By SEMA Editors

Each year, during the first week of November, manufacturers of automotive parts and accessories gather in Las Vegas to debut their new products and connect with buyers and media. As the largest annual gathering of small businesses, the SEMA Show provides these manufacturers with a venue for which to do business. They spend months in advance preparing their booths and securing meetings, and they work nonstop during the Show to connect with buyers who are seeking the hottest, newest products to fill their store shelves.

By SEMA Editors

This new Nissan Maxima test car, captured by the photographers at KGP, has less camouflage around key elements of the design, including its C-pillar and side-window profile. A close-up look reveals the Maxima's rakish headlights, along with a hint of the LED effects that will be in play.

The sport sedan concept furthers Nissan's crossover designs, bringing them to the midsize sedan segment to battle the Ford Fusion and Mazda6. The styling is toned-down compared to the concept, but only marginally so. It appears that the execution of the production of the Maxima will match the concept-to-production approach used for the current Nissan Murano compared to the Nissan Resonance show car which preceded it.

Our sources at AutoPacific tell us to expect a performance-oriented hybrid Maxima variant, reportedly using a 2.5L supercharged, direct-inject four-cylinder engine mated to a battery, to provide strong, V6-like performance. This system is seen as a way to further differentiate the Maxima from the encroaching Nissan Altima, which will use a more sedate, eco-minded hybrid setup.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By SEMA Editors

This new Nissan Maxima test car, captured by the photographers at KGP, has less camouflage around key elements of the design, including its C-pillar and side-window profile. A close-up look reveals the Maxima's rakish headlights, along with a hint of the LED effects that will be in play.

The sport sedan concept furthers Nissan's crossover designs, bringing them to the midsize sedan segment to battle the Ford Fusion and Mazda6. The styling is toned-down compared to the concept, but only marginally so. It appears that the execution of the production of the Maxima will match the concept-to-production approach used for the current Nissan Murano compared to the Nissan Resonance show car which preceded it.

Our sources at AutoPacific tell us to expect a performance-oriented hybrid Maxima variant, reportedly using a 2.5L supercharged, direct-inject four-cylinder engine mated to a battery, to provide strong, V6-like performance. This system is seen as a way to further differentiate the Maxima from the encroaching Nissan Altima, which will use a more sedate, eco-minded hybrid setup.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By Monika Earle

	The MPMC Media Trade Conference provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

Hundreds of journalists, reporters and media representatives are set to meet one-on-one with manufacturers during the 2015 MPMC Media Trade Conference, taking place January 20–22, 2015, in Santa Ana, California. The annual event provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

Those who registered before the December 16 deadline should have already received their personalized schedules.

Journalists interested in participating can register at www.sema.org/mtcreg or contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

For exhibitor information, contact Jim Skelly at jims@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

By Monika Earle

	The MPMC Media Trade Conference provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

Hundreds of journalists, reporters and media representatives are set to meet one-on-one with manufacturers during the 2015 MPMC Media Trade Conference, taking place January 20–22, 2015, in Santa Ana, California. The annual event provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

Those who registered before the December 16 deadline should have already received their personalized schedules.

Journalists interested in participating can register at www.sema.org/mtcreg or contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

For exhibitor information, contact Jim Skelly at jims@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

By Monika Earle

	The MPMC Media Trade Conference provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

Hundreds of journalists, reporters and media representatives are set to meet one-on-one with manufacturers during the 2015 MPMC Media Trade Conference, taking place January 20–22, 2015, in Santa Ana, California. The annual event provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

Those who registered before the December 16 deadline should have already received their personalized schedules.

Journalists interested in participating can register at www.sema.org/mtcreg or contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

For exhibitor information, contact Jim Skelly at jims@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

By Jason Catullo

Hundreds of specialty-equipment companies have submitted Booth Space Applications for the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, Las Vegas. Committing to the Show early in the process allows companies more time to plan displays and product debuts, create marketing plans, contact existing and potential customers and prepare personnel for the week. Another benefit of planning early is participation in the SEMA Show’s Priority Space Selection Process, where companies select booth locations within one of the Show’s 12 sections.  

Go behind the scenes of the 2014 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection.

Through the selection process, typically held the beginning of May, Show management reaches out to each exhibiting company’s primary contact with the assigned dates and times for booth selection, which is based on an exhibitor’s seniority (consecutive years exhibiting at the SEMA Show). Before the process begins, exhibitors review the Show’s floorplan to identify the location where they would like to set up shop for the week.

Once exhibitors select their booth space, they can begin to utilize a vast array of tools SEMA offers to help companies realize the highest possible return on their SEMA Show investment.

Manufacturers interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth or e-mail sales@sema.org for information. Information about the 2015 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. For additional information or to speak to a Show representative, call 909-396-0289. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for details and dates for the 2015 SEMA Show Priority Selection.  

By Jason Catullo

Hundreds of specialty-equipment companies have submitted Booth Space Applications for the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, Las Vegas. Committing to the Show early in the process allows companies more time to plan displays and product debuts, create marketing plans, contact existing and potential customers and prepare personnel for the week. Another benefit of planning early is participation in the SEMA Show’s Priority Space Selection Process, where companies select booth locations within one of the Show’s 12 sections.  

Go behind the scenes of the 2014 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection.

Through the selection process, typically held the beginning of May, Show management reaches out to each exhibiting company’s primary contact with the assigned dates and times for booth selection, which is based on an exhibitor’s seniority (consecutive years exhibiting at the SEMA Show). Before the process begins, exhibitors review the Show’s floorplan to identify the location where they would like to set up shop for the week.

Once exhibitors select their booth space, they can begin to utilize a vast array of tools SEMA offers to help companies realize the highest possible return on their SEMA Show investment.

Manufacturers interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth or e-mail sales@sema.org for information. Information about the 2015 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. For additional information or to speak to a Show representative, call 909-396-0289. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for details and dates for the 2015 SEMA Show Priority Selection.  

By Jason Catullo

Hundreds of specialty-equipment companies have submitted Booth Space Applications for the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, Las Vegas. Committing to the Show early in the process allows companies more time to plan displays and product debuts, create marketing plans, contact existing and potential customers and prepare personnel for the week. Another benefit of planning early is participation in the SEMA Show’s Priority Space Selection Process, where companies select booth locations within one of the Show’s 12 sections.  

Go behind the scenes of the 2014 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection.

Through the selection process, typically held the beginning of May, Show management reaches out to each exhibiting company’s primary contact with the assigned dates and times for booth selection, which is based on an exhibitor’s seniority (consecutive years exhibiting at the SEMA Show). Before the process begins, exhibitors review the Show’s floorplan to identify the location where they would like to set up shop for the week.

Once exhibitors select their booth space, they can begin to utilize a vast array of tools SEMA offers to help companies realize the highest possible return on their SEMA Show investment.

Manufacturers interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth or e-mail sales@sema.org for information. Information about the 2015 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. For additional information or to speak to a Show representative, call 909-396-0289. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for details and dates for the 2015 SEMA Show Priority Selection.  

By Becca Butler

	The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep is set to be auctioned off through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 14.

Featuring more than $30,000 in aftermarket parts and accessories, the SEMA Cares ’15 Jeep Wrangler that debuted at the 2014 SEMA Show will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 14.

The vehicle, which was donated by Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge, includes:

• Falken Tire’s new WildPeak M/T 37-in. tires
• Superchips Flash Programmer
• Rugged Ridge cat-back exhaust
• Rugged Ridge Exploration Package (which includes an all-terrain modular front bumper, textured black, XHD swing and lock tire carrier, billet grille inserts (black), Euro Guard light kit (black), locking gas cap door (black), Hurricane flat fender flare kit, performance vented hood, aluminum hood catches (black), lift kit with shocks (4 in.), XHD snorkel, Sherpa roof rack, LED driving lights (16-watt/3-in. square), front floor liner, rear floor liner, cargo liner, light bar and lowering kit
• Custom paint by LGE-CTS Motorsports

The auction marks the seventh vehicle developed for SEMA Cares—a committee established by the SEMA Board of Directors that brings the voice and resources of the SEMA community together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. More than $1 million has been raised since SEMA Cares was established in 2007.

The SEMA Cares ’15 Jeep Wrangler is set to be auctioned Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at approximately 8:00 p.m. (EST). The lot number is 3001.

For additional details, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or contact Mike Spagnola at mikes@sema.org or 909-978-6707.