Butch Dean has been an off-road racer since the early ‘60s, spending a large majority of his life out in the dirt under the Las Vegas sun. Years of not having the right product available at his fingertips eventually led him to open his own retail space in 1968. After decades of reformation and adapting to a changing marketplace, that retail space still stands today as Butch’s Speed Shop.

By Linda Spencer

Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual “We Export” sign.

Twenty-five percent of all SEMA Show buyers reside outside of the United States. Here are five tips for attracting buyers from more than 100 countries to your booth:

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.

• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 2, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!

• International Roundtables: Middle East, Australia, China; Monday, October 31, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets. 

• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.

• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services.

By Linda Spencer

Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual “We Export” sign.

Twenty-five percent of all SEMA Show buyers reside outside of the United States. Here are five tips for attracting buyers from more than 100 countries to your booth:

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.

• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 2, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!

• International Roundtables: Middle East, Australia, China; Monday, October 31, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets. 

• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.

• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services.

By Linda Spencer

Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual “We Export” sign.

Twenty-five percent of all SEMA Show buyers reside outside of the United States. Here are five tips for attracting buyers from more than 100 countries to your booth:

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.

• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 2, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!

• International Roundtables: Middle East, Australia, China; Monday, October 31, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets. 

• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.

• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services.

By Linda Spencer

Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual “We Export” sign.

Twenty-five percent of all SEMA Show buyers reside outside of the United States. Here are five tips for attracting buyers from more than 100 countries to your booth:

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.

• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 2, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!

• International Roundtables: Middle East, Australia, China; Monday, October 31, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets. 

• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.

• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services.

This is the closest look yet at the ’18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk.

The most performance-oriented Grand Cherokee will undergo a number of changes to get it ready for the track. Photos reveal more bracing and beefier suspension and drivetrain components to handle the expected addition of the SRT Hellcat 6.2L supercharged V8.

As expected, the Trackhawk will lose some of the rugged components from its off-road-oriented siblings. But with that will come a stiffer structure that can handle pavement turns with more stability.

Expect to see the Trackhawk sometime next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the closest look yet at the ’18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk.

The most performance-oriented Grand Cherokee will undergo a number of changes to get it ready for the track. Photos reveal more bracing and beefier suspension and drivetrain components to handle the expected addition of the SRT Hellcat 6.2L supercharged V8.

As expected, the Trackhawk will lose some of the rugged components from its off-road-oriented siblings. But with that will come a stiffer structure that can handle pavement turns with more stability.

Expect to see the Trackhawk sometime next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the closest look yet at the ’18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk.

The most performance-oriented Grand Cherokee will undergo a number of changes to get it ready for the track. Photos reveal more bracing and beefier suspension and drivetrain components to handle the expected addition of the SRT Hellcat 6.2L supercharged V8.

As expected, the Trackhawk will lose some of the rugged components from its off-road-oriented siblings. But with that will come a stiffer structure that can handle pavement turns with more stability.

Expect to see the Trackhawk sometime next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the closest look yet at the ’18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk.

The most performance-oriented Grand Cherokee will undergo a number of changes to get it ready for the track. Photos reveal more bracing and beefier suspension and drivetrain components to handle the expected addition of the SRT Hellcat 6.2L supercharged V8.

As expected, the Trackhawk will lose some of the rugged components from its off-road-oriented siblings. But with that will come a stiffer structure that can handle pavement turns with more stability.

Expect to see the Trackhawk sometime next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the closest look yet at the ’18 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk.

The most performance-oriented Grand Cherokee will undergo a number of changes to get it ready for the track. Photos reveal more bracing and beefier suspension and drivetrain components to handle the expected addition of the SRT Hellcat 6.2L supercharged V8.

As expected, the Trackhawk will lose some of the rugged components from its off-road-oriented siblings. But with that will come a stiffer structure that can handle pavement turns with more stability.

Expect to see the Trackhawk sometime next year.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde