Bob Negen

The holidays are an important selling opportunity. Are you fully leveraging this crucial sales season? Join Bob Negen, WhizBang! Training and the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) for this fun, lively webinar, Thursday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and you'll learn how to make the most of this important selling season. During this webinar you'll learn:

• How to stretch the holiday season by a full three weeks.
• The secret to finding the best part-time, seasonal help. 
• A killer promotion to drive tons of traffic the last two weeks of the season.

Negen is a highly sought-after public speaker, retail expert and bestselling author. His company, WhizBang! Training, is a leader in the field of training independent retailers to run successful stores.

Make sure you've got your holiday sales strategy in place! Join Negen and SEI, Thursday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and learn how to maximize your sales.

Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

	Bob Negen

The holidays are an important selling opportunity. Are you fully leveraging this crucial sales season? Join Bob Negen, WhizBang! Training and the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) for this fun, lively webinar, Thursday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and you'll learn how to make the most of this important selling season. During this webinar you'll learn:

• How to stretch the holiday season by a full three weeks.
• The secret to finding the best part-time, seasonal help. 
• A killer promotion to drive tons of traffic the last two weeks of the season.

Negen is a highly sought-after public speaker, retail expert and bestselling author. His company, WhizBang! Training, is a leader in the field of training independent retailers to run successful stores.

Make sure you've got your holiday sales strategy in place! Join Negen and SEI, Thursday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and learn how to maximize your sales.

Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

	Bob Negen

The holidays are an important selling opportunity. Are you fully leveraging this crucial sales season? Join Bob Negen, WhizBang! Training and the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) for this fun, lively webinar, Thursday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and you'll learn how to make the most of this important selling season. During this webinar you'll learn:

• How to stretch the holiday season by a full three weeks.
• The secret to finding the best part-time, seasonal help. 
• A killer promotion to drive tons of traffic the last two weeks of the season.

Negen is a highly sought-after public speaker, retail expert and bestselling author. His company, WhizBang! Training, is a leader in the field of training independent retailers to run successful stores.

Make sure you've got your holiday sales strategy in place! Join Negen and SEI, Thursday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) and learn how to maximize your sales.

Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

	The ’13 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan is powered by a 304hp, 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and features the CUE in-vehicle entertainment and information technology system.
	Twenty-one manufacturers showed up to measure the XTS during multiple Measuring Sessions held at SEMA’s Diamond Bar, California, headquarters.
	The fuel-efficient ’13 Chevrolet Spark mini car is powered by an 84hp, 1.2L four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Twenty-one manufacturers showed up to measure the ’13 Cadillac ATS, XTS and ’13 Chevrolet Spark during the Measuring Sessions at SEMA’s Diamond Bar, California, headquarters, September 5–6. These Measuring Sessions—open to SEMA-member manufacturers only—provide hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. They also offer an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.  

The ’13 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sports sedan is equipped with a choice between two four-cylinder engines—a 272hp, 2.0- or 202hp, 2.5L—or 321hp, 3.6L V6. Transmission options include either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The XTS luxury sedan is powered by a 304hp, 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both vehicles feature Cadillac’s CUE in-vehicle entertainment and information technology system.

The fuel-efficient ’13 Chevrolet Spark mini car is powered by an 84hp, 1.2L four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for the manual are 32/38 mpg (city/highway) and 28/37 mpg (city/highway) for the automatic.

“The Measuring Sessions were even better due to the fact that we had multiple vehicles,” said Roland Peters of American Tire Distributors. “We were there to get brake caliper overlays and check clearances for our fitment data so we can make sure that the wheels we are building will be applicable for our customers’ vehicles.”

Measuring Sessions have also been a valuable part of SEMA’s Tech Transfer program, which grants SEMA manufacturing members access to vehicle CAD files provided directly from participating OEMs. The intent of the program is to help streamline production by minimizing or completely eliminating the necessity for reverse engineering. Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion are currently participating in the program. SEMA Measuring Sessions and Tech Transfer Program are functions of SEMA's OEM department. 

In addition to access to upcoming vehicles, SEMA Measuring Session participants can also ask questions of the participating OEM staff to learn more about the vehicles, the automaker's marketing plans, the intended audience and more.



For additional information on Measuring Sessions, Tech Transfer and additional programs available through SEMA's OEM Relations department, visit www.sema.org/oem.



’13 Cadillac ATS, XTS and ’13 Chevrolet Spark Measuring Session Participants:

• 3M
• American Eagle Wheel Co.
• American Tire Distributors
• Carlisle Tire and Wheel
• Defenderworx
• Discount Tire Co.
• Konig Wheel
• MGP Caliper Covers
• MillenWorks
• MKW Alloy Inc.
• Myron and Davis
• Prestige Autotech Corp.
• Spyder Auto
• TMI Products
• TSW Alloy Wheels
• Ultra Wheel Co.
• Vogue Tyre
• Voxx Products
• Wet Okole Hawaii
• Wheel Consultants Inc.
• Wheel Pros

	The ’13 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan is powered by a 304hp, 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and features the CUE in-vehicle entertainment and information technology system.
	Twenty-one manufacturers showed up to measure the XTS during multiple Measuring Sessions held at SEMA’s Diamond Bar, California, headquarters.
	The fuel-efficient ’13 Chevrolet Spark mini car is powered by an 84hp, 1.2L four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Twenty-one manufacturers showed up to measure the ’13 Cadillac ATS, XTS and ’13 Chevrolet Spark during the Measuring Sessions at SEMA’s Diamond Bar, California, headquarters, September 5–6. These Measuring Sessions—open to SEMA-member manufacturers only—provide hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. They also offer an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.  

The ’13 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sports sedan is equipped with a choice between two four-cylinder engines—a 272hp, 2.0- or 202hp, 2.5L—or 321hp, 3.6L V6. Transmission options include either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The XTS luxury sedan is powered by a 304hp, 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both vehicles feature Cadillac’s CUE in-vehicle entertainment and information technology system.

The fuel-efficient ’13 Chevrolet Spark mini car is powered by an 84hp, 1.2L four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for the manual are 32/38 mpg (city/highway) and 28/37 mpg (city/highway) for the automatic.

“The Measuring Sessions were even better due to the fact that we had multiple vehicles,” said Roland Peters of American Tire Distributors. “We were there to get brake caliper overlays and check clearances for our fitment data so we can make sure that the wheels we are building will be applicable for our customers’ vehicles.”

Measuring Sessions have also been a valuable part of SEMA’s Tech Transfer program, which grants SEMA manufacturing members access to vehicle CAD files provided directly from participating OEMs. The intent of the program is to help streamline production by minimizing or completely eliminating the necessity for reverse engineering. Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion are currently participating in the program. SEMA Measuring Sessions and Tech Transfer Program are functions of SEMA's OEM department. 

In addition to access to upcoming vehicles, SEMA Measuring Session participants can also ask questions of the participating OEM staff to learn more about the vehicles, the automaker's marketing plans, the intended audience and more.



For additional information on Measuring Sessions, Tech Transfer and additional programs available through SEMA's OEM Relations department, visit www.sema.org/oem.



’13 Cadillac ATS, XTS and ’13 Chevrolet Spark Measuring Session Participants:

• 3M
• American Eagle Wheel Co.
• American Tire Distributors
• Carlisle Tire and Wheel
• Defenderworx
• Discount Tire Co.
• Konig Wheel
• MGP Caliper Covers
• MillenWorks
• MKW Alloy Inc.
• Myron and Davis
• Prestige Autotech Corp.
• Spyder Auto
• TMI Products
• TSW Alloy Wheels
• Ultra Wheel Co.
• Vogue Tyre
• Voxx Products
• Wet Okole Hawaii
• Wheel Consultants Inc.
• Wheel Pros

	The ’13 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan is powered by a 304hp, 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and features the CUE in-vehicle entertainment and information technology system.
	Twenty-one manufacturers showed up to measure the XTS during multiple Measuring Sessions held at SEMA’s Diamond Bar, California, headquarters.
	The fuel-efficient ’13 Chevrolet Spark mini car is powered by an 84hp, 1.2L four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Twenty-one manufacturers showed up to measure the ’13 Cadillac ATS, XTS and ’13 Chevrolet Spark during the Measuring Sessions at SEMA’s Diamond Bar, California, headquarters, September 5–6. These Measuring Sessions—open to SEMA-member manufacturers only—provide hands-on access to new vehicles in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories. They also offer an opportunity to speak directly with the automaker’s engineers and technical staff.  

The ’13 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sports sedan is equipped with a choice between two four-cylinder engines—a 272hp, 2.0- or 202hp, 2.5L—or 321hp, 3.6L V6. Transmission options include either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The XTS luxury sedan is powered by a 304hp, 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both vehicles feature Cadillac’s CUE in-vehicle entertainment and information technology system.

The fuel-efficient ’13 Chevrolet Spark mini car is powered by an 84hp, 1.2L four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for the manual are 32/38 mpg (city/highway) and 28/37 mpg (city/highway) for the automatic.

“The Measuring Sessions were even better due to the fact that we had multiple vehicles,” said Roland Peters of American Tire Distributors. “We were there to get brake caliper overlays and check clearances for our fitment data so we can make sure that the wheels we are building will be applicable for our customers’ vehicles.”

Measuring Sessions have also been a valuable part of SEMA’s Tech Transfer program, which grants SEMA manufacturing members access to vehicle CAD files provided directly from participating OEMs. The intent of the program is to help streamline production by minimizing or completely eliminating the necessity for reverse engineering. Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion are currently participating in the program. SEMA Measuring Sessions and Tech Transfer Program are functions of SEMA's OEM department. 

In addition to access to upcoming vehicles, SEMA Measuring Session participants can also ask questions of the participating OEM staff to learn more about the vehicles, the automaker's marketing plans, the intended audience and more.



For additional information on Measuring Sessions, Tech Transfer and additional programs available through SEMA's OEM Relations department, visit www.sema.org/oem.



’13 Cadillac ATS, XTS and ’13 Chevrolet Spark Measuring Session Participants:

• 3M
• American Eagle Wheel Co.
• American Tire Distributors
• Carlisle Tire and Wheel
• Defenderworx
• Discount Tire Co.
• Konig Wheel
• MGP Caliper Covers
• MillenWorks
• MKW Alloy Inc.
• Myron and Davis
• Prestige Autotech Corp.
• Spyder Auto
• TMI Products
• TSW Alloy Wheels
• Ultra Wheel Co.
• Vogue Tyre
• Voxx Products
• Wet Okole Hawaii
• Wheel Consultants Inc.
• Wheel Pros

	The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour, followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—a popular annual event held on the final night of the SEMA Show—will appropriately be themed, "Innovations of Generations," and feature a rare performance by renowned comedian and fellow gearhead Christopher Titus.

This year, the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The banquet program ends at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50. 

The event serves as a celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA's Industry Awards, which include the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year.

Additional highlights include Michael Grimm, 2010 winner of "America's Got Talent," who will perform during the banquet's cocktail reception—which will be extended from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and take place on the LVH Patio—and the After Party—featuring live music from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. inside the Banquet Hall.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans and more.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions. 

	The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour, followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—a popular annual event held on the final night of the SEMA Show—will appropriately be themed, "Innovations of Generations," and feature a rare performance by renowned comedian and fellow gearhead Christopher Titus.

This year, the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The banquet program ends at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50. 

The event serves as a celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA's Industry Awards, which include the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year.

Additional highlights include Michael Grimm, 2010 winner of "America's Got Talent," who will perform during the banquet's cocktail reception—which will be extended from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and take place on the LVH Patio—and the After Party—featuring live music from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. inside the Banquet Hall.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans and more.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions. 

	The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour, followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—a popular annual event held on the final night of the SEMA Show—will appropriately be themed, "Innovations of Generations," and feature a rare performance by renowned comedian and fellow gearhead Christopher Titus.

This year, the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The banquet program ends at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50. 

The event serves as a celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA's Industry Awards, which include the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year.

Additional highlights include Michael Grimm, 2010 winner of "America's Got Talent," who will perform during the banquet's cocktail reception—which will be extended from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and take place on the LVH Patio—and the After Party—featuring live music from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. inside the Banquet Hall.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans and more.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions. 

If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2012 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2012 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

 

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Exhibitors Looking for a Display Vehicle

AnzoUSA: Booth #20333. Looking for a UTV to display new off-road lighting. Contact: Shaun Callaway, 909-590-8618, ext. 111. Shaun@anzousa.com.

Direct Lift/VSG Group: Booth #10339. The exhibitor will have a four-post lift set up in its booth and would have the vehicle raised to full rise, setting on the locks for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice, clean vehicle that would look nice under the lights is desired. Also looking for a motorcycle to be displayed on the company's motorcycle lift for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice clean, bright-colored bike is desired. Contact: Donnie Bruther, 866-347-5438. dbruther@directlift.com.

Huadian Cross Country Automobile Accessories Co. Ltd.: Booth#: 36135. Looking to display a ’12 Toyota Highlander. Contact: Kevin Poon, 0086-757-23665366. ts@4x4powerful.com.

Pittman Outdoors: Booth #30218. Toyota Tacoma 6-ft. longbed truck to display the company's products. Only the truck bed will be used to showcase the company's air mattresses. No modifications, bolt-ons or attachments are needed. Contact: Rick Fletcher, 562-926-6660. rfletcher@truckairbedz.com.

REDI-Sensor: Booth #40276. Ford Raptor or Chevrolet or Ford 2500 or 3500 Series Pick. Contact: AnnaMaria Blose, 610-289-0488, ext. 4002. annamaria.blose@continental-corporation.com.

Shining Monkey: Booth #20069. Seeking a show car that stands out and has plenty of modifications that will draw attention. Submit photos to info@shiningmonkeycorp.com.

Truck Armor: Booth #37129. GMC or Chevrolet 1/2-ton Crew Cab mini or short-box pickup. Will install its stainless-steel accessories, rocker panels, grille inserts, window trim and rail guards, as well as a Bedrug and Truxedo cover. Contact: Tim O'Keefe, 605-239-4884. tokeefe@truckarmorauto.com.