By the SEMA Washington, D.C., office

 

Last week, SEMA introduced members and the community of automotive enthusiasts to a series of voter guides that serve as a resource to help members know where lawmakers and candidates stand on issues important to the industry.

In the fourth video in support of SEMA's series of 2024 voter guides (seen below), Karen Bailey-Chapman, SEMA's senior vice president for public and government affairs, and Eric Snyder, senior director of federal government affairs, break down the main event of the upcoming election: the presidential matchup between former President Donald J. Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. The video concludes a series that also provides an analysis of the elections in the House and Senate. SEMA also released voter guides to help educate its members about each candidates' impact on the automotive industry for the House, Senate and presidential races; they can be found at sema.org/vote and in this recent SEMA News story.

View the most recent SEMA Voter Guide video below:

SEMA's Voter Guides are non-partisan; all information is strictly based on candidates' stated positions on issues or their voting records on legislation identified by SEMA staff as important to the automotive aftermarket industry. The Voter Guides are part of SEMA's Drive The Vote initiative to encourage participation in the 2024 election and can be found at sema.org/vote.

By the SEMA Washington, D.C., office

 

Last week, SEMA introduced members and the community of automotive enthusiasts to a series of voter guides that serve as a resource to help members know where lawmakers and candidates stand on issues important to the industry.

In the fourth video in support of SEMA's series of 2024 voter guides (seen below), Karen Bailey-Chapman, SEMA's senior vice president for public and government affairs, and Eric Snyder, senior director of federal government affairs, break down the main event of the upcoming election: the presidential matchup between former President Donald J. Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. The video concludes a series that also provides an analysis of the elections in the House and Senate. SEMA also released voter guides to help educate its members about each candidates' impact on the automotive industry for the House, Senate and presidential races; they can be found at sema.org/vote and in this recent SEMA News story.

View the most recent SEMA Voter Guide video below:

SEMA's Voter Guides are non-partisan; all information is strictly based on candidates' stated positions on issues or their voting records on legislation identified by SEMA staff as important to the automotive aftermarket industry. The Voter Guides are part of SEMA's Drive The Vote initiative to encourage participation in the 2024 election and can be found at sema.org/vote.

By SEMA News Editors

Brembo Acquires Öhlins Racing

 

Brembo, the Italian brake systems and components manufacturer, has acquired Öhlins Racing, the Swedish manufacturer of high-performance suspension components in the original equipment, motorsport and aftermarket segments, from parent company Tenneco.

At $405 million, it is the largest acquisition in Brembo's history and will be paid with available funds.

Founded in 1976, Öhlins Racing is based in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, outside Stockholm, and has a strong international footprint. Öhlins employs approximately 500 people across two production facilities located in Sweden and Thailand, two research and development centers in Sweden and Thailand, and four distribution and testing branches in the United States, Germany, Thailand and Sweden.

The brand offers a range of products, including shock absorbers, front forks, steering dampers, software and algorithms, and accessories for the OEM and aftermarket segments. The company also has a presence in several major motorsport championships, supplying MotoGP, Formula 1, World Superbike, NASCAR and others.

For more information, visit brembo.com or ohlins.com.

Don Kyatt Group Expands Into North America

 

The Australia-based Don Kyatt Group is expanding into North America with its Terrain Tamer and Flashlube brands.

The company opened its 19th overall location and ninth international facility on October 1, in Stockton, California. Georg Esterer, the former operator of Terrain Tamer reseller Cruiser Brothers, will helm the warehouse facility as branch manager for the four-wheel-drive parts manufacturer.

In addition to Terrain Tamer's four-wheel-drive parts, the facility will also stock Flashlube's range of lubricants, additives, grease and preventative engine-maintenance hardware.

For more information, visit donkyatt.com.au.

By Ashley Reyes

 

SEMA is accepting nominations for the 2024 Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award until Wednesday, October 30.

Submit your nomination at this link.

Now in its second year, the award honors a featured vehicle at the 2024 SEMA Show that demonstrates exceptional engineering throughout the entire vehicle, or an aspect of the vehicle that goes beyond just physical appearance. It also aims to inspire more engineers to enter the automotive aftermarket by highlighting their impact on the automotive specialty-equipment industry and placing a spotlight on the symbiotic relationship between a vehicle's design and engineering. 

"Engineers are continuously pushing the envelope to come up with new innovations that benefit our industry," said Jose Escobar, SEMA manager of recognition programs. "We look forward to seeing the outstanding creations and technical brilliance that this year's builders will bring."  

In 2023, Scorpion EV won the SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award for its '23 Cobra Venom. The build was an electric vehicle (EV) conversion car designed to demonstrate the ease with which internal-combustion engine vehicles can be converted to electric power. The car showcased Scorpion EV's Venom EV conversion kit, which solves the challenges related to EV conversions by providing the DIY builder with a complete, turnkey solution. 

To be considered for the award, builders must upload a photo, video and description of the engineering content included in the build, as well as the location of the displayed vehicle at the SEMA Show. Entries are being accepted until October 30, 2024, at this link.

The SEMA Best Engineered Vehicle of the Year Award winner will be announced at SEMA Central on Thursday, November 7, at the 2024 SEMA Show. 

By SEMA News Editors

 

The SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) has named Cameron Foremaster, marketing manager at Speedtech Performance, as the network's newest spotlight member. 

Get to know Foremaster in his interview with SEMA News below. 

SEMA News: What is the best advice you have ever received? 

Cameron Foremaster: When my daughter was six and scared to go up a hill on her dirt bike. I told her we could turn around. She said, "I’ll never know if I can or can't do it if I turn around and don't try." Then she ripped up the hill and was so proud when she made it. That statement has stuck with me when faced with adversities. 

SN: What keeps you in the industry? 

CF: Working in the automotive industry has always been a dream. I love being creative and helping build the business. I have great friends and colleagues in the industry, plus I get to play with cool cars; why would I leave?

SN: Where can you be found on a Saturday? 

CF: As a single dad, I am always with my kids. We spend our time outside, riding motorcycles, playing sports, fishing at the pond or watching some form of motorsport.

SN: How do you prepare for an important meeting? 

CF: Whether it be presenting a marketing campaign, brainstorming sessions as a student or whatnot, I always do my best to have all the facts or findings necessary to be as proficient as possible. 

SN: If you could go to lunch with one industry leader, living or dead, who would it be? 

CF: I feel pretty lucky to have met or worked with a large number of leaders thus far, but one that will always be on my list is Elon Musk. I would love to pick his brain for an hour. 

Fill out an FLN member spotlight form to be eligible to be featured on FLN's social media, SEMA News and FLN member updates. 

By Laura Pitts

The SEMA Show in Las Vegas will return with a focus on innovation to meet the needs of an evolving automotive aftermarket industry. Part of this focus includes state-of-the-art vehicles meticulously customized for various applications seen throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center campus. As attendees prepare for the 2024 event, November 5-8, SEMA News editors have secured a sneak peek at some of the top builds and featured vehicles set for debut or display on the SEMA Show floor.

Vehicle: '24 Toyota Tacoma SR

Builders: James and Becky Ibarra, Ibarra Designs
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: Gibson Performance Exhaust, Booth #22515

This '24 Toyota Tacoma SR built by James and Becky Ibarra of Ibarra Designs will be on display in the Gibson Performance Exhaust Booth #22515 at the 2024 SEMA Show.

While yes, this '24 Toyota Tacoma SR built by James and Becky Ibarra of Ibarra Designs looks exceptional and is stacked with some of the industry's leading components, it also has a sentimental meaning behind why it exists in the first place.

"This Tacoma build is dedicated to my late mother, who passed away last year due to cancer," shared James Ibarra of Ibarra Designs. "Having my build at this year's SEMA Show is a huge honor for me and my family... this is the first time [completing] an entire build with my brother Daniel, my son James Jr. and nephew Daniel being involved on this project to honor my mother."

For aspiring builders hoping to one day display their car at SEMA, Ibarra shared, "It's the greatest feeling to have your vehicle displayed at the Super Bowl of the automotive world. I would say keep striving for greatness and perfecting your craftmanship. Don't be afraid to set new trends and ask questions, and learn by attending the SEMA Show. Networking is key!"
 

Gibson Exhaust components are featured on this '24 Toyota Tacoma build set for display at the 2024 SEMA Show.

This '24 Toyota Tacoma SR is supported by/with:

• Addictive Desert Designs
• American Tires (Camarillo)
• Armadillo USA
• BanksPower
• City Auto Wraps & Window Tint (Camarillo)
• Charvonia Designs
• Eibach
• Exclusive Auto Shop (Westlake Village)
• Gibson Exhaust
• Hankook Tires
• Katzin Automotive Leather
• Line-X Simi Valley
• Method Race Wheels
• MTX Audio
• Race Ramps
• Rough Country
• Seibon Carbon
• Stillen
• Teckwrap
• Truck Cover USA
• Turbo XS
• Westin Automotive
• Wilwood Disc Brakes

 

Vehicle: '22 Jeep Gladiator Hellcat

Builder: TruckGuru and Ryan Dayon
Owner: Ryan Dayon
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: Mickey Thompson, Booth #V550
 

You won't want to miss this apocalyptic build on the 2024 SEMA Show floor in the Mickey Thompson Booth #V550!

This armored insane Jeep build gets even more insane under the hood and carriage, with an actual Hellcat engine swap alongside ultimate overland bugout modifications.

"I've been into Jeeps since I was real young, and when the Gladiator came out, I thought it was cool but should have V8 power," said vehicle owner Ryan Dayon. "I chose Truck Guru due to [Cris'] professionalism and reach in the industry, which has nothing but positive reviews. He treats you like a friend and is trustworthy. And Mickey Thompson has been a staple tire in the off-road world since I can remember. Since I started running M/T back in the day, I have never had anything but awesome experiences with the tires. From balancing to wear and, of course, the amazing looks and performance of the tires."

This '22 Jeep Gladiator Hellcat is supported by/with:

• 785hp hellcat engine (tuning, pulleys and exhaust)
• Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tires
• Metalcloak and ARS, including RockSport Black shocks
• Rigid Industries lighting
• WARN winches front and rear
• PRP Seats
• Monster Hooks
• Prismatic Powders
• AlphaRex headlights and tail lights
• Scrubblade
• Kicker Audio
• Pelican
• Gen-Y Hitch
• Next Level Mats
• 1DayWraps.com

 

Vehicle: '67 Camaro Custom Off-Road

Builder, Designer and Owner: Truck Guru and Wright Bros Customs
Supported by: Cris Payne, TruckGuru
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: Mickey Thompson, Booth #84180

 

This '67 Camaro Custom Off-Road build, which will be on display at the 2024 SEMA Show, was inspired by the famous Mustang in the 1968 film, "The Thomas Crown Affair."

 

This rugged yet refined vehicle began as many new builds do, with a broad idea and a feeling. Jesse Wright of Wright Bros Customs shared the owner wanted to recreate the famous Mustang featured in the 1968 film "The Thomas Crown Affair," but make it off-road capable without changing much of the look.

"From there, I was given a clean slate to pick the car that we would use, what drivetrain would get fitted into it, interior design, suspension and whatever else I wanted to do or could do within the budget and time frame we had to work with. This freedom led to the car's factory hardtop being removable, all side glass being removed and shaved, as well as wide bodying the car, adding 3.25 in. of width at the centerline of each fender," said Wright.

After, the focus was on keeping the vehicle "clean and sleek" with the removal of all trims, minimalistic billet side mirrors, and emphasizing the body lines through the paint and body process.

"I then decided to top it off with a satin finish deep blue paint color (Mercedes), which would also help give a notable highlight to the body lines. I didn't want the car to look like it was wide-bodied or overly modified without requiring a second glance. The more you look, the more you notice," Wright said.

This '67 Camaro Custom Off-Road is supported by/with:

• Holley Performance (including a number of Holley-owned companies/brands)
• Wilwood Disc Brakes
• Fittipaldi wheels
• Mickey Thompson tires
• Rigid Industries
• Truck Guru

Vehicle: '70 Dodge Charger "Sangria"

Builder: Riccardo Salatino and Blazin' Rodz
Supported by: Hemmings
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: Hemmings, Booth #22493

 

 

 

 

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Built by Riccardo Salatino and the team at Blazin' Rodz, "Sangria" blends high-performance hot-rod engineering with custom exotic-car design, and will be unveiled during a press conference on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:30 p.m. PST at Booth #22493.

With more than 1,500 hp delivered by a Hellephant engine and a carbon-fiber body from Finale Speed, the Charger has been selected for the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers. Salatino used a combination of modern 3D modeling techniques and old-school coachwork fabrication to bring the vehicle to life. Following its unveiling, the car will be listed for sale on Hemmings.com's Make Offer platform.

In addition to vehicles built by visionary builders, attendees will want to experience unique SEMA activations that will be overflowing with innovative rides.

SEMA TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

The SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) will feature eight innovative builds at the SEMA Show as part of the council's Feature Vehicle Showcase. The vehicles will be displayed at the TORA Feature Vehicle Trail located on the outside walkway between the North and West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"The TORA Feature Vehicle Showcase is all about highlighting the various products, vehicle trends, and business ideas that exist within the truck and off-road market," said TORA Council Director Denise Waddingham. 

The following vehicles are set for display in this special display. Attendees are encouraged to visit this Show section and vote for their favorite build as soon as possible, as the car with the most votes will be named the TORA Feature Vehicle Best in Show Award winner during TORA's Reception on Wednesday, November 6.

 

Vehicle: '24 Chevy Silverado 2500 diesel

Owner: Billet Racing
Category: Lifted Truck
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

Attendees can expect to see this lifted '24 Silverado decked out with some of the industry's top brands and upgrades at the 2024 SEMA Show's TORA Feature Vehicle Trail.

 

Vehicle: '93 Mitsubishi Delica Overland Van Diesel Cummings R 2.8 swap

Owner: Custom FN Customs
Category: Overland
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

This award-winning build by Custom FN Customs, to be seen in the TORA Feature Vehicle Trail at the 2024 SEMA Show, is teeming with some of the top brands in the overlanding category.

This '93 Mitsubishi is supported by/with:

• Tailgate table
• Shower system
• ARB front bumper, twin compressor, front and rear locker, front and rear air chucks, and more
• Smittybilt winch
• Aero Stainless exhaust
• Ironman LED spotlights
• Good Karma rear bumper and accessories
• DelicaWorks lift kit
• Stop Tech
• Goal Zero solar panels
• Fox front shocks
• Metalcloak rear shocks
• Timbren bumpstops
• Apex Performance
• Cummins

 

Vehicle: '22 Jeep Gladiator (gas-powered)

Owner: Ernie's Custom Shop
Category: Off-Road
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

See Ernie's Custom Shop's head-turning build featuring some of the industry's most rugged designs available today at the 2024 SEMA Show's TORA Feature Vehicle Trail.

This '22 Jeep Gladiator is supported by/with: 

• XKGLOW Lighting
• Fox shocks
• HornBlasters
• DV8 Offroad

 

Vehicle: '22 Toyota Tundra (gas-powered)

Owner: ICON Vehicle Dynamics
Category: Off-Road
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

ICON Vehicle Dynamics's '22 Toyota Tundra is designed specifically for off-roading and will be seen in the TORA Feature Vehicle Trail at the 2024 SEMA Show. 

 

Vehicle: '24 INEOS Grenadier 4x4 SUV Wagon (diesel-powered)

Owner: LGE-CTS Motorsports
Category: Overland
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

This diesel-powered '24 INEOS Grenadier 4x4 SUV Wagon was meticulously built by LGE-CTS Motorsports and will be on display in the TORA Feature Vehicle Trail.

This '24 INEOS Grenadier 4x4 SUV Wagon is supported by/with:

• Firestone tires
• Baja Designs lighting
• ARB compressors

 

Vehicle: '76 Chevrolet K30 lifted square body (gas-powered)

Owner: North Speed and Restoration
Category: Overland
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

See North Speed and Restoration's '76 Chevrolet K30 lifted square body at the 2024 SEMA Show's TORA Feature Vehicle Trail.

This '76 Chevrolet K30 is supported by/with:

• Dakota Digital​
• Detroit Steel Wheels​
• American Autowire​
• Vintage Air​
• BFG tires
• Griffin Radiator
• Pypes Exhaust
• Knish Kustoms interior
• PPG Paint
• Fox shocks
• BDS suspension

 

Vehicle: '24 Jeep Gladiator Overland Adventure (gas-powered)

Owner: Rebel Off Road
Category: Overland
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

See this "rebel" of a '24 Jeep Gladiator Overland Adventure vehicle by Rebel Off-Road in the TORA Vehicle Trail at the 2024 SEMA Show.

 

This '24 Jeep Gladiator is supported by/with:

• Teraflex suspension​
• Currie Enterprises Axles​
• King Coilover shocks​
• KC Lights
• RockJock by John Curie sway bars
• Rebel Off Road bumpers ​
• WARN winch​
• HUBS​
• Nitto Tire
• KMC Wheels​
• Rotopax Rugged Radios
• PCI Race Radios​
• Rockslide Engineering​
• PSC Motorsports steering
• Kamper tent​
• ADAMS drive shafts​
• Combat Off Road fenders

 

Vehicle: '21 Jeep Wrangler Two-Door Rock Crawler (gas-powered)

Owner: Rebel Off Road
Category: Off-Road
Where to visit it at the 2024 SEMA Show: TORA Feature Vehicle Trail

This two-door rock crawler can basically defy gravity thanks to support from some of the industry's leading off-roading brands. See it in-person at the TORA Feature Vehicle Trail at the 2024 SEMA Show.

This '21 Jeep Wrangler is supported by/with:

• Rebel Off Road bumpers​
• WARN winch
• KC Lights​
• Currie Enterprises axles​
• RockJock by John Curie sway bars
• King Coilovers/shocks​
• MAXXIS tires​
• KMC Wheels​
• Rotopax​
• Rugged Radios​
• PCI Race Radios​
• PSC Motorsports Steering​
• ADAMS Drive Shafts​
• Completely custom cage​

SEMA LIVE

New-for-2024, SEMA Live will give people all around the opportunity to witness the innovations and trends on the SEMA Show floor during a virtual livestream (more details to be announced later). Of course, nothing can replace seeing these products up close and personal in person at the SEMA Show, but viewers can expect to see a lineup of vehicle unveilings on the SEMA Live schedule. For in-person attendees, you won't want to miss these debuts on the SEMA Show floor:

Tuesday, Nov. 5
*all times PST

• 9:30 a.m. Throtl - '99 Skyline R34 (Booth #22357)
• 11:00 a.m. RINGBROTHERS 970 Cuda Reveal (Booth #23889) 
• 11:30 a.m.: Real Truck - Chip Foose Reveal (Booth #50027) 
• 12:00 p.m.: CTEK: Vehicle Reveal & Product Overview (Booth #23657) 
• 12:30 p.m.: Hemmings 1970 Dodge Charger Reveal (Booth #22493) 
• 1:00 p.m.: RINGBROTHERS- '72 Blazer and 87 Grand National Reveal (Booth #23889) 
• 1:10 p.m.: Guetto Bob Car Reveal (Booth #23191)

Wednesday, Nov. 6

• 10 a.m.: Barrett-Jackson Charity Car Reveal (Booth #21427) 
• 11 a.m.: EMPI Inc.: EMPI Presents a Custom Porsche 914 (Booth #23427) 

Thursday, Nov. 7

• 10:30 a.m.: Superformance: Shelby Anniversary Edition Vehicle Introduction (Booth #24043) 

SEMA Overland Experience

See state-of-the-art vehicles customized for off-road and overland adventures. From trucks and SUVs to 4x4s, attendees will see firsthand how innovative modifications can turn vehicles into mobile homes ready for any terrain. Each build showcases the latest in suspension, lighting, storage solutions and more. In addition, the new-for-2024 onX Offroad Build Challenge will reach its thrilling finale at the SEMA Show with top, creative builds on full display. (Learn more here.) The competition boasts an impressive lineup of participants, including:

• Bleeping Jeep
• Rudy's Adventure and Design
• Fab Rats
• Mischief Maker JKU
• Colt Builds It
• Trail Mater
• Dirtlifestyle
• Robby Layton Nation

You won't want to miss seeing these innovative and creative builds in-person at the 2024 SEMA Show. Attendee, buyer and media registration for the SEMA Show is available at semashow.com/register. Attendees can maximize their ROI by registering early and taking advantage of travel discounts (more details here). Deadlines and fees for other registration categories can be found at semashow.com/register. 

By SEMA News Editors

Panelists during the 2023 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the SEMA Show.
 

During the 2024 SEMA Show, November 5-8, Las Vegas Convention Center, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will provide Showgoers with a slate of educational sessions highlighting developments in the automotive and collision-repair industries.

Scheduled for Thursday, November 7, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will consist of three distinct sessions featuring companies and individuals with rich histories of producing sophisticated advancements in the automotive and collision-repair fields.

The event content will highlight architectural and technological developments in modern vehicles, with a focus on emerging trends that influence vehicle repairability and collision industry preparation.

The Value of OEM Repair Information

Summit programming begins on Thursday, November 7, at 12:30 p.m. PST, with Session I: The Value of OEM Repair Information. In this presentation and panel discussion, Dan Black, Kelly Logan and David Sosa of the Rivian research, engineering, service and collision team, will present on the process an automaker undertakes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures for the industry. The case study will focus on the developmental life cycle of the front frame rail section concept. Through field data it was determined that the front frame rail could incur damage even in low-speed impact and that the market would benefit from a safe, and cost-effective alternative to a complete "skateboard" replacement.

Click HERE for more information on Session I.

How Telematics Technologies Are Evolving the Customer Experience

At 2:00 p.m. PST, OEM Summit Session II, How Telematics Technologies Are Evolving the Customer Experience, will feature Hilary Cain, senior vice president of policy at Alliance for Automotive Innovation, John Eck, head of product collision assistance at GM Enterprise Innovation, and Ryan McMahon, senior vice president of strategy and corporate development at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, who will dive into the real ways in which automotive and consumer telematics technologies are revolutionizing the relationship between the consumer and service industries.

Click HERE for more information on Session II.

Laser Welding in Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing and Developing Technologies for Repair Solutions

A highlight of the program is, Session III: Laser Welding in Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing and Developing Technologies for Repair Solutions, starting at 3:30 p.m. PST, Rex Alexandre, principal engineer at the Handheld Laser Institute, and former senior welding engineer for SpaceX will join Dean Brennan of IPG Photonics to demonstrate how laser welding has become popularized as an integral manufacturing technique in transportation industries. The two will explore with Jeff Poole of I-CAR, research and testing of the application in the collision repair industry, as well as challenges and considerations for the implementation of the photon joining process.

Click HERE for more information on Session III.

Every participant in the industry can benefit from better insight into how vehicles and materials are evolving, what that means in the repair process and what will be expected of those who are performing these repairs.

Interested Showgoers can register HERE for individual sessions or for a "Full Series Pass," which gives attendees the greatest flexibility and best value as an "all-access" pass to the full slate of SCRS educational offerings.

By SEMA News Editors

Jumpstart your 2024 SEMA Week at the Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls, an exclusive celebration of car culture, community and collaboration featuring tire-smoking drift demos from OPTIMA and live performances of chart-topping music from The Goo Goo Dolls, as well as O.A.R. and Reignwolf. (Buy tickets at SEMAShow.com.)

Ahead of the event, which will offer Showgoers with yet another opportunity to come together, celebrate the aftermarket and forge relationships that will drive the industry forward, SEMA News is sharing an exclusive spotlight on Reignwolf, the world-touring rocker that will perform at Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls on the SEMA Show Campus.

 

Reignwolf has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Black Sabbath and The Who, plus influential alternative rockers Pixies.

He has performed across the globe including appearances at renowned festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Glastonbury and more.

His debut album "Hear Me Out" was released to critical acclaim in 2019 and a world tour ensued. He's currently writing and demoing songs for the follow-up release which is expected to hit streets soon.

Click HERE to purchase general admission tickets.

Click HERE to purchase VIP tickets.

How to Attend Industry Night @ SEMA Featuring The Goo Goo Dolls

Open to all SEMA Showgoers and located on the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) campus, Industry Night @ SEMA will bring the aftermarket's many communities together in one place as the association sets the stage for the biggest week of the year, adding to the SEMA Show's already unparalleled slate of opportunities to connect with fellow industry members.

General admission tickets for the event start at $39 (plus taxes and fees), while VIP tickets start at $89 (plus taxes and fees). Tickets are available on SEMAShow.com. Don't wait to secure your tickets--prices will increase as the Show approaches. Note: Industry Night @ SEMA tickets do not include access to the Las Vegas Convention Center SEMA Show exhibit halls.

By SEMA News Editors

 

Hemmings, the collector car marketplace, is returning to the SEMA Show, November 5-8, Las Vegas, with an all-new build, the '70 Dodge Charger "Sangria" built by Blazin' Rodz, and a special appearance by automotive legend Chip Foose.

Built by Riccardo Salatino and the team at Blazin' Rodz, "Sangria" blends high-performance hot-rod engineering with custom exotic-car design, and will be unveiled during a press conference on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:30 p.m. PST at Booth No. 22493.

With more than 1,500 HP delivered by a Hellephant engine and a carbon-fiber body from Finale Speed, the Charger has been selected for the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers. Salatino used a combination of modern 3D modeling techniques and old-school coachwork fabrication to bring the vehicle to life. Following its unveiling, the car will be listed for sale on Hemmings.com's Make Offer platform.

View a sneak peek of the build as they prepared for the 2024 SEMA Show earlier this year:

 

 

 

 

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Additionally, visitors to the Hemmings booth will have the opportunity to meet Foose, a SEMA Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most influential automotive designers and builders in the industry, during a signing event on Thursday, November 6 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. PST. He will be signing limited-edition posters of the '53 Oldsmobile Convertible, a classic car purchased from Hemmings Classifieds that has remained largely untouched since 1958. In addition to the signing, Chip will have the '53 Oldsmobile Kustom displayed at the SEMA Show.

For more information, visit hemmings.com and semashow.com.

By SEMA News Editors

Bolt Lock, Partner Companies Expand 'Unlocked Passport' Prize Giveaway at 2024 SEMA Show

 

BOLT Lock, GEN-Y Hitch, Hellwig Products, EGR USA, Pop & Lock and Bubba Rope are again offering the UNLOCKED PASSPORT prize giveaway at this year's SEMA Show, November 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The exhibitors are giving Show attendees a chance at winning prizes from a list of giveaways being supplied by the participating manufacturers.

Prizes include a BOLT Lock prize pack that includes a receiver lock, padlock, cable lock, trailer coupler lock, coupler pin lock and BOLT Lock swag items; a MEGA DUTY hitch from GEN-Y Hitch; a manual Rolltrac bed cover worth $2,299 or a gift card in an equivalent amount from EGR; a $500 gift certificate, T-shirt and hat from Hellwig Products; a $250 gift certificate along with Pop & Lock swag items courtesy of Pop & Lock; two BubbaGear truck recovery kits from Bubba Rope. Booth numbers for the participating companies are:

• BOLT Lock--58185
• GEN-Y Hitch--59027
• EGR USA--58093
• Hellwig Products--58043
• Pop & Lock--56027
• Bubba Rope--60069

Each participating exhibitor will have special passports to hand out to show attendees that visit the participating booths. The passport will be signed off at each of the six booths. When complete, contest participants will come to the BOLT Lock booth to draw a key from a tool box filled with more than 400 keys. There will be six BOLT padlocks displayed and they can test the key on each padlock to see if it can open one.

If they can open a padlock, they can win one of the prizes provided by each company. There will be one winner per company.

For more information, visit boltlock.com.

PPG Announces Kevin Braun as Senior VP of Operations

 

PPG has announced that Kevin Braun has been named senior vice president of operations, effective October 1.

Braun succeeds Ram Vadlamannati, who is retiring after 25 years with the company. Braun, who previously served as senior vice president of the industrial coatings segment, will continue to report to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, and serve on PPG's operating committee.

In his new role, Braun will lead the operations organization that includes PPG's supply chain, operational excellence, manufacturing operations, procurement and environment, health and safety functions. He will also maintain executive oversight accountability for packaging coatings and specialty coatings and materials. The automotive OEM and industrial coatings businesses, which remain part of the industrial coatings segment, will transition to report directly to Knavish.

Braun began his career at PPG in 1991 as a production engineer at the Delaware, Ohio, coatings manufacturing facility. In 2023, he was named senior vice president of the industrial coatings segment.

For more information, visit ppg.com.

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