By SEMA Editors

Through SEMA's newly introduced student initiative, high-school students will oversee and execute the build of an entire project vehicle.

SEMA has launched a new program designed to support and engage high-school students in the automotive hobby. As part of the pilot program, high-school students will oversee and execute the build of an entire project vehicle, including tracking time, expenses and associated resources, using a pre-owned vehicle purchased and donated by SEMA. The project will create a self-sustaining program with the completed vehicle sold to raise money for the purchase of another vehicle that can be used for a similar project the following school year.

“Our hope is that the one-time purchase and vehicle donation will initiate an ongoing program at the school and allow hundreds of students to participate over the years,” said SEMA Board of Directors Chairman Wade Kawasaki. “We are optimistic and excited about this program, and look forward to seeing what the students accomplish.”

The pilot program began last month with the delivery of a ’15 4WD Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to students at the Santa Fe Early College Opportunities (ECO) Auto Shop Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Students have begun identifying priorities and creating a plan for the project, which will be sold by the end of the school year in May 2018.

“The Santa Fe ECO program is dedicated to training and preparing students for careers in the automotive industry,” said Auto Collision Technology Instructor Chris Coriz. “Having an actual vehicle to work on is incredibly valuable. We’re excited and appreciative to SEMA for supporting our program.”

SEMA continues to support the project, and is helping to secure parts donations and volunteers to serve as mentors to the students. Those interested in supporting the project, or wanting more details should contact SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark.

As one of several SEMA programs designed to support and encourage youth in the automotive industry, SEMA hopes to be able to replicate the program at high schools throughout the country.

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By Jason Catullo

Placing your products in the Showcase means attracting more buyers looking to stock their shelves with what’s new, what’s hot, and what their customers may have never seen before.

The New Products Showcase is an annual destination for buyers and media looking for the latest products from the specialty-equipment market’s top companies. Placing your products in the Showcase means attracting more buyers looking to stock their shelves with what’s new, what’s hot, and what their customers may have never seen before. In addition to being the Show's No. 1 destination for buyers according to Show management, exhibitors that use the Showcase will reap the benefits well after the Show is over.

Each product entered in the Showcase includes detailed product information and traditional descriptive signs, and the product information is immediately available to buyers at the Show. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine throughout the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

The Showcase is available to all exhibitors, and Show management has introduced several drop-off and pick-up options to make the process as convenient as possible for exhibitors.

Product Drop Off

Exhibitors are required to deliver their products on-site by bringing the product with them to the Show, or shipping the product in advance to the Freeman warehouse. Even if shipped in advance, all product entries must be personally checked-in at the Skybridge Meeting Rooms during the following dates and times:

• Saturday, October 28, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 29, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 30, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Product Pick Up

All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine throughout the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

Product Pickup on Friday, November 3, is busiest between 3:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Exhibitors can essentially hold their place in line by obtaining a Fast Lane Pass, allowing them to return at a scheduled time later in the evening (4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.) and cut to the front of the line. Fast Lane Passes are offered to those who are in line on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 3:00 pm.

Exhibitors also have the option to have their new products packaged and shipped back by UPS at the end of the SEMA Show. To use the UPS option, exhibitors make arrangements with UPS personnel during check-in instead of returning the New Products area on Friday afternoon.

For a complete outline about the New Products Showcase rules and regulations, visit www.SEMAShow.com/new-product-rules.

More About the New Products Showcase

The 2017 New Products Showcase is located on the Skybridge of the Las Vegas Convention Center, between Central and South Halls. The first product entered into the Showcase is always free. Additional products are $75 each when entered by Friday, October 6; each additional product is $150 thereafter. In addition to new products, there is a Featured Products category to highlight products that do not qualify as “new,” but serve as a valuable way to connect an existing line with new customers.

By Jason Catullo

Placing your products in the Showcase means attracting more buyers looking to stock their shelves with what’s new, what’s hot, and what their customers may have never seen before.

The New Products Showcase is an annual destination for buyers and media looking for the latest products from the specialty-equipment market’s top companies. Placing your products in the Showcase means attracting more buyers looking to stock their shelves with what’s new, what’s hot, and what their customers may have never seen before. In addition to being the Show's No. 1 destination for buyers according to Show management, exhibitors that use the Showcase will reap the benefits well after the Show is over.

Each product entered in the Showcase includes detailed product information and traditional descriptive signs, and the product information is immediately available to buyers at the Show. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine throughout the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

The Showcase is available to all exhibitors, and Show management has introduced several drop-off and pick-up options to make the process as convenient as possible for exhibitors.

Product Drop Off

Exhibitors are required to deliver their products on-site by bringing the product with them to the Show, or shipping the product in advance to the Freeman warehouse. Even if shipped in advance, all product entries must be personally checked-in at the Skybridge Meeting Rooms during the following dates and times:

• Saturday, October 28, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 29, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 30, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Product Pick Up

All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine throughout the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

Product Pickup on Friday, November 3, is busiest between 3:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Exhibitors can essentially hold their place in line by obtaining a Fast Lane Pass, allowing them to return at a scheduled time later in the evening (4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.) and cut to the front of the line. Fast Lane Passes are offered to those who are in line on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 3:00 pm.

Exhibitors also have the option to have their new products packaged and shipped back by UPS at the end of the SEMA Show. To use the UPS option, exhibitors make arrangements with UPS personnel during check-in instead of returning the New Products area on Friday afternoon.

For a complete outline about the New Products Showcase rules and regulations, visit www.SEMAShow.com/new-product-rules.

More About the New Products Showcase

The 2017 New Products Showcase is located on the Skybridge of the Las Vegas Convention Center, between Central and South Halls. The first product entered into the Showcase is always free. Additional products are $75 each when entered by Friday, October 6; each additional product is $150 thereafter. In addition to new products, there is a Featured Products category to highlight products that do not qualify as “new,” but serve as a valuable way to connect an existing line with new customers.

By Jason Catullo

Placing your products in the Showcase means attracting more buyers looking to stock their shelves with what’s new, what’s hot, and what their customers may have never seen before.

The New Products Showcase is an annual destination for buyers and media looking for the latest products from the specialty-equipment market’s top companies. Placing your products in the Showcase means attracting more buyers looking to stock their shelves with what’s new, what’s hot, and what their customers may have never seen before. In addition to being the Show's No. 1 destination for buyers according to Show management, exhibitors that use the Showcase will reap the benefits well after the Show is over.

Each product entered in the Showcase includes detailed product information and traditional descriptive signs, and the product information is immediately available to buyers at the Show. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine throughout the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

The Showcase is available to all exhibitors, and Show management has introduced several drop-off and pick-up options to make the process as convenient as possible for exhibitors.

Product Drop Off

Exhibitors are required to deliver their products on-site by bringing the product with them to the Show, or shipping the product in advance to the Freeman warehouse. Even if shipped in advance, all product entries must be personally checked-in at the Skybridge Meeting Rooms during the following dates and times:

• Saturday, October 28, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 29, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 30, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Product Pick Up

All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and promoted in SEMA News magazine throughout the upcoming year and featured on www.SEMAphotos.com.

Product Pickup on Friday, November 3, is busiest between 3:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Exhibitors can essentially hold their place in line by obtaining a Fast Lane Pass, allowing them to return at a scheduled time later in the evening (4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.) and cut to the front of the line. Fast Lane Passes are offered to those who are in line on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 3:00 pm.

Exhibitors also have the option to have their new products packaged and shipped back by UPS at the end of the SEMA Show. To use the UPS option, exhibitors make arrangements with UPS personnel during check-in instead of returning the New Products area on Friday afternoon.

For a complete outline about the New Products Showcase rules and regulations, visit www.SEMAShow.com/new-product-rules.

More About the New Products Showcase

The 2017 New Products Showcase is located on the Skybridge of the Las Vegas Convention Center, between Central and South Halls. The first product entered into the Showcase is always free. Additional products are $75 each when entered by Friday, October 6; each additional product is $150 thereafter. In addition to new products, there is a Featured Products category to highlight products that do not qualify as “new,” but serve as a valuable way to connect an existing line with new customers.

This is the ’18 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with barely any camo, and it doesn't disappoint.

As seen in these shots, the new Wrangler will resemble the outgoing one, but various aerodynamic tweaks will make it less upright. A fixed windshield and slightly longer front end are the main giveaways.

Mechanical details are expected to include significant amounts of aluminum in the name of weight reduction, although the body will be mostly made of steel. A new 2.0L turbo four, dubbed “Hurricane,” is slated for the Wrangler as a more fuel-efficient option. The Pentastar V6 and eight-speed automatic will be the mainstream powertrain, although the big news will be a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel for North America and likely global markets. A hybrid powertrain is also rumored, and a six-speed manual is confirmed to be available.

Jeep officials have insisted the Wrangler’s off-road abilities will only be improved, despite the changes for economy.

Expect to see the new Wrangler debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with barely any camo, and it doesn't disappoint.

As seen in these shots, the new Wrangler will resemble the outgoing one, but various aerodynamic tweaks will make it less upright. A fixed windshield and slightly longer front end are the main giveaways.

Mechanical details are expected to include significant amounts of aluminum in the name of weight reduction, although the body will be mostly made of steel. A new 2.0L turbo four, dubbed “Hurricane,” is slated for the Wrangler as a more fuel-efficient option. The Pentastar V6 and eight-speed automatic will be the mainstream powertrain, although the big news will be a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel for North America and likely global markets. A hybrid powertrain is also rumored, and a six-speed manual is confirmed to be available.

Jeep officials have insisted the Wrangler’s off-road abilities will only be improved, despite the changes for economy.

Expect to see the new Wrangler debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with barely any camo, and it doesn't disappoint.

As seen in these shots, the new Wrangler will resemble the outgoing one, but various aerodynamic tweaks will make it less upright. A fixed windshield and slightly longer front end are the main giveaways.

Mechanical details are expected to include significant amounts of aluminum in the name of weight reduction, although the body will be mostly made of steel. A new 2.0L turbo four, dubbed “Hurricane,” is slated for the Wrangler as a more fuel-efficient option. The Pentastar V6 and eight-speed automatic will be the mainstream powertrain, although the big news will be a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel for North America and likely global markets. A hybrid powertrain is also rumored, and a six-speed manual is confirmed to be available.

Jeep officials have insisted the Wrangler’s off-road abilities will only be improved, despite the changes for economy.

Expect to see the new Wrangler debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with barely any camo, and it doesn't disappoint.

As seen in these shots, the new Wrangler will resemble the outgoing one, but various aerodynamic tweaks will make it less upright. A fixed windshield and slightly longer front end are the main giveaways.

Mechanical details are expected to include significant amounts of aluminum in the name of weight reduction, although the body will be mostly made of steel. A new 2.0L turbo four, dubbed “Hurricane,” is slated for the Wrangler as a more fuel-efficient option. The Pentastar V6 and eight-speed automatic will be the mainstream powertrain, although the big news will be a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel for North America and likely global markets. A hybrid powertrain is also rumored, and a six-speed manual is confirmed to be available.

Jeep officials have insisted the Wrangler’s off-road abilities will only be improved, despite the changes for economy.

Expect to see the new Wrangler debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with barely any camo, and it doesn't disappoint.

As seen in these shots, the new Wrangler will resemble the outgoing one, but various aerodynamic tweaks will make it less upright. A fixed windshield and slightly longer front end are the main giveaways.

Mechanical details are expected to include significant amounts of aluminum in the name of weight reduction, although the body will be mostly made of steel. A new 2.0L turbo four, dubbed “Hurricane,” is slated for the Wrangler as a more fuel-efficient option. The Pentastar V6 and eight-speed automatic will be the mainstream powertrain, although the big news will be a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel for North America and likely global markets. A hybrid powertrain is also rumored, and a six-speed manual is confirmed to be available.

Jeep officials have insisted the Wrangler’s off-road abilities will only be improved, despite the changes for economy.

Expect to see the new Wrangler debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’18 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited with barely any camo, and it doesn't disappoint.

As seen in these shots, the new Wrangler will resemble the outgoing one, but various aerodynamic tweaks will make it less upright. A fixed windshield and slightly longer front end are the main giveaways.

Mechanical details are expected to include significant amounts of aluminum in the name of weight reduction, although the body will be mostly made of steel. A new 2.0L turbo four, dubbed “Hurricane,” is slated for the Wrangler as a more fuel-efficient option. The Pentastar V6 and eight-speed automatic will be the mainstream powertrain, although the big news will be a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel for North America and likely global markets. A hybrid powertrain is also rumored, and a six-speed manual is confirmed to be available.

Jeep officials have insisted the Wrangler’s off-road abilities will only be improved, despite the changes for economy.

Expect to see the new Wrangler debut at the 2017 LA Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde