This is the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR, caught getting in some last-minute testing before its New York City debut.

FCA hinted at a widebody Challenger last year, and then announced a Demon variant would be even more performance-oriented than the 707hp HellCat that currently sits atop the Challenger lineup.

The American Drag Racer (ADR) variant will get a wider stance than existing Challengers accompanied by a modest facelift for the entire lineup—the last before the next-generation models come out in 2020 or so. The Demon should prove to be even more powerful than the HellCat, with some sources guessing an output of nearly 800 hp from a further modified version of the supercharged 6.2L V8.

While all-wheel drive is coming to the Challenger, it probably won't be mated to the V8.

Expect to see the Demon ADR next week, with a fall on-sale date.

For more information, read SEMA’s New York International Auto Show coverage of the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR, caught getting in some last-minute testing before its New York City debut.

FCA hinted at a widebody Challenger last year, and then announced a Demon variant would be even more performance-oriented than the 707hp HellCat that currently sits atop the Challenger lineup.

The American Drag Racer (ADR) variant will get a wider stance than existing Challengers accompanied by a modest facelift for the entire lineup—the last before the next-generation models come out in 2020 or so. The Demon should prove to be even more powerful than the HellCat, with some sources guessing an output of nearly 800 hp from a further modified version of the supercharged 6.2L V8.

While all-wheel drive is coming to the Challenger, it probably won't be mated to the V8.

Expect to see the Demon ADR next week, with a fall on-sale date.

For more information, read SEMA’s New York International Auto Show coverage of the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR, caught getting in some last-minute testing before its New York City debut.

FCA hinted at a widebody Challenger last year, and then announced a Demon variant would be even more performance-oriented than the 707hp HellCat that currently sits atop the Challenger lineup.

The American Drag Racer (ADR) variant will get a wider stance than existing Challengers accompanied by a modest facelift for the entire lineup—the last before the next-generation models come out in 2020 or so. The Demon should prove to be even more powerful than the HellCat, with some sources guessing an output of nearly 800 hp from a further modified version of the supercharged 6.2L V8.

While all-wheel drive is coming to the Challenger, it probably won't be mated to the V8.

Expect to see the Demon ADR next week, with a fall on-sale date.

For more information, read SEMA’s New York International Auto Show coverage of the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR, caught getting in some last-minute testing before its New York City debut.

FCA hinted at a widebody Challenger last year, and then announced a Demon variant would be even more performance-oriented than the 707hp HellCat that currently sits atop the Challenger lineup.

The American Drag Racer (ADR) variant will get a wider stance than existing Challengers accompanied by a modest facelift for the entire lineup—the last before the next-generation models come out in 2020 or so. The Demon should prove to be even more powerful than the HellCat, with some sources guessing an output of nearly 800 hp from a further modified version of the supercharged 6.2L V8.

While all-wheel drive is coming to the Challenger, it probably won't be mated to the V8.

Expect to see the Demon ADR next week, with a fall on-sale date.

For more information, read SEMA’s New York International Auto Show coverage of the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR, caught getting in some last-minute testing before its New York City debut.

FCA hinted at a widebody Challenger last year, and then announced a Demon variant would be even more performance-oriented than the 707hp HellCat that currently sits atop the Challenger lineup.

The American Drag Racer (ADR) variant will get a wider stance than existing Challengers accompanied by a modest facelift for the entire lineup—the last before the next-generation models come out in 2020 or so. The Demon should prove to be even more powerful than the HellCat, with some sources guessing an output of nearly 800 hp from a further modified version of the supercharged 6.2L V8.

While all-wheel drive is coming to the Challenger, it probably won't be mated to the V8.

Expect to see the Demon ADR next week, with a fall on-sale date.

For more information, read SEMA’s New York International Auto Show coverage of the ’18 Dodge Challenger Demon ADR.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.

For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.

For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.

For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

The following is the slate of candidates vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Chair-elect Category (one open seat)

• Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
• Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering

Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)

• Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Manufacturers Category (one open seat)

• James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
• Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
• Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X

Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning on April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.

For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

The following is the slate of candidates vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Chair-elect Category (one open seat)

• Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
• Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering

Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)

• Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
• Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Manufacturers Category (one open seat)

• James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
• Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
• Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X

Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning on April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.

For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.