Chevrolet debuted the Silverado HD just this past February, but there were a few configurations that they seemingly left out. Here’s another configuration in the Silverado HD lineup—the regular-cab dually (the first time this particular body style has been seen on GM’s new Heavy Duty trucks).

Compared to the outgoing model, the new HD regular cab dually appears to gain a few inches behind the door, which might give your average contractor a little more room for tools and such, and the addition of a side step located under the filler lid.

Expect to see these at your local dealer either in the second or third quarter of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Chevrolet debuted the Silverado HD just this past February, but there were a few configurations that they seemingly left out. Here’s another configuration in the Silverado HD lineup—the regular-cab dually (the first time this particular body style has been seen on GM’s new Heavy Duty trucks).

Compared to the outgoing model, the new HD regular cab dually appears to gain a few inches behind the door, which might give your average contractor a little more room for tools and such, and the addition of a side step located under the filler lid.

Expect to see these at your local dealer either in the second or third quarter of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Chevrolet debuted the Silverado HD just this past February, but there were a few configurations that they seemingly left out. Here’s another configuration in the Silverado HD lineup—the regular-cab dually (the first time this particular body style has been seen on GM’s new Heavy Duty trucks).

Compared to the outgoing model, the new HD regular cab dually appears to gain a few inches behind the door, which might give your average contractor a little more room for tools and such, and the addition of a side step located under the filler lid.

Expect to see these at your local dealer either in the second or third quarter of this year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Kansas Sartin tells us about the product he entered into 2018 SEMA Launch Pad competition.

Kansas Sartin tells us about the product he entered into 2018 SEMA Launch Pad competition.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2019 SEMA Board of Directors election. To assure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 14, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

If you do not receive your election email by May 15, please check your spam filter or junk mail folder. If you do not find it there, contact support@directvote.net.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2019 SEMA Board of Directors election. To assure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 14, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

If you do not receive your election email by May 15, please check your spam filter or junk mail folder. If you do not find it there, contact support@directvote.net.

Voting will take place online between May 14–28 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning May 2. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 26.

Voting will take place online between May 14–28 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning May 2. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 26.

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Ridetech Acquired by Fox

Ridetech has announced that it is now part of Fox Factory Holdings. Ridetech will serve as cornerstone for the new Fox Street and Performance division. Moving forward, longtime Ridetech/Air Ride Technologies Executive Vice President and General Manager B.J. Elmore has been named to lead the company in this endeavor. Industry veteran Jim Cozzie also remains with Ridetech's leadership as director of business development. Products will continue to be designed, tested and manufactured in Ridetech’s Jasper, Indiana, factory.

Wheelwell Closes $3 Million Financing

Wheelwell Inc., a social commerce company for the automotive market, has closed $3 million in financing from several investors. This round was led by James Currier of NFX Capital and Hans Tung of GGV Capital. The current round of funding builds on previous angel investments from individuals that included Steve Yankovich (formerly vice president of product at eBay), John Couch (executive vice president of marketing at Apple), and Jeff Bonforte (senior vice president of communications products at Yahoo). As part of the transaction, Currier has joined Wheelwell’s board of directors. Based in San Francisco, Wheelwell combining artificial intelligence (AI), advanced data analytics and deep marketing integrations with Google and Facebook. To fuel expansion, Wheelwell has implemented an AI-controlled ETL database system that enables automatic and instantaneous updates of both new and existing products. Due to these new systems, Wheelwell has been able to double the number of manufacturing partners in 2019 and continue to add close to 100,000 new products every month.

Tiny Idahomes and Dometic have worked together to create the ”Dometic Tiny Home,” also known as the K2 model.

Dometic Partners With Tiny Idahomes to Create Tiny Living Experience

Dometic, an RV market supplier, will support the tiny living movement by incorporating its products into tiny homes. Tiny Idahomes and Dometic have worked together to create the ”Dometic Tiny Home,” also known as the K2 model, which includes products from Dometic inside the home and outside on the patio space. The inside has a Dometic range, an 8 cu.-ft. refrigerator, a 320 series porcelian toilet, washer/dryer combo and Dometic blinds system. The outside includes a Dometic 9500 awning, wine chiller, CFX-powered cooler, and portable lithium battery.

Covercraft Names Bashur CFO

Gregg Bashur has been named the new CFO at Covercraft Industries LLC. He joins Covercraft during a period of expansion that includes the marine and recreational vehicle markets as well as an enhanced presence in the automotive market. Prior to joining Covercraft, Bashur served in various CFO and finance leadership roles with privately held and public companies in manufacturing and distribution, including Honeywell, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Collins Aerospace. The newly appointed CFO will be based out of the corporate home office in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Meyer Distributing Announces Barstow, California, Location

Meyer Distributing Inc. has announced the addition of its Barstow, California, location. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Ontario, California, distribution hub, which houses a large inventory of automotive accessories and RV parts.

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