The “2017 SEMA Market Report” estimates the current custom wheel market to be worth $1.21 billion in sales, while performance and special-purpose tires top $2.22 billion combined.

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Porsche is going full throttle with the development of the next-generation 911, due in 2019, and here are the best shots yet of what’s to become the new 911 Turbo, likely due just months after the basic 911.

Like the base model, the Turbo will get a straighter front skirt and a straight front edge of the front hood. The front wings will grow and clasp around the headlights. The Turbo-typical horizontal air inlet in the hood will be featured again and so will, of course, the air intakes behind the doors. Huge air intakes in the front bumper, the extendable spoiler lip plus a pair of double daylight running lights will round off the 911 Turbo. Oh, and once again it’s growing in width.

Inside the cabin, the new Turbo might feature Audi’s digital Virtual Cockpit. Under the rear trunk, the car retains turbocharged engines, powering either the “regular” Turbo or the Turbo S. That top-of-the-range model might crack the 600hp barrier, and will get pretty close to a time of 2.5 seconds for the 0–60 sprint. All-wheel drive will retain standard, but the price tag for the Turbo S might well show a figure far beyond today’s $191,000 price tag.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

Sales and Business Development Specialist: Öhlins USA Inc. is hiring a sales and business development specialist responsible for driving revenue, sales strategy, providing field support and selling to dealers/distributors. The ideal candidate will have more than five years of industry experience with strong contacts and a history of producing results.

Sales and Technical Customer Service Specialist: JcrOffroad is hiring a sales and technical customer service specialist responsible for solving customer issues in a timely manner, providing technical support knowledge to inside sales and customer service teams and handling all order issues post sale, including damage claims, installation issues and order corrections. A high-school diploma and at least two years of experience working in customer service in the manufacturing or automotive field are preferred.

Auto Body Technician: Motech Performance Inc. is hiring an auto-body technician responsible for block sanding body lines straight, sanding panels to shape, and prepping for primer, prepping jambs, fitting panels, assembling body parts, masking and prepping cars for paint, and disassembling and organizing parts. Industry experience and a clean and valid driver’s license are required. Candidates must have their own tools.

Controller: ClassicCars.com is hiring a controller who is accountable for the accounting/HR operations of the company, including the preparation and analysis of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, financial budgeting and supporting the management team with key financial information and operational analytics. The position is also responsible for cash and risk management, and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, five to seven years of experience as a controller, in-depth knowledge and understanding of financial reporting and analysis, knowledge and understanding of e-commerce business strategy and QuickBooks experience.

CNC CAD Designer/Programmer: Rennen International is hiring a CNC CAD designer to create CNC programs and modify CAD drawings to run on Fanuc Controls. Candidates must be able to handle creating and manipulating CAD drawings, set up CNC machines, run programs on CNC machines and modify existing programs, troubleshoot and resolve machining issues and make CNC programs that match corresponding CAD designs or programs.

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By Jenny Galvan

(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations are now open. As a SEMA member, you have the chance to nominate an exceptional candidate for the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

By nominating a candidate, you will participate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of people who have helped shape the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates. 

Before you submit your nomination, take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, and review the award criteria as well as prior inductees. Last year’s Hall of Fame inductees were GiGi Carleton, Robert E. Petersen Foundation; Doug Evans, High Performance Advisors; and Barry Meguiar, Meguiar’s.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame forms before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.