This Chrysler 300 SRT has the same rims and tires (P315/40R18) seen on the earlier Dodge Demon mules, and is most likely packing a HellCat.

Significant? Yes, since the 300 SRT remains on sale in the Middle East and is in need of some kind of revision that is already rumored for 2018. The 300 would greatly benefit from a performance package, along with revised styling.

Will the 300 SRT return to U.S. shores? Will it pack a HellCat with a widebody? At this point it’s hard to tell what FCA has up their sleeves, but the Middle Eastern markets could expect this in the next year or so.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This Chrysler 300 SRT has the same rims and tires (P315/40R18) seen on the earlier Dodge Demon mules, and is most likely packing a HellCat.

Significant? Yes, since the 300 SRT remains on sale in the Middle East and is in need of some kind of revision that is already rumored for 2018. The 300 would greatly benefit from a performance package, along with revised styling.

Will the 300 SRT return to U.S. shores? Will it pack a HellCat with a widebody? At this point it’s hard to tell what FCA has up their sleeves, but the Middle Eastern markets could expect this in the next year or so.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This Chrysler 300 SRT has the same rims and tires (P315/40R18) seen on the earlier Dodge Demon mules, and is most likely packing a HellCat.

Significant? Yes, since the 300 SRT remains on sale in the Middle East and is in need of some kind of revision that is already rumored for 2018. The 300 would greatly benefit from a performance package, along with revised styling.

Will the 300 SRT return to U.S. shores? Will it pack a HellCat with a widebody? At this point it’s hard to tell what FCA has up their sleeves, but the Middle Eastern markets could expect this in the next year or so.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This Chrysler 300 SRT has the same rims and tires (P315/40R18) seen on the earlier Dodge Demon mules, and is most likely packing a HellCat.

Significant? Yes, since the 300 SRT remains on sale in the Middle East and is in need of some kind of revision that is already rumored for 2018. The 300 would greatly benefit from a performance package, along with revised styling.

Will the 300 SRT return to U.S. shores? Will it pack a HellCat with a widebody? At this point it’s hard to tell what FCA has up their sleeves, but the Middle Eastern markets could expect this in the next year or so.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This Chrysler 300 SRT has the same rims and tires (P315/40R18) seen on the earlier Dodge Demon mules, and is most likely packing a HellCat.

Significant? Yes, since the 300 SRT remains on sale in the Middle East and is in need of some kind of revision that is already rumored for 2018. The 300 would greatly benefit from a performance package, along with revised styling.

Will the 300 SRT return to U.S. shores? Will it pack a HellCat with a widebody? At this point it’s hard to tell what FCA has up their sleeves, but the Middle Eastern markets could expect this in the next year or so.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Katie Carson

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is hosting a general membership meeting in conjunction with the Ontario Truck and Jeep Fest. All TORA members and prospective members are encouraged to mix and mingle with fellow industry associates and learn about the latest council initiatives and activities.

The meeting will take place the day before the show opens, Friday, June 9, at 12:00 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. The TORA is dedicated to the advancement of the light-truck aftermarket segment. The general membership meeting is a great opportunity to get involved and make your voice heard.

RSVP now!

For questions regarding the meeting or TORA, please contact Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

By Katie Carson

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is hosting a general membership meeting in conjunction with the Ontario Truck and Jeep Fest. All TORA members and prospective members are encouraged to mix and mingle with fellow industry associates and learn about the latest council initiatives and activities.

The meeting will take place the day before the show opens, Friday, June 9, at 12:00 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. The TORA is dedicated to the advancement of the light-truck aftermarket segment. The general membership meeting is a great opportunity to get involved and make your voice heard.

RSVP now!

For questions regarding the meeting or TORA, please contact Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

By Katie Carson

Just as last year, this year’s PRO group will tour Mcity—the world’s first full-scale simulated urban environment designed for testing autonomous and driverless vehicles in real-world situations.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will host a general membership meeting, Thursday, June 15, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott in Detroit. The meeting is an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges and trends and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. PRO-member company employees are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, and network with industry friends, select-committee members and SEMA staff.

As an added bonus, attendees will tour the American Center for Mobility. Located on 530-plus acres at the famous Willow Run site, the Center is a designed for testing, education and product development to enable safe validation and self-certification of CAV technology and to accelerate the development of voluntary standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated the American Center for Mobility at Willow Run one of the first national proving grounds in the country.

The day kicks off with breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott, with the shuttle taking off for the innovative Mobility Transformation Facility, more commonly known as “Mcity,” at the University of Michigan. The 32-acre facility is located on campus and is the first of its kind in testing new automated vehicle technologies and their capabilities to safely maneuver actual roadways. Public access to Mcity is limited, but PRO meeting attendees will enjoy a guided private tour.

After the tour, the group will reconvene at the hotel for the meeting. In the evening, meeting attendees will relax at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers baseball game.

RSVP now!

For more information, contact Senior Manager of Councils Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

By Katie Carson

Just as last year, this year’s PRO group will tour Mcity—the world’s first full-scale simulated urban environment designed for testing autonomous and driverless vehicles in real-world situations.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will host a general membership meeting, Thursday, June 15, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott in Detroit. The meeting is an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges and trends and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. PRO-member company employees are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, and network with industry friends, select-committee members and SEMA staff.

As an added bonus, attendees will tour the American Center for Mobility. Located on 530-plus acres at the famous Willow Run site, the Center is a designed for testing, education and product development to enable safe validation and self-certification of CAV technology and to accelerate the development of voluntary standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated the American Center for Mobility at Willow Run one of the first national proving grounds in the country.

The day kicks off with breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott, with the shuttle taking off for the innovative Mobility Transformation Facility, more commonly known as “Mcity,” at the University of Michigan. The 32-acre facility is located on campus and is the first of its kind in testing new automated vehicle technologies and their capabilities to safely maneuver actual roadways. Public access to Mcity is limited, but PRO meeting attendees will enjoy a guided private tour.

After the tour, the group will reconvene at the hotel for the meeting. In the evening, meeting attendees will relax at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers baseball game.

RSVP now!

For more information, contact Senior Manager of Councils Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for employers to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development.

In less than one week, SEMA will host its inaugural virtual career fair, June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT). Nearly 500 job seekers and 25 employers are signed up to participate. As a refresher, some benefits for employers are:

• Lower recruiting costs by using SEMA’s online virtual solution to screen and recruit quality candidates.
• Interact in your own chat room with the option to conduct video interviews.
• Unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including exporting electronic résumés.
• Save time, travel and the number of staff required to participate in on-site events.
• Efficiently involve subject-matter experts and other decision makers in the recruiting process.
• Eliminate transportation and overhead costs associated with booth design and production.

This event is ideal for companies seeking to hire now or within 6–12 months. This event is a great opportunity for branding and building a solid pipeline so that your company maintains a strong “time to fill” metric that will decrease the costs associated with a vacant position.

Don’t miss out on this benefit offered by SEMA. Use the promo code “50off” to receive $50 off the $125 registration fee today! For more information, or to sign up for the pre-recorded virtual career fair webinar tutorial, contact manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.