This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Project Manager
Canepa is seeking an automotive project manager who is quality- and detail-minded, hardworking and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. This position oversees the service/mechanical restoration technicians and works closely with the motorsports, body/paint, parts and fabrication department managers. The ideal candidate would have managed a high-level restoration shop and/or owned their own shop and has a thorough understanding of the day-to-day operations of a top-level automotive organization. This is a hands-on position where you will be regularly performing manual labor to assist and lead the auto techs and mechanics.

Draftsperson
Energy Suspension is hiring a skilled and motivated draftsperson to join its R&D product-development team. Duties include the design of molded polyurethane components and completion of all process and system documentation. The applicant is required to be skilled in the use of 3D Autocad Inventor and Corel Draw software. The ideal candidate will be highly mechanically inclined, possess automotive suspension knowledge and hands-on vehicle experience. This position will work extensively with sales, customer support and manufacturing to create engineering solutions for the company’s customer base.

Packaging Engineer
Fox Factory Inc. is hiring a packaging engineer to develop an integrated packaging strategy for finished goods and work with development teams to propagate that strategy throughout the company’s aftermarket and OE businesses. Under supervision of engineering management, this position will be responsible for the development, design, validation and project management of packaging projects, including new packaging designs, material conversions, packaging equipment procurement lifecycle and quality and regulatory compliance.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Low-Ram Manifold Kit Front-Feed Holley announces the release of its Low-Ram Manifold Front-Feed kit. The base intake manifold is designed with a lower overall height to fit under a stock or mildly modified hood in the front-feed configuration. It is engineered to clear a 4th generation Camaro and C5 Corvette cowl without modification. The front entry plenum allows the design and fabrication of special throttle body adapters and/or inlet ducts for custom installations. The high-volume fuel rails utilize 8 AN o-ring ports and include mounting hardware. Overall height with the 105mm throttle body adapter is 6.86 in. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 200-621
Holley Fuel Module Quick Connect Holley introduces its Earls Fuel Rail and Fuel Module quick connect fittings. The fittings are designed to allow an upgrade to billet fuel rails or an in-tank fuel module while retaining the stock OEM style fuel hose. These adapters have -8 AN O-ring boss port fitting on one end. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum in a 90-degree angle. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 935086ERL
Holley OEM Fuel Hose Adapter Fitting Holley releases its Earl’s OEM fuel hose adapter fittings. The fittings connection is designed to fit most vehicles. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 961965ERL
ACT Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology announces the release of its Clutch Kits for the ’12–’18 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit for the Jeep Wrangler includes a heavy-duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate is engineered to increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear. 866-795-0052 www.advancedclutch.com PN: JP4-HDSS
Centerforce Solid Street Twin line Centerforce Clutches introduces its SST line of performance clutches. The line is designed to offer durability and torque capacity without sacrificing pedal effort. Available in a 10.4-in. diameter, the Solid Street Twin utilizes solid hubs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft. 928-771-8422 www.centerforce.com PN: Vary per vehicle

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Low-Ram Manifold Kit Front-Feed Holley announces the release of its Low-Ram Manifold Front-Feed kit. The base intake manifold is designed with a lower overall height to fit under a stock or mildly modified hood in the front-feed configuration. It is engineered to clear a 4th generation Camaro and C5 Corvette cowl without modification. The front entry plenum allows the design and fabrication of special throttle body adapters and/or inlet ducts for custom installations. The high-volume fuel rails utilize 8 AN o-ring ports and include mounting hardware. Overall height with the 105mm throttle body adapter is 6.86 in. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 200-621
Holley Fuel Module Quick Connect Holley introduces its Earls Fuel Rail and Fuel Module quick connect fittings. The fittings are designed to allow an upgrade to billet fuel rails or an in-tank fuel module while retaining the stock OEM style fuel hose. These adapters have -8 AN O-ring boss port fitting on one end. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum in a 90-degree angle. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 935086ERL
Holley OEM Fuel Hose Adapter Fitting Holley releases its Earl’s OEM fuel hose adapter fittings. The fittings connection is designed to fit most vehicles. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 961965ERL
ACT Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology announces the release of its Clutch Kits for the ’12–’18 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit for the Jeep Wrangler includes a heavy-duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate is engineered to increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear. 866-795-0052 www.advancedclutch.com PN: JP4-HDSS
Centerforce Solid Street Twin line Centerforce Clutches introduces its SST line of performance clutches. The line is designed to offer durability and torque capacity without sacrificing pedal effort. Available in a 10.4-in. diameter, the Solid Street Twin utilizes solid hubs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft. 928-771-8422 www.centerforce.com PN: Vary per vehicle