Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:58
  PRO garage
PRO Garage hands-on training sessions will help participants to sharpen their installation skills to enhance their opportunities.
   

Free with your SEMA Show registration, the all-new PRO Garage is a must-attend event at this year’s Show. Held Thursday, November 1, 2012, from 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, PRO Garage is part of the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC).

Gain a better understanding of the skills, tools and resources needed to effectively integrate additional revenue streams or improve upon your existing business model. Demonstrations will cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window films, vehicle graphics, sunroofs, vehicle connectivity
and more.

Hands-on training sessions feature:

  • Sharpen installation skills, enhance your opportunities.
  • Interface with key manufacturers and professional installers.
  • Five interactive learning centers.
Gain product knowledge:
  • Find out about new products.
  • Discover cross-marketing opportunities.
  • Gather information to use in your business now!

PRO Garage attendees will experience installation demonstrations from such industry-leading manufacturers as 3M, Brandmotion, Cal Trend Automotive Products, Check Corp., Eagle Enterprises. Go Rhino!/Big Country, Katzkin, Kicker, Roadwire Leather Interiors, Rosen Entertainment and Webasto Products North America.

For more information, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:58
  PRO garage
PRO Garage hands-on training sessions will help participants to sharpen their installation skills to enhance their opportunities.
   

Free with your SEMA Show registration, the all-new PRO Garage is a must-attend event at this year’s Show. Held Thursday, November 1, 2012, from 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, PRO Garage is part of the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC).

Gain a better understanding of the skills, tools and resources needed to effectively integrate additional revenue streams or improve upon your existing business model. Demonstrations will cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window films, vehicle graphics, sunroofs, vehicle connectivity
and more.

Hands-on training sessions feature:

  • Sharpen installation skills, enhance your opportunities.
  • Interface with key manufacturers and professional installers.
  • Five interactive learning centers.
Gain product knowledge:
  • Find out about new products.
  • Discover cross-marketing opportunities.
  • Gather information to use in your business now!

PRO Garage attendees will experience installation demonstrations from such industry-leading manufacturers as 3M, Brandmotion, Cal Trend Automotive Products, Check Corp., Eagle Enterprises. Go Rhino!/Big Country, Katzkin, Kicker, Roadwire Leather Interiors, Rosen Entertainment and Webasto Products North America.

For more information, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:56

future vehicles, spy photos, car spy shots, 2014 Durango

The Durango will be offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission for the 2014 model year, but in addition to the new transmission and improved MPG, the Durango will also undergo a facelift and will sport new front and rear fascias, as well as an updated grille.

The team at Brenda Priddy & Co., who provided these shots of the ’14 Durango, are also expecting a new center stack, along with Chrysler’s 8.4-in. LCD screen.

The ’14 Durango will be an early launch, with orders starting in April and deliveries beginning in May 2013.

future vehicles, spy photos, car spy shots, 2014 Durango

Photos: Brenda Priddy & Co.

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:56

future vehicles, spy photos, car spy shots, 2014 Durango

The Durango will be offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission for the 2014 model year, but in addition to the new transmission and improved MPG, the Durango will also undergo a facelift and will sport new front and rear fascias, as well as an updated grille.

The team at Brenda Priddy & Co., who provided these shots of the ’14 Durango, are also expecting a new center stack, along with Chrysler’s 8.4-in. LCD screen.

The ’14 Durango will be an early launch, with orders starting in April and deliveries beginning in May 2013.

future vehicles, spy photos, car spy shots, 2014 Durango

Photos: Brenda Priddy & Co.

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 13:42
   nhra
This year's NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will provide attendees with a premiere sneak-peek trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture.
   
This year's NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will provide attendees with a premiere sneak-peek trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture. The movie, which is expected to be released in theaters in spring 2013, was produced by Stephen Nemeth and Robin Broidy and financed by their company, Entertainment Universe.

The NHRA Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31, 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hotel, Ballrooms A& B. The breakfast is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees, and a continental breakfast will be served.

After showing the exclusive five-minute trailer for the Snake & Mongoose movie, which was shot in Southern California with many scenes filmed at historic Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, the audience will participate in a special Q&A with breakfast panelists Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, along with movie writer Alan Paradise and movie producer Broidy.

In addition, the original Snake and Mongoose NHRA Funny Cars will be on display at the NHRA Breakfast. The voice of NHRA, Bob Frey, will emcee the breakfast.

Following the NHRA Breakfast, there will be an exclusive autograph session with Prudhomme and McEwen, who will be signing limited-edition Snake & Mongoose movie posters at the NHRA Booth.

Tickets are now available for the NHRA Breakfast which is open to all SEMA Show participants, however registration is required for the event. Get your tickets now at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 13:42
   nhra
This year's NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will provide attendees with a premiere sneak-peek trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture.
   
This year's NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will provide attendees with a premiere sneak-peek trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture. The movie, which is expected to be released in theaters in spring 2013, was produced by Stephen Nemeth and Robin Broidy and financed by their company, Entertainment Universe.

The NHRA Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31, 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hotel, Ballrooms A& B. The breakfast is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees, and a continental breakfast will be served.

After showing the exclusive five-minute trailer for the Snake & Mongoose movie, which was shot in Southern California with many scenes filmed at historic Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, the audience will participate in a special Q&A with breakfast panelists Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, along with movie writer Alan Paradise and movie producer Broidy.

In addition, the original Snake and Mongoose NHRA Funny Cars will be on display at the NHRA Breakfast. The voice of NHRA, Bob Frey, will emcee the breakfast.

Following the NHRA Breakfast, there will be an exclusive autograph session with Prudhomme and McEwen, who will be signing limited-edition Snake & Mongoose movie posters at the NHRA Booth.

Tickets are now available for the NHRA Breakfast which is open to all SEMA Show participants, however registration is required for the event. Get your tickets now at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 13:29

 

  automobile trade show, auto show, automobile events, sema show
Reach a wide media audience by posting company news and new product information to the exhibitor press release section of the official SEMA Show website. 
   

SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to post press releases on the official Show site for use by media.

Providing company information for the site an easy way for exhibiting manufacturers to announce new product news, corporate updates and other business-related happenings in front of a wide media audience.  

Access the site now!

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 13:29

 

  automobile trade show, auto show, automobile events, sema show
Reach a wide media audience by posting company news and new product information to the exhibitor press release section of the official SEMA Show website. 
   

SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to post press releases on the official Show site for use by media.

Providing company information for the site an easy way for exhibiting manufacturers to announce new product news, corporate updates and other business-related happenings in front of a wide media audience.  

Access the site now!

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 13:12
  show
With just 65 days left until Show time, a number of deadlines loom over the next few weeks.
   

With less than 65 days left until the SEMA Show, it is already time for many important deadlines for SEMA Show planning. Below are those deadlines that will be passing over the next few weeks:

Celebrity Appearance Notification
  August 31
Exhibitor Product Training Sessions (to be included in printed material)   August 31
Media Conference Application
  August 31
Show Directory Listing Information
  August 31
Show Directory Advertising Space Reservations
  August 31
Exhibit Space Design Notification
  September 7
Hanging Sign Design Notification
  September 7
Show Directory Advertising Materials
  September 7
PR Company Contact Information   September 14 

A complete list of all upcoming deadlines can be found in the Deadline Checklist, located online in the Exhibitor Manual.

Exhibitor Registration: Ensure Your Staff Is Registered for Their Badges

Register for your exhibitor badges today! Complimentary badges are available to exhibitors based on the size of their booth. Additional badges required over the allocated amount are $25 per badge. Unique individual e-mail addresses are required to complete registration for booth personnel. In order to receive a badge, each registrant is required to confirm their e-mail address when they receive their confirmation. If the e-mail is not confirmed prior to the badge mailing, the badges may be held for pick-up at the Show.

If you did not receive your exhibitor registration password via e-mail, please contact customer service at RegMgr@convExx.com or call 702-216-5836. Remember, the password is nine numbers (the first two are zeros) followed by the letter "O."

New this year: If you have to register more than 10 people, there is a new way to register all your staff in four easy steps!

  • Click on "Upload a File" on your dash.
  • Download the excel file.
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Upload the completed list.

If you have any questions, please e-mail aapexsema@compusystems.com or call 866-229-3687.

Confirm Your Directory Listing Is Correct Before It Goes to Print!

Deadline: August 31, 2012

SEMA sent reminder e-mails to each exhibit contact, Tuesday, August 27, providing specific log-in information and instructions for modifying your company’s listing in the printed SEMA Show Directory and the online listing on www.SEMAShow.com. The information for your SEMA Show Directory listing was taken from your Exhibit Space Rental Agreement submission. This information populates your online listing and printed SEMA Show Directory listing. The deadline for changes to appear in the printed SEMA Show Directory is Friday, August 31. After this date, you will only be able to change your online listing. If you have difficulty with any of the procedures or did not receive the e-mail from SEMA on August 27, please contact Marel Del Rio at marled@sema.org or 909-978-6740.

Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase

Deadline: October 5

Does your company have a new product? Does your company have a product, regardless of how long it has been in the market, to highlight and display in a new section of the Ideas Alive showcase entitled, “Featured Products?” Take advantage of this free marketing opportunity by entering your product in the New Products Showcase. Your first product entry is free! Enter your product online. Have questions? E-mail skaye@convexx.com or call 702-216-5844.

Cheap Alternative Offered for Cleaning Your Booth

Looking for a cheap alternative for cleaning your booth on a nightly basis? SEMA has purchased a limited quantity of portable vacuum cleaners that you can purchase from Show management for $65. You can pick them up at the Show in the Show office, and save money each day of the Show by simply vacuuming your booth yourself each night after the Show closes. If interested, please contact Tricia Hanisko at 702-216-5865 or by e-mail at thanisko@convexx.com. Quantities are limited, so call soon if you are interested.

Be Cautious of Vendors Soliciting Your Business

We understand non-official contractors are contacting you offering “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show, especially when it comes to hotel rooms. Please know that the SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses the Official Service Contractors listed in the Exhibitor Manual. These contractors are held accountable to provide the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates to all exhibitors at the SEMA Show. SEMA and SEMA’s Show management do not sell exhibitor lists or give contact information to anyone whatsoever. Companies oftentimes use public information available on the Internet to acquire exhibitors’ contact information. SEMA only provides an exhibitor list to our official service contractors to inform your company about services they provide at the SEMA Show, and limit each of them to any communications they can make to you directly. You can find more information regarding this matter in the Solicitations Warning section of the Exhibitor Manual.

Discounted Tickets for the Monorail Available for SEMA Show Attendees

Looking for an alternative form of transportation to get to the SEMA Show while in Las Vegas? The Las Vegas Monorail avoids the traffic of the city streets and drops you right off at the front door of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Stops along the Strip include the MGM Grand, Paris/Ballys, Flamingo, Imperial Palace, Harrah’s and extends all the way to Las Vegas Hotel. SEMA has partnered once again with the Las Vegas Monorail to provide discounted fares on multi-day passes if you purchase the tickets in advance.

Official Contractor Spotlight – Detailer

SEMA has entered into a new partnership with Mobile Command Detail—a company with vast experience in show car detailing services. While this is their first SEMA Show, this is not their first time undertaking large projects. Mobile Command Detail is part of the Air Force One detail crew and the Barrett-Jackson auction detailing crew. They will be ready to provide whatever service is needed, whether it is from washes to carpet stains and full paint correction. You can find pricing information in the Exhibitor Manual in their particular form and on their own website at www.mobilecommanddetail.com. You may also contact them directly by e-mail at info@mobilecommanddetail.com or you can talk to Diana directly by texting or calling 702-588-8588. 

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 13:12
  show
With just 65 days left until Show time, a number of deadlines loom over the next few weeks.
   

With less than 65 days left until the SEMA Show, it is already time for many important deadlines for SEMA Show planning. Below are those deadlines that will be passing over the next few weeks:

Celebrity Appearance Notification
  August 31
Exhibitor Product Training Sessions (to be included in printed material)   August 31
Media Conference Application
  August 31
Show Directory Listing Information
  August 31
Show Directory Advertising Space Reservations
  August 31
Exhibit Space Design Notification
  September 7
Hanging Sign Design Notification
  September 7
Show Directory Advertising Materials
  September 7
PR Company Contact Information   September 14 

A complete list of all upcoming deadlines can be found in the Deadline Checklist, located online in the Exhibitor Manual.

Exhibitor Registration: Ensure Your Staff Is Registered for Their Badges

Register for your exhibitor badges today! Complimentary badges are available to exhibitors based on the size of their booth. Additional badges required over the allocated amount are $25 per badge. Unique individual e-mail addresses are required to complete registration for booth personnel. In order to receive a badge, each registrant is required to confirm their e-mail address when they receive their confirmation. If the e-mail is not confirmed prior to the badge mailing, the badges may be held for pick-up at the Show.

If you did not receive your exhibitor registration password via e-mail, please contact customer service at RegMgr@convExx.com or call 702-216-5836. Remember, the password is nine numbers (the first two are zeros) followed by the letter "O."

New this year: If you have to register more than 10 people, there is a new way to register all your staff in four easy steps!

  • Click on "Upload a File" on your dash.
  • Download the excel file.
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Upload the completed list.

If you have any questions, please e-mail aapexsema@compusystems.com or call 866-229-3687.

Confirm Your Directory Listing Is Correct Before It Goes to Print!

Deadline: August 31, 2012

SEMA sent reminder e-mails to each exhibit contact, Tuesday, August 27, providing specific log-in information and instructions for modifying your company’s listing in the printed SEMA Show Directory and the online listing on www.SEMAShow.com. The information for your SEMA Show Directory listing was taken from your Exhibit Space Rental Agreement submission. This information populates your online listing and printed SEMA Show Directory listing. The deadline for changes to appear in the printed SEMA Show Directory is Friday, August 31. After this date, you will only be able to change your online listing. If you have difficulty with any of the procedures or did not receive the e-mail from SEMA on August 27, please contact Marel Del Rio at marled@sema.org or 909-978-6740.

Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase

Deadline: October 5

Does your company have a new product? Does your company have a product, regardless of how long it has been in the market, to highlight and display in a new section of the Ideas Alive showcase entitled, “Featured Products?” Take advantage of this free marketing opportunity by entering your product in the New Products Showcase. Your first product entry is free! Enter your product online. Have questions? E-mail skaye@convexx.com or call 702-216-5844.

Cheap Alternative Offered for Cleaning Your Booth

Looking for a cheap alternative for cleaning your booth on a nightly basis? SEMA has purchased a limited quantity of portable vacuum cleaners that you can purchase from Show management for $65. You can pick them up at the Show in the Show office, and save money each day of the Show by simply vacuuming your booth yourself each night after the Show closes. If interested, please contact Tricia Hanisko at 702-216-5865 or by e-mail at thanisko@convexx.com. Quantities are limited, so call soon if you are interested.

Be Cautious of Vendors Soliciting Your Business

We understand non-official contractors are contacting you offering “better deals” on items and services at the SEMA Show, especially when it comes to hotel rooms. Please know that the SEMA Show only contracts with and endorses the Official Service Contractors listed in the Exhibitor Manual. These contractors are held accountable to provide the best possible customer service and ensure consistent and negotiated rates to all exhibitors at the SEMA Show. SEMA and SEMA’s Show management do not sell exhibitor lists or give contact information to anyone whatsoever. Companies oftentimes use public information available on the Internet to acquire exhibitors’ contact information. SEMA only provides an exhibitor list to our official service contractors to inform your company about services they provide at the SEMA Show, and limit each of them to any communications they can make to you directly. You can find more information regarding this matter in the Solicitations Warning section of the Exhibitor Manual.

Discounted Tickets for the Monorail Available for SEMA Show Attendees

Looking for an alternative form of transportation to get to the SEMA Show while in Las Vegas? The Las Vegas Monorail avoids the traffic of the city streets and drops you right off at the front door of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Stops along the Strip include the MGM Grand, Paris/Ballys, Flamingo, Imperial Palace, Harrah’s and extends all the way to Las Vegas Hotel. SEMA has partnered once again with the Las Vegas Monorail to provide discounted fares on multi-day passes if you purchase the tickets in advance.

Official Contractor Spotlight – Detailer

SEMA has entered into a new partnership with Mobile Command Detail—a company with vast experience in show car detailing services. While this is their first SEMA Show, this is not their first time undertaking large projects. Mobile Command Detail is part of the Air Force One detail crew and the Barrett-Jackson auction detailing crew. They will be ready to provide whatever service is needed, whether it is from washes to carpet stains and full paint correction. You can find pricing information in the Exhibitor Manual in their particular form and on their own website at www.mobilecommanddetail.com. You may also contact them directly by e-mail at info@mobilecommanddetail.com or you can talk to Diana directly by texting or calling 702-588-8588.