By John Stewart

	Toyota FT-1
	Gibson ’15 Mustang
	Kia Smitten
	Hyundai ’14 Blood Type Genesis
	Galpin Raptor

The 2014 SEMA Show will feature the hottest vehicles in the world, outfitted with specialty-equipment tech and products that supply the enhanced performance, style and control that enthusiasts crave. Here is a glimpse of a few of the project vehicles, unique rides and latest upgraded builds that attendees will see in person throughout the 2014 SEMA Show.

Toyota FT-1

Sports car enthusiasts attending the SEMA Show this year will have a chance to see the FT-1 concept vehicle that has taken the automotive world by storm since its January debut. Toyota’s FT-1 has captured the imagination of car enthusiasts since debuting at the North American International Auto Show. In August, Toyota wowed the world again with a second upscale interpretation of the FT-1. Featuring graphite exterior paint and light saddle-colored leather, the concept vehicle went on display for the first time at the Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival gala held on California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Gibson 2015 Mustang

Gibson Performance will have a ’15 Mustang in the company's SEMA Show booth #22657. The Mustang will have a Gibson ceramic exhaust system and a JTL intake. Handling will be enhanced with an Eibach sport line kit and Brembo 15-in. brakes. The Mustang also will be equipped with HRE Flow Form wheels, Toyo tires, 3Dcarbon hood, front splitter and rear spoiler. The leather interior is by Roadwire.

Kia Smitten

Kia will showcase a fleet of attention-grabbing vehicles that highlight the imprint motorsports has left on the brand's DNA. This Smitten Ice Cream Soul EV embraces the fun and festive atmosphere that fans of Kia's championship-winning race team experience while enjoying a day at the track.

Hyundai 2014 Blood Type Genesis

Blood Type Racing Inc., the Chicago-based builder specializing in extracting extreme, street-friendly performance from Korean vehicles, has released details of its ’14 Genesis Coupe built for the 2014 SEMA Show. With a host of engine upgrades, suspension changes and exterior and interior modifications, the BTR Genesis Coupe combines power with the experience of underground racing. The car will be revealed at Hyundai’s SEMA Show press conference in Las Vegas, November 4, at 9:00 a.m.

Galpin Raptor

Featured at the Galpin Auto Sports booth is a ’13 Ford F-150 Raptor with conform chrome blue wrap (Avery Dennison material), Road Armor bumpers—front and rear stealth bumpers—and Lazer Star off-road lights. The vehicle is equipped with a Roush supercharger, Roush Performance cat-back exhaust and a Snow Performance water methanol kit.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Edelbrock LLC, located in Torrance, California, is hiring an electronics technical support rep to provide customer technical support of various electronics systems for the automotive performance industry, including electronic fuel-injection systems. The successful candidate will have more than two years’ experience installing/tuning electronic fuel-injection systems, an understanding of computer hardware/software systems and a strong background with automotive mechanical systems.

• JEGS Automotive Inc., located in Delaware, Ohio, is hiring a data architect to continue sales growth through e-commerce, catalog and call center channels. This role will be responsible for building relational databases for data storage, processing and consumption of downstream solutions, and developing strategies for data transmission, acquisition, archive and recovery and warehousing direction. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of relevant experience across retail and/or e-business and a strong background in e-commerce and/or retail operations.

• Turbosmart USA LLC, located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is hiring a salesperson responsible for closing national distributors and continuing to manage these accounts successfully and making and obtaining sales targets to add to the company's national distributor network. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ sales experience, knowledge of turbochargers and performance cars and be fluent in Spanish.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Edelbrock LLC, located in Torrance, California, is hiring an electronics technical support rep to provide customer technical support of various electronics systems for the automotive performance industry, including electronic fuel-injection systems. The successful candidate will have more than two years’ experience installing/tuning electronic fuel-injection systems, an understanding of computer hardware/software systems and a strong background with automotive mechanical systems.

• JEGS Automotive Inc., located in Delaware, Ohio, is hiring a data architect to continue sales growth through e-commerce, catalog and call center channels. This role will be responsible for building relational databases for data storage, processing and consumption of downstream solutions, and developing strategies for data transmission, acquisition, archive and recovery and warehousing direction. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of relevant experience across retail and/or e-business and a strong background in e-commerce and/or retail operations.

• Turbosmart USA LLC, located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is hiring a salesperson responsible for closing national distributors and continuing to manage these accounts successfully and making and obtaining sales targets to add to the company's national distributor network. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ sales experience, knowledge of turbochargers and performance cars and be fluent in Spanish.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

By Michael Hart

Seth Mattison

On Wednesday, November 5, Seth Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, will lead SEMA's Keynote & Coffee session entitled, “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work.”

Mattison advises some of the world’s largest corporations on the key shifts happening in the workplace, the changing workforce, the requirements for leadership and the future of work.

“The generation now entering the workforce can make a huge contribution to your company,” Mattison said, “if we can just get past the generational gaps.”

Getting past those gaps by challenging conventional thinking about leadership will be the subject of Mattison’s presentation.

Mattison—who has helped companies, including MasterCard, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, change their leadership models—will clue attendees into the five most important trends shaping the future of work today and turn them into concrete takeaways that they can use in their businesses.

In this session, Mattison will instruct attendees on how to:

• Harness the power and perspective of top talent.
• Tap into the hidden brainpower throughout their organization.
• Establish an ongoing system to nurture and harvest the best ideas from every corner of the company.
• Learn how to adapt more quickly and proactively to changes in the marketplace.
• Foster a culture of stewardship on the part of every generation as they think about their careers, capabilities, resources and values.

By the time attendees have finished their cup of coffee with Mattison, they will be confident in knowing what’s coming next in the new world of work, have more perspective on what’s driving changes in the workforce and have the perspective to see beyond the latest fads and clearly understand the real trends shaping the business landscape in the next decade.

SEMA Show Education Days will feature more than 60 educational sessions in 12 different tracks, ranging from new-vehicle technology to best business practices to marketing strategies and emerging trends in the industry. To see the complete schedule of SEMA Show Education courses and pre-register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/education.

By Michael Hart

Seth Mattison

On Wednesday, November 5, Seth Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, will lead SEMA's Keynote & Coffee session entitled, “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work.”

Mattison advises some of the world’s largest corporations on the key shifts happening in the workplace, the changing workforce, the requirements for leadership and the future of work.

“The generation now entering the workforce can make a huge contribution to your company,” Mattison said, “if we can just get past the generational gaps.”

Getting past those gaps by challenging conventional thinking about leadership will be the subject of Mattison’s presentation.

Mattison—who has helped companies, including MasterCard, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, change their leadership models—will clue attendees into the five most important trends shaping the future of work today and turn them into concrete takeaways that they can use in their businesses.

In this session, Mattison will instruct attendees on how to:

• Harness the power and perspective of top talent.
• Tap into the hidden brainpower throughout their organization.
• Establish an ongoing system to nurture and harvest the best ideas from every corner of the company.
• Learn how to adapt more quickly and proactively to changes in the marketplace.
• Foster a culture of stewardship on the part of every generation as they think about their careers, capabilities, resources and values.

By the time attendees have finished their cup of coffee with Mattison, they will be confident in knowing what’s coming next in the new world of work, have more perspective on what’s driving changes in the workforce and have the perspective to see beyond the latest fads and clearly understand the real trends shaping the business landscape in the next decade.

SEMA Show Education Days will feature more than 60 educational sessions in 12 different tracks, ranging from new-vehicle technology to best business practices to marketing strategies and emerging trends in the industry. To see the complete schedule of SEMA Show Education courses and pre-register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/education.

By Michael Hart

Seth Mattison

On Wednesday, November 5, Seth Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, will lead SEMA's Keynote & Coffee session entitled, “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work.”

Mattison advises some of the world’s largest corporations on the key shifts happening in the workplace, the changing workforce, the requirements for leadership and the future of work.

“The generation now entering the workforce can make a huge contribution to your company,” Mattison said, “if we can just get past the generational gaps.”

Getting past those gaps by challenging conventional thinking about leadership will be the subject of Mattison’s presentation.

Mattison—who has helped companies, including MasterCard, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, change their leadership models—will clue attendees into the five most important trends shaping the future of work today and turn them into concrete takeaways that they can use in their businesses.

In this session, Mattison will instruct attendees on how to:

• Harness the power and perspective of top talent.
• Tap into the hidden brainpower throughout their organization.
• Establish an ongoing system to nurture and harvest the best ideas from every corner of the company.
• Learn how to adapt more quickly and proactively to changes in the marketplace.
• Foster a culture of stewardship on the part of every generation as they think about their careers, capabilities, resources and values.

By the time attendees have finished their cup of coffee with Mattison, they will be confident in knowing what’s coming next in the new world of work, have more perspective on what’s driving changes in the workforce and have the perspective to see beyond the latest fads and clearly understand the real trends shaping the business landscape in the next decade.

SEMA Show Education Days will feature more than 60 educational sessions in 12 different tracks, ranging from new-vehicle technology to best business practices to marketing strategies and emerging trends in the industry. To see the complete schedule of SEMA Show Education courses and pre-register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/education.

By Michael Hart

Seth Mattison

On Wednesday, November 5, Seth Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, will lead SEMA's Keynote & Coffee session entitled, “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work.”

Mattison advises some of the world’s largest corporations on the key shifts happening in the workplace, the changing workforce, the requirements for leadership and the future of work.

“The generation now entering the workforce can make a huge contribution to your company,” Mattison said, “if we can just get past the generational gaps.”

Getting past those gaps by challenging conventional thinking about leadership will be the subject of Mattison’s presentation.

Mattison—who has helped companies, including MasterCard, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, change their leadership models—will clue attendees into the five most important trends shaping the future of work today and turn them into concrete takeaways that they can use in their businesses.

In this session, Mattison will instruct attendees on how to:

• Harness the power and perspective of top talent.
• Tap into the hidden brainpower throughout their organization.
• Establish an ongoing system to nurture and harvest the best ideas from every corner of the company.
• Learn how to adapt more quickly and proactively to changes in the marketplace.
• Foster a culture of stewardship on the part of every generation as they think about their careers, capabilities, resources and values.

By the time attendees have finished their cup of coffee with Mattison, they will be confident in knowing what’s coming next in the new world of work, have more perspective on what’s driving changes in the workforce and have the perspective to see beyond the latest fads and clearly understand the real trends shaping the business landscape in the next decade.

SEMA Show Education Days will feature more than 60 educational sessions in 12 different tracks, ranging from new-vehicle technology to best business practices to marketing strategies and emerging trends in the industry. To see the complete schedule of SEMA Show Education courses and pre-register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/education.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2014 SEMA Show is less than one week away. Exhibitors should ensure they hit their deadlines.

The 2014 SEMA Show kicks off in five days. Here are key exhibitor deadlines that are about to pass or are fast approaching.

Discounted Monorail Tickets

Exhibitors will receive a discount on Las Vegas Monorail tickets when they purchase tickets online in advance of the 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7. Visit the Ticket Selection page on the Las Vegas Monorail website. Current offers for unlimited-ride passes are: three-day pass, $24; four-day pass, $32; and seven-day pass, $50. Monorail trains arrive every few minutes and conveniently connect riders to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the restaurants, shows, shops and casinos in Vegas.

October 31 Deadlines

• After-Hours Event - Proof of Security
• Photography Order - Expo Ease
• Plant and Floral Order - Expo Ease
• On-site Press Releases/Kits Submitted to the Media Center in N110

Missed A Deadline?

The deadline to submit Exhibit Space Notification and Hanging Sign Design Notification forms has already passed (September 12). Exhibitors who have not submitted either of the above-mentioned forms run the risk of having their booth design and layout affected at the Show. The forms are available in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Regardless of the deadline, exhibitors MUST SUBMIT Exhibit Space Notification and Hanging Sign Design Notification forms.

For more information or questions, contact Lorri Monty at lorrim@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The 2014 SEMA Show is less than one week away. Exhibitors should ensure they hit their deadlines.

The 2014 SEMA Show kicks off in five days. Here are key exhibitor deadlines that are about to pass or are fast approaching.

Discounted Monorail Tickets

Exhibitors will receive a discount on Las Vegas Monorail tickets when they purchase tickets online in advance of the 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7. Visit the Ticket Selection page on the Las Vegas Monorail website. Current offers for unlimited-ride passes are: three-day pass, $24; four-day pass, $32; and seven-day pass, $50. Monorail trains arrive every few minutes and conveniently connect riders to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the restaurants, shows, shops and casinos in Vegas.

October 31 Deadlines

• After-Hours Event - Proof of Security
• Photography Order - Expo Ease
• Plant and Floral Order - Expo Ease
• On-site Press Releases/Kits Submitted to the Media Center in N110

Missed A Deadline?

The deadline to submit Exhibit Space Notification and Hanging Sign Design Notification forms has already passed (September 12). Exhibitors who have not submitted either of the above-mentioned forms run the risk of having their booth design and layout affected at the Show. The forms are available in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Regardless of the deadline, exhibitors MUST SUBMIT Exhibit Space Notification and Hanging Sign Design Notification forms.

For more information or questions, contact Lorri Monty at lorrim@sema.org.

	Several artists from the Automotive Fine Arts Society will display their best automotive artwork at the 2014 SEMA Show Art Walk located on the Skybridge between the South and Central halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

By SEMA Editors

Several artists from the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) will display their best automotive artwork at the 2014 SEMA Show Art Walk, Tuesday, November 4, through Friday, November 7.

The Art Walk will feature works on display from some of the world’s leading automotive artists on the Skybridge between the South and Central halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Visitors will be able to meet the artists, see their latest creations and even leave with a souvenir for the office or home.

“As the subject for many of the world’s most talented artists, cars have inspired artistic creativity for over a century,” said Chris Kersting, President and CEO of SEMA. “This inspiration has influenced vehicle designers, bringing the worlds of traditional artists and vehicle engineers together. The unity of these two worlds will be apparent at the SEMA Show Art Walk, where showgoers will be able to see firsthand the creativity and talent that the artists bring to the industry.”

The SEMA Art Walk will take place in the South Hall, Skybridge Tuesday–Thursday, November 4–6, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, November 7, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. AFAS artists attending this year include Ken Eberts, Tom Fritz, Bill Motta and Dennis Brown. 

“The SEMA Art Walk offers a fantastic venue to exhibit our most recent pieces," said Ken Eberts, AFAS president and founding member. “We are honored to be among the few artist to be invited to attend the Art Walk. SEMA patrons appreciate all things automotive and we’re thrilled to be able to share our passion for automotive art with enthusiasts from around the world.” 

AFAS was created in 1983 by six artists, and shortly after, the Society made its first appearance as a group at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance, which they are still a part of the event today. The exclusive group is comprised of 25 members worldwide who demonstrate talent, innovation and an undeniable passion for the automobile.