On March 1, 2016, the SEMA Garage will host a first-of-its-kind measuring session on the all-new ’17 Audi R8. Starting at $164,000, the 540hp naturally aspirated V10 Audi R8 represents the pinnacle of performance and engineering for the Audi brand. For SEMA members who support this niche category, don’t miss this one-day-only opportunity to get hands-on with the new Audi. Modest disassembly will be permitted, including wheels, brakes, suspension and limited interior component. Photography and scanning will also be permitted. Audi will also have an accessory marketing rep on hand to answer any questions.

In addition, the ’16 Ford Focus RS is coming to the SEMA Garage. The all-new, third-generation, high-performance all-wheel-drive hatch features a specially tuned 2.3L EcoBoost engine delivering well in excess of 315 hp, along with the most powerful Ford RS braking system ever. This pre-production Focus RS will be available exclusively to SEMA members.

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.

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.

Ford Motor Company and the SEMA Garage have partnered to present the all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty Measuring Session. Featuring the all new F-Series Super Duty and Chassis Cab, this exclusive event will be held Wednesday, April 27, at the Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Attendees will be provided with advanced product information for the ’17-MY F-Series Super Duty and access to program engineers and the pre-production trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your product development efforts on these “production-representative” trucks.

Ford Motor Company and the SEMA Garage have partnered to present the all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty Measuring Session. Featuring the all new F-Series Super Duty and Chassis Cab, this exclusive event will be held Wednesday, April 27, at the Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Attendees will be provided with advanced product information for the ’17-MY F-Series Super Duty and access to program engineers and the pre-production trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your product development efforts on these “production-representative” trucks.

Ford Motor Company and the SEMA Garage have partnered to present the all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty Measuring Session. Featuring the all new F-Series Super Duty and Chassis Cab, this exclusive event will be held Wednesday, April 27, at the Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Attendees will be provided with advanced product information for the ’17-MY F-Series Super Duty and access to program engineers and the pre-production trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your product development efforts on these “production-representative” trucks.

Ford Motor Company and the SEMA Garage have partnered to present the all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty Measuring Session. Featuring the all new F-Series Super Duty and Chassis Cab, this exclusive event will be held Wednesday, April 27, at the Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Attendees will be provided with advanced product information for the ’17-MY F-Series Super Duty and access to program engineers and the pre-production trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your product development efforts on these “production-representative” trucks.

Ford Motor Company and the SEMA Garage have partnered to present the all-new ’17 Ford F-Series Super Duty Measuring Session. Featuring the all new F-Series Super Duty and Chassis Cab, this exclusive event will be held Wednesday, April 27, at the Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Attendees will be provided with advanced product information for the ’17-MY F-Series Super Duty and access to program engineers and the pre-production trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to jumpstart your product development efforts on these “production-representative” trucks.

By SEMA Editors

Past SEMA Hall of Fame inductees gathered at the 2015 SEMA Show.

It’s that time of year for SEMA Hall of Fame nominations. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person for the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame—an award established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be to ask yourself the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame form by March 11.

If you have any questions, contact Marcela Ortega at marcelao@sema.org or 909-978-6744.

By SEMA Editors

Past SEMA Hall of Fame inductees gathered at the 2015 SEMA Show.

It’s that time of year for SEMA Hall of Fame nominations. As a SEMA member, you have the opportunity to nominate a person for the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame—an award established to honor outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of, and significantly contributed to, the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be to ask yourself the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the SEMA Hall of Fame website, SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame form by March 11.

If you have any questions, contact Marcela Ortega at marcelao@sema.org or 909-978-6744.