Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:45

Sierra HD

Up until now, the ’20 GMC Sierra HD has only been seen in Crew Cab guise (and spied in double cab). But now, it’s been spied in the new Regular Cab format—the first time this particular body style has been seen on GM’s new HD trucks.

Compared to the outgoing model, the new HD Regular Cab appears to gain a few inches behind door, which might give your average contractor a little more room for tools. Other additions compared to the outgoing model are the side step located under the filler lid, and some reflectors above the wheelwells.

Expect to see these at your local dealer either in the second or third quarter this year.

Sierra HD

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:45

Sierra HD

Up until now, the ’20 GMC Sierra HD has only been seen in Crew Cab guise (and spied in double cab). But now, it’s been spied in the new Regular Cab format—the first time this particular body style has been seen on GM’s new HD trucks.

Compared to the outgoing model, the new HD Regular Cab appears to gain a few inches behind door, which might give your average contractor a little more room for tools. Other additions compared to the outgoing model are the side step located under the filler lid, and some reflectors above the wheelwells.

Expect to see these at your local dealer either in the second or third quarter this year.

Sierra HD

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:40

Fred Williams talks about what he has observed from being a judge at last year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:40

Fred Williams talks about what he has observed from being a judge at last year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:40

Fred Williams talks about what he has observed from being a judge at last year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:36

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

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:33

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.

Senior Automotive Graphic Designer — COMP Performance Group is hiring a senior automotive graphic designer to work as lead team member on both long- and short-term projects; create a variety of printed marketing materials, including print ads, flyers, brochures and trade show graphics; and develop fundamentally sound digital graphics and a variety of multimedia marketing/advertising assets. The ideal candidate must be proficient with Mac OS; well versed with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite; have website design/multi-media experience and photography skills. An automotive interest or background is strongly preferred.

Marketing Assistant — fifteen52 is hiring a marketing assistant to develop and implement marketing plans and strategies for the brand. This position will be tasked with helping identify marketing trends and opportunities for growth,creating marketing materials, giving presentations about the company’s ongoing campaigns and provide administrative support to the marketing and sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or a related field, automotive industry experience and administration or sales and marketing assistant experience.

Fixture Hand Welder — MagnaFlow is hiring a fixture hand welder to build welding fixtures to established standards based on parts developed for vehicles that allow finished products to be built and replicated to the same standards consistently. Candidates should have a community college and/or technical trade school certificate in quality or manufacturing or a minimum of two years’ experience with a manufacturing company, MIG and TIG welding experience, metal fabrication skills and knowledge of metal fabrication machinery.

Thu, 03/14/2019 - 07:31
Thu, 03/07/2019 - 15:01

By SEMA Editors

Dick Hill
Dick Hill

Richard (Dick) J. Hill, 71, passed away February 25, after a brief hospital stay.

Hill proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. His multi-decade career in the performance automotive aftermarket included positions with several notable companies, including JEGS, Mr. Gasket and Centerforce Clutches.

He was an avid drag-racing fan, and also served the industry as a member of both the SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) select committee and SEMA Board of Directors. His proudest moment in the industry was being named to the MPMC Hall of Fame in 2017.

Over the years, he mentored many younger professionals coming up through the industry.

As someone who didn’t care for funerals and the sadness that came along with them, there will be no funeral services for Hill. Instead, there will be an open house and celebration of life party at the home he was building in Dalton, Georgia, once it is complete in the next few months.

Hill is survived by his daughter Heather Ward (husband Isaac) and son Jeremy Hill, along with multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The date and location of the celebration will be announced at a later time.

Thu, 03/07/2019 - 15:01

By SEMA Editors

Dick Hill
Dick Hill

Richard (Dick) J. Hill, 71, passed away February 25, after a brief hospital stay.

Hill proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. His multi-decade career in the performance automotive aftermarket included positions with several notable companies, including JEGS, Mr. Gasket and Centerforce Clutches.

He was an avid drag-racing fan, and also served the industry as a member of both the SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) select committee and SEMA Board of Directors. His proudest moment in the industry was being named to the MPMC Hall of Fame in 2017.

Over the years, he mentored many younger professionals coming up through the industry.

As someone who didn’t care for funerals and the sadness that came along with them, there will be no funeral services for Hill. Instead, there will be an open house and celebration of life party at the home he was building in Dalton, Georgia, once it is complete in the next few months.

Hill is survived by his daughter Heather Ward (husband Isaac) and son Jeremy Hill, along with multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The date and location of the celebration will be announced at a later time.