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Kirk Tenney

Wiseco Automotive Taps Kirk Tenney for National and Distribution Sales Manager Role

Wiseco Performance Products has hired industry veteran Kirk Tenney as the organization’s national and distribution sales manager. He arrives at Wiseco and its parent company Race Winning Brands (RWB) following professional stops at the Jim Wrobleski Company, US Safety Gear and Mr. Gasket Performance Group. Tenney will be tasked with carrying out long-term sales objectives while focusing on customer service and promoting Wiseco’s automotive product offerings. He will also promote the Mentor, Ohio, organization’s strategic sales plan to spur growth and process improvement across the company.

Directed has added Eben Sheldon and The Best Reps to its New England sales organization.

Directed Announces Significant Improvements to New England Sales Organization

Directed has announced the addition of Eben Sheldon and The Best Reps to its New England sales organization. Sheldon, Directed sales manager, will cover southern New England. The Best Reps, led by Principal John Ripley, will focus on Boston and northern New England. Sheldon has an extensive background in mobile-electronics sales with experience in both the retail and car dealer channels. He has worked as sales manager at Directed for the last year and previously worked for Alpine Electronics. The Best Reps will improve Directed’s coverage, go-to-market execution and client service.

Bob Glaspie won the award for Best Restoration with his ’69 Plymouth Road Runner.

ididit Holds Annual End-of-Summer Car Show and Open House

After a summer on the road searching for the top builds and builders across the country with the “I Did It with ididit Tour,” ididit celebrated the best in its own backyard, September 15, at the annual ididit Car Show & Open House, where judges handed out Best of Show awards in eight categories:

Best Restoration
Bob Glaspie, ’69 Plymouth Road Runner

Best Street Rod ’48 and Older
Brent Mitchell, ’38 Chevrolet pickup

Best Truck ’48–’66
Tim Sandys, ’60 Chevrolet El Camino

Best Truck ’67–’87
Greg Griewahn, ’70 Chevrolet C10

Best Truck ’88 and Newer
Brad Murray, ’90 Chevrolet Blazer

Best Car ’49–’64
Skip Nagypaul, ’53 Buick Super

Best Car ’65–’79
Bill Marterstich, ’69 Chevrolet Camaro

Best Car ’80 and Newer
Russell Weid, ’13 Black Chevrolet Corvette

JMPR Public Relations Named Agency of Record for Red Line Synthetic Oil

JMPR Public Relations has announced that it has been named agency of record for Red Line Synthetic Oil. JMPR will support Red Line Synthetic Oil by bringing awareness to the brand and assisting the company with upcoming new-product launches and sponsorship announcements. JMPR will also work to curate social-media initiatives to reach Red Line Synthetic Oil’s target audience.

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By SEMA Editors

More than 3,000 credentialed media attend the SEMA Show each year. One of the many ways exhibitors can get their news to editors and reporters is by holding a press conference at the SEMA Show.

The official press conference schedule has been released for the 2018 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

Official 2018 SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule

Monday, October 29, 2018

• 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.—SEMA: Media Preview Exclusive, Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
  (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—SEMA: Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Truck and Off-road Market Updates (Media Center, Rm.
  S229)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Texas Auto Media Association: Auto Judge Awards Presentation (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.—SEMA: Vehicle Reveal, Featuring the SEMA Award Press Conference (Outside the Grand Lobby Entrance)

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

• 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.—SEMA: New Products Breakfast; breakfast will be served (Paradise Event Center, located in the Westgate Hotel)
• 9:00 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—KIA Motors America Inc., Kia Motors America (Booth #10809)
• 9:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m.—SHELL, Flat Twelve Gallery and SEMA “V06” Debut (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—Toyota Motor North America, Toyota Press Conference (Booth #24800)
• 10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.—Ford Motor Co., Ford SEMA 2018 Press Conference (Booth #22200)
• 11:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.—Magnaflow, Unveil of the Superformance GT40 Le Mans Tribute (Booth #23543)
• 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.—Ringbrothers, Ringbrothers Unveil ’72 K5 Blazer (Booth #23283)
• 12:00 p.m.–12:20 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Top 40 Finalists (Grand Lobby, SEMA Central)
• 12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—SHELL, ’68 Bullitt Mustang SEMA Debut; Lunch will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—American Honda Motor Co. Inc., American Honda Motor Company (Booth #24887)
• 2:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m.—Automotive Racing Products Inc, TUX Street Machine of the Year 2018 (Booth #22613)
• 2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.—Flowmaster, Hurst, B&M, Unveiling of Booth Show Cars (Booth #22351)
• 3:00 p.m.–3:20 p.m.—Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Sherwin-Williams—More than just a great finish! (Booth #11339)
• 3:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.—Lund International, Lund International to Debut SUV Concept Vehicle by Dicus Designs (Booth #31017)
• 4:00 p.m.–4:20 p.m.—Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot Joyride Experience (Booth #80050, Westgate Lot)
• 4:26 p.m.–4:50 p.m.—FCA US/Mopar, FCA US: MOPAR Media Briefing (Booth #43141)
• 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.—SHELL, SHELL and Motorsports Alliances: The Business Behind the Sport; cocktails will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

• 8:30 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—SHELL, SHELL Rotella Unveils its Latest Product Innovation…for Gas-Powered Trucks; breakfast will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 9:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m.—Coker Tire, Coker Tire Does It Again! Revolutionary Radials! (Booth #22775)
• 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—National Street Rod Association, NSRA 50th Street Rod Nationals Giveaway Cars (Booth #22575)
• 10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.—Formula Drift Holdings LLC, What’s in Store for the 2019 Championship (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 11:10 a.m.–11:20 a.m.—Tire Industry Association (TIA), TIA's 2019 Outlook and Updates—Certified Training and Government Affairs (Booth #40066)
• 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.—APR, Unveiling of Booth Show Cars (Booth #22351)
• 12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.—SHELL, My Car Is Like Your Car SEMA Debut; lunch will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Top 12 Finalists (Grand Lobby, SEMA Central)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Brembo North America Inc, Brembo Caliper Reveal (Booth #23261)
• 2:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m.—Goodguys Enterprises Inc., Goodguys Gold Awards Presentation (Booth #22975)
• 2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.—Castel Technologies, Castel Technologies for ENICAR Connected (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 3:00 p.m.–3:20 p.m.—NGK Spark Plugs, NGK is Launching New High-Ignitability Spark Plugs (Media Center, Rm. S229)   
• 3:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.—AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel’s 10-Year Partnership with McLaren (Booth #25163)
• 4:00 p.m.–4:20 p.m.—Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners, 2018 Mothers Shine Award (Booth #22957)
• 4:30 p.m.–4:50 p.m.—SHELL, Shell and NS2 SERVES NEXT Jeep Project (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)

Thursday, November 1, 2018

• 8:30 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—TRI-ACE Tires, TRI-ACE Tires “Winning” Rubber Wars; breakfast will be served (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 9:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m.—ASA Automotive Systems, ASA Automotive Systems and Fog Software Group Continue their Expansion in the Automotive Vertical (Booth #41043)
• 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—Arcimoto Inc., Future of Transportation: Making Electric Affordable & Fun (Booth #38026)
• 10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.—J.W. Speaker Corp., New Revolutionary Technology for Off-Road (Booth #34229)
• 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.—Rust-Oleum Corp., New Innovations Debut: Factor 4 Wax & Turbo Spray System (Booth #13073)
• 12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.—Turtle Wax Inc., Marvel Mystery Oil; lunch will be served (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—OPTIMA Batteries, OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Announcements (Booth #20323)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Kooks Headers & Exhaust, Kooks Headers, MOPAR vs. Chevy Unveiling (Booth #24849)
• 2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.—A&E Networks, HISTORY Unveils Robust DRIVE Programming Block with A-List Auto Talent (Grand Lobby, SEMA Central)

Friday, November 2, 2018

• 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 12 Finalists Judging (SEMA Cruise, South Hall)
• 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 4 Finalists Announced (SEMA Cruise, South Hall)
• 7:00 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders Winner Announced (SEMA Ignited, Platinum Lot)

By SEMA Editors

More than 3,000 credentialed media attend the SEMA Show each year. One of the many ways exhibitors can get their news to editors and reporters is by holding a press conference at the SEMA Show.

The official press conference schedule has been released for the 2018 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

Official 2018 SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule

Monday, October 29, 2018

• 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.—SEMA: Media Preview Exclusive, Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
  (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—SEMA: Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), Truck and Off-road Market Updates (Media Center, Rm.
  S229)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Texas Auto Media Association: Auto Judge Awards Presentation (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.—SEMA: Vehicle Reveal, Featuring the SEMA Award Press Conference (Outside the Grand Lobby Entrance)

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

• 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.—SEMA: New Products Breakfast; breakfast will be served (Paradise Event Center, located in the Westgate Hotel)
• 9:00 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—KIA Motors America Inc., Kia Motors America (Booth #10809)
• 9:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m.—SHELL, Flat Twelve Gallery and SEMA “V06” Debut (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—Toyota Motor North America, Toyota Press Conference (Booth #24800)
• 10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.—Ford Motor Co., Ford SEMA 2018 Press Conference (Booth #22200)
• 11:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m.—Magnaflow, Unveil of the Superformance GT40 Le Mans Tribute (Booth #23543)
• 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.—Ringbrothers, Ringbrothers Unveil ’72 K5 Blazer (Booth #23283)
• 12:00 p.m.–12:20 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Top 40 Finalists (Grand Lobby, SEMA Central)
• 12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—SHELL, ’68 Bullitt Mustang SEMA Debut; Lunch will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—American Honda Motor Co. Inc., American Honda Motor Company (Booth #24887)
• 2:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m.—Automotive Racing Products Inc, TUX Street Machine of the Year 2018 (Booth #22613)
• 2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.—Flowmaster, Hurst, B&M, Unveiling of Booth Show Cars (Booth #22351)
• 3:00 p.m.–3:20 p.m.—Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Sherwin-Williams—More than just a great finish! (Booth #11339)
• 3:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.—Lund International, Lund International to Debut SUV Concept Vehicle by Dicus Designs (Booth #31017)
• 4:00 p.m.–4:20 p.m.—Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot Joyride Experience (Booth #80050, Westgate Lot)
• 4:26 p.m.–4:50 p.m.—FCA US/Mopar, FCA US: MOPAR Media Briefing (Booth #43141)
• 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.—SHELL, SHELL and Motorsports Alliances: The Business Behind the Sport; cocktails will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

• 8:30 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—SHELL, SHELL Rotella Unveils its Latest Product Innovation…for Gas-Powered Trucks; breakfast will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 9:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m.—Coker Tire, Coker Tire Does It Again! Revolutionary Radials! (Booth #22775)
• 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—National Street Rod Association, NSRA 50th Street Rod Nationals Giveaway Cars (Booth #22575)
• 10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.—Formula Drift Holdings LLC, What’s in Store for the 2019 Championship (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 11:10 a.m.–11:20 a.m.—Tire Industry Association (TIA), TIA's 2019 Outlook and Updates—Certified Training and Government Affairs (Booth #40066)
• 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.—APR, Unveiling of Booth Show Cars (Booth #22351)
• 12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.—SHELL, My Car Is Like Your Car SEMA Debut; lunch will be served (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)
• 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders, Top 12 Finalists (Grand Lobby, SEMA Central)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Brembo North America Inc, Brembo Caliper Reveal (Booth #23261)
• 2:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m.—Goodguys Enterprises Inc., Goodguys Gold Awards Presentation (Booth #22975)
• 2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.—Castel Technologies, Castel Technologies for ENICAR Connected (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 3:00 p.m.–3:20 p.m.—NGK Spark Plugs, NGK is Launching New High-Ignitability Spark Plugs (Media Center, Rm. S229)   
• 3:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.—AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel’s 10-Year Partnership with McLaren (Booth #25163)
• 4:00 p.m.–4:20 p.m.—Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners, 2018 Mothers Shine Award (Booth #22957)
• 4:30 p.m.–4:50 p.m.—SHELL, Shell and NS2 SERVES NEXT Jeep Project (Booth #60005, Silver Lot)

Thursday, November 1, 2018

• 8:30 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—TRI-ACE Tires, TRI-ACE Tires “Winning” Rubber Wars; breakfast will be served (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 9:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m.—ASA Automotive Systems, ASA Automotive Systems and Fog Software Group Continue their Expansion in the Automotive Vertical (Booth #41043)
• 10:00 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—Arcimoto Inc., Future of Transportation: Making Electric Affordable & Fun (Booth #38026)
• 10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.—J.W. Speaker Corp., New Revolutionary Technology for Off-Road (Booth #34229)
• 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.—Rust-Oleum Corp., New Innovations Debut: Factor 4 Wax & Turbo Spray System (Booth #13073)
• 12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.—Turtle Wax Inc., Marvel Mystery Oil; lunch will be served (Media Center, Rm. S229)
• 1:00 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—OPTIMA Batteries, OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Announcements (Booth #20323)
• 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Kooks Headers & Exhaust, Kooks Headers, MOPAR vs. Chevy Unveiling (Booth #24849)
• 2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.—A&E Networks, HISTORY Unveils Robust DRIVE Programming Block with A-List Auto Talent (Grand Lobby, SEMA Central)

Friday, November 2, 2018

• 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 12 Finalists Judging (SEMA Cruise, South Hall)
• 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders Top 4 Finalists Announced (SEMA Cruise, South Hall)
• 7:00 p.m.—SEMA: Battle of the Builders Winner Announced (SEMA Ignited, Platinum Lot)

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as last year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. Accepting the awards for their companies were (from left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning and strategy—vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA.

Voting for the SEMA Award closes October 1. SEMA manufacturing members exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show were sent an email earlier this month with an invitation and details to vote for the SEMA Award. As industry experts, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to vote for the vehicles that best showcase their products. The annual SEMA Award, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, October 29, the day before the 2018 SEMA Show officially opens, allowing media the opportunity to report on the news earlier than ever before. In past years, the awards had been presented on the first day of the SEMA Show, during the New Products Breakfast.

Previously referred to as the “Hottest Vehicles,” the honors will be given out to the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4x4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and, for the first time ever, the SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year. Ballots for the SEMA Awards were sent in early September to 2018 SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers who will vote to determine the winners.

“The SEMA Awards recognize the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors have identified as being at the forefront of emerging trends in the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These vehicles are embraced by the industry due to their ability to help showcase and launch new aftermarket parts.”

The exhibitors who select the award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. The SEMA Award heightens awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

Visit www.sema.org/semaaward for more information.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as last year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. Accepting the awards for their companies were (from left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning and strategy—vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA.

Voting for the SEMA Award closes October 1. SEMA manufacturing members exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show were sent an email earlier this month with an invitation and details to vote for the SEMA Award. As industry experts, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to vote for the vehicles that best showcase their products. The annual SEMA Award, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, October 29, the day before the 2018 SEMA Show officially opens, allowing media the opportunity to report on the news earlier than ever before. In past years, the awards had been presented on the first day of the SEMA Show, during the New Products Breakfast.

Previously referred to as the “Hottest Vehicles,” the honors will be given out to the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4x4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and, for the first time ever, the SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year. Ballots for the SEMA Awards were sent in early September to 2018 SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers who will vote to determine the winners.

“The SEMA Awards recognize the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors have identified as being at the forefront of emerging trends in the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These vehicles are embraced by the industry due to their ability to help showcase and launch new aftermarket parts.”

The exhibitors who select the award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. The SEMA Award heightens awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

Visit www.sema.org/semaaward for more information.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as last year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. Accepting the awards for their companies were (from left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning and strategy—vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA.

Voting for the SEMA Award closes October 1. SEMA manufacturing members exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show were sent an email earlier this month with an invitation and details to vote for the SEMA Award. As industry experts, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to vote for the vehicles that best showcase their products. The annual SEMA Award, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, October 29, the day before the 2018 SEMA Show officially opens, allowing media the opportunity to report on the news earlier than ever before. In past years, the awards had been presented on the first day of the SEMA Show, during the New Products Breakfast.

Previously referred to as the “Hottest Vehicles,” the honors will be given out to the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4x4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and, for the first time ever, the SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year. Ballots for the SEMA Awards were sent in early September to 2018 SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers who will vote to determine the winners.

“The SEMA Awards recognize the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors have identified as being at the forefront of emerging trends in the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These vehicles are embraced by the industry due to their ability to help showcase and launch new aftermarket parts.”

The exhibitors who select the award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. The SEMA Award heightens awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

Visit www.sema.org/semaaward for more information.

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups 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 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be 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 the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups 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 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be 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 the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups 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 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be 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 the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups 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 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be 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