By Katie Carson

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) has announced the trucks and off-road builds that will be displayed at the 2017 SEMA Show as part of the council’s Feature Vehicle program. In total, six vehicles will display the TORA Feature Vehicle tag on their dashes. Five TORA vehicles will be displayed outside of South Hall, while one vehicle will be displayed in the TORA booth #34177, located in the Upper South Hall.

Here is a sneak peak of the 2017 TORA Feature Vehicles:

Builder: AutoFab LLC – Dallas
Provided by: Bodyguard Bumbers
Vehicle: ’12 Dodge 3500 HD non-dually 4x4
Build includes custom chrome plating, hand engraving and powder-coat accents; custom 25 air-ride suspension.

Builder: Blair Summers – Wichita, Kansas
Provided by: BOLT Lock
Vehicle: ’14 GMC Sierra
This ’14 GMC Sierra has been lifted and painted dark blue. It features a wireframe-type graphic on the side of the truck, giving it a bit of a techy feel.

Builder: Ryan Arnold – New Braunfels, Texas
Provided by: BOLT Lock
Vehicle: ’15 Ford F-350
The lifted truck is a Ford F-350 dually, featuring a wrap that incorporates the idea of the American worker. It depicts images of blue-collar workers doing the jobs that helped to create our country.

Builder: LGE/CTS Motorsports – San Dimas, California
Provided by: Hellwig Products
Vehicle: ’16 Nissan Titan XD
Hellwig’s Rule Breaker is a ’16 Nissan Titan XD Pro4X that is paired with a camper and built to be the ultimate overland vehicle. The idea of this build is to show what the consumer can build by purchasing off-the-shelf items from aftermarket manufacturers. The Rule Breaker is a go-anywhere, rugged, on- and off-road vehicle that allows you to live in luxury while taking the unbeaten path.

Builder: Envy Motorsports LLC – Tucson, Arizona
Provided by: Envy Motorsports LLC
Vehicle: ’01 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Envy Motorsports’ ’01 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport is a fully built and lifted Jeep TJ featuring 4.0L bored and stroked to 5.0L with a M90 1500cc supercharger, an Envy Motorsports/Haltech tuning solution and a custom paint job.

Builder: Shaun Lewis – Montclair, California
Provided by: Roadwire
Vehicle: ’16 GMC Sierra 1500
This build features a 5/7 Belltech drop kit, Toyo tires, Lexani wheels, a Roadwire custom interior, a Bullydog tune, an SR Designs custom grille, a Magnaflow exhaust, a Ride Rite rear air setup, BedRug, an Undercover Tonneau cover, R1 Concepts brakes and rotors with MPG caliper covers, and a Soundstream custom audio.

AutoFab LLC’s ’12 Dodge 3500 HD non-dually 4x4	Blair Summers’ ’14 GMC Sierra
Ryan Arnold’s ’14 GMC Sierra	LGE/CTS Motorsports’ ’16 Nissan Titan XD
Envy Motorsports LLC’s ’01 Jeep Wrangler Sport	Shaun Lewis’ ’16 GMC Sierra 1500

By Katie Carson

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) has announced the trucks and off-road builds that will be displayed at the 2017 SEMA Show as part of the council’s Feature Vehicle program. In total, six vehicles will display the TORA Feature Vehicle tag on their dashes. Five TORA vehicles will be displayed outside of South Hall, while one vehicle will be displayed in the TORA booth #34177, located in the Upper South Hall.

Here is a sneak peak of the 2017 TORA Feature Vehicles:

Builder: AutoFab LLC – Dallas
Provided by: Bodyguard Bumbers
Vehicle: ’12 Dodge 3500 HD non-dually 4x4
Build includes custom chrome plating, hand engraving and powder-coat accents; custom 25 air-ride suspension.

Builder: Blair Summers – Wichita, Kansas
Provided by: BOLT Lock
Vehicle: ’14 GMC Sierra
This ’14 GMC Sierra has been lifted and painted dark blue. It features a wireframe-type graphic on the side of the truck, giving it a bit of a techy feel.

Builder: Ryan Arnold – New Braunfels, Texas
Provided by: BOLT Lock
Vehicle: ’15 Ford F-350
The lifted truck is a Ford F-350 dually, featuring a wrap that incorporates the idea of the American worker. It depicts images of blue-collar workers doing the jobs that helped to create our country.

Builder: LGE/CTS Motorsports – San Dimas, California
Provided by: Hellwig Products
Vehicle: ’16 Nissan Titan XD
Hellwig’s Rule Breaker is a ’16 Nissan Titan XD Pro4X that is paired with a camper and built to be the ultimate overland vehicle. The idea of this build is to show what the consumer can build by purchasing off-the-shelf items from aftermarket manufacturers. The Rule Breaker is a go-anywhere, rugged, on- and off-road vehicle that allows you to live in luxury while taking the unbeaten path.

Builder: Envy Motorsports LLC – Tucson, Arizona
Provided by: Envy Motorsports LLC
Vehicle: ’01 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Envy Motorsports’ ’01 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport is a fully built and lifted Jeep TJ featuring 4.0L bored and stroked to 5.0L with a M90 1500cc supercharger, an Envy Motorsports/Haltech tuning solution and a custom paint job.

Builder: Shaun Lewis – Montclair, California
Provided by: Roadwire
Vehicle: ’16 GMC Sierra 1500
This build features a 5/7 Belltech drop kit, Toyo tires, Lexani wheels, a Roadwire custom interior, a Bullydog tune, an SR Designs custom grille, a Magnaflow exhaust, a Ride Rite rear air setup, BedRug, an Undercover Tonneau cover, R1 Concepts brakes and rotors with MPG caliper covers, and a Soundstream custom audio.

AutoFab LLC’s ’12 Dodge 3500 HD non-dually 4x4	Blair Summers’ ’14 GMC Sierra
Ryan Arnold’s ’14 GMC Sierra	LGE/CTS Motorsports’ ’16 Nissan Titan XD
Envy Motorsports LLC’s ’01 Jeep Wrangler Sport	Shaun Lewis’ ’16 GMC Sierra 1500

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

Exhibitors and attendees who have not yet secured hotels for the 2017 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available at www.SEMAShow.com/travel that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service, other than OnPeak, that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or APPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

Exhibitors and attendees who have not yet secured hotels for the 2017 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available at www.SEMAShow.com/travel that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service, other than OnPeak, that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or APPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Suspected counterfeit products are seized from vendors’ booths at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Omix-ADA

A U.S. District Court ruled that several off-shore companies violated patents and trademarks owned by Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge, and had participated in the manufacture of counterfeit products. Omix-ADA is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor for aftermarket replacement Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories, among other products. The infringement was brought to light when the vendors in question exhibited at the 2016 SEMA and AAPEX Shows in Las Vegas. Based on claims filed with the court, U.S. Marshalls executed search and seizure operations at the shows and placed a temporary halt to the alleged illegal activity.

Some of the infringing companies have entered into undisclosed settlement agreements with guidelines for protecting Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge’s intellectual property moving forward. The court issues an injunction ordering companies without settlement terms to immediately cease manufacturing, importing and selling the infringing products in the United States. Additionally, the court ordered all marketing materials, catalogs and product inventory to be destroyed and manufacturers tooling surrendered immediately.

SEMA maintains a strict policy on intellectual property rights and protection of such rights. For additional information, visit the SEMA Show website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Suspected counterfeit products are seized from vendors’ booths at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Omix-ADA

A U.S. District Court ruled that several off-shore companies violated patents and trademarks owned by Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge, and had participated in the manufacture of counterfeit products. Omix-ADA is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor for aftermarket replacement Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories, among other products. The infringement was brought to light when the vendors in question exhibited at the 2016 SEMA and AAPEX Shows in Las Vegas. Based on claims filed with the court, U.S. Marshalls executed search and seizure operations at the shows and placed a temporary halt to the alleged illegal activity.

Some of the infringing companies have entered into undisclosed settlement agreements with guidelines for protecting Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge’s intellectual property moving forward. The court issues an injunction ordering companies without settlement terms to immediately cease manufacturing, importing and selling the infringing products in the United States. Additionally, the court ordered all marketing materials, catalogs and product inventory to be destroyed and manufacturers tooling surrendered immediately.

SEMA maintains a strict policy on intellectual property rights and protection of such rights. For additional information, visit the SEMA Show website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Suspected counterfeit products are seized from vendors’ booths at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Omix-ADA

A U.S. District Court ruled that several off-shore companies violated patents and trademarks owned by Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge, and had participated in the manufacture of counterfeit products. Omix-ADA is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor for aftermarket replacement Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories, among other products. The infringement was brought to light when the vendors in question exhibited at the 2016 SEMA and AAPEX Shows in Las Vegas. Based on claims filed with the court, U.S. Marshalls executed search and seizure operations at the shows and placed a temporary halt to the alleged illegal activity.

Some of the infringing companies have entered into undisclosed settlement agreements with guidelines for protecting Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge’s intellectual property moving forward. The court issues an injunction ordering companies without settlement terms to immediately cease manufacturing, importing and selling the infringing products in the United States. Additionally, the court ordered all marketing materials, catalogs and product inventory to be destroyed and manufacturers tooling surrendered immediately.

SEMA maintains a strict policy on intellectual property rights and protection of such rights. For additional information, visit the SEMA Show website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Suspected counterfeit products are seized from vendors’ booths at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Omix-ADA

A U.S. District Court ruled that several off-shore companies violated patents and trademarks owned by Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge, and had participated in the manufacture of counterfeit products. Omix-ADA is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor for aftermarket replacement Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories, among other products. The infringement was brought to light when the vendors in question exhibited at the 2016 SEMA and AAPEX Shows in Las Vegas. Based on claims filed with the court, U.S. Marshalls executed search and seizure operations at the shows and placed a temporary halt to the alleged illegal activity.

Some of the infringing companies have entered into undisclosed settlement agreements with guidelines for protecting Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge’s intellectual property moving forward. The court issues an injunction ordering companies without settlement terms to immediately cease manufacturing, importing and selling the infringing products in the United States. Additionally, the court ordered all marketing materials, catalogs and product inventory to be destroyed and manufacturers tooling surrendered immediately.

SEMA maintains a strict policy on intellectual property rights and protection of such rights. For additional information, visit the SEMA Show website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

California’s State Assembly and Senate passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program.

Bipartisan legislation has been passed by California’s State Assembly and Senate to reauthorize California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program. Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign it into law. California’s OHMVR program was established in 1971, and has been a national model for managing OHV recreation. 

California OHV user taxes and fees fund OHV management and facility maintenance. Funds are directed to local, state and federal agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit entities for management activities on both federal and state lands. The legislation extends the program indefinitely, although the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, which operates the program, will need to be reauthorized in 2023. OHV use contributes an estimated $20 billion to the California economy. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

California’s State Assembly and Senate passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program.

Bipartisan legislation has been passed by California’s State Assembly and Senate to reauthorize California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program. Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign it into law. California’s OHMVR program was established in 1971, and has been a national model for managing OHV recreation. 

California OHV user taxes and fees fund OHV management and facility maintenance. Funds are directed to local, state and federal agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit entities for management activities on both federal and state lands. The legislation extends the program indefinitely, although the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, which operates the program, will need to be reauthorized in 2023. OHV use contributes an estimated $20 billion to the California economy. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.