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The shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. originally sent over these shots of what they figured to be the U.S. version of the Passat wagon. On closer examination, the pictures are actually of VW's new CrossPassat prototype.

Priddy says that the dead giveaway—higher ground clearance—is something that the team should have noticed from the start. And the prototype is also equipped with Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.

The front air dam and headlamps appear to be similar to the U.S.-spec Passat sedan and not the European version. Also, when the shooters managed to look inside, they noticed U.S.-style gauges with mph markings.

Priddy expects some cladding on the U.S. version and, from what dealers have told her team, they would not be surprised to see the CrossPassat in dealerships by 2013.

Photo Credit: Brian Williams and Brenda Priddy/Brenda Priddy & Co.

The shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. originally sent over these shots of what they figured to be the U.S. version of the Passat wagon. On closer examination, the pictures are actually of VW's new CrossPassat prototype.

Priddy says that the dead giveaway—higher ground clearance—is something that the team should have noticed from the start. And the prototype is also equipped with Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.

The front air dam and headlamps appear to be similar to the U.S.-spec Passat sedan and not the European version. Also, when the shooters managed to look inside, they noticed U.S.-style gauges with mph markings.

Priddy expects some cladding on the U.S. version and, from what dealers have told her team, they would not be surprised to see the CrossPassat in dealerships by 2013.

Photo Credit: Brian Williams and Brenda Priddy/Brenda Priddy & Co.

	SEMA-member manufacturers will receive a list of buyers in advance of the September one-on-one meetings in China.

Sign up now for the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference taking place in Beijing, China, from September 7–10, 2011.

For one low cost, this package includes:

• Day-long one-on-one meetings with pre-vetted distributors and retailers.
• A complete list of confirmed buyers along with contact information, pre-trip.
• Hotels, meals and in-country transportation to events.
• Networking events, including dinner at the Great Hall of the People at a gathering of top government and business leaders involved in the automotive industry.
• VIP access to the CIAPE Show.

For more information contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	SEMA-member manufacturers will receive a list of buyers in advance of the September one-on-one meetings in China.

Sign up now for the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference taking place in Beijing, China, from September 7–10, 2011.

For one low cost, this package includes:

• Day-long one-on-one meetings with pre-vetted distributors and retailers.
• A complete list of confirmed buyers along with contact information, pre-trip.
• Hotels, meals and in-country transportation to events.
• Networking events, including dinner at the Great Hall of the People at a gathering of top government and business leaders involved in the automotive industry.
• VIP access to the CIAPE Show.

For more information contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

The 2011 SEMA International Buyers’ Guide is provided to all international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Sign up for a free listing in the 2011 SEMA International Buyers' Guide using this online form. Beat the early September deadline to include your company in this directory, which is provided to international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show and year-round at major overseas trade shows. This benefit is available only to 2011 SEMA Show exhibitors.

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

The 2011 SEMA International Buyers’ Guide is provided to all international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Sign up for a free listing in the 2011 SEMA International Buyers' Guide using this online form. Beat the early September deadline to include your company in this directory, which is provided to international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show and year-round at major overseas trade shows. This benefit is available only to 2011 SEMA Show exhibitors.

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

The 2011 SEMA International Buyers’ Guide is provided to all international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Sign up for a free listing in the 2011 SEMA International Buyers' Guide using this online form. Beat the early September deadline to include your company in this directory, which is provided to international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show and year-round at major overseas trade shows. This benefit is available only to 2011 SEMA Show exhibitors.

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Tony Bartholomew

Bob Hirsch, president of the Aftermarket Foundation, has announced the election of three new members to the Aftermarket Foundation Board. They include: Tony Bartholomew, vice president of professional sales at O’Reilly Auto Parts; Brent Windom, vice president of marketing and product development at Uni-Select; and Murray Sullivan, director of business development at the National Pronto Association.

“On behalf of the entire board, I am very pleased to welcome these three high-caliber executives to the board of the foundation”, stated Hirsch. “We already have a very strong Board and the addition of Tony Bartholomew, Murray Sullivan and Brent Windom will further strengthen our board and broaden its reach within our industry sector. We thank them for their willingness to serve for the common good of the less fortunate in our industry.

To the foundation's motto, ‘We take care of our own,’ he added: “These new board members have demonstrated tremendous capability and achievement in their respective careers to date, and we know that the foundation will benefit from their skill and commitment as we continue ‘taking care of our own.’”

Since 1959, the Aftermarket Foundation has assisted individuals and families of the automotive aftermarket industry that have fallen on hard times due to an unexpected death, catastrophic injury, serious illness or financial hardship. Board members are called upon to assist in the fundraising efforts of the foundation and also identification of those in need.

Tony Bartholomew

Bob Hirsch, president of the Aftermarket Foundation, has announced the election of three new members to the Aftermarket Foundation Board. They include: Tony Bartholomew, vice president of professional sales at O’Reilly Auto Parts; Brent Windom, vice president of marketing and product development at Uni-Select; and Murray Sullivan, director of business development at the National Pronto Association.

“On behalf of the entire board, I am very pleased to welcome these three high-caliber executives to the board of the foundation”, stated Hirsch. “We already have a very strong Board and the addition of Tony Bartholomew, Murray Sullivan and Brent Windom will further strengthen our board and broaden its reach within our industry sector. We thank them for their willingness to serve for the common good of the less fortunate in our industry.

To the foundation's motto, ‘We take care of our own,’ he added: “These new board members have demonstrated tremendous capability and achievement in their respective careers to date, and we know that the foundation will benefit from their skill and commitment as we continue ‘taking care of our own.’”

Since 1959, the Aftermarket Foundation has assisted individuals and families of the automotive aftermarket industry that have fallen on hard times due to an unexpected death, catastrophic injury, serious illness or financial hardship. Board members are called upon to assist in the fundraising efforts of the foundation and also identification of those in need.