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Luken Communications Presents "Rev'n"

Luken Communications presents its latest network offering, “Rev'n.” The new network officially launched at 4:54 p.m. (EST), December 1, 2014. Rev’n currently claims 30 affiliate stations in 28 markets, reaching an estimated 36.3 million DMA households.

Rev'n, a destination network geared toward automotive performance enthusiasts, is dedicated to cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, events, auctions and more. Automotive content includes "Two Guys Garage," "Bidding Wars," "Truck U," "My Classic Car" and "Road Test Magazine."

	L-R: Tom Fredrickson; Forrest Lucas, founder, president and CEO; and Bob Patison, executive vice president.

Forrest Lucas Names Tom Fredrickson COO of Lucas Oil

Tom Fredrickson has been named COO at Lucas Oil Products Inc. After joining the company in 2002, Fredrickson has acted as general manager and chief administration officer, and his new title continues his corporate responsibilities encompassing production, marketing, sales and R&D. Fredrickson started his career at Lucas Oil in 2002 after 17 years with Lutheran Brotherhood, a “not-for-profit” financial services company. He is educated in automotive technology, finance and investments.

Tenneco Offers Technicians Prepaid Cards for Every Pair of Monroe Quick-Strut Assemblies Installed

Automotive repair professionals who install premium Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies during January and February will be able to earn a Visa Prepaid Card valued at $30 through the Monroe Quick-Strut “Ready 2 Install REWARDS” scorecard promotion from Tenneco.

Available to technicians now through February 28, 2015, participants can earn a $30 Visa Prepaid Card for each pair of qualifying Monroe Quick-Strut units installed. The promotion offers an incentive to install the Monroe Quick-Strut assembly. The units include all of the OE-style components required for a comprehensive strut repair.

Each Quick-Strut unit features a pre-assembled OE-style bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolators, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit and a premium strut that was engineered to address the vehicle’s ride and handling characteristics.

Completed scorecards and copies of sales invoices must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2015. Reward dollars are calculated based on qualifying product installations between January 1 and February 28, 2015. Participants can earn up to $500 through this promotion.

A ’37 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A, owned by Thomas Taffet of Chatsworth, California, has won Best of Show at the second-annual Arizona Concours d’Elegance.

Arizona Concours Awards Best of Show to 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet

A ’37 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A has won Best of Show at the second-annual Arizona Concours d’Elegance, held Sunday, January 11, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. The pre-war cabriolet, owned by Thomas Taffet of Chatsworth, California, was brought to the Arizona Concours by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. The 540 K earlier won Best of Class in the European Classics group.

ClassicCars.com and eBay Motors Create Streamlined Listing Process for Classic Car Dealers

ClassicCars.com has announced the launch of the ClassicCars.com One-Step eBay Listing Program, which provides classic-car dealers unprecedented ease in listing their inventory on eBay Motors. The program is targeted at both high- and low-volume classic- and collector-car dealerships. To participate, dealers must log into their ClassicCars.com Dealer Dashboard and select vehicles to publish on eBay Motors. From there, ClassicCars.com and eBay utilize proprietary platform technology to automatically create effective eBay listings, using a listing format and template designed to facilitate buyer-seller communications.

By Monika Earle

	The MPMC Media Trade Conference provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

The 2015 MPMC Media Trade Conference takes place next week, January 20-22, 2015, in Santa Ana, California, where more than 250 media representatives are scheduled to sit down in private, uninterrupted meetings with executives from leading manufacturing companies.

Journalists who registered by the early deadline of December 16, 2014, should have already received their personalized schedules. Media who signed up after the deadline, including those who sign up after today, will receive their schedules onsite at the event.

To register, visit www.sema.org/mtcreg. For questions about media participation, contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org or 909-978-6722. For exhibitor information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

By Monika Earle

	The MPMC Media Trade Conference provides journalists with a chance to interview key staff from manufacturing companies and obtain content for stories quickly, easily and efficiently.

The 2015 MPMC Media Trade Conference takes place next week, January 20-22, 2015, in Santa Ana, California, where more than 250 media representatives are scheduled to sit down in private, uninterrupted meetings with executives from leading manufacturing companies.

Journalists who registered by the early deadline of December 16, 2014, should have already received their personalized schedules. Media who signed up after the deadline, including those who sign up after today, will receive their schedules onsite at the event.

To register, visit www.sema.org/mtcreg. For questions about media participation, contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org or 909-978-6722. For exhibitor information, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org or 909-978-6690.

Seventeen SEMA-member companies presented their products in a two-city visit to China during the September 2014 SEMA China Business Development tour. The SEMA delegation had the opportunity to exhibit both in Beijing and Shanghai. The group was briefed by the U.S. Embassy and participated in networking events in both cities, where members had the chance to meet with buyers from throughout the country. Buyers attended the SEMA events from 23 provinces located throughout China.

Seventeen SEMA-member companies presented their products in a two-city visit to China during the September 2014 SEMA China Business Development tour. The SEMA delegation had the opportunity to exhibit both in Beijing and Shanghai. The group was briefed by the U.S. Embassy and participated in networking events in both cities, where members had the chance to meet with buyers from throughout the country. Buyers attended the SEMA events from 23 provinces located throughout China.

Seventeen SEMA-member companies presented their products in a two-city visit to China during the September 2014 SEMA China Business Development tour. The SEMA delegation had the opportunity to exhibit both in Beijing and Shanghai. The group was briefed by the U.S. Embassy and participated in networking events in both cities, where members had the chance to meet with buyers from throughout the country. Buyers attended the SEMA events from 23 provinces located throughout China.

	Featuring $30,000 in aftermarket parts and accessories, the Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK Sport featured at the 2014 SEMA Show raised $85,000 to benefit SEMA Cares charities during this week’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By SEMA Editors

The Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK Sport featured at the 2014 SEMA Show raised $85,000 to benefit SEMA Cares charities through the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Wrangler was purchased using funds from Omix-ADA’s 2013 SEMA Cares donation and then customized through a collaboration with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts. The upfitted, dirt-ready Jeep features $30,000 in aftermarket parts and accessories. As part of the build, a team of students from the school modified the standard four-door JK Sport at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, using parts from several donor companies.

“We enjoyed our role in the Jeep build,” stated Henk Van Dongen, director of marketing for Omix-ADA/Rigged Ridge. “It is always exciting when you can work with organizations that are giving back to either society as a whole or to organizations that support our industry.”

SEMA’s Mike Spagnola, vice president of OEM and product development programs, who attended the auction, was excited about the funds raised and the chance to collaborate with several industry partners.

“This is the sixth SEMA Cares project build and the second build we’ve done with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), and I really enjoy working with these young adults as well as our involved manufacturers and SEMA staff,” said Spagnola. “They all bring a lot of energy to the build and do a great job overall.”

For additional details, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or contact Mike Spagnola at mikes@sema.org or 909-978-6707.

The SEMA Cares committee was established by the SEMA Board of Directors and brings the voice and resources of the SEMA community together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. More than $1 million has been raised since SEMA Cares was established in 2007.

	Featuring $30,000 in aftermarket parts and accessories, the Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK Sport featured at the 2014 SEMA Show raised $85,000 to benefit SEMA Cares charities during this week’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By SEMA Editors

The Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK Sport featured at the 2014 SEMA Show raised $85,000 to benefit SEMA Cares charities through the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Wrangler was purchased using funds from Omix-ADA’s 2013 SEMA Cares donation and then customized through a collaboration with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts. The upfitted, dirt-ready Jeep features $30,000 in aftermarket parts and accessories. As part of the build, a team of students from the school modified the standard four-door JK Sport at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, using parts from several donor companies.

“We enjoyed our role in the Jeep build,” stated Henk Van Dongen, director of marketing for Omix-ADA/Rigged Ridge. “It is always exciting when you can work with organizations that are giving back to either society as a whole or to organizations that support our industry.”

SEMA’s Mike Spagnola, vice president of OEM and product development programs, who attended the auction, was excited about the funds raised and the chance to collaborate with several industry partners.

“This is the sixth SEMA Cares project build and the second build we’ve done with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), and I really enjoy working with these young adults as well as our involved manufacturers and SEMA staff,” said Spagnola. “They all bring a lot of energy to the build and do a great job overall.”

For additional details, visit www.barrett-jackson.com or contact Mike Spagnola at mikes@sema.org or 909-978-6707.

The SEMA Cares committee was established by the SEMA Board of Directors and brings the voice and resources of the SEMA community together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. More than $1 million has been raised since SEMA Cares was established in 2007.