Thu, 07/18/2013 - 10:33

By SEMA Editors

 tundra
The ’14 Toyota Tundra will be among several vehicles available at the SEMA Mega Measuring Session, from July 30–August 2.
  

SEMA will host a Mega Measuring Session from July 30–August 2 in the new SEMA Garage. Featured vehicles will include the ’14 Toyota Tundra, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, ’14 Ford Focus ST, ’14 Hyundai Elantra and ’14 Hyundai Veloster. Also featured are two vehicles popular overseas but not sold in the United States—the ’12 Toyota HiLux and ’13 Ford Ranger T6. SEMA imported these hard-to-obtain vehicles through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce so that members could measure and create export-ready product.

The SEMA Garage is fully equipped with all the latest service garage equipment for surface measuring, upfitting new products, photography, spring tests, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and more.

The following five vehicles will be available on the lift from July 30–August 2. Morning hours are from 8:00–12:00, and afternoon hours are from 12:30–4:00:

July 30: Chevrolet Silverado (morning); Ford Focus (afternoon)

July 31: Toyota Tundra (morning); TBD (afternoon)

August 1: Hyundai Elantra (morning); Hyundai Veloster (afternoon)

August 2: Toyota HiLux (morning); Ford Ranger T6 (afternoon

The SEMA Garage will be open from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The address is: 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (next to SEMA Headquarters).

Register now to attend.

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 10:33

By SEMA Editors

 tundra
The ’14 Toyota Tundra will be among several vehicles available at the SEMA Mega Measuring Session, from July 30–August 2.
  

SEMA will host a Mega Measuring Session from July 30–August 2 in the new SEMA Garage. Featured vehicles will include the ’14 Toyota Tundra, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, ’14 Ford Focus ST, ’14 Hyundai Elantra and ’14 Hyundai Veloster. Also featured are two vehicles popular overseas but not sold in the United States—the ’12 Toyota HiLux and ’13 Ford Ranger T6. SEMA imported these hard-to-obtain vehicles through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce so that members could measure and create export-ready product.

The SEMA Garage is fully equipped with all the latest service garage equipment for surface measuring, upfitting new products, photography, spring tests, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and more.

The following five vehicles will be available on the lift from July 30–August 2. Morning hours are from 8:00–12:00, and afternoon hours are from 12:30–4:00:

July 30: Chevrolet Silverado (morning); Ford Focus (afternoon)

July 31: Toyota Tundra (morning); TBD (afternoon)

August 1: Hyundai Elantra (morning); Hyundai Veloster (afternoon)

August 2: Toyota HiLux (morning); Ford Ranger T6 (afternoon

The SEMA Garage will be open from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The address is: 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (next to SEMA Headquarters).

Register now to attend.

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 10:33

By SEMA Editors

 tundra
The ’14 Toyota Tundra will be among several vehicles available at the SEMA Mega Measuring Session, from July 30–August 2.
  

SEMA will host a Mega Measuring Session from July 30–August 2 in the new SEMA Garage. Featured vehicles will include the ’14 Toyota Tundra, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, ’14 Ford Focus ST, ’14 Hyundai Elantra and ’14 Hyundai Veloster. Also featured are two vehicles popular overseas but not sold in the United States—the ’12 Toyota HiLux and ’13 Ford Ranger T6. SEMA imported these hard-to-obtain vehicles through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce so that members could measure and create export-ready product.

The SEMA Garage is fully equipped with all the latest service garage equipment for surface measuring, upfitting new products, photography, spring tests, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and more.

The following five vehicles will be available on the lift from July 30–August 2. Morning hours are from 8:00–12:00, and afternoon hours are from 12:30–4:00:

July 30: Chevrolet Silverado (morning); Ford Focus (afternoon)

July 31: Toyota Tundra (morning); TBD (afternoon)

August 1: Hyundai Elantra (morning); Hyundai Veloster (afternoon)

August 2: Toyota HiLux (morning); Ford Ranger T6 (afternoon

The SEMA Garage will be open from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The address is: 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (next to SEMA Headquarters).

Register now to attend.

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 10:18

By SEMA Editors

 molina
Carol Molina passed away last month after a long battle with cancer.
  

Carol Molina—a partner in the public-relations firm JMPR and long-time friend to many in the collector-car world—died June 25. She was 56.
 
“She was a regular on the collector-car circuit, helped arrange a lot of events—she was a co-owner in JMPR—and she established a lot of the important relationships and friendships that we have,” said Joe Molina, her husband.
 
Carol Molina died after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
 
“Behind every successful man is a very smart woman,” Joe Molina said. “And she loved cars. She loved Bentleys, Delahayes, 280SLs and Packards.”

The couple met 35 years ago when Carol admired Joe’s ’77 MG. They were married for 29 years. They have two children: Allyson and Cameron.

A private service was held July 2, with internment at Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Summit View School:

Attn: Carol Molina Donation
6455 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
Valley Glen, CA 91606

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:48

By SEMA Editors

  sema news
Just like last year, the October 2013 issue of SEMA News will provide all the information you need to know about the upcoming Show.
   

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Highlights for the upcoming October issue include:

Retail Spotlight: Second in a series of stories about retailers who are evolving and thriving in the Internet age. SEMA News looks at retailers who are doing everything right—supporting manufacturers and building strong relationships with consumers—and shows how they are doing it.

2013 SEMA Show: An interview with Tom Gattuso, SEMA Show director, about the upcoming SEMA Show, what exhibitors and attendees should expect and new features that will make the Show compelling.

2013 New Products Preview: An advance look at some of the products that will be introduced at the upcoming SEMA Show.

Missed your copy? View past issues of SEMA News.

SEMA News Sales Directors:

Brian Paik


brianp@sema.org
909-978-6677


Monica Terlouw
monicat@sema.org
909-978-6695

View the 2013 SEMA News rate card and editorial calendar.

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:48

By SEMA Editors

  sema news
Just like last year, the October 2013 issue of SEMA News will provide all the information you need to know about the upcoming Show.
   

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Highlights for the upcoming October issue include:

Retail Spotlight: Second in a series of stories about retailers who are evolving and thriving in the Internet age. SEMA News looks at retailers who are doing everything right—supporting manufacturers and building strong relationships with consumers—and shows how they are doing it.

2013 SEMA Show: An interview with Tom Gattuso, SEMA Show director, about the upcoming SEMA Show, what exhibitors and attendees should expect and new features that will make the Show compelling.

2013 New Products Preview: An advance look at some of the products that will be introduced at the upcoming SEMA Show.

Missed your copy? View past issues of SEMA News.

SEMA News Sales Directors:

Brian Paik


brianp@sema.org
909-978-6677


Monica Terlouw
monicat@sema.org
909-978-6695

View the 2013 SEMA News rate card and editorial calendar.

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:40

By Della Domingo

  ibg
Last year's SEMA Show exhibitors were eligible for a free listing in the widely distributed SEMA International Buyers’ Guide. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity again this year.
  
Each year, thousands of buyers from more than 130 countries come to the SEMA Show seeking innovative products that they can sell to consumers in their area. To help them connect with manufactureres that export products, these buyers turn to the SEMA International Buyers’ Guide.
 
Filled with a list of manufacturers that export automotive products and accessories, the guide listings are available exclusively to 2013 SEMA Show exhibitors. The guide is also distributed at major overseas trade shows throughout the year.
 
To be included in the 2013–2014 SEMA International Buyers’ Guide, exhibitors must register before September 8, 2013.
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:40

By Della Domingo

  ibg
Last year's SEMA Show exhibitors were eligible for a free listing in the widely distributed SEMA International Buyers’ Guide. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity again this year.
  
Each year, thousands of buyers from more than 130 countries come to the SEMA Show seeking innovative products that they can sell to consumers in their area. To help them connect with manufactureres that export products, these buyers turn to the SEMA International Buyers’ Guide.
 
Filled with a list of manufacturers that export automotive products and accessories, the guide listings are available exclusively to 2013 SEMA Show exhibitors. The guide is also distributed at major overseas trade shows throughout the year.
 
To be included in the 2013–2014 SEMA International Buyers’ Guide, exhibitors must register before September 8, 2013.
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:40

By Della Domingo

  ibg
Last year's SEMA Show exhibitors were eligible for a free listing in the widely distributed SEMA International Buyers’ Guide. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity again this year.
  
Each year, thousands of buyers from more than 130 countries come to the SEMA Show seeking innovative products that they can sell to consumers in their area. To help them connect with manufactureres that export products, these buyers turn to the SEMA International Buyers’ Guide.
 
Filled with a list of manufacturers that export automotive products and accessories, the guide listings are available exclusively to 2013 SEMA Show exhibitors. The guide is also distributed at major overseas trade shows throughout the year.
 
To be included in the 2013–2014 SEMA International Buyers’ Guide, exhibitors must register before September 8, 2013.
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:03
The Measuring Session for the ’14 Ford Transit Connect is August 27, 2013, at the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan.