Exterior cargo and styling accessories, and two different air compressors were among the new products for vans, trucks and SUVs most popular with buyers at the 2008 SEMA Show. SEMA used a new digital tracking method at the 2008 New Products Showcase, allowing buyers to scan product barcodes and receive product details via printout or e-mail.

There were nearly 100 new products entered in the Best New Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Performance Street Product category, and nearly 1,000 scans requesting additional product information. Who was doing all that scanning? More than 9,400 were retailers, followed by warehouse distributors (3,900), repair/service/installers (3,900) and builders/fabricators (3,500).

Following are the top 10 van/truck/SUV products that were of most interest to buyers:

1: Carriage Works 3-Piece Roll Pan Kit Kit for 2007 Silverado features oval exhaust tips, steel roll pan with urethane bed corners, bolt-on installation and is ready for paint.
2: Grant Products Revolution Airbag Steering Wheel Airbag replacement steering wheel that enables enthusiasts to customize their steering wheel and retain the safety of the factory airbag.
3: Carriage Works Ford F-150 Grille Classic billet grille for the newly-restyled Ford F-150. including Lariat and King Ranch editions.
4: BD Diesel 6.4L Super Air Scoop Replaces fender air vent on the Ford 6.4L Power Stroke with a ram-air style scoop and ducting for better fuel economy and turbo response, and lower EGTs.
5: Bully Dog Technologies Triple Dog E3 Downloader Economy-based downloader features a lower price point, with tuning developed for maximum fuel economy.
6: ARB 4x4 Accessories Portable Air Compressor Portable 12V air compressor comes in durable carry case. Includes 19-foot air hose and comes with all fittings for tire inflation and camping/leisure gear.
7: Dee Zee Pickup Racks Aluminum rack adds function and style to all standard-size pickups.
8: Jack-Rack Cargo Management System Lightweight adjustable lift assembly occupies normal bed area, and provides wide range of options.
9: ViAir 200-psi Air Source Kit Intended for use on- and off-road, for inflating tires, air horns, actuating air locking differentials, load-leveling and more.
10: Go Rhino! Dominator III side steps Modular, wheel-to-wheel Side Steps feature drop-down step and "race style" removable aluminum step pads.

Exterior cargo and styling accessories, and two different air compressors were among the new products for vans, trucks and SUVs most popular with buyers at the 2008 SEMA Show. SEMA used a new digital tracking method at the 2008 New Products Showcase, allowing buyers to scan product barcodes and receive product details via printout or e-mail.

There were nearly 100 new products entered in the Best New Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Performance Street Product category, and nearly 1,000 scans requesting additional product information. Who was doing all that scanning? More than 9,400 were retailers, followed by warehouse distributors (3,900), repair/service/installers (3,900) and builders/fabricators (3,500).

Following are the top 10 van/truck/SUV products that were of most interest to buyers:

1: Carriage Works 3-Piece Roll Pan Kit Kit for 2007 Silverado features oval exhaust tips, steel roll pan with urethane bed corners, bolt-on installation and is ready for paint.
2: Grant Products Revolution Airbag Steering Wheel Airbag replacement steering wheel that enables enthusiasts to customize their steering wheel and retain the safety of the factory airbag.
3: Carriage Works Ford F-150 Grille Classic billet grille for the newly-restyled Ford F-150. including Lariat and King Ranch editions.
4: BD Diesel 6.4L Super Air Scoop Replaces fender air vent on the Ford 6.4L Power Stroke with a ram-air style scoop and ducting for better fuel economy and turbo response, and lower EGTs.
5: Bully Dog Technologies Triple Dog E3 Downloader Economy-based downloader features a lower price point, with tuning developed for maximum fuel economy.
6: ARB 4x4 Accessories Portable Air Compressor Portable 12V air compressor comes in durable carry case. Includes 19-foot air hose and comes with all fittings for tire inflation and camping/leisure gear.
7: Dee Zee Pickup Racks Aluminum rack adds function and style to all standard-size pickups.
8: Jack-Rack Cargo Management System Lightweight adjustable lift assembly occupies normal bed area, and provides wide range of options.
9: ViAir 200-psi Air Source Kit Intended for use on- and off-road, for inflating tires, air horns, actuating air locking differentials, load-leveling and more.
10: Go Rhino! Dominator III side steps Modular, wheel-to-wheel Side Steps feature drop-down step and "race style" removable aluminum step pads.

	Comedian Bill Engvall is the featured entertainer at the Industry Awards Banquet at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Comedian Bill Engvall will be the featured entertainer at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
 
Each year, thousands of industry professionals attend the Industry Awards Banquet to honor new SEMA Hall of Fame members and to recognize winners of several industry awards. Engvall will entertain the audience following the announcements of the SEMA awards including Person of the Year, WD of the Year, and Manufacturers' Rep of the Year.
 
“One of the unique characteristics about the SEMA industry is that it is made up of an amazing group of professionals, many of whom have a deep-seeded passion for the automotive industry,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications. “The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is a special time to gather and pay tribute to those who have made an immense impact and contributed to the industry.”

Engvall’s ability to connect with audiences has made him one of the most popular and busiest comedians today. He currently stars in his own television show on TBS, "The Bill Engvall Show," and also hosts "Country Fried Home Videos" on CMT.

He's also known for his work with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy in the sketch comedy show, "Blue Collar TV." Engvall has appeared in numerous movies and has made several appearances on "The Tonight Show" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." 

Engvall's routines, appearances and clips from "The Bill Engvall Show" can be found on the Internet:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6sE8RMUuU
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_48yAtHC20

Tickets to the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet are available to those registered for the SEMA Show and cost $50 per individual or $500 to reserve a table for 10. View more details here.

Haven't booked a room for the 2009 SEMA Show yet? Click here for the latest rates from official partner hotels and reservation options.

	Comedian Bill Engvall is the featured entertainer at the Industry Awards Banquet at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Comedian Bill Engvall will be the featured entertainer at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
 
Each year, thousands of industry professionals attend the Industry Awards Banquet to honor new SEMA Hall of Fame members and to recognize winners of several industry awards. Engvall will entertain the audience following the announcements of the SEMA awards including Person of the Year, WD of the Year, and Manufacturers' Rep of the Year.
 
“One of the unique characteristics about the SEMA industry is that it is made up of an amazing group of professionals, many of whom have a deep-seeded passion for the automotive industry,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications. “The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is a special time to gather and pay tribute to those who have made an immense impact and contributed to the industry.”

Engvall’s ability to connect with audiences has made him one of the most popular and busiest comedians today. He currently stars in his own television show on TBS, "The Bill Engvall Show," and also hosts "Country Fried Home Videos" on CMT.

He's also known for his work with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy in the sketch comedy show, "Blue Collar TV." Engvall has appeared in numerous movies and has made several appearances on "The Tonight Show" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." 

Engvall's routines, appearances and clips from "The Bill Engvall Show" can be found on the Internet:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6sE8RMUuU
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_48yAtHC20

Tickets to the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet are available to those registered for the SEMA Show and cost $50 per individual or $500 to reserve a table for 10. View more details here.

Haven't booked a room for the 2009 SEMA Show yet? Click here for the latest rates from official partner hotels and reservation options.

	Comedian Bill Engvall is the featured entertainer at the Industry Awards Banquet at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Comedian Bill Engvall will be the featured entertainer at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
 
Each year, thousands of industry professionals attend the Industry Awards Banquet to honor new SEMA Hall of Fame members and to recognize winners of several industry awards. Engvall will entertain the audience following the announcements of the SEMA awards including Person of the Year, WD of the Year, and Manufacturers' Rep of the Year.
 
“One of the unique characteristics about the SEMA industry is that it is made up of an amazing group of professionals, many of whom have a deep-seeded passion for the automotive industry,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications. “The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is a special time to gather and pay tribute to those who have made an immense impact and contributed to the industry.”

Engvall’s ability to connect with audiences has made him one of the most popular and busiest comedians today. He currently stars in his own television show on TBS, "The Bill Engvall Show," and also hosts "Country Fried Home Videos" on CMT.

He's also known for his work with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy in the sketch comedy show, "Blue Collar TV." Engvall has appeared in numerous movies and has made several appearances on "The Tonight Show" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." 

Engvall's routines, appearances and clips from "The Bill Engvall Show" can be found on the Internet:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6sE8RMUuU
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_48yAtHC20

Tickets to the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet are available to those registered for the SEMA Show and cost $50 per individual or $500 to reserve a table for 10. View more details here.

Haven't booked a room for the 2009 SEMA Show yet? Click here for the latest rates from official partner hotels and reservation options.