Thu, 04/03/2014 - 11:09
 stang

It looks like the Bullitt is back, as the shooters at KGP Photography just got their first look at a prototype for the ’15 Bullitt Mustang testing on the mean streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

The prototype was painted in what appeared to be a deadringer for the classic Dark Highland Green that graced Steve McQueen's original ’68 Mustang from the movie classic, and the subsequent special-edition Bullitt Mustangs from ’01 and ’08. In the past, Ford had vowed that the color will remain specific to Bullitt editions, and won't be found on standard, run-of-the-mill Mustangs. The prototype also does away with the 5.0L badging, and many other flourishes, with the only badging being the galloping Mustang logo on the front and back. The back Mustang badge gets the vertical bars, but the red, white and blue stripes are gone in favor of an all-chrome look. The front grille insert is also a new treatment not featured on any prior ’15 Mustangs.

The latest Bullitt's new wheels look to be a modern interpretation of previous Bullitt wheels, with smoky, blacked-out spokes enhanced by a bright brushed metal finish defining the five-spoke design.

The Bullitt Mustangs have been known to have a particularly excellent musclecar soundtrack, and KGP's photographer reports that nothing has changed on this all-new version.

 stang

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 11:09
 stang

It looks like the Bullitt is back, as the shooters at KGP Photography just got their first look at a prototype for the ’15 Bullitt Mustang testing on the mean streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

The prototype was painted in what appeared to be a deadringer for the classic Dark Highland Green that graced Steve McQueen's original ’68 Mustang from the movie classic, and the subsequent special-edition Bullitt Mustangs from ’01 and ’08. In the past, Ford had vowed that the color will remain specific to Bullitt editions, and won't be found on standard, run-of-the-mill Mustangs. The prototype also does away with the 5.0L badging, and many other flourishes, with the only badging being the galloping Mustang logo on the front and back. The back Mustang badge gets the vertical bars, but the red, white and blue stripes are gone in favor of an all-chrome look. The front grille insert is also a new treatment not featured on any prior ’15 Mustangs.

The latest Bullitt's new wheels look to be a modern interpretation of previous Bullitt wheels, with smoky, blacked-out spokes enhanced by a bright brushed metal finish defining the five-spoke design.

The Bullitt Mustangs have been known to have a particularly excellent musclecar soundtrack, and KGP's photographer reports that nothing has changed on this all-new version.

 stang

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:27

By SEMA Editors

  crowd
The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.
  

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. Manufacturers benefit by applying before the deadline by being eligible for the Priority Booth Space Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:27

By SEMA Editors

  crowd
The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.
  

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. Manufacturers benefit by applying before the deadline by being eligible for the Priority Booth Space Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:27

By SEMA Editors

  crowd
The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.
  

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. Manufacturers benefit by applying before the deadline by being eligible for the Priority Booth Space Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:25

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

  • AmSafe Commercial Products, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is hiring an aftermarket sales manager to oversee sales of AmSafe safety restraint products and solutions into a variety of markets and applications to meet or exceed established sales objectives. Responsibilities will include providing management with timely and accurate market research, business opportunities, sales forecasts and comprehensive customer visit reports.
  • Turn 14 Distribution, located in Philadelphia, is hiring a LAMP developer with extensive PHP and MySQL experience. This job would entail expanding and maintaining the company's business-to-business website, internal website and warehouse management system, adding new features, troubleshooting and revising existing projects and working with senior developers and designers. The successful candidate should have two years' professional experience and a degree in a field related to web development.
  • AutoAccessoriesGarage.com, located in Frankfort, Illinois, is hiring a merchandising category manager to plan promotions by negotiating with existing vendors, identify and source out new products and negotiate all aspects of the onboarding lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years' merchandising, buying and/or catalog/e-commerce experience.
  • King Shock Technology Inc., located in Garden Grove, California, is hiring a design engineer responsible for researching and developing ideas and processes for new components and assemblies; locating and approving vendors for new processes; and overseeing and coordinating activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of mechanical products and systems. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 2–5 years of engineering and product design experience.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:25

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

  • AmSafe Commercial Products, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is hiring an aftermarket sales manager to oversee sales of AmSafe safety restraint products and solutions into a variety of markets and applications to meet or exceed established sales objectives. Responsibilities will include providing management with timely and accurate market research, business opportunities, sales forecasts and comprehensive customer visit reports.
  • Turn 14 Distribution, located in Philadelphia, is hiring a LAMP developer with extensive PHP and MySQL experience. This job would entail expanding and maintaining the company's business-to-business website, internal website and warehouse management system, adding new features, troubleshooting and revising existing projects and working with senior developers and designers. The successful candidate should have two years' professional experience and a degree in a field related to web development.
  • AutoAccessoriesGarage.com, located in Frankfort, Illinois, is hiring a merchandising category manager to plan promotions by negotiating with existing vendors, identify and source out new products and negotiate all aspects of the onboarding lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years' merchandising, buying and/or catalog/e-commerce experience.
  • King Shock Technology Inc., located in Garden Grove, California, is hiring a design engineer responsible for researching and developing ideas and processes for new components and assemblies; locating and approving vendors for new processes; and overseeing and coordinating activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of mechanical products and systems. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 2–5 years of engineering and product design experience.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:24

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Chris Morris. At 34, Morris is already a regional sales manager at Undercover.

Chris Morris, 34
 Regional Sales Manager—Undercover Inc.
Chris Morris, Undercover

Chris Morris developed his interest in the automotive world from watching car shows and races on TV with his father, and that interest was further developed under the tutelage of Dave Wells, president of Undercover, as well as the company’s national sales manager, Sally Goldberg.

“Dave took a chance on me years ago and has always believed in me and given me the tools to succeed, and Sally taught me so much along the way that I wouldn’t be where I am today without her,” Morris said. “Since I started working at Undercover a little over eight years ago, we have added many products to our line, and we are proud of the fact that all of them are made right here in the U.S.A. I believe that not being complacent and staying on top of the trends in the market are very important. Undercover has released a hard-folding cover called the Flex, and its sleek, low-profile design has become a huge success for us.”

In his briefcase: “I can’t live without my iPhone, iPad, laptop, Map Point software, GPS, and pen and paper. The most important tool of all is my relationships with my customers. They are the ones who drive our business, and if I don’t take care of them, someone else will.”


Do you have a friend or colleague who deserves to be recognized? If so, please contact the editorial team at SEMA News and submit a nomination for the 2014 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 9, 2014. Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We'll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

For more details on the 35 Under 35 program and complete details on all of last year's winners, read through the following article taken from the September 2013 issue of SEMA News.
Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:24

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Chris Morris. At 34, Morris is already a regional sales manager at Undercover.

Chris Morris, 34
 Regional Sales Manager—Undercover Inc.
Chris Morris, Undercover

Chris Morris developed his interest in the automotive world from watching car shows and races on TV with his father, and that interest was further developed under the tutelage of Dave Wells, president of Undercover, as well as the company’s national sales manager, Sally Goldberg.

“Dave took a chance on me years ago and has always believed in me and given me the tools to succeed, and Sally taught me so much along the way that I wouldn’t be where I am today without her,” Morris said. “Since I started working at Undercover a little over eight years ago, we have added many products to our line, and we are proud of the fact that all of them are made right here in the U.S.A. I believe that not being complacent and staying on top of the trends in the market are very important. Undercover has released a hard-folding cover called the Flex, and its sleek, low-profile design has become a huge success for us.”

In his briefcase: “I can’t live without my iPhone, iPad, laptop, Map Point software, GPS, and pen and paper. The most important tool of all is my relationships with my customers. They are the ones who drive our business, and if I don’t take care of them, someone else will.”


Do you have a friend or colleague who deserves to be recognized? If so, please contact the editorial team at SEMA News and submit a nomination for the 2014 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 9, 2014. Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We'll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

For more details on the 35 Under 35 program and complete details on all of last year's winners, read through the following article taken from the September 2013 issue of SEMA News.
Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:24

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Chris Morris. At 34, Morris is already a regional sales manager at Undercover.

Chris Morris, 34
 Regional Sales Manager—Undercover Inc.
Chris Morris, Undercover

Chris Morris developed his interest in the automotive world from watching car shows and races on TV with his father, and that interest was further developed under the tutelage of Dave Wells, president of Undercover, as well as the company’s national sales manager, Sally Goldberg.

“Dave took a chance on me years ago and has always believed in me and given me the tools to succeed, and Sally taught me so much along the way that I wouldn’t be where I am today without her,” Morris said. “Since I started working at Undercover a little over eight years ago, we have added many products to our line, and we are proud of the fact that all of them are made right here in the U.S.A. I believe that not being complacent and staying on top of the trends in the market are very important. Undercover has released a hard-folding cover called the Flex, and its sleek, low-profile design has become a huge success for us.”

In his briefcase: “I can’t live without my iPhone, iPad, laptop, Map Point software, GPS, and pen and paper. The most important tool of all is my relationships with my customers. They are the ones who drive our business, and if I don’t take care of them, someone else will.”


Do you have a friend or colleague who deserves to be recognized? If so, please contact the editorial team at SEMA News and submit a nomination for the 2014 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 9, 2014. Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We'll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

For more details on the 35 Under 35 program and complete details on all of last year's winners, read through the following article taken from the September 2013 issue of SEMA News.