By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

The shooters at KGP Photography have gotten their best look yet at the ’15 GMC Canyon, caught testing on one of GM's test tracks. This latest prototype reveals many new details of the Canyon's front fascia, including a telling look through the front camouflage to reveal much of its large grille design. The grille gets three horizontal slats with rounded edges, taking after the ’14 GMC Sierra, but still going its own way, design-wise.  

Although the prototype is still utilizing its temporary, placeholder test headlights, viewers can get a clear sense of the headlights' blocky shape. New details of the front bumper are also visible, with bold sculpting around the fog lights, leading into a thick lower air intake.  

The front end features visible on this prototype show that a lot of work has been done to Americanize the look compared to the softer, less-aggressive appearance applied to the original, global Chevy Colorado. The efforts to toughen up U.S. versions of the Colorado and the Canyon is a wise move to make them a better fit into American showrooms.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have gotten their best look yet at the ’15 GMC Canyon, caught testing on one of GM's test tracks. This latest prototype reveals many new details of the Canyon's front fascia, including a telling look through the front camouflage to reveal much of its large grille design. The grille gets three horizontal slats with rounded edges, taking after the ’14 GMC Sierra, but still going its own way, design-wise.  

Although the prototype is still utilizing its temporary, placeholder test headlights, viewers can get a clear sense of the headlights' blocky shape. New details of the front bumper are also visible, with bold sculpting around the fog lights, leading into a thick lower air intake.  

The front end features visible on this prototype show that a lot of work has been done to Americanize the look compared to the softer, less-aggressive appearance applied to the original, global Chevy Colorado. The efforts to toughen up U.S. versions of the Colorado and the Canyon is a wise move to make them a better fit into American showrooms.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have gotten their best look yet at the ’15 GMC Canyon, caught testing on one of GM's test tracks. This latest prototype reveals many new details of the Canyon's front fascia, including a telling look through the front camouflage to reveal much of its large grille design. The grille gets three horizontal slats with rounded edges, taking after the ’14 GMC Sierra, but still going its own way, design-wise.  

Although the prototype is still utilizing its temporary, placeholder test headlights, viewers can get a clear sense of the headlights' blocky shape. New details of the front bumper are also visible, with bold sculpting around the fog lights, leading into a thick lower air intake.  

The front end features visible on this prototype show that a lot of work has been done to Americanize the look compared to the softer, less-aggressive appearance applied to the original, global Chevy Colorado. The efforts to toughen up U.S. versions of the Colorado and the Canyon is a wise move to make them a better fit into American showrooms.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By SEMA Editors

SEMA's Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) has created a new webpage, called "ETTN Industry Articles," to host articles written by the network's members and staff. The latest article, "Emerging Trend: Marketing With Dashboards," provides a quick example of how companies are incorporating dashboard technology into their business operations.

Read "Emerging Trend: Marketing With Dashboards."

Another item available through ETTN Industry Articles, titled "Emerging Trend: Ethanol at the Pump," provides a look at the current levels of ethanol currently being used in gasoline and the negative impact ethanol can have on specialty-equipment companies and enthusiasts.

Launched earlier in 2013, the mission of the ETTN is to identify, understand and communicate emerging trends and technologies to help members improve. The ETTN is open to all SEMA members and is free to join. The ETTN is an evolution of a previously existing group, the Street Performance Council (SPC).

For more information about the ETTN, contact Bryan Harrison.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA's Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) has created a new webpage, called "ETTN Industry Articles," to host articles written by the network's members and staff. The latest article, "Emerging Trend: Marketing With Dashboards," provides a quick example of how companies are incorporating dashboard technology into their business operations.

Read "Emerging Trend: Marketing With Dashboards."

Another item available through ETTN Industry Articles, titled "Emerging Trend: Ethanol at the Pump," provides a look at the current levels of ethanol currently being used in gasoline and the negative impact ethanol can have on specialty-equipment companies and enthusiasts.

Launched earlier in 2013, the mission of the ETTN is to identify, understand and communicate emerging trends and technologies to help members improve. The ETTN is open to all SEMA members and is free to join. The ETTN is an evolution of a previously existing group, the Street Performance Council (SPC).

For more information about the ETTN, contact Bryan Harrison.