This collection of photos from www.semaphotos.com features new and classic Cadillacs from the 2011 SEMA Show. In addition to pictures of display vehicles, the site also includes photos of products, celebrities, the SEMA Show floor and more.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 16:45
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 16:21
Around the same time that Kia released sketches of the automaker's upcoming flagship sedan, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. were busy shooting a prototype of the vehicle—codenamed KH—undergoing winter testing near the Arctic Circle.
In addition to the KH codename, the new vehicle is also referred to by the more familiar Opirus and K9 designations. According to Priddy's team, the KH will share the same RWD platform as the Hyundai Genesis and will likely carry the same powerplant options.
The team says to expect an official debut within the next couple of months.
Photo: Brenda Priddy & Co.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 16:21
Around the same time that Kia released sketches of the automaker's upcoming flagship sedan, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. were busy shooting a prototype of the vehicle—codenamed KH—undergoing winter testing near the Arctic Circle.
In addition to the KH codename, the new vehicle is also referred to by the more familiar Opirus and K9 designations. According to Priddy's team, the KH will share the same RWD platform as the Hyundai Genesis and will likely carry the same powerplant options.
The team says to expect an official debut within the next couple of months.
Photo: Brenda Priddy & Co.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 14:28
Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive automotive scholarships—ranging from $1,000–$4,000—through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation and is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Since the fund's inception in 1984, it has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to more than 600 students engaged in studies leading to careers in the automotive aftermarket or related fields.
“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many people, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in our industry. The specialty-equipment industry is innovative, dynamic and holds many opportunities for the next generation.”
Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria.
A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Winners will be notified in the summer of 2012. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.
To review eligibility requirements or to access the application, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org, 909-978-6655.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 14:28
Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive automotive scholarships—ranging from $1,000–$4,000—through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation and is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Since the fund's inception in 1984, it has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to more than 600 students engaged in studies leading to careers in the automotive aftermarket or related fields.
“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many people, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in our industry. The specialty-equipment industry is innovative, dynamic and holds many opportunities for the next generation.”
Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria.
A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Winners will be notified in the summer of 2012. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.
To review eligibility requirements or to access the application, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org, 909-978-6655.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 14:28
Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive automotive scholarships—ranging from $1,000–$4,000—through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation and is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Since the fund's inception in 1984, it has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to more than 600 students engaged in studies leading to careers in the automotive aftermarket or related fields.
“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many people, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in our industry. The specialty-equipment industry is innovative, dynamic and holds many opportunities for the next generation.”
Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria.
A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Winners will be notified in the summer of 2012. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.
To review eligibility requirements or to access the application, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org, 909-978-6655.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 14:28
Students preparing for careers in the automotive industry may be eligible to receive automotive scholarships—ranging from $1,000–$4,000—through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). The scholarship application requires college transcripts and letters of recommendation and is now available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Since the fund's inception in 1984, it has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to more than 600 students engaged in studies leading to careers in the automotive aftermarket or related fields.
“Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge for many people, particularly in today’s tough economy,” said Jamie Eriksen, SEMA education director. “SEMA is pleased to play a part in helping students prepare for careers in our industry. The specialty-equipment industry is innovative, dynamic and holds many opportunities for the next generation.”
Unlike financial aid and student loans, the SEMA Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award that does not have to be paid back. Awards are granted to eligible applicants based on academic achievements, work experience, community involvement, essay content and recommendations. Students may re-apply each year, provided that they still meet the eligibility criteria.
A loan forgiveness award is also available to recent graduates who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans. Details and applications for both the scholarship and the loan-forgiveness awards are available at www.sema.org/scholarships.
Winners will be notified in the summer of 2012. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s college, university, trade or vocational school to help offset the cost of tuition. Loan-forgiveness payments are sent directly to the financial institutions.
To review eligibility requirements or to access the application, visit www.sema.org/scholarships or contact Juliet Marshall at julietm@sema.org, 909-978-6655.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 13:56
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After a successful series of meetings in 2011, the SEMA Town Hall Meeting program returns for 2012. The first meeting—hosted by Winners Circle Speed & Custom Inc.—takes place Friday, February 24, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
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Also joining the meeting will be Representative Randy Hultgren, who serves Illinois’ 14th District in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Hultgren, a strong supporter of the industry and member of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, will attend the event to speak on the issues of the day and answer questions from members.
SEMA's Town Hall Meeting initiative launched in 2011 to provide members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These face-to-face interactions also provide SEMA staff with valuable feedback that will help identify current benefits to enhance members' business operations and better meet their needs.Throughout the first six months of 2011, SEMA staff visited Scottsdale, Arizona; Fort Worth, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Tacoma, Washington, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those areas.
For additional information about the Town Hall Meeting in St. Charles, Illinois, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or visit www.sema.org/townhall/st-charles for the agenda and to RSVP. If you're ready to participate, RSVP online for the Town Hall in St. Charles, Illinois.
In addition to the St. Charles Town Hall, the next SEMA meeting in this year's tour will take place Friday, April 13. The meeting will be hosted by Parts Unlimited Inc., located in La Grange, Kentucky. As with all SEMA Town Hall Meetings, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. More information is available online at www.sema.org/townhall/lagrange. RSVP online for the SEMA Town Hall in La Grange, Kentucky.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 13:56
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After a successful series of meetings in 2011, the SEMA Town Hall Meeting program returns for 2012. The first meeting—hosted by Winners Circle Speed & Custom Inc.—takes place Friday, February 24, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.
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Also joining the meeting will be Representative Randy Hultgren, who serves Illinois’ 14th District in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Hultgren, a strong supporter of the industry and member of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, will attend the event to speak on the issues of the day and answer questions from members.
SEMA's Town Hall Meeting initiative launched in 2011 to provide members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These face-to-face interactions also provide SEMA staff with valuable feedback that will help identify current benefits to enhance members' business operations and better meet their needs.Throughout the first six months of 2011, SEMA staff visited Scottsdale, Arizona; Fort Worth, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Tacoma, Washington, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those areas.
For additional information about the Town Hall Meeting in St. Charles, Illinois, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or visit www.sema.org/townhall/st-charles for the agenda and to RSVP. If you're ready to participate, RSVP online for the Town Hall in St. Charles, Illinois.
In addition to the St. Charles Town Hall, the next SEMA meeting in this year's tour will take place Friday, April 13. The meeting will be hosted by Parts Unlimited Inc., located in La Grange, Kentucky. As with all SEMA Town Hall Meetings, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. More information is available online at www.sema.org/townhall/lagrange. RSVP online for the SEMA Town Hall in La Grange, Kentucky.
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 13:51
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow companies to market collision-repair parts without infringing a design patent after a vehicle has been marketed for two-and-a-half years. Under current law, a design patent covers the ornamental design for an object having practical utility for a 14-year term.
At issue is the recent practice of many automobile manufacturers to obtain design patents for individual vehicle parts associated with collision repairs, such as fenders, lamps, hoods, bumpers and grilles. Historically, automakers have received design patents for the car’s overall design rather than individual parts. The design patent allows a company exclusive rights to exclude others from copying the product or to license the rights.
SEMA is reviewing the legislation. A couple of years ago, a similar House bill was introduced that would have provided a total exclusion for replacement parts. The bill received one hearing. The auto companies noted that they had invested enormous amounts of money in developing the part designs only to have them copied in a matter of hours and were seeking to protect that investment through rights available under current law. Opponents countered that auto companies were seeking to eliminate competition and that the design patents raised prices for consumers in repair costs and insurance premiums. The current legislation seeks to craft a compromise approach.
For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.