Chevrolet showed off some of its custom creations developed for the 2013 SEMA Show, continuing its mission to be the brand of choice for performance, personalization and enhanced capability.

During the 2013 SEMA Show, Chevrolet previewed special SEMA Show concept versions of all the brand’s most popular passenger cars, including the Sonic RS (pictured), Urban Cool Impala, Cruze Diesel, Spark EV Tech Performance, and Malibu LTZ, each one featuring ’14 enhanced technologies, improved efficiency and personal connectivity.

Features included stage kits, cold air induction, 18–20-in. wheel-and-tire packages, Borla performance exhaust, higher-performance brake kits with Wilwood front calipers, custom exterior colors and graphics, Bose surround sound systems, turbocharged engines and more fuel-efficient concepts.

In addition, the All Activity Sonic returned, adding a performance package based on the American Motorcycle Association champion and NASCAR racer Ricky Carmichael. Highlights include a 1.4L Turbo Stage Kit, THULE roof rack, a rear wing spoiler, and black and green accented leather interior featuring FOX Racing board-short material seat inserts, now on display.

	Chevrolet showed off some of its custom creations developed for the 2013 SEMA Show, continuing its mission to be the brand of choice for performance, personalization and enhanced capability.

During the 2013 SEMA Show, Chevrolet previewed special SEMA Show concept versions of all the brand’s most popular passenger cars, including the Sonic RS (pictured), Urban Cool Impala, Cruze Diesel, Spark EV Tech Performance, and Malibu LTZ, each one featuring ’14 enhanced technologies, improved efficiency and personal connectivity.

Features included stage kits, cold air induction, 18–20-in. wheel-and-tire packages, Borla performance exhaust, higher-performance brake kits with Wilwood front calipers, custom exterior colors and graphics, Bose surround sound systems, turbocharged engines and more fuel-efficient concepts.

In addition, the All Activity Sonic returned, adding a performance package based on the American Motorcycle Association champion and NASCAR racer Ricky Carmichael. Highlights include a 1.4L Turbo Stage Kit, THULE roof rack, a rear wing spoiler, and black and green accented leather interior featuring FOX Racing board-short material seat inserts, now on display.

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

Roy Littlefield

A Message From TIA Executive Vice President

On behalf of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), welcome to the 2013 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA. GTE continues to be the largest gathering of the tire industry in North America. From discovering new products to networking, I hope that you will take advantage of all the opportunities that GTE has to offer.

We are excited that the Global Tire Expo has experienced overwhelming growth this year and are pleased to welcome many new exhibitors. We continue to work with our valuable partner SEMA to ensure this year’s show will be a tremendous success.

As in years past, TIA is hosting its popular educational session tracks TPMS at 10, Truck Tires at 10 and Tires at 2, led by some of the industry’s top experts. Topics will include TPMS Troubleshooting, Shoulder Repairs in the Field, Monitoring Tire Pressure on Trucks, and more. And don’t miss “Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” an informative session that will provide you with insight on how “Obamacare” may impact your business. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with representatives from The Association Benefits Solution (TABS) and learn about their self-funded group benefit solution that is now being offered to TIA members.

I invite you to stop by the TIA booth (#40069) in the Lower South Hall, visit with our staff, learn about our training programs, and meet with some of our Member Benefit Partners, including:

• Federated Insurance (business insurance)
• HotRod Processing (credit card processing)
• Coface (collection services)
• The Association Benefits Solution—TABS (health insurance)

Each of our partners offers exclusive savings to TIA members that can help improve your business’ bottom line.

Whether you are an exhibitor or attendee, your support of the Global Tire Expo and TIA helps keep our industry strong. Again, on behalf of everyone at TIA, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy the Expo and your stay in Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

Roy Littlefield
Executive Vice President
Tire Industry Association

SEMA News—November 2013

PEOPLE

A Message From Nate Shelton

SEMA Chairman of the Board

Once again, it’s “Showtime.” It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, and we are once again on our way to Las Vegas. What’s not hard to believe is the excitement, passion and anticipation that is already building around this year’s Show.

This year, for most of us, 2013 has been a fairly lack-luster business year but all of us are working toward 2014 being that stellar year we all so greatly deserve. A great 2014 all begins with the 2013 SEMA Show—the Greatest Automotive Show on Earth!

As SEMA chairman of the board, I am excited about seeing all of you at this year’s Show. I am also excited to see what the many new displays are going to look like, and what fabulous new project cars and custom builds will debut. But what excites me the most is what we will see in creative, innovative and fascinating new products. This is what SEMA is all about, and I know you will be bringing your A game.

Two things that are must-sees at this year’s Show—for both attendees and exhibitors—are two of the many great benefits brought to you by your association. The first, the Vehicle Technology Center—located in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center—is set to help the industry understand the latest, cutting-edge technologies and, ultimately, to help you develop, design and create new products.

Second, I would be remiss if I failed to suggest that all of you go by the SEMA Data Co-op booth #20579 and have Jon Wyly and his team show you how getting your product data organized through them will increase sales and grow your business.

Wow—we have a lot to see and a lot to do! I know all of you are just as excited as I am about this Show, so let’s make this year’s trip to Las Vegas the best SEMA Show of our lives. See you there!

Cordially,

Nate Shelton
SEMA Chairman of the Board