The first in a series of SEMA Town Hall meetings was held February 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but also a chance for member companies to provide feedback about where they would like the association to concentrate its efforts.

SEMA understands the value of getting out and meeting face-to-face with our members. So, starting in 2011, staff and key industry leaders have been working hand-in-hand to bring a series of Town Hall meetings to you. Throughout the first five months of this year, SEMA has visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, hosting successful small gatherings of members in those regions. As we continue our tour to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 3, we look forward to meeting you.

SEMA will round up our local and prospective members for an evening at Joe Gibbs Racing headquarters. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to network with local industry leaders, members and SEMA staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

Agenda for Charlotte, North Carolina, Town Hall:

• Tours of Joe Gibbs Racing facility
• Networking with SEMA leadership over a bite to eat and a drink
• State of the industry discussion
• Hear feedback from our members and SEMA executive staff

Remember, you only need to bring yourself, a few business cards and a willingness to share your feedback with SEMA and its volunteers. Please know that this will be a business-casual event; no suits and ties at this one! R.S.V.P. to this event by e-mailing your first and last name, company name, e-mail address, company category (e.g. service, media, etc.) and preferred tour time to Andrea “AJ” Carney, or call 909/978-6697 for further details.

	Members of the media are encouraged to secure credentials now for the 2011 SEMA Show by applying online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Members of the media are encouraged to secure credentials now for the 2011 SEMA Show by applying online at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Registering in advance of the SEMA Show is the easiest way to ensure that you are qualified and that your credentials are ready for pickup upon arrival. Once you’re approved, all you’ll need to do is provide a photo ID when you arrive at the Show to obtain your credentials.

Not only does early registration ensure that you hit the Show floor qualified and prepared, but you'll receive important news and updates, helping you to stay informed about new features, attractions and how the Show is shaping up overall. SEMA will also consolidate exhibitor press releases and send them to you via an Online Media Center.

Media credentials are reserved for media representatives covering the SEMA Show. In addition to complimentary credentials, you will have exclusive access to the Media Center. With more than 100,000 individuals attending the SEMA Show each year, the Media Center is the ideal place for reporters to work and file stories.

For additional information, visit www.SEMAShow.com or call 909/978-6723.

	Members of the media are encouraged to secure credentials now for the 2011 SEMA Show by applying online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

Members of the media are encouraged to secure credentials now for the 2011 SEMA Show by applying online at www.SEMAShow.com/register. Registering in advance of the SEMA Show is the easiest way to ensure that you are qualified and that your credentials are ready for pickup upon arrival. Once you’re approved, all you’ll need to do is provide a photo ID when you arrive at the Show to obtain your credentials.

Not only does early registration ensure that you hit the Show floor qualified and prepared, but you'll receive important news and updates, helping you to stay informed about new features, attractions and how the Show is shaping up overall. SEMA will also consolidate exhibitor press releases and send them to you via an Online Media Center.

Media credentials are reserved for media representatives covering the SEMA Show. In addition to complimentary credentials, you will have exclusive access to the Media Center. With more than 100,000 individuals attending the SEMA Show each year, the Media Center is the ideal place for reporters to work and file stories.

For additional information, visit www.SEMAShow.com or call 909/978-6723.

Earlier in the week, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. delivered photos of the production prototype of Toyota's new sporty two-door FT-86. Soon after, the team sent over shots of the much hotter FT-86 Coupe.

This FT-86 coupe is looking to be noticed—sporting aggressive bodywork on the front clip, side skirts, lower rear fascia at the rear and the hard-to-miss massive rear wing.

Priddy says that compared to the last concept car at the New York Auto Show, the real thing appears to be toned-down from the hyper-aggressive style of the Scion FR-S concept. She noted, however, that the grille opening and overall profile look similar to the concept.

Sifting through the rumors for this car—which Priddy reports run far and wide—she says there are a few tidbits that seem largely agreed upon. The chassis should be a modified Legacy platform, possibly with bits of the Impreza thrown into the mix. The FT-86 is assumed to be rear-wheel drive and will likely have 2+2 seating, along with independent suspension all around.

For the regular FT-86, a 2.0L flat-four motor pushing about 200 hp will most likely be under the hood, and Priddy says that a six-speed auto with paddle shifters, or a six-speed manual, should be available. For this sport version, she expects that 2.0L flat-four to be turbocharged and rated for around 250–275 hp.

The Toyota and Scion version of this car should debut towards the end of 2011.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

Earlier in the week, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. delivered photos of the production prototype of Toyota's new sporty two-door FT-86. Soon after, the team sent over shots of the much hotter FT-86 Coupe.

This FT-86 coupe is looking to be noticed—sporting aggressive bodywork on the front clip, side skirts, lower rear fascia at the rear and the hard-to-miss massive rear wing.

Priddy says that compared to the last concept car at the New York Auto Show, the real thing appears to be toned-down from the hyper-aggressive style of the Scion FR-S concept. She noted, however, that the grille opening and overall profile look similar to the concept.

Sifting through the rumors for this car—which Priddy reports run far and wide—she says there are a few tidbits that seem largely agreed upon. The chassis should be a modified Legacy platform, possibly with bits of the Impreza thrown into the mix. The FT-86 is assumed to be rear-wheel drive and will likely have 2+2 seating, along with independent suspension all around.

For the regular FT-86, a 2.0L flat-four motor pushing about 200 hp will most likely be under the hood, and Priddy says that a six-speed auto with paddle shifters, or a six-speed manual, should be available. For this sport version, she expects that 2.0L flat-four to be turbocharged and rated for around 250–275 hp.

The Toyota and Scion version of this car should debut towards the end of 2011.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

Earlier in the week, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. delivered photos of the production prototype of Toyota's new sporty two-door FT-86. Soon after, the team sent over shots of the much hotter FT-86 Coupe.

This FT-86 coupe is looking to be noticed—sporting aggressive bodywork on the front clip, side skirts, lower rear fascia at the rear and the hard-to-miss massive rear wing.

Priddy says that compared to the last concept car at the New York Auto Show, the real thing appears to be toned-down from the hyper-aggressive style of the Scion FR-S concept. She noted, however, that the grille opening and overall profile look similar to the concept.

Sifting through the rumors for this car—which Priddy reports run far and wide—she says there are a few tidbits that seem largely agreed upon. The chassis should be a modified Legacy platform, possibly with bits of the Impreza thrown into the mix. The FT-86 is assumed to be rear-wheel drive and will likely have 2+2 seating, along with independent suspension all around.

For the regular FT-86, a 2.0L flat-four motor pushing about 200 hp will most likely be under the hood, and Priddy says that a six-speed auto with paddle shifters, or a six-speed manual, should be available. For this sport version, she expects that 2.0L flat-four to be turbocharged and rated for around 250–275 hp.

The Toyota and Scion version of this car should debut towards the end of 2011.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

Earlier in the week, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. delivered photos of the production prototype of Toyota's new sporty two-door FT-86. Soon after, the team sent over shots of the much hotter FT-86 Coupe.

This FT-86 coupe is looking to be noticed—sporting aggressive bodywork on the front clip, side skirts, lower rear fascia at the rear and the hard-to-miss massive rear wing.

Priddy says that compared to the last concept car at the New York Auto Show, the real thing appears to be toned-down from the hyper-aggressive style of the Scion FR-S concept. She noted, however, that the grille opening and overall profile look similar to the concept.

Sifting through the rumors for this car—which Priddy reports run far and wide—she says there are a few tidbits that seem largely agreed upon. The chassis should be a modified Legacy platform, possibly with bits of the Impreza thrown into the mix. The FT-86 is assumed to be rear-wheel drive and will likely have 2+2 seating, along with independent suspension all around.

For the regular FT-86, a 2.0L flat-four motor pushing about 200 hp will most likely be under the hood, and Priddy says that a six-speed auto with paddle shifters, or a six-speed manual, should be available. For this sport version, she expects that 2.0L flat-four to be turbocharged and rated for around 250–275 hp.

The Toyota and Scion version of this car should debut towards the end of 2011.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

Earlier in the week, the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co. delivered photos of the production prototype of Toyota's new sporty two-door FT-86. Soon after, the team sent over shots of the much hotter FT-86 Coupe.

This FT-86 coupe is looking to be noticed—sporting aggressive bodywork on the front clip, side skirts, lower rear fascia at the rear and the hard-to-miss massive rear wing.

Priddy says that compared to the last concept car at the New York Auto Show, the real thing appears to be toned-down from the hyper-aggressive style of the Scion FR-S concept. She noted, however, that the grille opening and overall profile look similar to the concept.

Sifting through the rumors for this car—which Priddy reports run far and wide—she says there are a few tidbits that seem largely agreed upon. The chassis should be a modified Legacy platform, possibly with bits of the Impreza thrown into the mix. The FT-86 is assumed to be rear-wheel drive and will likely have 2+2 seating, along with independent suspension all around.

For the regular FT-86, a 2.0L flat-four motor pushing about 200 hp will most likely be under the hood, and Priddy says that a six-speed auto with paddle shifters, or a six-speed manual, should be available. For this sport version, she expects that 2.0L flat-four to be turbocharged and rated for around 250–275 hp.

The Toyota and Scion version of this car should debut towards the end of 2011.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

The vehicle photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com features more than 2,000 vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Each week, certain segments and groupings of pictures are included in SEMA eNews. This week's category highlights all of the vehicles entered into the off-road category.

Looking for more pictures? The database on www.enjoythedrive.com is searchable by vehicle make, vehicle model, exhibiting company name and more.

The vehicle photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com features more than 2,000 vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Each week, certain segments and groupings of pictures are included in SEMA eNews. This week's category highlights all of the vehicles entered into the off-road category.

Looking for more pictures? The database on www.enjoythedrive.com is searchable by vehicle make, vehicle model, exhibiting company name and more.