Alan Kuehl was appointed Southwest territory manager for Considine Sales & Marketing.

CargoGlide Adds National Sales Force
CargoGlide has announced the addition of a national sales force. Industry veteran Alan Kuehl was appointed Southwest territory manager; Considine Sales and Marketing will handle the Midwest; and Jeff Stregiel is the new Northwest sales manager. “It is an honor to be given the opportunity to represent CargoGlide,” Kuehl commented. “I am always proud to bring quality products, knowledge and excellent service to my customers. I am honored to represent CargoGlide and look forward to working with [company president] David McInturf and the team.”

Delta Kits Expands East Coast Operations; Korey Gobin to Manage Operations
Delta Kits Inc. will expand its operations in an effort to better serve its East Coast and European customers. Delta Kits Account Executive Korey Gobin—2010 Windshield Repair Person of the Year—will manage the East Coast operations. When asked about the East Coast expansion, company president Brent Deines said, “The Northeast is a historically underserved market so we expect a positive response to this move. Although in the near term we will continue to ship orders out of our international headquarters in Eugene, East Coast customers are very excited about the additional customer service and technical support that will be available.”

N.A. Williams Continues Sponsorship of Care Council Women's Board Scholarship
Manufacturers' representative agency N.A. Williams has announced that it will continue to sponsor the Car Care Council Women's Board scholarship fund. The Women’s Board awards annual scholarships to female students studying to enter the automotive aftermarket. Two types of scholarships are available: one for high school seniors who plan on attending an ASE-certified post-secondary automobile technology program; and one for students who have completed one year of an ASE-certified post-secondary automotive technology program.

Josh Rohm was named the new vice president of sales for EchoMaster.

Josh Rohm Joins EchoMaster as Vice President of Sales
The EchoMaster team welcomes its newest member, Josh Rohm, who was named the company's new vice president of sales. Rohm has more than 15 years of experience in the 12-volt aftermarket industry. According to EchoMaster, Rohm excels in product knowledge and customer service.

Hagerty Announces Web-Based Classic Vehicle Valuation Tool
Hagerty Insurance Agency Inc. has added a complimentary new web service—known as "Collector Car Portfolio"—to help collectors better understand the classic car market. The new web tool joins the company's existing web tools—"Value Your Car" and "Market Trends"—and can be accessed at www.hagerty.com/valuationtools. The announcement comes before five major collector car auction houses begin business in Monterey, California, this week. Hagerty expects the auctions to gross $230 million in sales from Thursday, August 18, to Sunday, August 21.

ConvExx Promotes Kate Peterson to Sales Director
Independent show organizer ConvExx has promoted Katherine Peterson, CMP, to sales director. Peterson has been a member of the ConvExx staff since 2004. Prior to joining ConvExx, she was a housing services manager, group support at the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Authority (now Visit Baltimore) managing city-wide programs. Her responsibilities at ConvExx include liaison with all customers, client relations and overseeing the sales team and processes.

The vehicle photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com includes images of more than 2,000 vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Various photo collections of the vehicles are included each week in SEMA eNews.

This week the spotlight shines on current and classic Dodge Chargers that made the trek to Vegas in 2010.

The vehicle photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com includes images of more than 2,000 vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Various photo collections of the vehicles are included each week in SEMA eNews.

This week the spotlight shines on current and classic Dodge Chargers that made the trek to Vegas in 2010.

Spy shooter Brenda Priddy and her team have spied several next-generation BMW 3-Series variants in the past several months. Here are a couple of shots of the ’13 BMW M3 sedan.

The sportier wheels and tires, big brakes, cross-drilled rotors and quad-tip exhaust were all the team needed to see to know they spotted M division's latest vehicle.

Because it's still very early in development, details about this car are a little slim, but the biggest question remains, "what BMW will do with the motor?" The rumors that Priddy and her team have heard suggest that the new M3 may feature a straight six-cylinder motor with three turbochargers, good for 450 hp.

According to Brenda Priddy, BMW M boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke said of the next M3: "There will be a bigger focus on very low fuel consumption, and the new M3 will prove this."

This seems to lend some weight to the tri-turbo, six-cylinder motor.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

Spy shooter Brenda Priddy and her team have spied several next-generation BMW 3-Series variants in the past several months. Here are a couple of shots of the ’13 BMW M3 sedan.

The sportier wheels and tires, big brakes, cross-drilled rotors and quad-tip exhaust were all the team needed to see to know they spotted M division's latest vehicle.

Because it's still very early in development, details about this car are a little slim, but the biggest question remains, "what BMW will do with the motor?" The rumors that Priddy and her team have heard suggest that the new M3 may feature a straight six-cylinder motor with three turbochargers, good for 450 hp.

According to Brenda Priddy, BMW M boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke said of the next M3: "There will be a bigger focus on very low fuel consumption, and the new M3 will prove this."

This seems to lend some weight to the tri-turbo, six-cylinder motor.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

With the participation of SEMA-member performance parts manufacturers and legendary engine builder Ed Pink, the SEMA Scholarship Committee will have a complete dyno-tested 302 Ford engine—based on a Dart block and cylinder heads—up for auction on eBay concurrent with the upcoming SEMA Show. Proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). Simultaneously, a customized Dodge Charger and Avenger will also be auctioned to benefit the SMSF.

Each year, the SMSF distributes between $100,000–$150,000 in scholarships to deserving students who plan a career in the automotive industry. This includes awards for vocational school, and two-year, four-year and postgraduate work, with a percentage designated for the families of employees of SEMA-member companies. There is also a Loan Forgiveness Program to help repay student loans for employees of SEMA-member firms.

The engine is targeted to produce in excess of 400 hp, but will be designed for long-term street durability. It is applicable to many niche markets, including street rods, Cobra kit cars, custom classic trucks, Mustang restomods and other street-performance applications.

In announcing the promotion, SEMA Scholarship Committee member and Project Coordinator Bill Holland said, “Ed Pink Racing Engines (EPRE) is exceptionally well qualified to perform the build and will bring tremendous cache to the project. While 'The Old Master' is probably best known for his exploits with fuel-burning SOHC Ford and Chrysler Hemi engines, the company has expanded beyond its drag-racing roots and has built many highly successful engines for IndyCar, Midget, Sprint Car and Endurance Road Racing applications. Ed, EPRE General Manager Frank Honsowetz and owner Tom Malloy have a cadre of highly qualified, experienced technicians who will assist in the building and testing of this engine at the Ed Pink Racing Engines facility in Van Nuys, California.”

For ongoing updates on the project, visit www.sema.org.

With the participation of SEMA-member performance parts manufacturers and legendary engine builder Ed Pink, the SEMA Scholarship Committee will have a complete dyno-tested 302 Ford engine—based on a Dart block and cylinder heads—up for auction on eBay concurrent with the upcoming SEMA Show. Proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). Simultaneously, a customized Dodge Charger and Avenger will also be auctioned to benefit the SMSF.

Each year, the SMSF distributes between $100,000–$150,000 in scholarships to deserving students who plan a career in the automotive industry. This includes awards for vocational school, and two-year, four-year and postgraduate work, with a percentage designated for the families of employees of SEMA-member companies. There is also a Loan Forgiveness Program to help repay student loans for employees of SEMA-member firms.

The engine is targeted to produce in excess of 400 hp, but will be designed for long-term street durability. It is applicable to many niche markets, including street rods, Cobra kit cars, custom classic trucks, Mustang restomods and other street-performance applications.

In announcing the promotion, SEMA Scholarship Committee member and Project Coordinator Bill Holland said, “Ed Pink Racing Engines (EPRE) is exceptionally well qualified to perform the build and will bring tremendous cache to the project. While 'The Old Master' is probably best known for his exploits with fuel-burning SOHC Ford and Chrysler Hemi engines, the company has expanded beyond its drag-racing roots and has built many highly successful engines for IndyCar, Midget, Sprint Car and Endurance Road Racing applications. Ed, EPRE General Manager Frank Honsowetz and owner Tom Malloy have a cadre of highly qualified, experienced technicians who will assist in the building and testing of this engine at the Ed Pink Racing Engines facility in Van Nuys, California.”

For ongoing updates on the project, visit www.sema.org.

With the participation of SEMA-member performance parts manufacturers and legendary engine builder Ed Pink, the SEMA Scholarship Committee will have a complete dyno-tested 302 Ford engine—based on a Dart block and cylinder heads—up for auction on eBay concurrent with the upcoming SEMA Show. Proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). Simultaneously, a customized Dodge Charger and Avenger will also be auctioned to benefit the SMSF.

Each year, the SMSF distributes between $100,000–$150,000 in scholarships to deserving students who plan a career in the automotive industry. This includes awards for vocational school, and two-year, four-year and postgraduate work, with a percentage designated for the families of employees of SEMA-member companies. There is also a Loan Forgiveness Program to help repay student loans for employees of SEMA-member firms.

The engine is targeted to produce in excess of 400 hp, but will be designed for long-term street durability. It is applicable to many niche markets, including street rods, Cobra kit cars, custom classic trucks, Mustang restomods and other street-performance applications.

In announcing the promotion, SEMA Scholarship Committee member and Project Coordinator Bill Holland said, “Ed Pink Racing Engines (EPRE) is exceptionally well qualified to perform the build and will bring tremendous cache to the project. While 'The Old Master' is probably best known for his exploits with fuel-burning SOHC Ford and Chrysler Hemi engines, the company has expanded beyond its drag-racing roots and has built many highly successful engines for IndyCar, Midget, Sprint Car and Endurance Road Racing applications. Ed, EPRE General Manager Frank Honsowetz and owner Tom Malloy have a cadre of highly qualified, experienced technicians who will assist in the building and testing of this engine at the Ed Pink Racing Engines facility in Van Nuys, California.”

For ongoing updates on the project, visit www.sema.org.

	Exhibitor participation for the 2011 SEMA Show is tracking up 14% over this time last year, with new exhibitors signing up every day.

The auto-parts industry shows no signs of letting up on the throttle in spite of turbulence on Wall Street, at least not yet. Even though the economy as a whole has been volatile, consistently positive data is still coming in around the SEMA Show, which is seeing growth in square footage and attendance continues to power ahead.

“Exhibitors and buyers seem to be saying that the more uncertainty there is in the economy, the more they need to be at the SEMA Show,” said SEMA Vice President of Communications and Events Peter MacGillivray. “The automotive community is recognizing the Show as a highly efficient way to do business. That’s understandable—where else can you meet with hundreds of buyers over a four-day period?”

Exhibitor participation is tracking up 14% over this time last year, with new exhibitors signing up every day. Many of the new exhibitors will be at the Show for the first time.

In addition to the positive trend among exhibitors, buyer registration is up 43% and media registration is up a whopping 75%.

Another indicator of the Show’s vitality, housing nights sold, is tracking at a rate 97% higher than last year. That statistic indicates that more attendees will be coming and that they plan to stay longer.

Many exhibitors are taking advantage of SEMA-sponsored cost reductions, such as free drayage for the first 1,000 lbs. of freight. Enhanced promotion via the popular Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase—free for the first product—is another benefit that ensures exhibitors get the most bang for their buck.

To view the Show floor, find out about enhanced services or check the index of exhibiting companies, visit the new SEMA Show website at www.SEMAShow.com.

	Exhibitor participation for the 2011 SEMA Show is tracking up 14% over this time last year, with new exhibitors signing up every day.

The auto-parts industry shows no signs of letting up on the throttle in spite of turbulence on Wall Street, at least not yet. Even though the economy as a whole has been volatile, consistently positive data is still coming in around the SEMA Show, which is seeing growth in square footage and attendance continues to power ahead.

“Exhibitors and buyers seem to be saying that the more uncertainty there is in the economy, the more they need to be at the SEMA Show,” said SEMA Vice President of Communications and Events Peter MacGillivray. “The automotive community is recognizing the Show as a highly efficient way to do business. That’s understandable—where else can you meet with hundreds of buyers over a four-day period?”

Exhibitor participation is tracking up 14% over this time last year, with new exhibitors signing up every day. Many of the new exhibitors will be at the Show for the first time.

In addition to the positive trend among exhibitors, buyer registration is up 43% and media registration is up a whopping 75%.

Another indicator of the Show’s vitality, housing nights sold, is tracking at a rate 97% higher than last year. That statistic indicates that more attendees will be coming and that they plan to stay longer.

Many exhibitors are taking advantage of SEMA-sponsored cost reductions, such as free drayage for the first 1,000 lbs. of freight. Enhanced promotion via the popular Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase—free for the first product—is another benefit that ensures exhibitors get the most bang for their buck.

To view the Show floor, find out about enhanced services or check the index of exhibiting companies, visit the new SEMA Show website at www.SEMAShow.com.