunity to grab a customer's attention. Product packages and merchandise displays have less than a minute to get noticed, and these silent salesmen are armed to meet customer expectations and get them moving to the sales counter with product in hand.

AE Distributing and MacNeil Automotive Products have found innovative ways to grab customers' attention. Both companies were recognized during the 2009 SEMA Show with New Product Awards, AE Distributing in the Best New Packaging Display category and MacNeil Automotive Products in the Best New Merchandising Display category. [Read more]

It's been said before: For a product to be successful, the outside of the box is just as important as what's inside. Retailers, marketing and merchandising professionals know that a product's packaging or merchandising display may be the first and only opportunity to grab a customer's attention. Product packages and merchandise displays have less than a minute to get noticed, and these silent salesmen are armed to meet customer expectations and get them moving to the sales counter with product in hand.

AE Distributing and MacNeil Automotive Products have found innovative ways to grab customers' attention. Both companies were recognized during the 2009 SEMA Show with New Product Awards, AE Distributing in the Best New Packaging Display category and MacNeil Automotive Products in the Best New Merchandising Display category. [Read more]

It's been said before: For a product to be successful, the outside of the box is just as important as what's inside. Retailers, marketing and merchandising professionals know that a product's packaging or merchandising display may be the first and only opportunity to grab a customer's attention. Product packages and merchandise displays have less than a minute to get noticed, and these silent salesmen are armed to meet customer expectations and get them moving to the sales counter with product in hand.

AE Distributing and MacNeil Automotive Products have found innovative ways to grab customers' attention. Both companies were recognized during the 2009 SEMA Show with New Product Awards, AE Distributing in the Best New Packaging Display category and MacNeil Automotive Products in the Best New Merchandising Display category. [Read more]

The SEMA Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) announced the establishment of a new WTC Hall of Fame on Wednesday, November 5, 2009. The announcement came during the annual WTC industry reception, held this year at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas during the 2009 SEMA Show.

Before the creation of the WTC Hall of Fame, the council recognized esteemed leaders with its Lifetime Achievement Award since 2001.

Learn more about the eight wheel and tire icons currently in the new WTC Hall of Fame and its newest inductee, Dick Horasian.   

The SEMA Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) announced the establishment of a new WTC Hall of Fame on Wednesday, November 5, 2009. The announcement came during the annual WTC industry reception, held this year at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas during the 2009 SEMA Show.

Before the creation of the WTC Hall of Fame, the council recognized esteemed leaders with its Lifetime Achievement Award since 2001.

Learn more about the eight wheel and tire icons currently in the new WTC Hall of Fame and its newest inductee, Dick Horasian.   

"In June, we heard that Ford was receiving requests for a crew-cab version of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance, off-road pickup," says auto spy photographer Brenda Priddy. "Ford marketing manager Mark Grueber said the company hasn't made any decisions, but that there is demand for it."

Judging from these exclusive spy photos of a Raptor test truck with four full-size doors, however, Priddy says it looks as if a decision has been made.

"Despite the camo and fake rear roof, you can't miss the Raptor's 35-inch wheels and tires, the unique mesh grille with 'FORD' emblazoned across it, and even the red hash mark at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel indicating that the front wheels are straight."

Hardcore off-road enthusiasts may have reservations about the 145-inch-long wheelbase, which is likely to compromise desert-running and rock-crawling performance in favor of extra interior space. Those with large families or the need to transfer crews of four or five adults into the wilderness, however, are likely to appreciate it.

Priddy expects the four-door Raptor to arrive in the 2011 model year with the new 6.2L V8 and perhaps make a debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

"In June, we heard that Ford was receiving requests for a crew-cab version of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance, off-road pickup," says auto spy photographer Brenda Priddy. "Ford marketing manager Mark Grueber said the company hasn't made any decisions, but that there is demand for it."

Judging from these exclusive spy photos of a Raptor test truck with four full-size doors, however, Priddy says it looks as if a decision has been made.

"Despite the camo and fake rear roof, you can't miss the Raptor's 35-inch wheels and tires, the unique mesh grille with 'FORD' emblazoned across it, and even the red hash mark at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel indicating that the front wheels are straight."

Hardcore off-road enthusiasts may have reservations about the 145-inch-long wheelbase, which is likely to compromise desert-running and rock-crawling performance in favor of extra interior space. Those with large families or the need to transfer crews of four or five adults into the wilderness, however, are likely to appreciate it.

Priddy expects the four-door Raptor to arrive in the 2011 model year with the new 6.2L V8 and perhaps make a debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

"In June, we heard that Ford was receiving requests for a crew-cab version of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance, off-road pickup," says auto spy photographer Brenda Priddy. "Ford marketing manager Mark Grueber said the company hasn't made any decisions, but that there is demand for it."

Judging from these exclusive spy photos of a Raptor test truck with four full-size doors, however, Priddy says it looks as if a decision has been made.

"Despite the camo and fake rear roof, you can't miss the Raptor's 35-inch wheels and tires, the unique mesh grille with 'FORD' emblazoned across it, and even the red hash mark at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel indicating that the front wheels are straight."

Hardcore off-road enthusiasts may have reservations about the 145-inch-long wheelbase, which is likely to compromise desert-running and rock-crawling performance in favor of extra interior space. Those with large families or the need to transfer crews of four or five adults into the wilderness, however, are likely to appreciate it.

Priddy expects the four-door Raptor to arrive in the 2011 model year with the new 6.2L V8 and perhaps make a debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

"In June, we heard that Ford was receiving requests for a crew-cab version of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance, off-road pickup," says auto spy photographer Brenda Priddy. "Ford marketing manager Mark Grueber said the company hasn't made any decisions, but that there is demand for it."

Judging from these exclusive spy photos of a Raptor test truck with four full-size doors, however, Priddy says it looks as if a decision has been made.

"Despite the camo and fake rear roof, you can't miss the Raptor's 35-inch wheels and tires, the unique mesh grille with 'FORD' emblazoned across it, and even the red hash mark at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel indicating that the front wheels are straight."

Hardcore off-road enthusiasts may have reservations about the 145-inch-long wheelbase, which is likely to compromise desert-running and rock-crawling performance in favor of extra interior space. Those with large families or the need to transfer crews of four or five adults into the wilderness, however, are likely to appreciate it.

Priddy expects the four-door Raptor to arrive in the 2011 model year with the new 6.2L V8 and perhaps make a debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

"In June, we heard that Ford was receiving requests for a crew-cab version of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor high-performance, off-road pickup," says auto spy photographer Brenda Priddy. "Ford marketing manager Mark Grueber said the company hasn't made any decisions, but that there is demand for it."

Judging from these exclusive spy photos of a Raptor test truck with four full-size doors, however, Priddy says it looks as if a decision has been made.

"Despite the camo and fake rear roof, you can't miss the Raptor's 35-inch wheels and tires, the unique mesh grille with 'FORD' emblazoned across it, and even the red hash mark at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel indicating that the front wheels are straight."

Hardcore off-road enthusiasts may have reservations about the 145-inch-long wheelbase, which is likely to compromise desert-running and rock-crawling performance in favor of extra interior space. Those with large families or the need to transfer crews of four or five adults into the wilderness, however, are likely to appreciate it.

Priddy expects the four-door Raptor to arrive in the 2011 model year with the new 6.2L V8 and perhaps make a debut at the Chicago Auto Show in February.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.