Thu, 07/30/2015 - 13:35

By SEMA Editors

These shots of the '17 Sierra and Silverado 3500 HD Dually were snapped while the truck was on a test run in Metro Detroit. The heavy-duty pickups will be updated shortly after the release of the '16 Silverado and Sierra 1500 models. Versions of the trucks feature revised exterior styling, with features—LED running lights and revised grilles—lifted from some passenger car models.

Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra
The changes expected under the hood include the 6.2L gas V8 from the 1500 models and an updated Duramax turbodiesel, with improved power and fuel efficiency to keep up with what Ford and Ram trucks offer in this segment. The eight-speed automatic is expected to become the main transmission in these trucks now.

Expect to see the Silverado and Sierra 3500 HD Dually late this year or early in 2016.

Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra

Thu, 07/30/2015 - 13:12
 SEMA Show Press Conference
Companies planning to hold a press conference during the 2015 SEMA Show need to submit a Press Conference Application by Friday, July 31.
  

By Becca Butler

Tomorrow (Friday, July 31) is the deadline for exhibitors to submit an application to host a press conference at the 2015 SEMA Show. SEMA Show press conference applications received after the deadline will be considered as space allows.
 
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement, and press conferences will be scheduled at the discretion of SEMA Show management. Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received.

For additional information about hosting a press conference or if you did not receive the e-mail, contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org.

Thu, 07/30/2015 - 13:12
 SEMA Show Press Conference
Companies planning to hold a press conference during the 2015 SEMA Show need to submit a Press Conference Application by Friday, July 31.
  

By Becca Butler

Tomorrow (Friday, July 31) is the deadline for exhibitors to submit an application to host a press conference at the 2015 SEMA Show. SEMA Show press conference applications received after the deadline will be considered as space allows.
 
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement, and press conferences will be scheduled at the discretion of SEMA Show management. Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received.

For additional information about hosting a press conference or if you did not receive the e-mail, contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org.

Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:05
The Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Silverado pickup were winners of the 2014 SEMA Awards, recognizing the year’s hottest vehicles. Does your company make products for those vehicles? Do you sell your products primarily in the United States? If you answered yes to both of these questions but want to expand your sales outside the United States, SEMA’s make/model data can help you get started by giving you easy-to-use information that will help you identify the best markets in terms of vehicle registrations. Through a joint program with the U.S. Department of Commerce and IHS Automotive, SEMA has complied the data into a user-friendly resource.
Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:05
The Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Silverado pickup were winners of the 2014 SEMA Awards, recognizing the year’s hottest vehicles. Does your company make products for those vehicles? Do you sell your products primarily in the United States? If you answered yes to both of these questions but want to expand your sales outside the United States, SEMA’s make/model data can help you get started by giving you easy-to-use information that will help you identify the best markets in terms of vehicle registrations. Through a joint program with the U.S. Department of Commerce and IHS Automotive, SEMA has complied the data into a user-friendly resource.
Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:05
The Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Silverado pickup were winners of the 2014 SEMA Awards, recognizing the year’s hottest vehicles. Does your company make products for those vehicles? Do you sell your products primarily in the United States? If you answered yes to both of these questions but want to expand your sales outside the United States, SEMA’s make/model data can help you get started by giving you easy-to-use information that will help you identify the best markets in terms of vehicle registrations. Through a joint program with the U.S. Department of Commerce and IHS Automotive, SEMA has complied the data into a user-friendly resource.
Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:05
The Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Silverado pickup were winners of the 2014 SEMA Awards, recognizing the year’s hottest vehicles. Does your company make products for those vehicles? Do you sell your products primarily in the United States? If you answered yes to both of these questions but want to expand your sales outside the United States, SEMA’s make/model data can help you get started by giving you easy-to-use information that will help you identify the best markets in terms of vehicle registrations. Through a joint program with the U.S. Department of Commerce and IHS Automotive, SEMA has complied the data into a user-friendly resource.
Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:24

By Jason Catullo

Each year, hundreds of new companies attend the SEMA Show for the first time, providing buyers access to more companies and products to meet the demands of their customers.

The SEMA Show and its 12 sections represent an immense spectrum of specialty equipment, and new exhibitors are joining the Show from every market.

Below is a list of the first-time exhibitors in the Trucks, SUVs, & Off-Road section of the 2015 SEMA Show. To view all of the first-time exhibitors and their sections, visit www.SEMAShow.com/first-time-exhibitors.

Trucks, SUVs, & Off-Road First-Time Exhibitors

4X4 Accessories & Auto Parts Pty Ltd.
 ACR (China) Inc.
Advanced Metal Products
 B&F LED
Bed Bag Disposable Pickup Truck Bed Liner
 Can-Back
CargoRackz
 Cosmor Industries Ltd.
Cummins Inc. Defeo Manufacturing
Dongguan Bowang Photoelectric Co. Ltd.
 DV8 Offroad
Eight EVP LLC
 FROM Industries LLC
G3 SpA Italy
 Ginto Lighting & Electrical Co. Ltd.
Guangzhou Uma Optoelectronic Technology Co. Ltd.
 Hangcheng Industrial Parts Co. Ltd.
J.W. Speaker Corp.
 JinHua Tianying Import & Export Co. Ltd.
JK Skinz
 Longroad Campers Co. Ltd.
Marquee Off-Road
 Odor One
Rackworks
 Raptor 4x4
Rebel Off Road
 RipDark LED Lighting Co. Ltd.
Rockford Products LLC
 Rogue Racing
Ruian Tianlong Trading Co. Ltd.
 Safari Land Cruiser
Sierra LED
 TGC Suspension Systems/Top Gun Customz
TigerLights
 TramBed
Tru-Filter Mfg.
 Tuff Truck Bag
Unionlux Lighting Co. Ltd.
 US Specialty Vehicles (USSV)
Wavian USA
 Weapons Grade Fabrication
Y&T Technology Co. Ltd.
 ZDOG Truck Tool Boxes
Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:24

By Jason Catullo

Each year, hundreds of new companies attend the SEMA Show for the first time, providing buyers access to more companies and products to meet the demands of their customers.

The SEMA Show and its 12 sections represent an immense spectrum of specialty equipment, and new exhibitors are joining the Show from every market.

Below is a list of the first-time exhibitors in the Trucks, SUVs, & Off-Road section of the 2015 SEMA Show. To view all of the first-time exhibitors and their sections, visit www.SEMAShow.com/first-time-exhibitors.

Trucks, SUVs, & Off-Road First-Time Exhibitors

4X4 Accessories & Auto Parts Pty Ltd.
 ACR (China) Inc.
Advanced Metal Products
 B&F LED
Bed Bag Disposable Pickup Truck Bed Liner
 Can-Back
CargoRackz
 Cosmor Industries Ltd.
Cummins Inc. Defeo Manufacturing
Dongguan Bowang Photoelectric Co. Ltd.
 DV8 Offroad
Eight EVP LLC
 FROM Industries LLC
G3 SpA Italy
 Ginto Lighting & Electrical Co. Ltd.
Guangzhou Uma Optoelectronic Technology Co. Ltd.
 Hangcheng Industrial Parts Co. Ltd.
J.W. Speaker Corp.
 JinHua Tianying Import & Export Co. Ltd.
JK Skinz
 Longroad Campers Co. Ltd.
Marquee Off-Road
 Odor One
Rackworks
 Raptor 4x4
Rebel Off Road
 RipDark LED Lighting Co. Ltd.
Rockford Products LLC
 Rogue Racing
Ruian Tianlong Trading Co. Ltd.
 Safari Land Cruiser
Sierra LED
 TGC Suspension Systems/Top Gun Customz
TigerLights
 TramBed
Tru-Filter Mfg.
 Tuff Truck Bag
Unionlux Lighting Co. Ltd.
 US Specialty Vehicles (USSV)
Wavian USA
 Weapons Grade Fabrication
Y&T Technology Co. Ltd.
 ZDOG Truck Tool Boxes
Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:23
 SEMA Show Project Vehicle
To participate in the list of exhibitors offering products to builders, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.
  

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. New submissions will appear in SEMA eNews when available, and the information and product offers are provided by this year’s confirmed exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2015 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All submissions are listed on SEMAShow.com.

Latest Submissions

Engine Components/Accessories

MechMan Alternators: Racing and high-amperage alternators for audio, racing and high-amperage draws from extra electrical. Contact: Nathan Way, nathan@2drivenmarketing.com; 865-748-8191. Website: www.mechman.com.  

Exterior Components/Accessories

Bodyguard Truck Accessories: Heavy-duty, metal front- and rear-replacement bumpers and pipe steps for Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC and Jeep. Contact: Kelli Mallicote, kelli@bodyguardbumpers.com; 903-785-8939. Website: www.bodyguardbumpers.com

Bulldog Lighting: Full range of Made in the USA offroad LED lighting fixtures. Vehicle-specific mounting solutions. Contact: Dylan Sievers, sponsorship@bulldogledlighting.com; 855-533-2855. Website: www.bulldogledlighting.com.      

Superwinch: Winches and winch accessories. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-234-5453. Website: www.superwinch.com

Towtector/AaLadin: Hitch-mounted towing-protection system. Contact: Jefferson Lehman, jlehman@ruggedgear.com; 605-321-5382. Website: www.towtector.com

Suspension/Brake Components

QA1: Shocks, struts and suspension components. Contact: Dave Kass, dkass@qa1.net; 800-721-7761. Website: www.qa1.net.

Other Products/Services

Brandon Distributing Inc.: Cruise control for etc vehicles integrated with speed limiters and speed alert systems. Contact: Joe, joe@brandondist.com; 763-241-4172. Website: www.brandondist.com.

Bulldog Lighting: Full range of Made in the USA offroad LED lighting fixtures. Vehicle-specific mounting solutions. Contact: Dylan Sievers, sponsorship@bulldogledlighting.com; 855-533-2855. Website: www.bulldogledlighting.com.

QA1: Carbon fiber driveshafts. Contact: Dave Kass, dkass@qa1.net; 800-721-7761. Website: www.qa1.net.

All Submissions Listed on SEMAShow.com