By Polaris Slingshot

The three-wheeled Slingshot will hold its press conference Tuesday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m., at the Slingshot Joyride location in the Westgate Lot (booth #80050).

Polaris Slingshot is hosting 2018 SEMA Show attendees with its “Joyride” ride-along experience. The three-wheeled Slingshot will feature in a press conference Tuesday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m., at the Slingshot Joyride location in the Westgate Lot (booth #80050). Slingshot promises the 20-minute press conference will be fun, as passengers will ride with professional drivers while they burnout and drift the roadster through a custom-built road course.

In addition to the “Joyrides,” Slingshot executives will highlight its ’19 lineup, which features four models, starting with the entry-level S model priced under $20,000.

Slingshot Joyrides will continue throughout the SEMA Show, as Showgoers can ride along and experience the fun of riding shotgun in the three-wheeled, five-speed, 173hp Slingshot roadster. 

Despite a federal motorcycle classification, Slingshot drivers in 44 states, including Nevada, can operate a Slingshot with their standard driver’s license, without the need of a motorcycle endorsement.

Visit www.polarisslingshot.com to learn more.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Automotive Customer Service Rep: Energy Suspension is hiring an automotive customer service representative to provide automotive product application information, technical assistance, order processing and respond to emails. Occasional travel to local trade shows and events is required. Candidates must have basic automotive knowledge and prior customer service experience and be proficient with proactive outbound calls to customer base. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Drivetrain Builder: Zumbrota Drivetrain is hiring a drivetrain builder to rebuild transmissions, transfer cases and differentials. The ability to work independently, advanced automotive and mechanical skills, and the use of power tools are required.

Level 2 Certified Driver: Automotive Testing & Development is hiring a level 2 certified driver. All drivers must have a valid drivers license and at least five years’ driving experience to qualify for the position. The ability to drive a manual transmission is required.

Research & Development: Diamond Eye Manufacturing Inc. is hiring personnel for its R&D department. This position will cover a broad range of work involving product design and development, working in all facilities using different machines and equipment and interaction with employees in those facilities, working on vehicles, customer service and computer work. Candidates must have good mechanical skills, experience working with diesel trucks and knowledge of engines and computer control systems. Different levels of training or certifications are a plus but not required. 

Head Automotive Technician: AAM Competition LLC is hiring a skilled automotive technician to join its service department and install high-performance parts. Candidates should have a strong diagnostic and electrical background, more than five years’ automotive shop experience and experience pulling engines out of vehicles and reinstalling them. Engine building experience is a plus.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2018 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2018 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• TORA Media Preview, October 29, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Media Center, Las Vegas
• SEMA Show Student Career Day, October 29, 2018, Westgate Resort & Casino, Paradise Event Center, Las Vegas
• SEMA Launch Pad, October 29, 2018, Westgate Theater, Las Vegas
• Media Preview Exclusive, Presented by TORA, October 29, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper South Hall, Las Vegas
• New Technologies, New Opportunities: Vehicle Technology Roundtable, Powered by ETTN, October 29, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N258, Las Vegas
• WTC General Membership Meeting, October 29, 2018, Aces Restaurant, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• Gear-up Girl, Powered by SBN, October 29, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N264, Las Vegas
• YEN Membership Meeting and Mixer, October 29, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N263C, Las Vegas
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• Racing and Performance Forum: Keeping Technology at the Forefront, Powered by ETTN, October 30, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N258, Las Vegas
• Body Politics—The Nonverbal Differences between Men and Women, Powered by SBN, October 30, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N253, Las Vegas
• Truck Market Happy Hour, October 30, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, TORA Booth #34185, Las Vegas
• ARMO Reception, October 30, 2018, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Conference Rooms 7-14, Las Vegas
• PRO Reception, October 30, 2018, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Pool Deck, Las Vegas
• WTC Reception, October 30, 2018, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel Pool, Las Vegas
• YEN Reception, October 30, 2018, Westgate Paradise Center, Las Vegas
• ARMO General Membership Meeting, October 31, 2018, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Conference Rooms 4-6, Las Vegas
• Take Your Company’s Sales to the Next Level, Powered by PRO, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N253, Las Vegas
• Restoration Builders Panel: Powered by ARMO, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N258, Las Vegas
• Advanced Driver Assist Systems: Customizing with Confidence, Presented by ETTN, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N258, Las Vegas
• Good Enough Now: Women at Work, Powered by SBN, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N254, Las Vegas
• Legal & Regulatory: Navigating the World of Import Tariffs, Powered by WTC, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N256, Las Vegas
• Live SEMA OEM Accessory Roundtable, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N218, Las Vegas
• PRO Happy Hour, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth #13113, Las Vegas
• HRIA Reception, October 31, 2018, Westgate Paradise Center, Las Vegas
• TORA Reception, October 31, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall in the SCORE off-road area, Las Vegas
• SBN Reception, October 31, 2018, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Ballroom D, Las Vegas
• Coffee and Conversation Presented by WTC, November 1, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRO General Membership Meeting, November 1, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N232, Las Vegas
• Manufacturer Rep Roundup & Awards Program, November 1, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• Hot Rod Builders Panel, Powered by HRIA, November 1, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N258, Las Vegas
• ETTN Vehicle Tech Lunch & Learn, November 1, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N261, Las Vegas
• Advanced Vehicle Technology: Practice, Policy and Challenges, Powered by ETTN, November 1, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, N258, Las Vegas
• SEMA Ignited, November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• SCRS IDEAS Collide Showcase, November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 22–24, 2019, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Santa Ana, California
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 26–31, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• SEMA Australia Business Development Conference, May 9–13, 2019, Melbourne, Australia

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• Centerforce
• CIPA USA
• Coast to Coast
• COMP Cams
• Covercraft
• CoverKing
• CTEK Battery Chargers
• CURT Manufacturing
• Dedenbear
• Dee Zee

Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By Zane Clark

SEMA Education will feature more than 100 free educational seminars at the Show, providing attendees with professional development and training resources designed to help their businesses grow.

The 2018 SEMA Show, to be held October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas, will feature more than 100 free educational seminars, providing attendees with professional development and training resources designed to help their businesses grow, including:

How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Game for the Automotive Service Business
October 29, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., LVCC N252
New online technology is changing the way consumers seek and book automotive services. Businesses that offer customers personalized, real-time information that addresses their needs and help make a decision on servicing their vehicles will prevail in highly competitive markets.

Winning the Innovation Game
October 30, 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m., LVCC N256
Participants will learn the four building blocks of executing an innovation strategy in an environment where change is happening at an ever-increasing rate. Extensive research done at Stanford University, MIT, Harvard and in the field by hundreds of practitioners has been brought together in a simple and powerful framework that leaders at all levels can take advantage of in the pursuit of their goals given high levels of change.

Defending Against the Data Breach
October 31, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., LVCC N252
Every few seconds, someone has his or her identity stolen. Computers are hacked, wallets are stolen, credit cards are compromised, credit is ruined and the instigators make more in a day than most of us make in a year. The bleeding will not stop anytime soon—and the more time you spend uninformed, the better your chances of being targeted.

Connecting With the Outdoor Centric Consumer
October 31, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., LVCC N253
Join Yakima and other industry leaders for a panel discussion on how the automotive industry plays a pivotal role in everyday outdoor adventure and how to get involved. According the Outdoor Industry Association, the outdoor recreation industry is a powerful force in the overall U.S. economy, with consumers spending $887 billion annually on outdoor recreation.

Killing Status Quo With Principles to Fortune: $100 Million Reasons to Deliver More
November 1, 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m., LVCC N254
No ivy league degree or resources required. Crush your competition from anywhere in the world with the power of the internet and an empowered workforce. Speaker Scott J. Bintz is a serial e-commerce entrepreneur and Founder of RealTruck.com, a little company, that started in a basement and grew to more than $100+ in e-commerce sales.

Make it easy. Register for all five seminars.

Sign Up. Show Up. Preview all sessions and register.

Contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark for additional information.

Other Recommended Seminars:

SEMA Suggested: Legal & Regulatory: Navigating the World of Import Tariffs
SEMA Suggested: Changes to the CARB E.O. Program; What You Need to Know
SEMA Suggested: Controlling Your Healthcare Cost Over the Next 2 Years