By SEMA News Staff

Rodney Esteban (middle) of PriusChat received the ETTN Ambassador Award.

The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) reception attracted automotive engineering professionals to connect with each other and make new contacts. The reception is also the setting for the network’s award presentations, including two new honors for this year: The ETTN Genius Award and ETTN Techie Award.

Mark Heffington of Hypertech Inc. was honored with the ETTN Genius award—given to recognize and honor outstanding individuals whose creative, genius innovation has made significant contributions toward advancing technology that positively impacts the growth and progress of the automotive industry.

Robert Vogt IV (middle) of Voyomotive received the ETTN Techie Award.

Robert Vogt IV of Voyomotive received the ETTN Techie Award, which recognizes individuals for engineering achievements of a product, process or component that demonstrate innovative and original engineering development, and/or advances state-of-the-art technology as it pertains to the automotive industry or product sector.

Rodney Esteban of PriusChat received the ETTN Ambassador Award. The Ambassador honor is not necessarily presented each year, but is awarded at the discretion of the ETTN Chairman, and recognizes members for their volunteer contributions or increased membership and awareness of the ETTN during the past year.

More information about the Emerging Trends and Technology Network, visit www.SEMA.org/ettn.

By SEMA News Staff

Rodney Esteban (middle) of PriusChat received the ETTN Ambassador Award.

The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) reception attracted automotive engineering professionals to connect with each other and make new contacts. The reception is also the setting for the network’s award presentations, including two new honors for this year: The ETTN Genius Award and ETTN Techie Award.

Mark Heffington of Hypertech Inc. was honored with the ETTN Genius award—given to recognize and honor outstanding individuals whose creative, genius innovation has made significant contributions toward advancing technology that positively impacts the growth and progress of the automotive industry.

Robert Vogt IV (middle) of Voyomotive received the ETTN Techie Award.

Robert Vogt IV of Voyomotive received the ETTN Techie Award, which recognizes individuals for engineering achievements of a product, process or component that demonstrate innovative and original engineering development, and/or advances state-of-the-art technology as it pertains to the automotive industry or product sector.

Rodney Esteban of PriusChat received the ETTN Ambassador Award. The Ambassador honor is not necessarily presented each year, but is awarded at the discretion of the ETTN Chairman, and recognizes members for their volunteer contributions or increased membership and awareness of the ETTN during the past year.

More information about the Emerging Trends and Technology Network, visit www.SEMA.org/ettn.

By SEMA News Staff

Rodney Esteban (middle) of PriusChat received the ETTN Ambassador Award.

The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) reception attracted automotive engineering professionals to connect with each other and make new contacts. The reception is also the setting for the network’s award presentations, including two new honors for this year: The ETTN Genius Award and ETTN Techie Award.

Mark Heffington of Hypertech Inc. was honored with the ETTN Genius award—given to recognize and honor outstanding individuals whose creative, genius innovation has made significant contributions toward advancing technology that positively impacts the growth and progress of the automotive industry.

Robert Vogt IV (middle) of Voyomotive received the ETTN Techie Award.

Robert Vogt IV of Voyomotive received the ETTN Techie Award, which recognizes individuals for engineering achievements of a product, process or component that demonstrate innovative and original engineering development, and/or advances state-of-the-art technology as it pertains to the automotive industry or product sector.

Rodney Esteban of PriusChat received the ETTN Ambassador Award. The Ambassador honor is not necessarily presented each year, but is awarded at the discretion of the ETTN Chairman, and recognizes members for their volunteer contributions or increased membership and awareness of the ETTN during the past year.

More information about the Emerging Trends and Technology Network, visit www.SEMA.org/ettn.

By SEMA News Staff

Truck Hero has partnered with Complete Customs on the Taya Kyle-Edition Jeep, unveiled at a opening-day SEMA Show press conference in Truck Hero’s Silver Lot space, #61040.

Honorary guest Taya Kyle, wife of American Sniper Chris Kyle and Fox News contributor, appeared on behalf of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

This is the third tribute Jeep built by Complete Customs for the foundation.

Last year’s Jeep was honored with the prestigious Spirit of the Offroad award at the SEMA Show.

By SEMA News Staff

Truck Hero has partnered with Complete Customs on the Taya Kyle-Edition Jeep, unveiled at a opening-day SEMA Show press conference in Truck Hero’s Silver Lot space, #61040.

Honorary guest Taya Kyle, wife of American Sniper Chris Kyle and Fox News contributor, appeared on behalf of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

This is the third tribute Jeep built by Complete Customs for the foundation.

Last year’s Jeep was honored with the prestigious Spirit of the Offroad award at the SEMA Show.

By SEMA News Staff

Truck Hero has partnered with Complete Customs on the Taya Kyle-Edition Jeep, unveiled at a opening-day SEMA Show press conference in Truck Hero’s Silver Lot space, #61040.

Honorary guest Taya Kyle, wife of American Sniper Chris Kyle and Fox News contributor, appeared on behalf of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

This is the third tribute Jeep built by Complete Customs for the foundation.

Last year’s Jeep was honored with the prestigious Spirit of the Offroad award at the SEMA Show.

By SEMA News Staff

WD-40, along with SEMA Cares and leading specialty equipment manufacturers, debuted a ’67 Chevrolet Camaro build that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the SEMA Show and the 50th anniversary of the Camaro.

The Camaro, which is on display in the WD-40 Company booth #62129, will be auctioned in 2017 to benefit to Childhelp®, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children, and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students entering the automotive aftermarket.

The vehicle will be featured as the official 50th Anniversary Vehicle of the SEMA Show and will be the lead vehicle in the SEMA Cruise that concludes the Show, Friday, November 4.

Build partners that have donated product for use on the Camaro include Eckler’s, Budnik Wheels, Axalta, Eibach, Falken Tires, Baer Brake Systems, LR Auto Body and Optima Batteries.

By SEMA News Staff

WD-40, along with SEMA Cares and leading specialty equipment manufacturers, debuted a ’67 Chevrolet Camaro build that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the SEMA Show and the 50th anniversary of the Camaro.

The Camaro, which is on display in the WD-40 Company booth #62129, will be auctioned in 2017 to benefit to Childhelp®, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children, and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students entering the automotive aftermarket.

The vehicle will be featured as the official 50th Anniversary Vehicle of the SEMA Show and will be the lead vehicle in the SEMA Cruise that concludes the Show, Friday, November 4.

Build partners that have donated product for use on the Camaro include Eckler’s, Budnik Wheels, Axalta, Eibach, Falken Tires, Baer Brake Systems, LR Auto Body and Optima Batteries.

By SEMA News Staff

WD-40, along with SEMA Cares and leading specialty equipment manufacturers, debuted a ’67 Chevrolet Camaro build that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the SEMA Show and the 50th anniversary of the Camaro.

The Camaro, which is on display in the WD-40 Company booth #62129, will be auctioned in 2017 to benefit to Childhelp®, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children, and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students entering the automotive aftermarket.

The vehicle will be featured as the official 50th Anniversary Vehicle of the SEMA Show and will be the lead vehicle in the SEMA Cruise that concludes the Show, Friday, November 4.

Build partners that have donated product for use on the Camaro include Eckler’s, Budnik Wheels, Axalta, Eibach, Falken Tires, Baer Brake Systems, LR Auto Body and Optima Batteries.

By SEMA News Staff

Fabrication for Madam X began with a ’39 Cadillac Four-Door 60 Special and was inspired by an original 1935 concept sketch by GM designer Art Ross.

In a press conference in the BASF booth Tuesday at the 2016 SEMA Show, SEMA Hall of Famer Chip Foose unveiled his latest creation. The ’39 Cadillac was painted with Glasurit 90 Line paint.

“With its mix of old-school class and cutting-edge technology, the Madam X is becoming one of my all-time favorite builds,” Foose noted.

Fabrication began with a ’39 Cadillac Four-Door 60 Special and was inspired by an original 1935 concept sketch by GM designer Art Ross. Madam X is now re-bodied as a two-door coupe that has been lowered, shortened and customized into a masterpiece of old-school coach building. Foose has added his own unmistakable eye for clean design and bespoke touches on this truly one-of-a-kind creation for automotive dealership magnate Wes Rydell. After three decades of stylistic evolution and perfecting his craft, Madam X represents a new chapter in Foose’s 30 years in design, and one that should leave a major impression at the SEMA Show.

The Madam X features a powerful Corvette, Gen V LT-1 motor, an eight-speed 8L90 automatic transmission from a Cadillac Escalade coupled to a Camaro Z01 third-member, C6 Corvette suspension front and rear, and Pirelli tires to ensure modern performance alongside its classic design. In addition, the body features all- new chrome trim, a custom leather interior, one-off cloth Carson top, custom-mixed BASF paint, stunning painted blonde wood dash, and bespoke MHT billet aluminum wheels styled to resemble classic Cadillac hubcaps.

The Cadillac is currently on display in the BASF booth #20367 in Central Hall.