Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:53
 MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts operates 13 properties in Las Vegas, including the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
  

By Jason Catullo

As one of the world’s leading hospitality and entertainment companies, MGM Resorts operates 13 properties in Las Vegas, including the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. MGM Resorts offer rooms with a wide range of price points and amenities, including post-Show activities and entertainment.

MGM Resorts

For more information on MGM Resorts, availability and pricing, visit the Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com.

Travel Planners, the official housing provider of the SEMA Show, offers on-site housing assistance and lowest-rate guarantees for every hotel contract, ensuring that SEMA Showgoers will always get the best deal. Even if reservations have been made, Travel Planners will lower your rate automatically and confirm your savings by email. If you find a lower rate, simply contact Travel Planners. As long as the rate is for all of the dates of your stay, you’ll receive a price that’s as good or better.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:53
 MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts operates 13 properties in Las Vegas, including the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
  

By Jason Catullo

As one of the world’s leading hospitality and entertainment companies, MGM Resorts operates 13 properties in Las Vegas, including the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. MGM Resorts offer rooms with a wide range of price points and amenities, including post-Show activities and entertainment.

MGM Resorts

For more information on MGM Resorts, availability and pricing, visit the Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com.

Travel Planners, the official housing provider of the SEMA Show, offers on-site housing assistance and lowest-rate guarantees for every hotel contract, ensuring that SEMA Showgoers will always get the best deal. Even if reservations have been made, Travel Planners will lower your rate automatically and confirm your savings by email. If you find a lower rate, simply contact Travel Planners. As long as the rate is for all of the dates of your stay, you’ll receive a price that’s as good or better.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:53
 MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts operates 13 properties in Las Vegas, including the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
  

By Jason Catullo

As one of the world’s leading hospitality and entertainment companies, MGM Resorts operates 13 properties in Las Vegas, including the Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. MGM Resorts offer rooms with a wide range of price points and amenities, including post-Show activities and entertainment.

MGM Resorts

For more information on MGM Resorts, availability and pricing, visit the Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com.

Travel Planners, the official housing provider of the SEMA Show, offers on-site housing assistance and lowest-rate guarantees for every hotel contract, ensuring that SEMA Showgoers will always get the best deal. Even if reservations have been made, Travel Planners will lower your rate automatically and confirm your savings by email. If you find a lower rate, simply contact Travel Planners. As long as the rate is for all of the dates of your stay, you’ll receive a price that’s as good or better.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:15

Industry icon Leo Kagan discusses his days as SEMA president and the moving the SEMA Show from Anaheim, California, to Las Vegas.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets.

The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The 2015 SEMA Show will be held November 3–6.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:15

Industry icon Leo Kagan discusses his days as SEMA president and the moving the SEMA Show from Anaheim, California, to Las Vegas.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets.

The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The 2015 SEMA Show will be held November 3–6.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:15

Industry icon Leo Kagan discusses his days as SEMA president and the moving the SEMA Show from Anaheim, California, to Las Vegas.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets.

The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The 2015 SEMA Show will be held November 3–6.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:12

By SEMA Editors

   bowers
Scott Bowers
  pardo
Camilo Pardo
      
 brandon
Brandon Boeckmann
  troy
Troy Lee
  justin
Justin Fishkin
      

Advanced technologies are driving new design, branding and lifestyle marketing trends. Technology has the power to make, move and reshape markets; however, vehicles are more than technology. They represent who we are. The future of performance and customization is all about connecting vehicles to consumers’ lifestyles and experiences through branding and design. SEMA is the intersection of cars and car culture. Automakers give a car heart; SEMA members give a car soul.

On Wednesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the forum, “Performance Branding and Design: The Intersection of Cars and Car Culture,” moderated by SEMA’s John Waraniak, will bring together successful designers and brand leaders representing a wide spectrum of movers and shakers from both inside and outside the automotive specialty-equipment industry. They will offer valuable insights and ideas for members to create their own successful brands and designs. Attendees will learn how to use design as a competitive advantage and branding as a competitive differentiator to grow and position their products and businesses.

Guest speakers will include:

  • Scott Bowers, Wheel Pros
  • Camilo Pardo, Pardo Designs
  • Brandon Boeckmann, Galpin Auto Sports
  • Troy Lee, Troy Lee Designs
  • Justin Fishkin, Local Motors
  • Al Van Noy, Adidas
Attendance is free but registration is required.
Thu, 09/03/2015 - 03:12

By SEMA Editors

   bowers
Scott Bowers
  pardo
Camilo Pardo
      
 brandon
Brandon Boeckmann
  troy
Troy Lee
  justin
Justin Fishkin
      

Advanced technologies are driving new design, branding and lifestyle marketing trends. Technology has the power to make, move and reshape markets; however, vehicles are more than technology. They represent who we are. The future of performance and customization is all about connecting vehicles to consumers’ lifestyles and experiences through branding and design. SEMA is the intersection of cars and car culture. Automakers give a car heart; SEMA members give a car soul.

On Wednesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the forum, “Performance Branding and Design: The Intersection of Cars and Car Culture,” moderated by SEMA’s John Waraniak, will bring together successful designers and brand leaders representing a wide spectrum of movers and shakers from both inside and outside the automotive specialty-equipment industry. They will offer valuable insights and ideas for members to create their own successful brands and designs. Attendees will learn how to use design as a competitive advantage and branding as a competitive differentiator to grow and position their products and businesses.

Guest speakers will include:

  • Scott Bowers, Wheel Pros
  • Camilo Pardo, Pardo Designs
  • Brandon Boeckmann, Galpin Auto Sports
  • Troy Lee, Troy Lee Designs
  • Justin Fishkin, Local Motors
  • Al Van Noy, Adidas
Attendance is free but registration is required.
Thu, 09/03/2015 - 02:54
 Velocity Live 2014
Featuring top personalities from some of the most popular automotive programs on television, “Velocity Live” returns to the 2015 SEMA Show on Wednesday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m.
  

By Della Domingo

Featuring top personalities from some of television’s most popular automotive programs, “Velocity Live” returns to the 2015 SEMA Show on Wednesday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m.

The live show gives SEMA Showgoers a chance to interact with the top experts and personalities on Velocity, America’s only TV network dedicated to cars. Hosted by Chris Jacobs of “Overhaulin’”, “Velocity Live” scheduled guests include Chip Foose of “Overhaulin,’” “Wheeler Dealers’” Mike Brewer and Edd China, Dave Kindig from “Bitchin’ Rides,” Ray Evernham of “AmeriCarna,” “All Girls Garage” co-host Cristy Lee, Dan Short of “FantomWorks,” “Wayne Carini of “Chasing Classic Cars” and more.

“Velocity Live” is an immersive experience featuring exclusive surprises, never-before-seen footage and the opportunity for SEMA Show attendees to meet and interact with some of the biggest automotive celebrities in the world.

Tickets are free to all credentialed Showgoers and are available at www.VelocityLive2015.com.

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 02:54
 Velocity Live 2014
Featuring top personalities from some of the most popular automotive programs on television, “Velocity Live” returns to the 2015 SEMA Show on Wednesday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m.
  

By Della Domingo

Featuring top personalities from some of television’s most popular automotive programs, “Velocity Live” returns to the 2015 SEMA Show on Wednesday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m.

The live show gives SEMA Showgoers a chance to interact with the top experts and personalities on Velocity, America’s only TV network dedicated to cars. Hosted by Chris Jacobs of “Overhaulin’”, “Velocity Live” scheduled guests include Chip Foose of “Overhaulin,’” “Wheeler Dealers’” Mike Brewer and Edd China, Dave Kindig from “Bitchin’ Rides,” Ray Evernham of “AmeriCarna,” “All Girls Garage” co-host Cristy Lee, Dan Short of “FantomWorks,” “Wayne Carini of “Chasing Classic Cars” and more.

“Velocity Live” is an immersive experience featuring exclusive surprises, never-before-seen footage and the opportunity for SEMA Show attendees to meet and interact with some of the biggest automotive celebrities in the world.

Tickets are free to all credentialed Showgoers and are available at www.VelocityLive2015.com.