By SEMA Editors

	’60 Surrey DJ-3A
	’67 CJ-6
	’71 Hurst Jeepster Commando

Omix-ADA will feature seven unique Jeeps from its corporate collection at its Off-Road Success Center during the 2014 SEMA Show. The company will display nine new and historic vehicles covering almost 50 years of Jeep history, including:

• ’48 CJ-2A – One of the first examples of post-war civilian-era Jeeps, the CJ-2A was marketed as "The All-Around Farm Work-Horse." This well-restored gray example features a 60hp engine and three-speed transmission.

• ’60 Surrey DJ-3A – A unique version of the DJ Jeep, the Surrey features a turquoise paint scheme and striped canvas top with fringe. Surreys were primarily marketed toward luxury hotels and resorts for use as courtesy vehicles.

• ’64 CJ-3B – This nicely restored example originally did duty as a support vehicle for a power utility company in Alabama.

• ’67 CJ-6 – This CJ-6 is an all-original, 14,000-mile, unrestored example of what was effectively a long-wheelbase version of the CJ-5. Featuring the original paint, top and tires, this Jeep was previously owned by a funeral home director just outside of Detroit, who used the vehicle as a volunteer ambulance during foul weather, when ordinary vehicles couldn’t pass.

• ’71 Hurst Jeepster Commando – One of 100 original Hurst-modified Jeepsters, this restored example features a red, white and blue paint scheme and a 160hp V6 engine.

• ’73 CJ-5 “Super Jeep” – Only produced in ’73, the Super Jeep was the company’s answer to a wheel shortage that kept it from producing the CJ-5 Renegade. This is one of only a few hundred to be produced. Featuring Jeep’s stock wheels painted white, the Super Jeep also distinguished itself with unique interior and exterior colors, including a wild decal package on the hood and fenders. The CJ-5 has the unique distinction of being the longest continually produced U.S. vehicle. More than 600,000 CJ-5s were produced between 1955 and 1983.

• ’82 CJ-7 – Prior to being owned by Omix-ADA, this CJ-7 was used as a brushfire truck with the Northwest Homer Fire Protection District in Texas. It can go off paved roads to battle fire where larger, heavier fire trucks could not.

In addition to the seven historic Jeeps, Omix-ADA will also bring two brand-new, fully customized JK Wranglers, one as part of the company’s giveaway contest for 2014 SEMA Show attendees, and the other as part of a charitable donation benefitting SEMA Cares.

The Off-Road Success Center, now in its third year at the SEMA Show, provides a forum where business owners and industry enthusiasts within the Jeep and off-road market can exchange ideas, learn new concepts and network with other industry professionals.

For more information on the Jeep Collection, visit www.jeepcollection.com. For more information on Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge or the Off-Road Success Center at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.Omix-ADA.com.

By SEMA Editors

	’60 Surrey DJ-3A
	’67 CJ-6
	’71 Hurst Jeepster Commando

Omix-ADA will feature seven unique Jeeps from its corporate collection at its Off-Road Success Center during the 2014 SEMA Show. The company will display nine new and historic vehicles covering almost 50 years of Jeep history, including:

• ’48 CJ-2A – One of the first examples of post-war civilian-era Jeeps, the CJ-2A was marketed as "The All-Around Farm Work-Horse." This well-restored gray example features a 60hp engine and three-speed transmission.

• ’60 Surrey DJ-3A – A unique version of the DJ Jeep, the Surrey features a turquoise paint scheme and striped canvas top with fringe. Surreys were primarily marketed toward luxury hotels and resorts for use as courtesy vehicles.

• ’64 CJ-3B – This nicely restored example originally did duty as a support vehicle for a power utility company in Alabama.

• ’67 CJ-6 – This CJ-6 is an all-original, 14,000-mile, unrestored example of what was effectively a long-wheelbase version of the CJ-5. Featuring the original paint, top and tires, this Jeep was previously owned by a funeral home director just outside of Detroit, who used the vehicle as a volunteer ambulance during foul weather, when ordinary vehicles couldn’t pass.

• ’71 Hurst Jeepster Commando – One of 100 original Hurst-modified Jeepsters, this restored example features a red, white and blue paint scheme and a 160hp V6 engine.

• ’73 CJ-5 “Super Jeep” – Only produced in ’73, the Super Jeep was the company’s answer to a wheel shortage that kept it from producing the CJ-5 Renegade. This is one of only a few hundred to be produced. Featuring Jeep’s stock wheels painted white, the Super Jeep also distinguished itself with unique interior and exterior colors, including a wild decal package on the hood and fenders. The CJ-5 has the unique distinction of being the longest continually produced U.S. vehicle. More than 600,000 CJ-5s were produced between 1955 and 1983.

• ’82 CJ-7 – Prior to being owned by Omix-ADA, this CJ-7 was used as a brushfire truck with the Northwest Homer Fire Protection District in Texas. It can go off paved roads to battle fire where larger, heavier fire trucks could not.

In addition to the seven historic Jeeps, Omix-ADA will also bring two brand-new, fully customized JK Wranglers, one as part of the company’s giveaway contest for 2014 SEMA Show attendees, and the other as part of a charitable donation benefitting SEMA Cares.

The Off-Road Success Center, now in its third year at the SEMA Show, provides a forum where business owners and industry enthusiasts within the Jeep and off-road market can exchange ideas, learn new concepts and network with other industry professionals.

For more information on the Jeep Collection, visit www.jeepcollection.com. For more information on Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge or the Off-Road Success Center at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.Omix-ADA.com.

	The Keynote & Coffee series will begin at 9:00 a.m. each morning of the SEMA Show.

In “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work,” starting November 5, at 9:00 a.m., Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, points out how fast the business world is shifting today and the challenges leaders will face over the next few years—not the least of which are those dealing with the workforce.

Mattison covers what he calls the five super trends that will shape the future of work as leaders learn to harness the power of their top talent, tap the brainpower of a new generation of employees and adapt quickly to a fast-moving marketplace. This is a message Mattison has delivered to executives at Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson and Johnson, Microsoft and AT&T. Join him for a cup of free coffee as he delivers his message for SEMA.

On Thursday, November 6, Keynote & Coffee attendees will have a chance to mull over a surprising set of statistics: While 39% of car buyers today say connected vehicle technologies—such as voice activation, gesture control and heads-up displays—are the top selling points for them, only 14% say their most important consideration is still performance and speed. What do those numbers mean to the aftermarket industry? Find out at Thursday morning’s “Digital Technology in the Car—Silicon Valley Tech Meets Motor City Apps” with a six-speaker panel from Detroit and Silicon Valley.

The race is on right now to define what the vehicle of the future will look like. What role will digital technology, vehicle electronics and software developments play? The answer to those complex questions will impact the aftermarket industry for decades to come. Attend this exciting session to get a glimpse of what your business should look like 10 or 20 years from now.

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.

	The Keynote & Coffee series will begin at 9:00 a.m. each morning of the SEMA Show.

In “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work,” starting November 5, at 9:00 a.m., Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, points out how fast the business world is shifting today and the challenges leaders will face over the next few years—not the least of which are those dealing with the workforce.

Mattison covers what he calls the five super trends that will shape the future of work as leaders learn to harness the power of their top talent, tap the brainpower of a new generation of employees and adapt quickly to a fast-moving marketplace. This is a message Mattison has delivered to executives at Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson and Johnson, Microsoft and AT&T. Join him for a cup of free coffee as he delivers his message for SEMA.

On Thursday, November 6, Keynote & Coffee attendees will have a chance to mull over a surprising set of statistics: While 39% of car buyers today say connected vehicle technologies—such as voice activation, gesture control and heads-up displays—are the top selling points for them, only 14% say their most important consideration is still performance and speed. What do those numbers mean to the aftermarket industry? Find out at Thursday morning’s “Digital Technology in the Car—Silicon Valley Tech Meets Motor City Apps” with a six-speaker panel from Detroit and Silicon Valley.

The race is on right now to define what the vehicle of the future will look like. What role will digital technology, vehicle electronics and software developments play? The answer to those complex questions will impact the aftermarket industry for decades to come. Attend this exciting session to get a glimpse of what your business should look like 10 or 20 years from now.

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.

	The Keynote & Coffee series will begin at 9:00 a.m. each morning of the SEMA Show.

In “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work,” starting November 5, at 9:00 a.m., Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, points out how fast the business world is shifting today and the challenges leaders will face over the next few years—not the least of which are those dealing with the workforce.

Mattison covers what he calls the five super trends that will shape the future of work as leaders learn to harness the power of their top talent, tap the brainpower of a new generation of employees and adapt quickly to a fast-moving marketplace. This is a message Mattison has delivered to executives at Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson and Johnson, Microsoft and AT&T. Join him for a cup of free coffee as he delivers his message for SEMA.

On Thursday, November 6, Keynote & Coffee attendees will have a chance to mull over a surprising set of statistics: While 39% of car buyers today say connected vehicle technologies—such as voice activation, gesture control and heads-up displays—are the top selling points for them, only 14% say their most important consideration is still performance and speed. What do those numbers mean to the aftermarket industry? Find out at Thursday morning’s “Digital Technology in the Car—Silicon Valley Tech Meets Motor City Apps” with a six-speaker panel from Detroit and Silicon Valley.

The race is on right now to define what the vehicle of the future will look like. What role will digital technology, vehicle electronics and software developments play? The answer to those complex questions will impact the aftermarket industry for decades to come. Attend this exciting session to get a glimpse of what your business should look like 10 or 20 years from now.

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.

	The Keynote & Coffee series will begin at 9:00 a.m. each morning of the SEMA Show.

In “The Future of Work Today: Insights From the New World of Work,” starting November 5, at 9:00 a.m., Mattison, founder and chief movement officer of FutureSight Labs, points out how fast the business world is shifting today and the challenges leaders will face over the next few years—not the least of which are those dealing with the workforce.

Mattison covers what he calls the five super trends that will shape the future of work as leaders learn to harness the power of their top talent, tap the brainpower of a new generation of employees and adapt quickly to a fast-moving marketplace. This is a message Mattison has delivered to executives at Fortune 500 companies, including Johnson and Johnson, Microsoft and AT&T. Join him for a cup of free coffee as he delivers his message for SEMA.

On Thursday, November 6, Keynote & Coffee attendees will have a chance to mull over a surprising set of statistics: While 39% of car buyers today say connected vehicle technologies—such as voice activation, gesture control and heads-up displays—are the top selling points for them, only 14% say their most important consideration is still performance and speed. What do those numbers mean to the aftermarket industry? Find out at Thursday morning’s “Digital Technology in the Car—Silicon Valley Tech Meets Motor City Apps” with a six-speaker panel from Detroit and Silicon Valley.

The race is on right now to define what the vehicle of the future will look like. What role will digital technology, vehicle electronics and software developments play? The answer to those complex questions will impact the aftermarket industry for decades to come. Attend this exciting session to get a glimpse of what your business should look like 10 or 20 years from now.

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.

	In the “Business Innovation—Understanding Business Management Software for Small- and Medium-Sized Operators” session, attendees will sit in on a panel discussion with speakers who will clue them in on the power and flexibility of today’s latest software solutions.

What’s your business system like? Is it the same one you had 20 years ago for inventory control, when you felt like you were on the cutting edge of technology? Is the system you have today linked to the Internet? Do you have access to all the data required to fulfill your customer's needs? Better yet, are you ready to download all of the information the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) will provide to you on your suppliers’ products?

If the answer to any of these questions is “I don’t know,” consider attending “Business Innovation—Understanding Business Management Software for Small- and Medium-Sized Operators,” Monday, November 3, at 3:00 p.m., during the SEMA Show Education Days.

In this session, participants will join a panel discussion with insiders covering the power and flexibility of today’s latest software solutions. Attendees will find out the costs and benefits of the newest systems, and how up-to-date product data is driving both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce sales.

The panel, moderated by longtime industry consultant Bob Moore, will include Jon Wyly, SDC president; Larry Blair of Goals HQ; and Van Woodell, a former SEMA board member who recently made the decision to acquire a new business system for his company. Woodell will provide first-hand knowledge of what’s involved in this type of decision.

According to Blair, the aftermarket industry was one of the first to jump on the technology bandwagon more than two decades ago. “But a lot of companies are still using the same systems they acquired to handle their inventory control 20 years ago,” said Blair. “Now you need your system to be integrated with the Internet and you need access to all the data that is available.”

Blair also said that the choice of business system is fundamental in accomplishing the goals of every aftermarket business.

“Every business owner needs to have a strategy,” he said. “They don’t need to implement it all now, but they do need a roadmap.”

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.