By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as last year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. Accepting the awards for their companies were (from left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning and strategy—vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA.

Voting for the SEMA Award closes October 1. SEMA manufacturing members exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show were sent an email earlier this month with an invitation and details to vote for the SEMA Award. As industry experts, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to vote for the vehicles that best showcase their products. The annual SEMA Award, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, October 29, the day before the 2018 SEMA Show officially opens, allowing media the opportunity to report on the news earlier than ever before. In past years, the awards had been presented on the first day of the SEMA Show, during the New Products Breakfast.

Previously referred to as the “Hottest Vehicles,” the honors will be given out to the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4x4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and, for the first time ever, the SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year. Ballots for the SEMA Awards were sent in early September to 2018 SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers who will vote to determine the winners.

“The SEMA Awards recognize the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors have identified as being at the forefront of emerging trends in the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These vehicles are embraced by the industry due to their ability to help showcase and launch new aftermarket parts.”

The exhibitors who select the award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. The SEMA Award heightens awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

Visit www.sema.org/semaaward for more information.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as last year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. Accepting the awards for their companies were (from left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning and strategy—vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA.

Voting for the SEMA Award closes October 1. SEMA manufacturing members exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show were sent an email earlier this month with an invitation and details to vote for the SEMA Award. As industry experts, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to vote for the vehicles that best showcase their products. The annual SEMA Award, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, October 29, the day before the 2018 SEMA Show officially opens, allowing media the opportunity to report on the news earlier than ever before. In past years, the awards had been presented on the first day of the SEMA Show, during the New Products Breakfast.

Previously referred to as the “Hottest Vehicles,” the honors will be given out to the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4x4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and, for the first time ever, the SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year. Ballots for the SEMA Awards were sent in early September to 2018 SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers who will vote to determine the winners.

“The SEMA Awards recognize the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors have identified as being at the forefront of emerging trends in the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These vehicles are embraced by the industry due to their ability to help showcase and launch new aftermarket parts.”

The exhibitors who select the award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. The SEMA Award heightens awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

Visit www.sema.org/semaaward for more information.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show exhibitors named the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, Ford Focus, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series as last year’s SEMA Award winners for hottest vehicles in their respective categories. Accepting the awards for their companies were (from left) Alan Batey, president, GM North America; Judy Curran, director, planning and strategy—vehicle components and systems, Ford Motor Co.; and Pietro Gorlier, head of parts and service, MOPAR, FCA.

Voting for the SEMA Award closes October 1. SEMA manufacturing members exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show were sent an email earlier this month with an invitation and details to vote for the SEMA Award. As industry experts, SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to vote for the vehicles that best showcase their products. The annual SEMA Award, given to the top-trending vehicle models in five categories, will be presented Monday, October 29, the day before the 2018 SEMA Show officially opens, allowing media the opportunity to report on the news earlier than ever before. In past years, the awards had been presented on the first day of the SEMA Show, during the New Products Breakfast.

Previously referred to as the “Hottest Vehicles,” the honors will be given out to the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4x4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year and, for the first time ever, the SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year. Ballots for the SEMA Awards were sent in early September to 2018 SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers who will vote to determine the winners.

“The SEMA Awards recognize the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors have identified as being at the forefront of emerging trends in the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These vehicles are embraced by the industry due to their ability to help showcase and launch new aftermarket parts.”

The exhibitors who select the award winners are manufacturers of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. The SEMA Award heightens awareness for aftermarket products, and it is an example of the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers.

Visit www.sema.org/semaaward for more information.

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the best look yet at the revised Ford F-Series Super Duty, caught once again while testing in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Super Duty models will undergo some moderate updates, including some already seen on the facelifted ’18 F-150 pickups shown last year. These include the new 10-speed automatic transmission and likely some of the driver safety technology that now goes under the Co-Pilot 360 name.

Bigger changes are under the hood. A new V8 engine is slated to replace the aging 6.8L V10 gasoline unit and thereby improve fuel economy. According to sources, the new V8 will be 7.0L with production slated for Windsor, Ontario. Outside, the front end will be revised with a new grille and redesigned headlights, while the rear will likely mimic the changes seen on the F-150 with revised taillights, tailgate and a new tailgate latch.

The new Super Duty will likely be released next year as a ’20 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Several Las Vegas properties are currently offering hotel rooms for less than $150 per night, including Circus Circus.

Exhibitors and attendees looking for hotels for the 2018 SEMA Show can still take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel.

There are still several properties available at www.SEMAShow.com/travel for less than $150 per night:

• Circus Circus - $93 per night
• Downtown Grand Las Vegas - $137 per night
• Excalibur Hotel - $98 per night
• Golden Nugget Las Vegas - $149 per night
• Luxor Las Vegas - $114 per night
• Palace Station - $127 per night
• Plaza Hotel & Casino - $111 per night
• Stratosphere - $131 per night

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.