By SEMA Editors

	Chip Foose creates a rendering of the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150 at the SEMA Garage.

Chip Foose and WD-40 Co. are teaming up again, this time to design a custom off-road truck that will be the first vehicle built inside the new, state-of-the-art SEMA Garage.  

Foose Design and WD-40 Co.—through a partnership with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts—will have leading SEMA manufacturers working alongside underprivileged teens and young adults to install parts and equipment on the Foose-inspired vehicle, dubbed the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-150. All work for the build program will be done at the recently built SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California—a facility that allows SEMA-member companies to test and prototype parts, try its 3D modeling and printing and use its full-scale photo studio, among other things. The completed truck will eventually be put up for raffle, with all of the proceeds going to three SEMA Cares charities.

“I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work with organizations like WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares, who continue to support the automotive trade,” said Foose, president and CEO of Foose Design. “This year, we’ll have even more hands on deck to help out with the build, and there’ll be plenty of WD-40 brand products used throughout that process.”

Instead of being auctioned like previous WD-40/SEMA Cares vehicles, the enhanced ’13 Ford F-150 Lariat will be raffled off to one lucky winner in the spring of 2014. With raffle tickets only costing $50 starting November 1, 2013, owning a Foose-inspired truck is now more accessible than ever to all automotive enthusiasts. Proceeds from the raffled vehicle will benefit three SEMA Cares charities: the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Childhelp and Victory Junction.

“Off-roaders, truck enthusiasts and aftermarket companies have used our products for decades, for preventing mud from sticking to displacing moisture from engines,” said Tim Lesmeister, vice president of marketing for WD-40 Co. “Now, we have the next generation of automotive professionals and enthusiasts getting excited about working on a vehicle that will support a great cause, and that’s something we’re proud to be a part of.”

This is the sixth vehicle WD-40 Co. and SEMA Cares have teamed up to build and the fourth vehicle Chip Foose has designed with them. To date, WD-40/SEMA Cares vehicles have raised more than $575,000 for SEMA Cares charities. 

By Jon Wyly

	The SEMA Data Co-op will host several educational sessions at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Join the staff of the SEMA Data Co-op for a day of information and education about Product Data Management on Monday, November 4. Two rooms have been reserved for the educational seminar, and each session will be repeated in the morning and afternoon to best accommodate busy schedules.

Topics will include introductory courses on ACES and PIES standards, advanced ACES and PIES sessions, SDC Supplier and Receiver user groups, a look into what's coming next at the SEMA Data Co-op, and for those who have not yet checked us out, an introductory session that includes a demonstration of our online data management solution. Bring your questions and participate in some lively discussion…we are here to help!

The sessions are available for free. Sign up online in advance to secure your seats, and be sure to bring anyone on your team who can benefit from this valuable face-to-face educational opportunity.

By Jon Wyly

	The SEMA Data Co-op will host several educational sessions at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Join the staff of the SEMA Data Co-op for a day of information and education about Product Data Management on Monday, November 4. Two rooms have been reserved for the educational seminar, and each session will be repeated in the morning and afternoon to best accommodate busy schedules.

Topics will include introductory courses on ACES and PIES standards, advanced ACES and PIES sessions, SDC Supplier and Receiver user groups, a look into what's coming next at the SEMA Data Co-op, and for those who have not yet checked us out, an introductory session that includes a demonstration of our online data management solution. Bring your questions and participate in some lively discussion…we are here to help!

The sessions are available for free. Sign up online in advance to secure your seats, and be sure to bring anyone on your team who can benefit from this valuable face-to-face educational opportunity.

	The SEMA Rapid Prototyping program creates ABS plastic prototypes of  your designs without  the need of a casting mold or CNC programming.

By SEMA Editors

There’s always a lot going on for SEMA-member manufacturers at the SEMA Garage Innovations Center. The resources available can help you drastically cut your product development time and costs. In particular, the SEMA Rapid Prototyping program creates ABS plastic prototypes of your designs at a reduced members-only rate. The end result is faster product validation, thanks to the ability to produce prototypes without the need of a casting mold or CNC programming.

Models are printed on Dimension 3D printers, allowing you to test the form, fit and function of your product with a tough ABS plastic prototype. The completed models can also be sanded, painted or chrome-plated for a more finished look.

Learn more about SEMA's Rapid Prototyping program.

	The SEMA Rapid Prototyping program creates ABS plastic prototypes of  your designs without  the need of a casting mold or CNC programming.

By SEMA Editors

There’s always a lot going on for SEMA-member manufacturers at the SEMA Garage Innovations Center. The resources available can help you drastically cut your product development time and costs. In particular, the SEMA Rapid Prototyping program creates ABS plastic prototypes of your designs at a reduced members-only rate. The end result is faster product validation, thanks to the ability to produce prototypes without the need of a casting mold or CNC programming.

Models are printed on Dimension 3D printers, allowing you to test the form, fit and function of your product with a tough ABS plastic prototype. The completed models can also be sanded, painted or chrome-plated for a more finished look.

Learn more about SEMA's Rapid Prototyping program.

	The SEMA Rapid Prototyping program creates ABS plastic prototypes of  your designs without  the need of a casting mold or CNC programming.

By SEMA Editors

There’s always a lot going on for SEMA-member manufacturers at the SEMA Garage Innovations Center. The resources available can help you drastically cut your product development time and costs. In particular, the SEMA Rapid Prototyping program creates ABS plastic prototypes of your designs at a reduced members-only rate. The end result is faster product validation, thanks to the ability to produce prototypes without the need of a casting mold or CNC programming.

Models are printed on Dimension 3D printers, allowing you to test the form, fit and function of your product with a tough ABS plastic prototype. The completed models can also be sanded, painted or chrome-plated for a more finished look.

Learn more about SEMA's Rapid Prototyping program.

By Zane Clark

	The SEMA International Affairs Office has put together a lineup of free educational sessions at this year's SEMA Show designed to help attendees conduct business in international markets, such as the Middle East, Russia and China.

If you are looking for a leg up with your business, try thinking internationally and expanding your business overseas. If you are considering such an expansion, there is a lot of work to be done and questions to be answered before beginning. For starters, what markets best align with your goals or product line? SEMA’s International Affairs Office has put together an invaluable lineup of free educational sessions at this year’s SEMA Show to help your business fuel its financial growth. Get answers to your questions about three of the most important emerging overseas markets for the automotive industry.

Middle East
Monday, November 4, 2013
11 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
LVCC N254

Learn how to cash in on this lucrative region. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and surrounding countries provide some of the best opportunities for United States specialty-parts manufacturers, as off-roading, classic-car collecting and motorsports are all growing in popularity. Attendees will also learn about the details of the third SEMA one-on-one matchmaking program being held in the UAE in March 2014.

Russia
Monday, November 4, 2013
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
LVCC N254

Russia ranks sixth in the world in terms of annual passenger-vehicle sales. The country’s auto market has rebounded from the 2008–2009 recession with new-vehicles sales for 2012 up 11% from the previous year, which makes Russia the second-largest European vehicle market. With 2.9 million passenger vehicles sold last year, the country is quickly gaining on Germany—the top market in Europe—and many experts estimate that the positions will flip between these two countries in the next few years.

There are now 38.7 million passenger vehicles on Russian roads. But with 140 million people, a large, unmet demand still exists for those who have not yet had the opportunity to purchase a vehicle.

SUVs represent the largest and fastest-growing automotive sector in Russia, making up 31% of all passenger sales in 2012. Nearly one-third of all passenger-vehicle sales were SUVs—more than double the rate of SUV sales throughout the rest of Europe.

Purchasing Power: Russia has the highest gross domestic product per capita among the members of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). “[By] 2020, Russia should be one of the biggest consumer markets on a global basis,” said Russian Machines Chairman Siegfried Wolf in a Just-Auto.com interview. The company also owns the GAZ Group automotive division. Per capita, Wolf said Russia has doubled the per capita income of the Chinese—$20,000 compared to $11,000—and India is at about $6,000.

China
Monday, November 4, 2013
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
LVCC N254

Chinese Distributors and SEMA members already successful in the region provide insider tips. Learn the latest trends, applications and perceptions of United States brands in the Chinese market. This will be a great opportunity to meet with press and distributors of specialty products in this market of 1.3 billion people in this informal, practical session to assist you in deciding if this market is a good fit for your products.

Check out the latest education schedule.

By Zane Clark

	The SEMA International Affairs Office has put together a lineup of free educational sessions at this year's SEMA Show designed to help attendees conduct business in international markets, such as the Middle East, Russia and China.

If you are looking for a leg up with your business, try thinking internationally and expanding your business overseas. If you are considering such an expansion, there is a lot of work to be done and questions to be answered before beginning. For starters, what markets best align with your goals or product line? SEMA’s International Affairs Office has put together an invaluable lineup of free educational sessions at this year’s SEMA Show to help your business fuel its financial growth. Get answers to your questions about three of the most important emerging overseas markets for the automotive industry.

Middle East
Monday, November 4, 2013
11 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
LVCC N254

Learn how to cash in on this lucrative region. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and surrounding countries provide some of the best opportunities for United States specialty-parts manufacturers, as off-roading, classic-car collecting and motorsports are all growing in popularity. Attendees will also learn about the details of the third SEMA one-on-one matchmaking program being held in the UAE in March 2014.

Russia
Monday, November 4, 2013
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
LVCC N254

Russia ranks sixth in the world in terms of annual passenger-vehicle sales. The country’s auto market has rebounded from the 2008–2009 recession with new-vehicles sales for 2012 up 11% from the previous year, which makes Russia the second-largest European vehicle market. With 2.9 million passenger vehicles sold last year, the country is quickly gaining on Germany—the top market in Europe—and many experts estimate that the positions will flip between these two countries in the next few years.

There are now 38.7 million passenger vehicles on Russian roads. But with 140 million people, a large, unmet demand still exists for those who have not yet had the opportunity to purchase a vehicle.

SUVs represent the largest and fastest-growing automotive sector in Russia, making up 31% of all passenger sales in 2012. Nearly one-third of all passenger-vehicle sales were SUVs—more than double the rate of SUV sales throughout the rest of Europe.

Purchasing Power: Russia has the highest gross domestic product per capita among the members of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). “[By] 2020, Russia should be one of the biggest consumer markets on a global basis,” said Russian Machines Chairman Siegfried Wolf in a Just-Auto.com interview. The company also owns the GAZ Group automotive division. Per capita, Wolf said Russia has doubled the per capita income of the Chinese—$20,000 compared to $11,000—and India is at about $6,000.

China
Monday, November 4, 2013
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
LVCC N254

Chinese Distributors and SEMA members already successful in the region provide insider tips. Learn the latest trends, applications and perceptions of United States brands in the Chinese market. This will be a great opportunity to meet with press and distributors of specialty products in this market of 1.3 billion people in this informal, practical session to assist you in deciding if this market is a good fit for your products.

Check out the latest education schedule.