By Amanda Gubbins

	The PRO Industry Discussion & Long-Range Planning Meeting will focus on addressing both the challenges and opportunities in the accessory and appearance segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is gearing up for its Industry Discussion & Long-Range Planning Meeting. This year, it will take place June 13–14, 2013, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott. Members are invited to join us for a 3M site visit, future trends happy hour discussion and many networking opportunities.

The event will feature a future trends happy hour discussion in which restyling experts will join such industry-leading manufacturers as 3M, Echomaster, Kicker and Rosen Entertainment to share their insights about product development opportunities and how to best increase business efficiencies—all in the casual environment of a pub setting. On Friday, PRO leadership will lead important break-out sessions targeted at addressing both the challenges and opportunities in the accessory and appearance segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Monday, May 27, 2013. If you would like to be included in the PRO room block at $129 per night, let us know and we’ll reserve your rooms. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what PRO has to offer.

Thursday, June 13, 2013 Schedule:

• 3M Site Visit: 1:00 p.m–3:00 p.m.
• Future Trends Happy Hour Discussion at Ha’Penny Lounge–Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14, 2013:

• Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Long Range Planning Meeting: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Breakout Sessions: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By Amanda Gubbins

	The PRO Industry Discussion & Long-Range Planning Meeting will focus on addressing both the challenges and opportunities in the accessory and appearance segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is gearing up for its Industry Discussion & Long-Range Planning Meeting. This year, it will take place June 13–14, 2013, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott. Members are invited to join us for a 3M site visit, future trends happy hour discussion and many networking opportunities.

The event will feature a future trends happy hour discussion in which restyling experts will join such industry-leading manufacturers as 3M, Echomaster, Kicker and Rosen Entertainment to share their insights about product development opportunities and how to best increase business efficiencies—all in the casual environment of a pub setting. On Friday, PRO leadership will lead important break-out sessions targeted at addressing both the challenges and opportunities in the accessory and appearance segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Monday, May 27, 2013. If you would like to be included in the PRO room block at $129 per night, let us know and we’ll reserve your rooms. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what PRO has to offer.

Thursday, June 13, 2013 Schedule:

• 3M Site Visit: 1:00 p.m–3:00 p.m.
• Future Trends Happy Hour Discussion at Ha’Penny Lounge–Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14, 2013:

• Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Long Range Planning Meeting: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Breakout Sessions: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By Amanda Gubbins

	The PRO Industry Discussion & Long-Range Planning Meeting will focus on addressing both the challenges and opportunities in the accessory and appearance segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is gearing up for its Industry Discussion & Long-Range Planning Meeting. This year, it will take place June 13–14, 2013, at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott. Members are invited to join us for a 3M site visit, future trends happy hour discussion and many networking opportunities.

The event will feature a future trends happy hour discussion in which restyling experts will join such industry-leading manufacturers as 3M, Echomaster, Kicker and Rosen Entertainment to share their insights about product development opportunities and how to best increase business efficiencies—all in the casual environment of a pub setting. On Friday, PRO leadership will lead important break-out sessions targeted at addressing both the challenges and opportunities in the accessory and appearance segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Monday, May 27, 2013. If you would like to be included in the PRO room block at $129 per night, let us know and we’ll reserve your rooms. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what PRO has to offer.

Thursday, June 13, 2013 Schedule:

• 3M Site Visit: 1:00 p.m–3:00 p.m.
• Future Trends Happy Hour Discussion at Ha’Penny Lounge–Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 14, 2013:

• Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Long Range Planning Meeting: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Breakout Sessions: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Staff

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems.

SEMA's Vehicle Technology department has been working with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on advanced-vehicle technology and a performance aftermarket education program for several years.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) and CU-ICAR are partnering to develop a comprehensive examination of technology that directly affects vehicle dynamics specific to wheel and tire systems. Phase one of this partnership will take place when WTC leadership visits Clemson this June to meet with professors and graduate students to outline the scope of the project. During the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, details of this ground-breaking partnership will be announced live in SEMA’s Vehicle Technology Center.

The goal of the SEMA/CU-ICAR partnership offers two significant benefits. First and perhaps most importantly, the relationship with CU-ICAR provides a look into the automotive future in a way that no individual SEMA company could hope to achieve. This is a benefit that is difficult to quantify but is crucial to the continued growth and future of the performance aftermarket, given the rapid pace of technology changes in the automotive industry. Secondly, the relationship with CU-ICAR offers the opportunity for SEMA members to access world-class physical and human resources to help develop affordable solutions to address immediate problems and emerging challenges facing SEMA-member companies.

WTC members and interested guests are invited to join us at Clemson University ICAR for an industry discussion, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As a part of the festivities, you have the chance to participate in an inside tour of CU-ICAR. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to network with your fellow members.

We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event. Be sure to send your RSVP by Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more about what WTC has to offer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Schedule:

• Presentation/Tour of CU-ICAR: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Industry Discussion: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Networking Mixer: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Gina Ledesma, council coordinator, at 909-978-6692 or ginal@sema.org.

The shooters at KGP Photography have gotten their best look yet at the ’15 GMC Canyon, caught testing on one of GM's test tracks. This latest prototype reveals many new details of the Canyon's front fascia, including a telling look through the front camouflage to reveal much of its large grille design. The grille gets three horizontal slats with rounded edges, taking after the ’14 GMC Sierra, but still going its own way, design-wise.  

Although the prototype is still utilizing its temporary, placeholder test headlights, viewers can get a clear sense of the headlights' blocky shape. New details of the front bumper are also visible, with bold sculpting around the fog lights, leading into a thick lower air intake.  

The front end features visible on this prototype show that a lot of work has been done to Americanize the look compared to the softer, less-aggressive appearance applied to the original, global Chevy Colorado. The efforts to toughen up U.S. versions of the Colorado and the Canyon is a wise move to make them a better fit into American showrooms.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

The shooters at KGP Photography have gotten their best look yet at the ’15 GMC Canyon, caught testing on one of GM's test tracks. This latest prototype reveals many new details of the Canyon's front fascia, including a telling look through the front camouflage to reveal much of its large grille design. The grille gets three horizontal slats with rounded edges, taking after the ’14 GMC Sierra, but still going its own way, design-wise.  

Although the prototype is still utilizing its temporary, placeholder test headlights, viewers can get a clear sense of the headlights' blocky shape. New details of the front bumper are also visible, with bold sculpting around the fog lights, leading into a thick lower air intake.  

The front end features visible on this prototype show that a lot of work has been done to Americanize the look compared to the softer, less-aggressive appearance applied to the original, global Chevy Colorado. The efforts to toughen up U.S. versions of the Colorado and the Canyon is a wise move to make them a better fit into American showrooms.

Photo credit: KGP Photography