New Products Are the Stars
Tue, 04/01/2014 - 08:34
SEMA News—April 2014

REQUIRED READING

New Products Are the Stars

The SEMA Show may be well known for project vehicles and special builds, but amazing new products are the stars of the event. In fact, 60,000 buyers and 3,000 media from all over the world traveled to the Las Vegas Convention Center primarily because of the all the new products on display. Reporters were able to find products in specific categories of interest to their audiences, such as truck, SUV and off-road in the case of Truck Trend and Truckin’, or restoration and racing and performance for Modified magazine. No matter the category, reporters had access to hundreds of amazing new products.

A sample of some of the editors recommendations are featured here:

Super Chevy

Niche publication Super Chevy came to the 2013 SEMA Show with a specific eye on products for Chevy enthusiasts.

Niche publication Super Chevy came to the 2013 SEMA Show with a specific eye on products for Chevy enthusiasts. The editors included a total of 50 new products in their article, including items such as an Aeromotive Stealth fuel system, a ProCharger supercharger system and a B&M console shifter for that retro look and feel. At the SEMA Show’s New Products Showcase, each company’s phone number and website were included along with the product display.

Motor Trend’s Truck Trend

Motor Trend’s Truck Trend shared its top 25 products with its readers, choosing from a wide range of new and innovative introductions

Motor Trend’s Truck Trend shared its top 25 products with its readers, choosing from a wide range of new and innovative introductions.

The editors even noted that the new-product exhibits were perennially their favorite part of the SEMA Show and that they wanted to share what was coming up for 2014 with their readers. One of their favorites was the RetroSound Bluetooth radio from Retro Manufacturing.

 ModifiedModified magazine covered a wide array of SEMA Show vehicles but also made room to detail favorite new products—or, as the magazine’s staff referred to them, “the latest and greatest.”

Modified magazine covered a wide array of SEMA Show vehicles but also made room to detail favorite new products—or, as the magazine’s staff referred to them, “the latest and greatest.” That’s what people have come to expect from the SEMA Show year after year. Modified targeted its audience of auto enthusiasts with an eye toward products for the automotive modifier and restorer.

Truckin’The editors of Truckin’ also weighed in on their favorite new products, highlighting truck parts and tools.

The editors of Truckin’ also weighed in on their favorite new products, highlighting truck parts and tools. Included within their coverage were such finds as K&N Blackhawk air intakes, a Hellwig rear sway bar, the American Force Zulu wheel and a COMP Cams performance cam. One of their favorite tools was the Ingersoll Rand 3/8-in. 12V drill/driver.

 

Register Now for 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4WD Double Cab LB Measuring Session
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 16:53
The ’15 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD Double Cab LB Measuring Session will be held at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, March 26, 2014–April 11, 2014, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Register Now for 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4WD Double Cab LB Measuring Session
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 16:53
The ’15 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD Double Cab LB Measuring Session will be held at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, March 26, 2014–April 11, 2014, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Deadline for Select Committee Nominations Extended
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 16:52

By SEMA Editors

  councils
SEMA council and network leaders.
  
The deadline for council and network Select Committee nominations has been extended to Tuesday, April 1, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT). To nominate yourself or another SEMA member company employee, simply fill out the online form with the candidate’s contact information and why you think he or she should be elected.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or professional network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.


To learn more about SEMA’s councils and networks, visit www.sema.org/councils-networks. For more information about the nomination and election process, contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

Deadline for Select Committee Nominations Extended
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 16:52

By SEMA Editors

  councils
SEMA council and network leaders.
  
The deadline for council and network Select Committee nominations has been extended to Tuesday, April 1, at 5:00 p.m. (PDT). To nominate yourself or another SEMA member company employee, simply fill out the online form with the candidate’s contact information and why you think he or she should be elected.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or professional network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.


To learn more about SEMA’s councils and networks, visit www.sema.org/councils-networks. For more information about the nomination and election process, contact Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

Exhibitors Gearing Up for 2014 SEMA Show
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 16:11

By Della Domingo

SEMA Show 2013, show floor
More than 1,200 manufacturers have confirmed their participation in the 2014 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

With about two weeks to go before the 2014 SEMA Show exhibitor space selection deadline, more than 1,200 manufacturers have confirmed their participation in the upcoming event taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas. The exhibitor list and booth locations will be posted at www.SEMAshow.com during the Booth Space Selection Process from May 1–23, 2014.
 
Registration to attend the trade-only event will open in mid-April at www.SEMAshow.com/register.
 
To stay up-to-date on SEMA Show news and information:

Exhibitors Gearing Up for 2014 SEMA Show
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 16:11

By Della Domingo

SEMA Show 2013, show floor
More than 1,200 manufacturers have confirmed their participation in the 2014 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

With about two weeks to go before the 2014 SEMA Show exhibitor space selection deadline, more than 1,200 manufacturers have confirmed their participation in the upcoming event taking place Tuesday–Friday, November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas. The exhibitor list and booth locations will be posted at www.SEMAshow.com during the Booth Space Selection Process from May 1–23, 2014.
 
Registration to attend the trade-only event will open in mid-April at www.SEMAshow.com/register.
 
To stay up-to-date on SEMA Show news and information:

Minnesota Considers Pilot Program to Tax Cars for Miles Traveled
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 15:59

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

tax
Legislation to establish a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation to impose a vehicle mileage user fee was introduced in Minnesota.

Legislation to establish a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation to impose a vehicle mileage user fee was introduced in Minnesota. Under the bill, the department must report to the legislature its design options and recommendations for a permanent program that would be implemented in the near term. The bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Minnesota Considers Pilot Program to Tax Cars for Miles Traveled
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 15:59

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

tax
Legislation to establish a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation to impose a vehicle mileage user fee was introduced in Minnesota.

Legislation to establish a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation to impose a vehicle mileage user fee was introduced in Minnesota. Under the bill, the department must report to the legislature its design options and recommendations for a permanent program that would be implemented in the near term. The bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Minnesota Considers Pilot Program to Tax Cars for Miles Traveled
Thu, 03/27/2014 - 15:59

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

tax
Legislation to establish a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation to impose a vehicle mileage user fee was introduced in Minnesota.

Legislation to establish a pilot program administered by the Department of Transportation to impose a vehicle mileage user fee was introduced in Minnesota. Under the bill, the department must report to the legislature its design options and recommendations for a permanent program that would be implemented in the near term. The bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.