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BFGoodrich® Tires Bringing Baja Champion Tire and Contingency Program To King of the Hammers

GREENVILLE, SC (Jan 12, 2014) – On the heels of one of the most successful desert racing seasons in recent memory, BFGoodrich® Tires is highlighting its championship race tire products and a strong contingency program for the winner of the 2015 King of the Hammers held February 6 in Johnson Valley, Calif.

Once again this year, BFGoodrich Tires will offer racers a $5000 contingency award for the winner of the King of the Hammers race if running on its product. Additionally, the company will offer a $2500 award for the winner of the Smittybilt Every Man Challenge if on BFGoodrich products. (more…)

January 15, 2015
New Nissan Titan Diesel Pickup Truck With Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine Is the Latest Addition to U.S.’s Emerging Diesel Vehicle Market

New Clean Diesel Truck Unveiled This Morning at Detroit Auto Show

Detroit – A major new addition to the diesel pickup truck stable was introduced this morning as Nissan unveiled its new 2016 Nissan Titan powered by a Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine during the opening day of this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (more…)

January 15, 2015
From Badlands Off-Road Adventures What’s On Your 4-Wheel Drive Bucket List?

Have you seen the movie, “The Bucket List”? If not, you’ve probably heard about it. Briefly, it’s the story of two terminally ill men (played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman), who try to atone for their lives by making the best use of their final days. As they travel the country—ostensibly while terminally ill, though they appear quite healthy—they enjoy all sorts of experiences. (more…)

January 15, 2015
Rod Hall’s Championship 1969 Bronco Returns to Baja

The ORMHOF/Rod Hall Championship Bronco Returns to Baja

On December 15th, 2014, racing legend Rod Hall pulled his championship Bronco from the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) museum in Reno, Nevada, and into the shop for a full restoration. This April, Hall, who has achieved more podium finishes that any American off-road racer, will slip behind the wheel and again pilot his classic steed down the Baja peninsula in the General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000. (more…)

January 15, 2015
Husky Towing Products Announces New Hitch System

Super quiet Center Line™ TS – weight distribution with integrated sway control

Morgan Hill, CA, November 2014 – Husky Towing Products announced the most comprehensive product launch in Husky history with its innovative new Center Line TS weight distribution hitch system. The Center Line TS combines weight distribution and sway control in a strong, lightweight design that delivers outstanding performance with significantly less noise than competing hitches. The TS has enjoyed exceptional early response from both dealers and consumers. (more…)

January 15, 2015
Dana’s Spicer Nickel Chromoly Axle Shafts are Engineered for Optimum Strength Off-road

HeatTreated for Added Strength

Maumee, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2014 – Spicer^® high-performance chromoly axle shafts – optimized for use with larger tires – have been introduced by Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN). The new Spicer^® chromoly axle shafts are manufactured using SAE-4340 nickel chromoly steel for maximum strength and durability and are heat treated to ensure optimal hardness throughout. (more…)

January 9, 2015