The benefits of SEMA membership are plenty. Business Resources and Solutions, Market Research, Educational and Training Programs, World-Class Trade Shows, Industry Communications, OEM Relations, GovernmentAffairs, and International Relations to name just a few.

The benefits of SEMA membership are plenty. Business Resources and Solutions, Market Research, Educational and Training Programs, World-Class Trade Shows, Industry Communications, OEM Relations, GovernmentAffairs, and International Relations to name just a few.

The benefits of SEMA membership are plenty. Business Resources and Solutions, Market Research, Educational and Training Programs, World-Class Trade Shows, Industry Communications, OEM Relations, GovernmentAffairs, and International Relations to name just a few.

The benefits of SEMA membership are plenty. Business Resources and Solutions, Market Research, Educational and Training Programs, World-Class Trade Shows, Industry Communications, OEM Relations, GovernmentAffairs, and International Relations to name just a few.

The benefits of SEMA membership are plenty. Business Resources and Solutions, Market Research, Educational and Training Programs, World-Class Trade Shows, Industry Communications, OEM Relations, GovernmentAffairs, and International Relations to name just a few.

	WyoTech-Daytona instructor Oscar Tucker received the 2011 WyoTech Dream Maker Award.

Oscar Tucker Named 2011 WyoTech Dream Maker
Oscar Tucker, an instructor in the Motorcycle Technology program at WyoTech-Daytona, earned the 2011 WyoTech Dream Maker Award. The award, presented by WyoTech’s parent company, Corinthian Colleges Inc., recognizes instructors who go above and beyond to deliver the best education in the classroom, get students involved on campus and in the community, and help students get on the right path to achieve career goals. In addition to being an outstanding instructor, Tucker, also graduated from WyoTech-Daytona in 2008. During his time as a student he was recognized as an Eagle Tech, nominated for the National Technical Honor Society, and was recognized as his graduating class’ Outstanding Student. Tucker is also a member of the American Motorcycle Association and received DynoJet Dynamometer and Power Commander training.

General Tire Honors Dempster Tire for 70 Years of Service
Dempster Tire was recently honored by General Tire for 70 years of service and commitment to the brand. The family-owned Dempster Tire has been serving the community of Middletown, Ohio, since 1942 when Russell Dempster started the business. Russell's son Dick purchased the business from his father in 1972 and in 2009, Richie Dempster took over for his father Dick and now runs the company.

United Future's Scott Holmes Named Mobile Ambassador
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced that its digital marketing agency of record, United Future, was recognized with an industry award. United Future’s founder and president, Scott Holmes, was named Mobile Ambassador at the recent Mobile Excellence Awards (MEA) in Los Angeles, California. United Future helped Yokohama launch strategic digital initiatives this year, including a customer-first website, an integrated social media campaign and interactive glass windows at the 2011 LA Auto Show.

	Matt Lundh was promoted to Beck/Arnley's director of program groups and strategic markets.

Matt Lundh Promotred to Beck/Arnley Director of Program Groups
Beck/Arnley promoted Matt Lundh to director of program groups and strategic markets. In this position, Lundh calls on and facilitates sales growth with program groups. He reports to Beck/Arnley Vice President of Sales Heath Breedlove. In addition to his new position, Lundh will continue to serve as Beck/Arnley’s North & Midwest regional manager. From 1999–2010, he worked for General Parts International Inc./CARQUEST, where he held various roles including district manager for the Central region, regional director of store operations for the Charlotte, North Carolina, region and regional director of store sales for the Central region.

SMP Honored by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc.
SMP was recently honored for its outstanding performance in the fill rate, logistics support and training support categories by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. during the annual shareholders’ winter meeting. SMP reports that it is the tenth straight year the company has received the training support award from the Alliance shareholders. SMP was chosen for its overall excellence in technician, counterperson and sales training. SMP held nearly 500 professional training seminars with over 5,000 paid attending technicians in the United States and Canada.

The team at Brenda Priddy & Co. snapped these shots of the SEAT Ibiza showing off its fresh face during a photoshoot in the United States.

According to Priddy, Ibiza has only been spied after dark and with full body camouflage, but here we see the vehicle's new grille, updated headlights (possible LEDs?) and a completely new front fascia. From the back, the Ibiza is sporting new and more stylish taillights. The team also reports that these are some of the very first photos of the finished Ibiza and are causing quite a stir around the globe.

SEAT, the acronym Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo (Spanish Touring Car Company), are sold throughout Europe, Asia, Central and South America and elsewhere. And, in some markets outside of Europe, a few models have been rebadged as Volkswagens.

All Photos Copyright: Michael Gardner and Vadim Arshansky/Brenda Priddy & Co.

The team at Brenda Priddy & Co. snapped these shots of the SEAT Ibiza showing off its fresh face during a photoshoot in the United States.

According to Priddy, Ibiza has only been spied after dark and with full body camouflage, but here we see the vehicle's new grille, updated headlights (possible LEDs?) and a completely new front fascia. From the back, the Ibiza is sporting new and more stylish taillights. The team also reports that these are some of the very first photos of the finished Ibiza and are causing quite a stir around the globe.

SEAT, the acronym Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo (Spanish Touring Car Company), are sold throughout Europe, Asia, Central and South America and elsewhere. And, in some markets outside of Europe, a few models have been rebadged as Volkswagens.

All Photos Copyright: Michael Gardner and Vadim Arshansky/Brenda Priddy & Co.

 

	Ford project-vehicle requests require two components: an e-mail project summary (due February 21, 2012) and a detailed written proposal (due March 1, 2012).

Ford Motor Co. has announced its Ford and Lincoln project-vehicle program for 2012. The automaker requests that project-vehicle proposals be submitted in two parts, and that all proposals meet the Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria outlined below.

For more information, contact Sherry Kollien or Mike Nicopolis at semainfo@ford.com.

2012 Ford and Lincoln Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: March 1, 2012
Award Recipient Notification Date: May 2, 2012

Submit your project-vehicle request in two parts.

Part 1

E-mail one-page project summary: Must be received by February 21, 2012.

Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2012 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail detailed project proposal: Must be received by March 1, 2012.

• Include detail supporting the one-page Project Summary on company letterhead, a color rendering, and past project-vehicle examples.
• Information on Ford vehicles is available at: www.ford.com
• Information on Lincoln vehicles is available at: www.lincoln.com

FORD AFTERMARKET PROJECT VEHICLE PROGRAM CRITERIA

Aftermarket companies requesting vehicles should be:

• Manufacturers or designers/restylers dedicated to supporting new product development
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan
• Current SEMA member

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2012 Las Vegas SEMA Show
• Register and keep the vehicle in their company name during the entire contract period
• Purchase and maintain $3M in General Liability Insurance and $1M in Vehicle Insurance
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford/Lincoln logos intact and visible
• Order a California-certified vehicle if they intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may be subject  to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner's discretion
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring vehicle
6. Additional exposure
7. A copy of current vehicle registration
8. E-mail, disc, or fax reports will not be accepted

Please submit Ford and Lincoln proposals to:

Ford Motor Company
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Sherry Kollien & Mike Nicopolis
semainfo@ford.com

	SEMA manufacturing members are encouraged to mark their calendars for January 25, 2012, for the 2012 Honda CR-V Measuring Session.

SEMA and Honda will conduct a measuring session for the new 2012 Honda CR-V on January 25, 2012. SEMA manufacturing members are encouraged to save the date to get a personal preview of Honda's popular CUV. The session will take place at Honda's facilities in Torrance, California.

Complete information on the session and event registration are available online.

Honda Motor Co. pulled the sheet off the 2012 CR-V during the L.A. Auto Show in November. According to the Detroit News, the 2012 CR-V is equipped with a 2.4L four-cylinder engine that adds power and fuel economy when compared to the outgoing CR-V.

Other changes to the CR-V include a smoothed-out and lowered roofline, a lowered floor that maintains the same clearance, and an overall vehicle length that is one-inch shorter than the 2011 model.

Stay tuned to eNews for more information about session times and space availability. For more information on SEMA Measuring Sessions, contact Bill Wolf at billw@sema.org.