The all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty is finally coming to the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. This event will be a follow-up to the Dearborn, Michigan, measuring session, which took place at Ford Motor Co., April 27. This measuring session will feature the ’17 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab with the 6.7L 4-valve Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21–22 at the SEMA Garage, this event is open exclusively to SEMA members. Don't miss your opportunity to get hands-on with the ’17 Super Duty and jumpstart your product development efforts. Ford staff will be on hand to offer technical support.

The all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty is finally coming to the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. This event will be a follow-up to the Dearborn, Michigan, measuring session, which took place at Ford Motor Co., April 27. This measuring session will feature the ’17 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab with the 6.7L 4-valve Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21–22 at the SEMA Garage, this event is open exclusively to SEMA members. Don't miss your opportunity to get hands-on with the ’17 Super Duty and jumpstart your product development efforts. Ford staff will be on hand to offer technical support.

The all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty is finally coming to the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. This event will be a follow-up to the Dearborn, Michigan, measuring session, which took place at Ford Motor Co., April 27. This measuring session will feature the ’17 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab with the 6.7L 4-valve Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21–22 at the SEMA Garage, this event is open exclusively to SEMA members. Don't miss your opportunity to get hands-on with the ’17 Super Duty and jumpstart your product development efforts. Ford staff will be on hand to offer technical support.

By Katie Carson

The SEMA Council & Network election period runs May 18–June 3. Meet the final candidates!

SEMA’s councils and networks are holding elections for open positions on their select committees, where members serve as leaders for the specific automotive aftermarket segment which their council or network represents.

Through monthly, general membership and long-range planning meetings, select committee members identify the current issues the industry is facing and move SEMA resources toward solutions for the membership.

An open nomination period was held in March, where any individual member of a council or network could either be nominated by an industry associate or raise their hand to volunteer and self-nominate.

The slates have been finalized, and now council-member companies are being called upon to elect the industry’s future leaders. The election period is May 18–June 3.

Meet the final candidates!

By Katie Carson

The SEMA Council & Network election period runs May 18–June 3. Meet the final candidates!

SEMA’s councils and networks are holding elections for open positions on their select committees, where members serve as leaders for the specific automotive aftermarket segment which their council or network represents.

Through monthly, general membership and long-range planning meetings, select committee members identify the current issues the industry is facing and move SEMA resources toward solutions for the membership.

An open nomination period was held in March, where any individual member of a council or network could either be nominated by an industry associate or raise their hand to volunteer and self-nominate.

The slates have been finalized, and now council-member companies are being called upon to elect the industry’s future leaders. The election period is May 18–June 3.

Meet the final candidates!

By Jason Catullo

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Exhibitors and attendees of the 2016 SEMA Show are encouraged to visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel and view the hotel rates currently being offered. Booking through the official housing providers of the SEMA Show, OnPeak, Showgoers will enjoy unmatched service and benefits, including guaranteed low rates.

SEMA Show visitors can confidently secure a hotel room for the SEMA Show knowing that the rate is locked in and will not change as the Show approaches. In addition to guaranteed rates, other benefits for booking through the official travel provider include no extra fees for changes or cancellations, and no penalties for adjustments to existing reservations.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists more than 30 hotels and their rates. Properties can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), Monday–Friday.

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Exhibitors and attendees of the 2016 SEMA Show are encouraged to visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel and view the hotel rates currently being offered. Booking through the official housing providers of the SEMA Show, OnPeak, Showgoers will enjoy unmatched service and benefits, including guaranteed low rates.

SEMA Show visitors can confidently secure a hotel room for the SEMA Show knowing that the rate is locked in and will not change as the Show approaches. In addition to guaranteed rates, other benefits for booking through the official travel provider include no extra fees for changes or cancellations, and no penalties for adjustments to existing reservations.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists more than 30 hotels and their rates. Properties can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), Monday–Friday.

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Exhibitors and attendees of the 2016 SEMA Show are encouraged to visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel and view the hotel rates currently being offered. Booking through the official housing providers of the SEMA Show, OnPeak, Showgoers will enjoy unmatched service and benefits, including guaranteed low rates.

SEMA Show visitors can confidently secure a hotel room for the SEMA Show knowing that the rate is locked in and will not change as the Show approaches. In addition to guaranteed rates, other benefits for booking through the official travel provider include no extra fees for changes or cancellations, and no penalties for adjustments to existing reservations.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists more than 30 hotels and their rates. Properties can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), Monday–Friday.

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Exhibitors and attendees of the 2016 SEMA Show are encouraged to visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel and view the hotel rates currently being offered. Booking through the official housing providers of the SEMA Show, OnPeak, Showgoers will enjoy unmatched service and benefits, including guaranteed low rates.

SEMA Show visitors can confidently secure a hotel room for the SEMA Show knowing that the rate is locked in and will not change as the Show approaches. In addition to guaranteed rates, other benefits for booking through the official travel provider include no extra fees for changes or cancellations, and no penalties for adjustments to existing reservations.

The SEMA Show Travel and Lodging page lists more than 30 hotels and their rates. Properties can be searched by several categories, including price, location, amenities and rating.

For assistance with booking, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), Monday–Friday.

Attendee, media and exhibitor registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Gavin Knapp

Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In OperationSM, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang, but not sure of the sales potential? SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

Planning to stock products or create specials marketed to Nissan 350z owners? SEMA Market Research can show you how many 350zs are within your service area.

Introducing SEMA-Member VIO Counts

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive to provide SEMA members the opportunity to request Vehicles In Operation (VIO) counts. SEMA Market Research can now utilize Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM to offer members new insight into the opportunities available for their businesses. Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM gives SEMA Market Research access to comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

SEMA-member VIO counts can help you understand opportunities for:

• New Product Development
• Product Planning
• Inventory Management
• Sales Planning
• Location Decisions

For more information, visit www.sema.org/vio.

This program is available on a trial basis for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. This program allows SEMA members to request specific VIO counts to facilitate a current project, but does not grant direct access or transfer of the AutoCount database. Additional restrictions and limitations apply. Visit www.sema.org/vio for terms and conditions.

Learn more about Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM here: www.autocount.com.