The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

The SEMA Show's New Product Showcase is the best place to see the latest innovations from both industry icons and newbies.

For more than 40 years, the SEMA Show has provided a forum for specialty-equipment innovation. From iconic brands to first-time exhibitors, the industry chooses the SEMA Show to highlight its latest products and technology. And no place is better to witness this industry movement than in the New Products Showcase.

The New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show displays the best from both established names and newcomers. Of the 540 exhibitors with new products in last year’s Showcase, 121 were first-time SEMA Show exhibitors. And of those first-timers, nine companies went home with a coveted new product award.

Retailers, installers and warehouse distributors showed the most interest in the 164 products entered by first-timers, electronically scanning their products for more information nearly 3,500 times—about 15 percent of the total new product scans at the 2008 Show.

“Being at the SEMA Show allows us the opportunity to be in front of the world, as far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned,” says Todd Arey, president and CEO of E3 Spark Plugs, a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 Show. “Exhibiting at the SEMA Show this year is the next logical step in the growth and evolution of our company.”

So while you’re catching up with long-time clients and established industry movers, make some time to meet the industry's newest innovators and entrepreneurs; your next great business partner may be just a handshake away.

Not registered for the SEMA Show yet? Click here.

	Hideyuki Koiso

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. promoted Hideyuki Koiso to president and chief executive officer. Koiso, previously the company’s executive vice president, is a 31-year veteran of NGK Spark Plugs Co. LTD. He replaces Shinichi Odo, who is returning to Japan to assume the position of director, automotive division.

The CarDomain Network has selected Focus Media & Marketing for its sales representation in the Midwest. The companies will work together to reach a core audience of auto enthusiasts. The move is part of CarDomain’s ongoing expansion plans.

As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, A.R.E. launched its “Golden Cap Giveaway” promotion. The company has attached golden tickets near the serial numbers inside 40 randomly selected caps and covers, and the first 39 consumers who find tickets will receive $40 cash. The consumer who finds the 40th ticket will receive the grand prize of $800. Equivalent dollar amounts will also be awarded to the A.R.E. dealers where the marked items are purchased. The "Golden Cap Giveaway" runs August 1 through September 29.

Speedway Motors wins back-to-back best new product awards for its 9 Super 7 Hot Rod Carburetor.

Speedway Motors announced that its 9 Super 7 Hot Rod Carburetor won back-to-back best new product awards from the Goodguys and the National Street Rod Association (NSRA). In July, the 9 Super 7 won the Best New Product award in the Engine and Transmission category from the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. The award was presented at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Less than a month later, the carburetor was selected as the Best New Product in its class by the NSRA during the 40th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.

	Rick Ross

Scosche Industries hired industry veteran Rick Ross as its new national sales trainer. The addition of Ross will allow the company to offer personalized training and consultation to Scosche’s dealers. He will educate the sales force and dealers on the full line of Scosche products. He has more than 24 years of senior-level experience in the automotive aftermarket industry and brings extensive knowledge and understanding to his position. Prior to joining Scosche, Ross was at Pioneer Electronics where he was the technical training specialist.

Automotive Racing Products achieved registration for both the ISO9001 and the AS9100 quality standards. The registrations include all of the company’s facilities in Santa Paula, California, where all its products are manufactured, as well as its sales and packaging facility in Ventura, California. Both registrations were certified by National Quality Assurance USA of Acton, Massachusetts, which is accredited by ANAB.

At a recent Awards Dinner during its annual summer conference, the Engine & Performance Warehouse named Joe Gibbs Racing as its 2008 Vendor of the Year and Bill McCleskey as its 2008 Representative of the Year. A special one-time Outstanding Service Award was also presented during the event to Bill Gillespie, president of Desktop Publishing, for his exemplary efforts in supporting Engine & Performance Warehouse’s Engine Kit Catalog program, Specials Catalog programs and ancillary publishing and printing tasks.

VENOM GT supercar

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) will unveil its VENOM GT supercar to the public for the first time at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The VENOM GT will be powered by Hennessey’s specially-tuned version of the Corvette ZR1’s LS9 engine, which will be both supercharged and twin-turbocharged.

Classic Recreations, which manufacturers the officially licensed Eleanor Mustang supercar from the movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" (www.Classic-Recreations.com), has selected Kahn Media to assist with an integrated public relations campaign. Kahn Media will provide Classic Recreations with North American and international media outreach and PR assistance for the company’s full range of turnkey supercars and handcrafted performance vehicles.

	Dave McLellan

Dave McLellan will be a featured guest during the 16th annual Corvette Funfest held on the corporate campus of Mid America Motorworks in Effingham, Illinois, on September 25–27, 2009. The Corvette Funfest brings together over 14,000 Corvettes and 45,000 Corvette enthusiasts for a three-day weekend filled with seminars, a Fun Display Car Show and daily entertainment. McLellan, a National Corvette Museum Hall of Famer, led the new generation C4 into the market and was instrumental in launching the Corvette Challenge Race Series in 1988.

Collect SEMA market research and webinar downloads with a click of a button using the new shopping cart feature on SEMA.org.

SEMA has introduced a new shopping cart feature on its website, www.sema.org, that provides an easy way for members to order market research, SEMA webinar sessions and industry information.

Once logged into SEMA.org, visitors can browse the site to see what’s available. When visitors find the information they need, they click the “Add to Cart” icon on the right-hand side of the page. This will take them to a page where they can see what’s currently in their cart and then continue browsing the site.

After members are done shopping for the items of interest, clicking the “Checkout” button will show the details of their orders, as well as a “Review Order” button that shows all of the items ordered and an option to change the order before it’s finalized. To complete the transaction, visitors simply click “Submit Order.”

Once submitted, a receipt will be displayed that contains direct links to the items ordered. Clicking on the links will initiate the download.

If you have time to shop but need to access the information at another time, SEMA’s new Shopping Cart has you covered. All visitors will be sent an e-mail confirmation of their orders, complete with the links to the information so it can be accessed at a later date.