Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:44
Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:40
By Jon Wyly

SDC
Last year, in collaboration with the Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN), the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) established a certification program to educate and test manufacturer's reps on the benefits of product data management through the SDC.
Last year, in a joint effort between the Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC), a certification program was established to educate and test manufacturer's reps on the benefits of product data management through the SDC. The program has met with much success, and has given reps the knowledge and confidence to provide helpful insight and guidance on important data questions with both their suppliers and their WD and retail customers. Now, reps from 28 agencies across the country have added this valuable knowledge to their service model, making them great resources for manufacturers and resellers alike.

Recently, Joe Bovee of Innovative Marketing Services became the 100th rep to become SDC-certified through this program. The SDC congratulates Joe, and recognizes the following rep agencies for their commitment to continuous improvement:

Airheart Sales, All Midwest Sales, Alliance Sales West Ltd., Autorep Sales Co., Ballard & Allen Marketing Inc., Bob Cook Sales, Bowdoin Marketing, Considine Sales & Marketing Inc., Cunningham Sales & Marketing, Foster Babcock & Associates, Gantt-Thomas & Associates, Innovative Marketing Services LLC, Jim Kerr & Associates, KimCo Sales & Marketing, KND Sales, Michael A. Kunzman & Associates, N.A. Williams Co., Pro Source Sales & Marketing Inc., PSKB Inc., R&R Marketing, Rep Performance Marketing, Repforce Inc., Scott Lewis Associates Inc., Tasco, True High Performance Sales, United Sales Associates, UPSHIFT Marketing, and Wes-Coast Marketing.

For information about how to get involved with the MRN Rep Certification Program, or to learn how the SEMA Data Co-op can help grow your business, contact SDC Director of Membership, Jim Graven, at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698, ext. 4.
Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:40
By Jon Wyly

SDC
Last year, in collaboration with the Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN), the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) established a certification program to educate and test manufacturer's reps on the benefits of product data management through the SDC.
Last year, in a joint effort between the Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC), a certification program was established to educate and test manufacturer's reps on the benefits of product data management through the SDC. The program has met with much success, and has given reps the knowledge and confidence to provide helpful insight and guidance on important data questions with both their suppliers and their WD and retail customers. Now, reps from 28 agencies across the country have added this valuable knowledge to their service model, making them great resources for manufacturers and resellers alike.

Recently, Joe Bovee of Innovative Marketing Services became the 100th rep to become SDC-certified through this program. The SDC congratulates Joe, and recognizes the following rep agencies for their commitment to continuous improvement:

Airheart Sales, All Midwest Sales, Alliance Sales West Ltd., Autorep Sales Co., Ballard & Allen Marketing Inc., Bob Cook Sales, Bowdoin Marketing, Considine Sales & Marketing Inc., Cunningham Sales & Marketing, Foster Babcock & Associates, Gantt-Thomas & Associates, Innovative Marketing Services LLC, Jim Kerr & Associates, KimCo Sales & Marketing, KND Sales, Michael A. Kunzman & Associates, N.A. Williams Co., Pro Source Sales & Marketing Inc., PSKB Inc., R&R Marketing, Rep Performance Marketing, Repforce Inc., Scott Lewis Associates Inc., Tasco, True High Performance Sales, United Sales Associates, UPSHIFT Marketing, and Wes-Coast Marketing.

For information about how to get involved with the MRN Rep Certification Program, or to learn how the SEMA Data Co-op can help grow your business, contact SDC Director of Membership, Jim Graven, at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698, ext. 4.
Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:40
By Jon Wyly

SDC
Last year, in collaboration with the Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN), the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) established a certification program to educate and test manufacturer's reps on the benefits of product data management through the SDC.
Last year, in a joint effort between the Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC), a certification program was established to educate and test manufacturer's reps on the benefits of product data management through the SDC. The program has met with much success, and has given reps the knowledge and confidence to provide helpful insight and guidance on important data questions with both their suppliers and their WD and retail customers. Now, reps from 28 agencies across the country have added this valuable knowledge to their service model, making them great resources for manufacturers and resellers alike.

Recently, Joe Bovee of Innovative Marketing Services became the 100th rep to become SDC-certified through this program. The SDC congratulates Joe, and recognizes the following rep agencies for their commitment to continuous improvement:

Airheart Sales, All Midwest Sales, Alliance Sales West Ltd., Autorep Sales Co., Ballard & Allen Marketing Inc., Bob Cook Sales, Bowdoin Marketing, Considine Sales & Marketing Inc., Cunningham Sales & Marketing, Foster Babcock & Associates, Gantt-Thomas & Associates, Innovative Marketing Services LLC, Jim Kerr & Associates, KimCo Sales & Marketing, KND Sales, Michael A. Kunzman & Associates, N.A. Williams Co., Pro Source Sales & Marketing Inc., PSKB Inc., R&R Marketing, Rep Performance Marketing, Repforce Inc., Scott Lewis Associates Inc., Tasco, True High Performance Sales, United Sales Associates, UPSHIFT Marketing, and Wes-Coast Marketing.

For information about how to get involved with the MRN Rep Certification Program, or to learn how the SEMA Data Co-op can help grow your business, contact SDC Director of Membership, Jim Graven, at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698, ext. 4.
Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:38

By SEMA Editors

 SEMA Ignited Logo
SEMA Ignited is a new post-Show After-Party open to the public that offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media and consumer exposure.
  

SEMA invites exhibitors, attendees and media to SEMA Ignited—a new post-Show event open to the public on Friday, November 7 (4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.). The first-ever After-Party offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media exposure and reaching an expanded audience to highlight the impressive vehicles, products and personalities gathered in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show.

Industry members can also join a special VIP After-Party experience to check out SEMA Ignited first-hand. The event will take place adjacent to one of Las Vegas’s newest landmarks—the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ entertainment district.

Participation is free of charge to SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees.

Here are three ways to participate:

  1. The easiest way to be part of the experience is to join the industry VIP reception at SEMA ignited. Register to Attend SEMA Ignited.
  2. Exhibitors are invited to roll one or more of their feature or booth vehicles over to SEMA Ignited for display after the close of the 2014 SEMA Show. Register your vehicle(s) for SEMA Ignited.
  3. Exhibitors can also enter one or more feature or booth vehicles in the “SEMA Battle of the Builders,” where a panel of top automotive editors will select 10 deserving builders and their vehicles to appear center stage at SEMA Ignited and be featured in a nationally televised special sponsored by SEMA. SEMA Ignited will culminate in awarding the “SEMA Battle of the Builders” trophy to this year’s top vehicle and its builder. Register for the “SEMA Battle of the Builders.” (Deadline for consideration is Friday, September 19.)

By connecting with the industry and showcasing the latest vehicle builds in a dynamic Vegas setting, SEMA Ignited is a strong new added value for SEMA Show exhibitors offering additional media and consumer exposure.

Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:38

By SEMA Editors

 SEMA Ignited Logo
SEMA Ignited is a new post-Show After-Party open to the public that offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media and consumer exposure.
  

SEMA invites exhibitors, attendees and media to SEMA Ignited—a new post-Show event open to the public on Friday, November 7 (4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.). The first-ever After-Party offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media exposure and reaching an expanded audience to highlight the impressive vehicles, products and personalities gathered in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show.

Industry members can also join a special VIP After-Party experience to check out SEMA Ignited first-hand. The event will take place adjacent to one of Las Vegas’s newest landmarks—the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ entertainment district.

Participation is free of charge to SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees.

Here are three ways to participate:

  1. The easiest way to be part of the experience is to join the industry VIP reception at SEMA ignited. Register to Attend SEMA Ignited.
  2. Exhibitors are invited to roll one or more of their feature or booth vehicles over to SEMA Ignited for display after the close of the 2014 SEMA Show. Register your vehicle(s) for SEMA Ignited.
  3. Exhibitors can also enter one or more feature or booth vehicles in the “SEMA Battle of the Builders,” where a panel of top automotive editors will select 10 deserving builders and their vehicles to appear center stage at SEMA Ignited and be featured in a nationally televised special sponsored by SEMA. SEMA Ignited will culminate in awarding the “SEMA Battle of the Builders” trophy to this year’s top vehicle and its builder. Register for the “SEMA Battle of the Builders.” (Deadline for consideration is Friday, September 19.)

By connecting with the industry and showcasing the latest vehicle builds in a dynamic Vegas setting, SEMA Ignited is a strong new added value for SEMA Show exhibitors offering additional media and consumer exposure.

Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:38

By SEMA Editors

 SEMA Ignited Logo
SEMA Ignited is a new post-Show After-Party open to the public that offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media and consumer exposure.
  

SEMA invites exhibitors, attendees and media to SEMA Ignited—a new post-Show event open to the public on Friday, November 7 (4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.). The first-ever After-Party offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media exposure and reaching an expanded audience to highlight the impressive vehicles, products and personalities gathered in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show.

Industry members can also join a special VIP After-Party experience to check out SEMA Ignited first-hand. The event will take place adjacent to one of Las Vegas’s newest landmarks—the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ entertainment district.

Participation is free of charge to SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees.

Here are three ways to participate:

  1. The easiest way to be part of the experience is to join the industry VIP reception at SEMA ignited. Register to Attend SEMA Ignited.
  2. Exhibitors are invited to roll one or more of their feature or booth vehicles over to SEMA Ignited for display after the close of the 2014 SEMA Show. Register your vehicle(s) for SEMA Ignited.
  3. Exhibitors can also enter one or more feature or booth vehicles in the “SEMA Battle of the Builders,” where a panel of top automotive editors will select 10 deserving builders and their vehicles to appear center stage at SEMA Ignited and be featured in a nationally televised special sponsored by SEMA. SEMA Ignited will culminate in awarding the “SEMA Battle of the Builders” trophy to this year’s top vehicle and its builder. Register for the “SEMA Battle of the Builders.” (Deadline for consideration is Friday, September 19.)

By connecting with the industry and showcasing the latest vehicle builds in a dynamic Vegas setting, SEMA Ignited is a strong new added value for SEMA Show exhibitors offering additional media and consumer exposure.

Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:38

By SEMA Editors

 SEMA Ignited Logo
SEMA Ignited is a new post-Show After-Party open to the public that offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media and consumer exposure.
  

SEMA invites exhibitors, attendees and media to SEMA Ignited—a new post-Show event open to the public on Friday, November 7 (4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.). The first-ever After-Party offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media exposure and reaching an expanded audience to highlight the impressive vehicles, products and personalities gathered in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show.

Industry members can also join a special VIP After-Party experience to check out SEMA Ignited first-hand. The event will take place adjacent to one of Las Vegas’s newest landmarks—the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ entertainment district.

Participation is free of charge to SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees.

Here are three ways to participate:

  1. The easiest way to be part of the experience is to join the industry VIP reception at SEMA ignited. Register to Attend SEMA Ignited.
  2. Exhibitors are invited to roll one or more of their feature or booth vehicles over to SEMA Ignited for display after the close of the 2014 SEMA Show. Register your vehicle(s) for SEMA Ignited.
  3. Exhibitors can also enter one or more feature or booth vehicles in the “SEMA Battle of the Builders,” where a panel of top automotive editors will select 10 deserving builders and their vehicles to appear center stage at SEMA Ignited and be featured in a nationally televised special sponsored by SEMA. SEMA Ignited will culminate in awarding the “SEMA Battle of the Builders” trophy to this year’s top vehicle and its builder. Register for the “SEMA Battle of the Builders.” (Deadline for consideration is Friday, September 19.)

By connecting with the industry and showcasing the latest vehicle builds in a dynamic Vegas setting, SEMA Ignited is a strong new added value for SEMA Show exhibitors offering additional media and consumer exposure.

Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:38

By SEMA Editors

 SEMA Ignited Logo
SEMA Ignited is a new post-Show After-Party open to the public that offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media and consumer exposure.
  

SEMA invites exhibitors, attendees and media to SEMA Ignited—a new post-Show event open to the public on Friday, November 7 (4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.). The first-ever After-Party offers exhibitors and industry partners the opportunity for additional media exposure and reaching an expanded audience to highlight the impressive vehicles, products and personalities gathered in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show.

Industry members can also join a special VIP After-Party experience to check out SEMA Ignited first-hand. The event will take place adjacent to one of Las Vegas’s newest landmarks—the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ entertainment district.

Participation is free of charge to SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees.

Here are three ways to participate:

  1. The easiest way to be part of the experience is to join the industry VIP reception at SEMA ignited. Register to Attend SEMA Ignited.
  2. Exhibitors are invited to roll one or more of their feature or booth vehicles over to SEMA Ignited for display after the close of the 2014 SEMA Show. Register your vehicle(s) for SEMA Ignited.
  3. Exhibitors can also enter one or more feature or booth vehicles in the “SEMA Battle of the Builders,” where a panel of top automotive editors will select 10 deserving builders and their vehicles to appear center stage at SEMA Ignited and be featured in a nationally televised special sponsored by SEMA. SEMA Ignited will culminate in awarding the “SEMA Battle of the Builders” trophy to this year’s top vehicle and its builder. Register for the “SEMA Battle of the Builders.” (Deadline for consideration is Friday, September 19.)

By connecting with the industry and showcasing the latest vehicle builds in a dynamic Vegas setting, SEMA Ignited is a strong new added value for SEMA Show exhibitors offering additional media and consumer exposure.

Thu, 09/11/2014 - 09:00
 hilux

The shooters at KGP Photography caught the ’16 Toyota HiLux pickup testing in a revealing state of graphic camouflage. Given that a new Toyota Tacoma is due for the U.S. market on a similar timeframe, perhaps these HiLux spy shots are a preview of the design direction to be seen on Toyota's redesigned midsize pickup.

The seventh-generation HiLux saw a distinct design departure from the U.S. market Tacoma, with HiLux getting a more aerodynamic front fascia and cab design than the U.S. model. These new shots of an eighth-generation HiLux prototype reveal a truck that looks a bit less aero than the current model, with a countenance that looks more like a traditional American truck. The new lines look more consistent with something we could see in U.S. showrooms, which bears the question of just how much of the next Tacoma could we be seeing in this unauthorized look at the foreign-market HiLux prototype?

A new Tacoma is in the works for the United States, with KGP's exclusive shots of a Tacoma mule caught testing in the Southwest. That mule didn't give up any design details, but an all-new interior is in the works, along with what appeared to be a massaged version of the current platform with similar size and packaging.

KGP is still on the lookout for full-on, U.S.-spec Tacoma prototypes to hit the testing scene on U.S. soil. For now, it's unknown whether this HiLux prototype provides any foreshadowing for the new Tacoma that's coming to battle in a rejuvenated midsize pickup market in America.

 hilux

Photo credit: KGP Photography