Video: Linda Vaughn on Women’s Roles in Today’s Industry
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:28

Linda Vaughn discusses how the role of women in the industry has changed in the automotive market over the years.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets.

The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The 2015 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6.

Behind the Scenes of SEMA Battle of the Builders
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:15
By Becca Butler

 
Behind-the-scenes footage of finalist Dale Dondel and his Ford Raptor Pre-Runner, which landed him a spot in last year’s Battle of the Builders top 10.
  
Last year marked the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders—a national competition that brought together some of the best builders and car customizers in the country. With more than 125 participants, an elite 10 were chosen by a panel of top automotive journalists.

The finalists voted for the winner among themselves at SEMA Ignited—an event open to the public that featured hundreds of customized vehicles with the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. The top 10 were also featured in a one-hour television special that premiered on the Velocity Network.

SEMA Battle of the Builders will return for the 2015 SEMA Show. Vehicle builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at this year’s Show are encouraged to participate. The competition will once again take place at SEMA Ignited, Friday November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
Behind the Scenes of SEMA Battle of the Builders
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:15
By Becca Butler

 
Behind-the-scenes footage of finalist Dale Dondel and his Ford Raptor Pre-Runner, which landed him a spot in last year’s Battle of the Builders top 10.
  
Last year marked the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders—a national competition that brought together some of the best builders and car customizers in the country. With more than 125 participants, an elite 10 were chosen by a panel of top automotive journalists.

The finalists voted for the winner among themselves at SEMA Ignited—an event open to the public that featured hundreds of customized vehicles with the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. The top 10 were also featured in a one-hour television special that premiered on the Velocity Network.

SEMA Battle of the Builders will return for the 2015 SEMA Show. Vehicle builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at this year’s Show are encouraged to participate. The competition will once again take place at SEMA Ignited, Friday November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
Behind the Scenes of SEMA Battle of the Builders
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:15
By Becca Butler

 
Behind-the-scenes footage of finalist Dale Dondel and his Ford Raptor Pre-Runner, which landed him a spot in last year’s Battle of the Builders top 10.
  
Last year marked the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders—a national competition that brought together some of the best builders and car customizers in the country. With more than 125 participants, an elite 10 were chosen by a panel of top automotive journalists.

The finalists voted for the winner among themselves at SEMA Ignited—an event open to the public that featured hundreds of customized vehicles with the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. The top 10 were also featured in a one-hour television special that premiered on the Velocity Network.

SEMA Battle of the Builders will return for the 2015 SEMA Show. Vehicle builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at this year’s Show are encouraged to participate. The competition will once again take place at SEMA Ignited, Friday November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
Behind the Scenes of SEMA Battle of the Builders
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:15
By Becca Butler

 
Behind-the-scenes footage of finalist Dale Dondel and his Ford Raptor Pre-Runner, which landed him a spot in last year’s Battle of the Builders top 10.
  
Last year marked the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders—a national competition that brought together some of the best builders and car customizers in the country. With more than 125 participants, an elite 10 were chosen by a panel of top automotive journalists.

The finalists voted for the winner among themselves at SEMA Ignited—an event open to the public that featured hundreds of customized vehicles with the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. The top 10 were also featured in a one-hour television special that premiered on the Velocity Network.

SEMA Battle of the Builders will return for the 2015 SEMA Show. Vehicle builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at this year’s Show are encouraged to participate. The competition will once again take place at SEMA Ignited, Friday November 6, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., directly across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information, visit www.semaignited.com.
Windows 10—An Open Apology to Millions of PC Users
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:06

Due for release later this summer, Windows 10 is Microsoft’s make-good for mouse-and-keyboard users across the country.

Businesses that reacted to Windows 8 with howls of incredulity can take heart: Microsoft is bending over backward with its next Windows release to win back the mouse-and-keyboard crowd. With Windows 10 (there will be no Windows 9), due for release in the summer of 2015, Microsoft will make it simple once again to navigate the operating system with a keyboard and a mouse.

Moreover, the Redmond Goliath will be bringing back other features, such as the Start Menu that made Windows a hit in previous incarnations. “It’s a practical approach, which is ‘customer first,’” said Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

Windows 10—An Open Apology to Millions of PC Users
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 06:06

Due for release later this summer, Windows 10 is Microsoft’s make-good for mouse-and-keyboard users across the country.

Businesses that reacted to Windows 8 with howls of incredulity can take heart: Microsoft is bending over backward with its next Windows release to win back the mouse-and-keyboard crowd. With Windows 10 (there will be no Windows 9), due for release in the summer of 2015, Microsoft will make it simple once again to navigate the operating system with a keyboard and a mouse.

Moreover, the Redmond Goliath will be bringing back other features, such as the Start Menu that made Windows a hit in previous incarnations. “It’s a practical approach, which is ‘customer first,’” said Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

Nebraska Bill to Provide Single License Plate Dies as Legislature Adjourns
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 05:53

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

nebraska
Under the bill, a license decal would have been issued with the single license plate and would have been displayed on the driver's side of the windshield.

Legislation to provide for the issuance (for a $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars that were not originally equipped with a front-plate bracket died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had been approved by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and was pending a vote by all Nebraska legislators. Under the bill, a license decal would have been issued with the single license plate and would have been displayed on the driver's side of the windshield. The measure is eligible for consideration in 2016.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Nebraska Bill to Provide Single License Plate Dies as Legislature Adjourns
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 05:53

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

nebraska
Under the bill, a license decal would have been issued with the single license plate and would have been displayed on the driver's side of the windshield.

Legislation to provide for the issuance (for a $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars that were not originally equipped with a front-plate bracket died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had been approved by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and was pending a vote by all Nebraska legislators. Under the bill, a license decal would have been issued with the single license plate and would have been displayed on the driver's side of the windshield. The measure is eligible for consideration in 2016.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Nebraska Bill to Provide Single License Plate Dies as Legislature Adjourns
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 05:53

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

nebraska
Under the bill, a license decal would have been issued with the single license plate and would have been displayed on the driver's side of the windshield.

Legislation to provide for the issuance (for a $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars that were not originally equipped with a front-plate bracket died when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had been approved by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and was pending a vote by all Nebraska legislators. Under the bill, a license decal would have been issued with the single license plate and would have been displayed on the driver's side of the windshield. The measure is eligible for consideration in 2016.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.