SEMA News talked with Jim and Mike Ring as they unveiled a Hellcat-powered AMC Javelin in the Prestone Booth.

https://youtu.be/9RmNdhmjSqk

SEMA News talked with Jim and Mike Ring as they unveiled a Hellcat-powered AMC Javelin in the Prestone Booth.

https://youtu.be/9RmNdhmjSqk

EVENTS

SEMA Show Press Conferences

The Official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule helps journalists and media attend the news events that are important to their readers. Whether it’s an OEM debut, a project-vehicle reveal or an award presentation, there is plenty happening during the week to cater to all audiences. The schedule will serve as a guideline for credentialed media, providing them with the dates, times, locations and details of all the exhibitors hosting press conferences.

Monday, October 30

Tuesday, October 31

Wednesday, November 1

Thursday, November 2

Friday, November 3

EVENTS

SEMA Show Press Conferences

The Official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule helps journalists and media attend the news events that are important to their readers. Whether it’s an OEM debut, a project-vehicle reveal or an award presentation, there is plenty happening during the week to cater to all audiences. The schedule will serve as a guideline for credentialed media, providing them with the dates, times, locations and details of all the exhibitors hosting press conferences.

Monday, October 30

Tuesday, October 31

Wednesday, November 1

Thursday, November 2

Friday, November 3

By SEMA Editors

Showgoers are invited to head over to the UTV Experience and take a spin in an Arctic Cat side-by-side, courtesy of Textron Offroad.

Showgoers are encouraged to head over to the UTV Experience and take a spin in an Arctic Cat side-by-side, courtesy of Textron Offroad. Visit Textron and sit shotgun as a professional driver takes you through a specially built off-road course located just outside the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Along with demo rides, Textron’s full off-road event and accessories display will entice attendees to get connected with the newest entries in the Textron Offroad lineup. The company will also host an autograph session for American mixed martial artist Miesha Tate on Wednesday, November 1, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Attendees can also sign up for a high-intensity test ride with professional drivers at the KIA display in the 2017 SEMA Show’s Gold Lot.

Attendees can also sign up for a high-intensity test ride with professional drivers at the KIA display in the 2017 SEMA Show’s Gold Lot.

By SEMA Editors

A brand-new feature—the SEMA Show Reveal—took place during Monday evening’s Exhibitor Appreciation Reception. The event is designed to provide media early access to some of the most significant vehicles debuting at the 2017 Show. The builders were also on hand to discuss their work and the product upgrades they selected for the vehicles. Spotlighted builders included the likes of Brad DeBerti, Chip Foose, Alan Johnson, Dave Kindig, Tommy Pike and Kyle Tucker.

Here’s look at some of the vehicles and the builders that took the stage during Monday evening’s newest Show feature.

Kyle Tucker, 1967 Chevy II

Chip Foose, 1971 Mach 1 Mustang

Tommy Pike, 1937 Dodge 1/2 Ton

By SEMA Editors

A brand-new feature—the SEMA Show Reveal—took place during Monday evening’s Exhibitor Appreciation Reception. The event is designed to provide media early access to some of the most significant vehicles debuting at the 2017 Show. The builders were also on hand to discuss their work and the product upgrades they selected for the vehicles. Spotlighted builders included the likes of Brad DeBerti, Chip Foose, Alan Johnson, Dave Kindig, Tommy Pike and Kyle Tucker.

Here’s look at some of the vehicles and the builders that took the stage during Monday evening’s newest Show feature.

Kyle Tucker, 1967 Chevy II

Chip Foose, 1971 Mach 1 Mustang

Tommy Pike, 1937 Dodge 1/2 Ton

By SEMA Editors

Kristin Barclay of Focus Daily News presents Nissan North America’s Janelle Grigsby with awards for Alternative Powertrain Vehicle of the Year, the Nissan Leaf, and Compact SUV of the Year, the Nissan Rogue.

Janelle Grigsby, West Coast regional PR manager of Nissan North America, accepted awards for Alternative Powertrain Vehicle of the Year, the Nissan Leaf, and Compact SUV of the Year, the Nissan Rogue. Sponsored by the Texas Automotive Media Association, the AutoJudge Awards for automobiles, SUVs, and pickups celebrated their 12th anniversary at the 2017 SEMA show.

In a Rogue Trip Challenge, Kristin and Jasmine Cosme drove the Nissan Rogue from Nashville to New York City earlier this year, capturing an award of $5,000 for Cancer Research. The Nissan Leaf is the top-selling electric vehicle of the world. The 2017 model boasted a range of 107 miles on a single electric charge. The new model, coming out in early 2018, will improve that figure to more than 150 miles on a single charge.