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Rob Morse

Edelbrock Appoints New Sales Manager

Edelbrock has announced the appointment of Rob Morse to the position of account sales manager, bringing 28 years of experience in the automotive industry to the Edelbrock sales team. He was most recently the sales operations manager at AutoRep Sales Co., where he specialized in project management with performance OEM and private-label sales. Prior to this, Morse spent 15 years in the performance aftermarket at Ford Motor Co., holding various management positions, including senior zone manager, regional marketing manager and retail development manager, culminating his career at Ford as global representation planner.

Brandmotion Announces Foundational Partnership With Chamberlain Group

Brandmotion has formed a partnership with Chamberlain Group (CGI), a market leader in access control solutions. The partnership with CGI has enabled the development of Brandmotion’s newest product, the Frameless Mirror that houses Chamberlain’s ARQ universal remote control, which works with 95% of garage door opener brands.

Nexen Tire America Introduces All-New Website

Nexen Tire America Inc. has introduced its all-new website, which includes a completely redesigned dealer locator and interactive product information. Additional features include an improved tire finder; more product information, including 360-degree images, videos, features, benefits and real-life customer reviews; and the ability to save vehicle and location information for future use. For off-roaders, the new enhanced website will provide detailed information about Nexen’s all-new mud terrain tire, the Roadian MTX. Tire dealers can also easily access the NexenACE dealer portal from the new site, which provides a variety of training videos and information for Nexen dealers.

1st Certified Collision Taps AirPro Diagnostics Scan Technology

AirPro Diagnostics has announced that 1st Certified Collision Centers has partnered with AirPro Diagnostics to provide pre-and post-repair scan and calibration services at its eight locations in Southern California. The AirPro Diagnostics scan tool utilizes embedded OEM software with OEM-validated interfaces, which meet or exceed OEM requirements.

Lucas Oil Receives 2018 AutoZone Extra Miler Award

Lucas Oil Products Inc. was awarded the AutoZone Extra Miler Award at the annual AutoZone summit on May 15 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Extra Miler award honors those vendors who are “unfazed by obstacles, go above and beyond the call of duty, exceed expectations and consistently do more than expected."

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David Jacobs sits down to talk about the opportunity to network at the SEMA Show through the Young Executives Network (YEN).

David Jacobs sits down to talk about the opportunity to network at the SEMA Show through the Young Executives Network (YEN).

David Jacobs sits down to talk about the opportunity to network at the SEMA Show through the Young Executives Network (YEN).

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the inside of the ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD.

The next-generation Silverado HD will look almost identical to the recently debuted 1500; the only difference on the inside is the gauge cluster, which adds a couple of small analog circle gauges in the center.

The next-generation 2500/3500 HD is said to utilize a mixed aluminum/steel body. Styling cues are likely to mimic the recently debuted 1500, with a wide array of unique grilles and distinctive trims.

Diesel power should still come from the recently refreshed Duramax 6.6L V8 engine, while the 6.0L V8 should soldier on as the standard gasoline option. No official word on transmission offerings, but considering Ford and RAM are still using six-speed units in their HD rigs, expect GM to stick with its current six-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission (although there’s still a chance the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission may show up).

The ’20 Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut sometime in early 2019, with an on-sale date later in the year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde