This is the ’18 GMC Terrain getting in some last-minute testing before its NAIAS debut.

With the midsize Acadia largely occupying the space the current Terrain holds, GMC’s compact crossover (along with the similar Chevy Equinox) will become significantly more compact in order to compete head-on with the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape, among others.

The Terrain continues with a blunter nose that is in line with GMC’s styling of late. It also appears that it will be more truck-like than the Equinox, and has a different greenhouse with less of a negative rake going back. The beltline seems to follow suit with the recently debuted Acadia where it rises gradually toward the C-pillar. Unique LED strips up front also differentiate it from its platform sharing sibling.

Engines will more likely consist of the 2.5L four in the Terrain, and possibly a turbo four or small V6.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening for chairman-elect, one seat in the Manufacturers category and one seat in the Distributor/Retailer category.

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

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Chairman-elect
• One seat in the Manufacturers category
• One seat in the Distributor/Retailer category

Nominations for the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors are due Thursday, January 5, 2017. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening for chairman-elect, one seat in the Manufacturers category and one seat in the Distributor/Retailer category.

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

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Chairman-elect
• One seat in the Manufacturers category
• One seat in the Distributor/Retailer category

Nominations for the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors are due Thursday, January 5, 2017. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO

By SEMA Editors

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 classifieds posted to the website.

Account Executive: Radi8 Wheels USA is hiring an account executive with automotive aftermarket industry experience and knowledge of wheel fitment and specs. This position is responsible for working closely with the marketing representative to obtain creative assets for the sales manager and maintaining contact with resellers. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Sales Representative: CFR Performance is hiring a sales representative to present and sell company products and services to current and potential clients, focus on new customer developments for new business opportunities and generate profitable growth, follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activities, establish and maintain current and potential client relationships and submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature. The qualified candidate will have previous automotive industry experience, be able to meet sales goals and have presentation and closing skills.

Category Manager: RANDYS Worldwide is hiring a category manager responsible for for researching, developing and bringing to market new products and line extensions. The successful candidate will have a college degree, sales and product development experience with a solid ability to sell to internal and external customers, and 4–6 years of sales, category management or product marketing experience, preferably in engineered products.

General Manager of Sales and Marketing: Veracious Products LLC/Honest Speed Shop is hiring a general manager of sales and marketing for its performance Parts/vehicle sales department. The ideal candidate will have eCommerce sales/marketing experience, in-store sales/marketing experience and a passion for and knowledge of the performance aftermarket industry. 

The deadline to submit your company’s Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit is March 31, 2017, to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Early Space Selection, which will take place May 1–19, 2017.

The deadline to submit your company’s Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit is March 31, 2017, to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Early Space Selection, which will take place May 1–19, 2017.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• ETTN Motorsports Tech Roundtable, January 23, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 24–26, 2017, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, February 16, 2017, Baer Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

• 2017 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference, March 28, 2017–April 1, 2017, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, April 13, 2017, Omix-ADA, Suwanee, Georgia

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, May 9, 2017, Heidts, Lake Zurich, Illinois

• 2017 SEMA Australia Regional Business Development Conference, May 23–27, 2017, Melbourne, Australia

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, May 11, 2017, Competition Specialties, Auburn, Washington

• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 14, 2017

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Obama used his power under the Antiquities Act to designate a 1.35-million-acre Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah and a 300,000-acre Gold Butte National Monument in southern Nevada. The designation is consequential since national monuments automatically prohibit new roads or trails for motorized vehicles and require a new land-management plan be drafted that could lead to more road closures.

Despite strong opposition to both monuments from state and local leaders, President Obama has now designated 29 national monuments and set aside 550 million acres of public lands and waters as monuments, national parks and wilderness. However, the fate of some of these designations is unclear, as key members of Congress are asking President-elect Trump to reverse many of these designations. To date, no president has ever reversed the designations of their predecessors, although Congress may overturn or reduce the size of national monuments through legislation.  

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments by requiring their approval by Congress and the impacted state legislature(s). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Obama used his power under the Antiquities Act to designate a 1.35-million-acre Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah and a 300,000-acre Gold Butte National Monument in southern Nevada. The designation is consequential since national monuments automatically prohibit new roads or trails for motorized vehicles and require a new land-management plan be drafted that could lead to more road closures.

Despite strong opposition to both monuments from state and local leaders, President Obama has now designated 29 national monuments and set aside 550 million acres of public lands and waters as monuments, national parks and wilderness. However, the fate of some of these designations is unclear, as key members of Congress are asking President-elect Trump to reverse many of these designations. To date, no president has ever reversed the designations of their predecessors, although Congress may overturn or reduce the size of national monuments through legislation.  

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments by requiring their approval by Congress and the impacted state legislature(s). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.