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  • OMIX-ADA TO SHOWCASE EXPANDED HISTORIC JEEP COLLECTION AT ITS OFF ROAD SUCCESS CENTER DURING THE 2015 SEMA SHOW

    Rare Vintage Civilian Model Jeeps Spanning Five Decades to be on Display

    Suwanee, Ga. (October 27, 2015) – Omix-ADA®, a leading manufacturer of high quality Jeep®, truck and off-road parts and accessories, today announced that it will feature six historic Jeeps from its recently expanded vintage and historic Jeep Collection at the company’s Off Road Success Center during the 2015 SEMA Show, in Las Vegas on November 3-6.

    Since first debuting its Jeep Collection at the 2013 SEMA Show, Omix-ADA has went on to acquire more than 30 historically significant Jeeps, chronicling the brand’s history from pre-WWII prototypes through the modern day JK Wrangler. (more…)

  • Wagner® Sets New Benchmark in Braking Technology with Wagner OEx Brake Pads

    Revolutionary New Brake Pads Stop Light Trucks, SUVs and Crossovers Up to 50 Feet Sooner1

    Southfield, Michigan, October 28, 2015.Wagner®, the global leader in braking innovation, has introduced a line of new-technology premium replacement brake pads that help consumers stop up to 50 feet sooner1 when driving light trucks, sport utility vehicles and crossovers. Revolutionary and validated, new Wagner OEX brake pads are now available in selected North American markets, and offer an array of additional benefits, including reduced rotor wear and dusting, and up to two times longer pad life2. Engineered and manufactured in the U.S., these new brake pads can be seen during next week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev. (more…)

  • TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL GIVE AWAY A TRIP FOR TWO TO THE 2016 DETROIT GRAND PRIX IN NEW SEMA PROMOTION

    Auburn Hills, Mich. (Oct. 27, 2015) — TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, will give away a trip for two to the 2016 Detroit Grand Prix. Visitors to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will have a chance to enter the contest when they visit TI Automotive’s new outdoor exhibit at booth #61039. (more…)

  • TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS LIFE IS BETTER OFF-ROAD™ AWARD JUDGES AND HOST ANNOUNCED

    Compton, California (October 27, 2015) – Today, Transamerican Auto Parts announced the panel of experts who have been selected as judges for the 2015 “Life is Better Off-Road™” SEMA builder award in addition to the host of the award presentation. The group of judges has been selected to represent a cross section of the off-road industry and includes some of the most recognizable individuals in off-road vehicle design, fabrication, journalism, and competition.

    Hosting the award presentation will be renowned automobile enthusiast, NBC Motorsports personality and host of History Channel’s Top Gear USA, Rutledge Wood. While known for his knowledge and enthusiasm for all things automotive, Wood has himself been bitten by the off-road bug, making him the ideal choice to direct this important presentation. (more…)

  • Joey Logano captures sixth win of season at Talladega Superspeedway with Shell Technology under the hood

    Shell scientists work with Team Penske every week to optimize a special formulation of Pennzoil racing oil that Logano uses in the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion.

    Houston –OCTOBER 27, 2015. Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford race team followed up a top-10 qualifying time at Talladega Superspeedway to take home the win at the Campingworld.com 500.  Logano found himself in the top three when the teams made their final pit stop and took the lead once the stops cycled through.  He held the lead through to the finish to score his first career win at Talladega Superspeedway and third straight win overall.  With Shell technology under the hood, the win was Logano’s 14th career victory, his sixth victory of the season and 26th top-10 finish of the season. (more…)

  • Australian Matt Mingay Wins Stadium SUPER Trucks Finale at Gold Coast 600

    GOLD COAST, Queensland (October 25, 2015) – Famed Australian stunt man and SST driver Matt Mingay captured his first Stadium SUPER Trucks Presented by TRAXXAS victory in exciting fashion Sunday in the SST TRAXXAS trucks finale of the Gold Coast 600 on the temporary beach side street circuit in Surfers Paradise in front of another capacity crowd.

    Mingay, a resident of Gold Coast, Queensland whom lives just steps away from the race circuit drove his No. 2 Hot Wheels/ Castrol EDGE-sponsored truck in the shadows of Norwell, Queensland SST newcomer Paul Morris from the start of the l0-lap shootout, as the two Australian’s wasted no time moving to the front of the pack from there sixth and seventh starting positions.
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