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  • Philips Debuts New X-tremeVision LED Exterior Lighting

    Philips Debuts New X-tremeVision LED Exterior Lighting

    First to market with street legal applications for stop, tail, and back-up lighting

    Philips LED Ext Retrofits Farmington Hills, MI…  Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG), is first to market with street legal applications for stop, tail, and back-up lighting with its new line of Philips X-tremeVision LED Exterior Lighting. These innovative Philips X-tremeVision LED Exterior bulb replacements use high-powered LEDs to deliver five times more light output than standard 1156, 1157, and 921 incandescent bulbs, while using 13 times less energy. The extra light output provided by these new LEDs helps increase safety and speeds driver response during braking. (more…)

  • FOX Hires Rock-Racing Suspension Guru Wayne Israelsen for 2014 King of the Hammers Event

    FOX Hires Rock-Racing Suspension Guru Wayne Israelsen for 2014 King of the Hammers Event

    Company Boosts Contingency Package to $15,000, Offers Free Tuning Sessions with Israelsen at Johnson Valley Event

    2014 FOX KOH - AllTech Motorsports’ Wayne IsraelsenEl Cajon, Calif. – For years, FOX athletes have ruled “King of the Hammers,” an extreme competition called “the toughest single day event in the world.” In the event, competitors race across the desert at high speeds, conquering several of the nation’s toughest rock crawling trails. FOX athletes have consistently been the fastest in the competition, earning more titles than all other shock manufacturers combined. (more…)

  • AAM introduces industry-first EcoTrac (TM) Disconnecting All Wheel Drive

    AAM introduces industry-first EcoTrac (TM) Disconnecting All Wheel Drive

    AAM-EcoTracDETROIT, MICHIGAN-December 19, 2013 – American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) today announced the introduction of the automotive industry’s first disconnecting all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.  EcoTrac TM on the all-new 2014 Jeep® Cherokee.

    AAM’s EcoTrac TM Disconnecting All Wheel Drive is a new approach to minimizing the effect of inertia and drag on a vehicle’s driveline system by disconnecting many of the rotating components from the driveline when they are not needed.  AAM’s EcoTrac TM disconnects at the power transfer unit (PTU) and the rear drive module (RDM) allowing  large portions of the driveline to discontinue rotating while in front-wheel drive.  These components include both the PTU and RDM hypoid gear sets, the bearings associated with the gear sets, and the driveshaft.  The result?  The benefits of an all-wheel-drive system without the sacrifice to fuel economy and emissions.  (more…)

  • Rancho® RS7000MT™ Steering Stabilizer Coverage Expanded to Include 1950 and Newer Chevy, GMC Trucks and SUVs

    Rancho® RS7000MT™ Steering Stabilizer Coverage Expanded to Include 1950 and Newer Chevy, GMC Trucks and SUVs

    Rancho RX7000MT Steering StabilizerLong Beach, Calif., Dec. 17, 2013 – The Rancho line of performance suspension and shocks now includes additional RS7000MT steering stabilizer series coverage of 1950 and newer Chevrolet and GMC truck and SUV models. The latest Rancho RS7000MT steering stabilizers are now available at performance retailers nationwide.

    Built with core RS7000MT monotube series technology, RS7000MT steering stabilizers help provide ride and handling characteristics that are ideal for off-road driving or towing. Monotube technology included in RS7000MT steering stabilizers allows for quick dissipation of heat from use and helps to protect the shock from overheating and failure during extreme use. (more…)

  • Vision X Lighting Racers Triumphant at 46th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

    Vision X Lighting Racers Triumphant at 46th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

    Vision X - Baja 1000November 20, 2013 – Algona, WA – Racers using Vision X Lighting outshine the rigors and darkness of the the 46th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 to claim multiple class wins and class championships.

    The grueling yet majestic terrain in Baja California, Mexico put 251 starters to the ultimate test of man and machine as they forged through over 900 miles of mountains, deserts, deep sand washes, dry lake beds, silt beds, mud holes and cactus fields. After 18 hours of continual punishment the first finishers began cross the finish line, and after over 35 hours less than half of the starters would see the checkered flag. (more…)

  • ARB New Product Preview: Jeep JK Wrangler Bumper & Tire Carrier

    ARB New Product Preview: Jeep JK Wrangler Bumper & Tire Carrier

    ARB Rear Bumper - Jeep Wrangler JKOffering one of the strongest carrier-to- vehicle mounting assemblies available on the market, the redesigned wheel carrier assembly for the Jeep JK Wrangler is bolted to the rear bar via a heavy duty, 5.11″ long carrier hub featuring self-lubricating sintered bronze bushes.

    The mounting structure bolts directly onto the chassis bracket assembly for maximum strength and durability. (more…)