By SEMA Editors

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

Filling a job opening and finding a job in the $39 billion automotive specialty-equipment market is about to get easier with the introduction of the SEMA Virtual Career Fair, taking place June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT).

Following SEMA Career Day, held during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, organizers are expanding the program and making it “virtual” so that participants can join in conveniently from anywhere in the world.

“We're excited to bring the SEMA Virtual Career Fair to the automotive aftermarket industry,” said SEMA Education Senior Director Zane Clark. “Using this online platform makes it easy for companies looking to hire to meet with job candidates without worrying about transportation and overhead costs normally associated with on-site events.”

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair will enable employers to interact with job seekers in a private chat room with the option to conduct video interviews. Employers get to meet qualified job candidates from all over the world and receive unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including electronic résumés.

“Virtual recruitment events are gaining prominence and becoming the preferred college recruitment tool because of their low cost to participants and ease of use,” said SEMA Manager of Career Services Amelia Zwecher. “It allows job seekers to connect with many companies from a remote location and at a dedicated time.”

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is the next step in SEMA’s Career Paths initiative and its efforts to help further develop the talent pipeline for the automotive aftermarket industry.

“The SEMA Show Career Day was an easy way to introduce our company to future graduates who have experience and interests that are in good alignment with our industry’s needs,” said K&N Engineering Vice President Tim Martin.

Early registration for the SEMA Virtual Career Fair ends April 28 and is $75 per employer (a $50 savings). For more information or to register, visit www.sema.org/virtualcareerfair or contact Amelia Zwecher at ameliaz@sema.org. 

By SEMA Editors

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

Filling a job opening and finding a job in the $39 billion automotive specialty-equipment market is about to get easier with the introduction of the SEMA Virtual Career Fair, taking place June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT).

Following SEMA Career Day, held during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, organizers are expanding the program and making it “virtual” so that participants can join in conveniently from anywhere in the world.

“We're excited to bring the SEMA Virtual Career Fair to the automotive aftermarket industry,” said SEMA Education Senior Director Zane Clark. “Using this online platform makes it easy for companies looking to hire to meet with job candidates without worrying about transportation and overhead costs normally associated with on-site events.”

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair will enable employers to interact with job seekers in a private chat room with the option to conduct video interviews. Employers get to meet qualified job candidates from all over the world and receive unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including electronic résumés.

“Virtual recruitment events are gaining prominence and becoming the preferred college recruitment tool because of their low cost to participants and ease of use,” said SEMA Manager of Career Services Amelia Zwecher. “It allows job seekers to connect with many companies from a remote location and at a dedicated time.”

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is the next step in SEMA’s Career Paths initiative and its efforts to help further develop the talent pipeline for the automotive aftermarket industry.

“The SEMA Show Career Day was an easy way to introduce our company to future graduates who have experience and interests that are in good alignment with our industry’s needs,” said K&N Engineering Vice President Tim Martin.

Early registration for the SEMA Virtual Career Fair ends April 28 and is $75 per employer (a $50 savings). For more information or to register, visit www.sema.org/virtualcareerfair or contact Amelia Zwecher at ameliaz@sema.org. 

By SEMA Editors

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

Filling a job opening and finding a job in the $39 billion automotive specialty-equipment market is about to get easier with the introduction of the SEMA Virtual Career Fair, taking place June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT).

Following SEMA Career Day, held during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, organizers are expanding the program and making it “virtual” so that participants can join in conveniently from anywhere in the world.

“We're excited to bring the SEMA Virtual Career Fair to the automotive aftermarket industry,” said SEMA Education Senior Director Zane Clark. “Using this online platform makes it easy for companies looking to hire to meet with job candidates without worrying about transportation and overhead costs normally associated with on-site events.”

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair will enable employers to interact with job seekers in a private chat room with the option to conduct video interviews. Employers get to meet qualified job candidates from all over the world and receive unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including electronic résumés.

“Virtual recruitment events are gaining prominence and becoming the preferred college recruitment tool because of their low cost to participants and ease of use,” said SEMA Manager of Career Services Amelia Zwecher. “It allows job seekers to connect with many companies from a remote location and at a dedicated time.”

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is the next step in SEMA’s Career Paths initiative and its efforts to help further develop the talent pipeline for the automotive aftermarket industry.

“The SEMA Show Career Day was an easy way to introduce our company to future graduates who have experience and interests that are in good alignment with our industry’s needs,” said K&N Engineering Vice President Tim Martin.

Early registration for the SEMA Virtual Career Fair ends April 28 and is $75 per employer (a $50 savings). For more information or to register, visit www.sema.org/virtualcareerfair or contact Amelia Zwecher at ameliaz@sema.org. 

By SEMA Editors

Ted Feger

Automotive photographer Ted Feger, more commonly known as “TBars” or “Shots by Tbars4,” was transported to the Anaheim Regional Medical Center, where he passed away of natural causes from congestive heart failure and a severe case of pneumonia, Tuesday, April 4, at 3:57 p.m. At this time, no services are planned.

By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings highlight SEMA's current programs and objectives with current and prospective SEMA members.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Chicago where members and prospective members will gather at Heidts Automotive Group,  Tuesday, May 9, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

Register for the Town Hall in Chicago.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings highlight SEMA's current programs and objectives with current and prospective SEMA members. With a collection of automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region, personal interactions take place that help business owners share the challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Attend a Town Hall near you.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings highlight SEMA's current programs and objectives with current and prospective SEMA members.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Chicago where members and prospective members will gather at Heidts Automotive Group,  Tuesday, May 9, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

Register for the Town Hall in Chicago.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings highlight SEMA's current programs and objectives with current and prospective SEMA members. With a collection of automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region, personal interactions take place that help business owners share the challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Attend a Town Hall near you.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

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