Hunter Engineering announced a new integration partnership with Dealer-FX and its ONE Platform service experience. A service dashboard that provides control over dealership workflow and creates a more consistent process, ONE Platform is now compatible with Hunter inspection equipment, including Quick Check Drive, Quick Check and Quick Tread systems. The integration will reportedly give dealerships the opportunity to maximize service profits through alignment, tire and balancing sales while completing customer transparency through easy-to-understand reports.
Bronco Mule: The Bronco will have body-on-frame construction and (unlike the Ranger) will have coil-spring solid axles in the front and rear.
Ranger Diesel: This Ranger prototype could foreshadow a diesel version of the midsize truck for the U.S. market.
’20 Shelby GT500: Ford stated that the GT500 will be capable of mid-three-second 0–60-mph and sub-11-sec. quarter-mile scores.
Industry news from SEMA-member companies, including Competition Specialties, Battery-Biz, Ridetech and Babcox Media Inc.
SEMA recently announced the availability of its newest member benefit: the “2019 Business Resource Guide.” The guide, which is available electronically at www.SEMA.org/BRG and is included in a print version through the May issue of SEMA News, features contact information and descriptions of SEMA-member companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.
Mustang Hybrid: If this is the Mustang hybrid, expect it to borrow the 3.3L V6 hybrid setup from the recently debuted Explorer Hybrid.
Prototype Corvette: Here is the latest prototype of the mid-engine Corvette, with photos of the production headlights, taillights, “Batwing” and other details that we haven’t seen before.
Kia Tusker: The Kia Tusker will ride on the same platform that will underpin the next-gen Hyundai Creta.
Ford Explorer ST: The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year.
Porsche 911 Cabriolet: Visual upgrades are rather mild, with the 992 exterior being heavily based on the outgoing model.
Land Rover Defender: The prototype shows a wealth of design cues from the Defender, as well as a few from the Discovery and Range Rover families.
Industry news from SEMA-member companies, including Warn Industries, Marx Group, Continental and Power Automedia.
Industry news from SEMA-member companies, including Crower Cams, Advanced Clutch Technology, Falken Tires, VP Racing Fuels Inc., and Race Winning Brands.
Shell is looking for automotive personalities and enthusiasts to share their stories on the Shell “Pioneering Performance” live stage at the 2017 SEMA Show.
SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled four comprehensive guides for members that cover topics of federal standards and regulations in the areas of healthcare, intellectual property rights, auto parts and, most recently, the Bonneville Salt Flats.