Announcing the full-line Audi Q Series Measuring Session, featuring the all-new 2017 Audi Q7, as well as the 2016 Audi Q3 and the 2016 Audi Q5.  With striking design and lightweight construction, the all-new 2017 Audi Q7 sets a new standard in the luxury SUV segment. The second generation of the seven-passenger SUV also adds benchmark connectivity, infotainment systems and driver assistance technologies. Slated to take place at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA on April 12th and 13th, don't miss this unique opportunity to measure all three vehicles in a single visit. 

Should you have any questions regarding this event, don't hesitate to call Jim Moore at 909-978-6739, or email at jimm@sema.org.

SEMA Garage - 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-audi-q7-2016-q3-q5-measuring-session-tickets-23124134910

Announcing the full-line Audi Q Series Measuring Session, featuring the all-new 2017 Audi Q7, as well as the 2016 Audi Q3 and the 2016 Audi Q5.  With striking design and lightweight construction, the all-new 2017 Audi Q7 sets a new standard in the luxury SUV segment. The second generation of the seven-passenger SUV also adds benchmark connectivity, infotainment systems and driver assistance technologies. Slated to take place at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA on April 12th and 13th, don't miss this unique opportunity to measure all three vehicles in a single visit. 

Should you have any questions regarding this event, don't hesitate to call Jim Moore at 909-978-6739, or email at jimm@sema.org.

SEMA Garage - 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-audi-q7-2016-q3-q5-measuring-session-tickets-23124134910

Announcing the full-line Audi Q Series Measuring Session, featuring the all-new 2017 Audi Q7, as well as the 2016 Audi Q3 and the 2016 Audi Q5.  With striking design and lightweight construction, the all-new 2017 Audi Q7 sets a new standard in the luxury SUV segment. The second generation of the seven-passenger SUV also adds benchmark connectivity, infotainment systems and driver assistance technologies. Slated to take place at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA on April 12th and 13th, don't miss this unique opportunity to measure all three vehicles in a single visit. 

Should you have any questions regarding this event, don't hesitate to call Jim Moore at 909-978-6739, or email at jimm@sema.org.

SEMA Garage - 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-audi-q7-2016-q3-q5-measuring-session-tickets-23124134910

Chevrolet will announce the details of its revised SEMA Show Design Awards soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

By SEMA Editors

The Chevrolet SEMA Dollar Vehicle Program will be discontinued and replaced with an enhanced Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016.

Dollar vehicles will not be awarded; however, Chevrolet SEMA Design Award recipients should anticipate additional exposure and benefits at the SEMA Show and through Chevrolet’s various marketing channels.

Details of the revised Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016 will be announced soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

Chevrolet will announce the details of its revised SEMA Show Design Awards soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

By SEMA Editors

The Chevrolet SEMA Dollar Vehicle Program will be discontinued and replaced with an enhanced Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016.

Dollar vehicles will not be awarded; however, Chevrolet SEMA Design Award recipients should anticipate additional exposure and benefits at the SEMA Show and through Chevrolet’s various marketing channels.

Details of the revised Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016 will be announced soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

Chevrolet will announce the details of its revised SEMA Show Design Awards soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

By SEMA Editors

The Chevrolet SEMA Dollar Vehicle Program will be discontinued and replaced with an enhanced Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016.

Dollar vehicles will not be awarded; however, Chevrolet SEMA Design Award recipients should anticipate additional exposure and benefits at the SEMA Show and through Chevrolet’s various marketing channels.

Details of the revised Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016 will be announced soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

Chevrolet will announce the details of its revised SEMA Show Design Awards soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

By SEMA Editors

The Chevrolet SEMA Dollar Vehicle Program will be discontinued and replaced with an enhanced Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016.

Dollar vehicles will not be awarded; however, Chevrolet SEMA Design Award recipients should anticipate additional exposure and benefits at the SEMA Show and through Chevrolet’s various marketing channels.

Details of the revised Chevrolet SEMA Design Awards program for 2016 will be announced soon. Builders are urged to contact Rich Downing with any immediate questions.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

SEMA has announced its 2016 Board of Directors candidates. The Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman and secretary/treasurer. While the number of seats on the Board are limited, the election provides all SEMA-member companies with the opportunity to influence the specialty-equipment industry’s future.

Voting will take place online May 11–24, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company's primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between May 9–10.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

The SEMA Board of Directors is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide leadership and guidance for the association. The members of the board provide a critical leadership role by serving the industry and all of the businesses within it.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

SEMA has announced its 2016 Board of Directors candidates. The Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman and secretary/treasurer. While the number of seats on the Board are limited, the election provides all SEMA-member companies with the opportunity to influence the specialty-equipment industry’s future.

Voting will take place online May 11–24, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company's primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between May 9–10.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

The SEMA Board of Directors is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide leadership and guidance for the association. The members of the board provide a critical leadership role by serving the industry and all of the businesses within it.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By Jason Catullo

Start planning now for the 2016 SEMA Show to capitalize on early-bird hotel discounts and advance rates.

The Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com features an updated, real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2016 SEMA Show.

The listing covers a range of properties to help exhibitors and attendees find the hotels and accommodations that meet their specific needs.

The official SEMA Show Housing Services provider is OnPeak. When booking through OnPeak, reservations come with guaranteed low rates and benefits, such as no resort fees, providing exhibitors the reassurance of working with a legitimate company.

Selecting the hotel location and room accommodations that meet your company’s needs at this point provides a strategic jumping-off point to plan your budget. Another advantage to planning now is the opportunity to capitalize on early-bird discounts and advance rates. These existing money-saving programs are the simplest ways for exhibitors to get the most value from their SEMA Show budget.

Benefits of Using OnPeak

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors Vegas hotels to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, OnPeak will match or beat the lower price.
• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge an additional “resort fee.” SEMA and OnPeak have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through OnPeak is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.
• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and OnPeak lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when they are actually being held for SEMA Showgoers who use SEMA Housing Services.
• Extra level of service: Because reservations made through OnPeak identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, the hotel staff provides a higher level of service and helps direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Guests also receive confirmation numbers in advance of the Show and can get hotel help from OnPeak staff at the Show.

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site and include the official housing seal. OnPeak can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

For more information, visit the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page.