Joel Ayres discusses the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation and the ways the organization helps members of the industry.

Joel Ayres discusses the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation and the ways the organization helps members of the industry.

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

Like the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed in time for last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the Sierra will get a major redo for ’19 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative construction methods, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and light setup will run counter to the Silverado’s new rounded, car-like face.

But like the Chevy, the GMC will get two V8s—a 5.3L and 6.2L. The latter V8 and the new 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will also benefit from start/stop technology. It’s likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trims. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

The Sierra should appear either at Chicago or New York Auto Shows this spring, and go on sale in the second half of 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

Like the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed in time for last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the Sierra will get a major redo for ’19 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative construction methods, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and light setup will run counter to the Silverado’s new rounded, car-like face.

But like the Chevy, the GMC will get two V8s—a 5.3L and 6.2L. The latter V8 and the new 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will also benefit from start/stop technology. It’s likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trims. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

The Sierra should appear either at Chicago or New York Auto Shows this spring, and go on sale in the second half of 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

Like the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed in time for last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the Sierra will get a major redo for ’19 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative construction methods, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and light setup will run counter to the Silverado’s new rounded, car-like face.

But like the Chevy, the GMC will get two V8s—a 5.3L and 6.2L. The latter V8 and the new 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will also benefit from start/stop technology. It’s likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trims. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

The Sierra should appear either at Chicago or New York Auto Shows this spring, and go on sale in the second half of 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

Like the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed in time for last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the Sierra will get a major redo for ’19 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative construction methods, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and light setup will run counter to the Silverado’s new rounded, car-like face.

But like the Chevy, the GMC will get two V8s—a 5.3L and 6.2L. The latter V8 and the new 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will also benefit from start/stop technology. It’s likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trims. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

The Sierra should appear either at Chicago or New York Auto Shows this spring, and go on sale in the second half of 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

Like the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed in time for last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the Sierra will get a major redo for ’19 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative construction methods, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and light setup will run counter to the Silverado’s new rounded, car-like face.

But like the Chevy, the GMC will get two V8s—a 5.3L and 6.2L. The latter V8 and the new 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will also benefit from start/stop technology. It’s likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trims. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

The Sierra should appear either at Chicago or New York Auto Shows this spring, and go on sale in the second half of 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’19 GMC Sierra 1500, caught while testing in Los Angeles.

Like the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado that bowed in time for last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the Sierra will get a major redo for ’19 with a significant revision that keeps some conservative construction methods, but adds new technology and refinement. For the GMC, a blocky, upright grille and light setup will run counter to the Silverado’s new rounded, car-like face.

But like the Chevy, the GMC will get two V8s—a 5.3L and 6.2L. The latter V8 and the new 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel will also benefit from start/stop technology. It’s likely base models will continue with a six-speed automatic and go up to a 10-speed auto on higher trims. Also reserved for higher trims will be a power tailgate.

The Sierra should appear either at Chicago or New York Auto Shows this spring, and go on sale in the second half of 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media and vehicle customization are encouraged to submit an application to host a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show Education is now accepting applications for industry professionals interested in hosting a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show. Of particular interest to the industry are speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media, and vehicle customization.

To learn more, access the application and read the criteria.

The educational seminars make up an essential component of the SEMA Show. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.

The 2017 SEMA Show education program featured more than 60 sessions. While topics address basic business practices, such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2018 program will emphasize issues that are of greatest concern to businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.

Applications for speaker submissions are available until Monday, February 12, 2018. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 20, 2018. For more details, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.

By SEMA Editors

Speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media and vehicle customization are encouraged to submit an application to host a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show Education is now accepting applications for industry professionals interested in hosting a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show. Of particular interest to the industry are speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media, and vehicle customization.

To learn more, access the application and read the criteria.

The educational seminars make up an essential component of the SEMA Show. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.

The 2017 SEMA Show education program featured more than 60 sessions. While topics address basic business practices, such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2018 program will emphasize issues that are of greatest concern to businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.

Applications for speaker submissions are available until Monday, February 12, 2018. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 20, 2018. For more details, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.