Ford Accepting Project Vehicle Program Applications

Bronco Sport Trail Rig. For adventurers looking to elevate their off-road trekking in a small, rugged 4x4, the Bronco Sport Trail Rig amps up the Badlands series model by adding 31-inch BFGoodrich™ Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 tires, a one-inch lift kit, plus Ford Performance by RIGID LED off-road lights mounted to a front nudge bar. On top, a Yakima LockNLoad Platform roof rack and off-road gear mounts are designed to carry gear like a high-lift jack kit, Ford Performance recovery boards and jerry cans. (Preproduction image with optional features shown. Available late 2020.)

Ford is now accepting submissions from SEMA-member companies to participate in the 2021 Ford Project Vehicle Program, the automaker announced. The program is open to SEMA-member manufacturers, designers and retailers. Participants must actively promote the vehicle with their products through an established marketing plan and be financially capable of spending promotional dollars, Ford said. Ford… Continue reading Ford Accepting Project Vehicle Program Applications

West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership

West Coast Customs has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (LACDJR) dealership to offer an array of customization packages, with West Coast Customs setting up an ancillary shop and showroom at the dealership’s downtown L.A. location, the company announced. “We are incredibly honored to be collaborating with such… Continue reading West Coast Customs Offering Customization Packages at L.A. Dealership

Meyer Distributing Adds Mountain Top Tonneau Covers to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of Mountain Top to their line card and stocking inventory. The Mountain Top retractable tonneau covers offer European design and engineering for the US full-size truck market. Mountain Top’s lineup features an all-aluminum powder-coated retractable bed cover for all the best-selling truck models in the US. The Mountain Top… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Mountain Top Tonneau Covers to Line Card

3M Adds New Installer Training Program

3M Commercial Solutions Division has announced changes to its installer training programs, including the addition of a training dedicated exclusively to vehicle color change. “We’ve heard from many installers across the US that there is a strong interest in learning specific application types. By segmenting our training offering, this aligns installers to build their own… Continue reading 3M Adds New Installer Training Program

Lordstown Motors Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Fleet Pre-Orders for All-Electric Pickup

Lordstown Motors, a new automaker producing electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has received more than 100,000 non-binding production reservations from commercial fleets for its Lordstown Endurance all-electric pickup truck, with an average order size of nearly 600 vehicles per fleet. “Receiving 100,000 pre-orders from commercial fleets for a truck like the… Continue reading Lordstown Motors Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Fleet Pre-Orders for All-Electric Pickup

Moran Family of Brands Announces New Turbo Tint Franchise

Moran Family of Brands, a franchise of general automotive repair, transmission repair, window tint and vehicle paint protection services, announced the addition of its newest company brand, Turbo Tint. Turbo Tint specializes in automotive window tint services. Under the brand’s concept, customers can purchase a tint package and schedule an appointment online. When they arrive… Continue reading Moran Family of Brands Announces New Turbo Tint Franchise

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rugged Ridge to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rugged Ridge to its line card, further expanding its selection of Jeep off-road products, the company announced. “Rugged Ridge produces parts and accessories for the growing Jeep and off-road enthusiast market. The company focuses on various Jeep products, including bumpers, drivetrain, wheels, lighting, and much more. As… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rugged Ridge to Line Card

House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar

The 2021 House of Kolor calendar, featuring bikes and vehicles from around the custom industry, is now available, the company announced. The annual calendar program not only highlights custom projects exclusively painted with House of Kolor products, but the work of the artist—everyone from Darren Wenzel at West Coast Choppers in Austin, TX, to Steve… Continue reading House of Kolor Announces 2021 Vehicle Calendar

Valspar Automotive Selects Refinishers to be Featured in 2021 Calendar

Valspar Automotive has selected the winners of its award-winning finishes contest to be showcased in the 2021 Valspar Automotive Calendar. On this year’s cover, Valspar Automotive will showcase the work of Bo Vescio of Vescio’s Customizing in Rogers, MN, on a 1958 Bocar. Other featured refinishers include Jason Vander Woude’s 2015 Harley-Davidson Roadglide from NSD… Continue reading Valspar Automotive Selects Refinishers to be Featured in 2021 Calendar

GoFundMe Campaign Organized for Trimmer Battling Cancer

Orlando Ojeda of Bill Dunn One Stop Shop in Huntington Beach, California, recently learned that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, according to The Hog Ring. Because Ojeda is currently receiving chemotherapy and unable to work, a long-time friend has organized a GoFundMe campaign to support Ojeda and his family. Ojeda, a trimmer, has worked… Continue reading GoFundMe Campaign Organized for Trimmer Battling Cancer

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Toyota Reveals TRD-Sport Trailer

Toyota has revealed a second wave of custom SEMA vehicles, including the overlanding-ready TRD-Sport Trailer. The company previously unveiled four builds in its wave one SEMA360 Showcase presentation, held Nov. 2, 2020. SEMA360 is the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) online program connecting the automotive aftermarket industry in a year that made the traditional SEMA… Continue reading Toyota Reveals TRD-Sport Trailer

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