DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2022) – The new SEMA Show Out Front Stage will add energy and excitement to the 2022 SEMA Show, with activities and presentations starting on Monday, Oct. 31 (before the Show officially opens), and continuing through Friday, Nov. 4, when the SEMA Battle of the Builders winner is announced. Located in the lot just outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Grand Lobby entrance, the stage will serve as a key destination for Showgoers.
“For many people, the SEMA Show Out Front Stage will ‘welcome’ them to SEMA Show,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “The area will set the tone and mood for what the SEMA Show represents. We’re excited for the industry to unite in Las Vegas and hope the SEMA Show Out Front Stage will add to the spirit of the Show.”
Among the scheduled activities taking place at the stage is the keynote featuring Bill Carlton and the cast of “Texas Metal” being interviewed by industry personality Cristy Lee. Taking place Thursday, Nov. 3, at 9:30 a.m., the one-hour session will entertain and give Showgoers a chance to hear directly from the stars behind the popular reality-TV program.
On Friday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m., the winner of the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition will be announced at the SEMA Show Out Front Stage. With the competition unfolding throughout the week, the ultimate winner will be named just before the SEMA Show concludes and the SEMA Cruise kicks off.
Showgoers will be able to watch as other closed events take place at the stage, including the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) SEMA Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 9:00 a.m. Open exclusively to NABC members, the council will present awards, announce its Hall of Eagles recipients, and present nine Las Vegas veterans and families with a donated vehicle through the NABC Recycled Rides Program. Also taking place at the Stage is a closed event for exhibitors and media on Monday, Oct. 31.
The SEMA Show Out Front Stage (sometimes referred to as the “Reveal Stage” or the “Entertainment Stage”) is joined by other attractions in Silver Lot, including the Pennzoil “Dare to Perform” Experience and the eBay Motors Experience. For details and a floorplan on the attractions at the 2022 SEMA Show taking place Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas, Nev., visit http://www.semashow.com or download the official SEMA Show Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2022, the annual SEMA Show has evolved to fit the times, reflecting and responding to changes in the specialty automotive industry, and this year’s Show should be no different. With an extra 600,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space courtesy of the new West Hall, last year’s Show provided attendees with more room to conduct business in a collegial environment while still having ample space to enjoy a dazzling array of enthusiast events, builds, competitions and networking opportunities. The 2022 Show promises more of the same.
The West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center is home for exhibitors from the Truck, SUV & Off-Road, Restyling & Car Care Accessories and Powersports & Utility Vehicles sectors.
While the SEMA Show floor is organized by category and numbered to improve navigation, an ideal way to simplify the Show experience is with the 2022 SEMA Show app, which contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floor plans and daily event information—all accessible from mobile devices.
The Show app also features a scanning function that allows attendees to capture product information from the New Products Showcase and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display. The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and it’s available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to www.SEMAShow.com/app.
SEMA Awards Presentation
Silver Drive, Outside the Central Hall Entrance
Monday, October 31, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The annual SEMA Awards, given to the top-trending vehicle models in six categories, will be presented Monday, October 31, the day before the SEMA Show officially opens. The awards are presented to automakers for the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4×4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year, SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year and SEMA EV of the Year.
SEMA Award winners are determined and voted on by SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers to recognize vehicles that manufacturers are investing in and developing products for. The program heightens awareness for aftermarket products and exemplifies the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers that develop products to improve vehicle performance, safety and convenience as well as appearance and comfort.
A first stop for many attendees, the New Products Showcase provides Showgoers with an up-close opportunity to examine the more than 2,500 new products on display at the Show.
The New Products Showcase
Upper South Hall, Booth #31307
A first stop for many attendees and a must-see for everyone else, the New Products Showcase provides a window into the automotive aftermarket for the coming year as hundreds of manufacturers roll out their latest innovations. In all, the 2022 New Products Showcase is expected to exhibit more than 2,500 new and featured products in a brand-new, 30,000-sq.-ft. exhibition space in the Upper South Hall. For 2022, two additional product categories will be added to the Showcase: advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and EV technology.
The New Products Showcase enables buyers to focus their efforts on the companies they need to see to keep the product pipelines active and their inventories fresh, and media attendees can get a glimpse of the latest trends to emerge from the industry’s leading influencers. Additionally, scanning products with your mobile device using the SEMA Show app enables communications between buyers and exhibiting companies to generate leads and drive future sales.
Throughout the week, SEMA Education hosts more than 100 seminars, workshops and demonstrations hosted by industry professionals.
SEMA Central
Grand Lobby, Monday, October 31–Thursday, November 3, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday, November 4, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This year, SEMA Central expands to offer Showgoers a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities. There’s even a boutique shop to outfit you with the latest SEMA Gear.
SEMA Central is also the place to see celebrity appearances, to take in daily panel discussions and Brew Talks with some of the industry’s most notable and knowledgeable figures, and to get an up-close look at last year’s Battle of the Builders winner Bob Matranga’s classic ’55 Chevy, which will be on display during Show Week. SEMA Central is also the site for the finals of SEMA Launch Pad, SEMA’s annual competition of automotive entrepreneurs. (See page 52.)
Feature Vehicle Displays
Various Locations
The SEMA Show is renowned for the innovative parts and accessories displayed on show vehicles representing every industry niche, from cars and trucks to powersports. Much more than rolling works of art, the vehicles offer an in-person look at real-life applications of the aftermarket’s latest and most impressive products.
Located throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, inside and out, the displays connect with Showgoers as an extension to the exhibit booths of the product creators. The SEMA Show app features a scanning function that allows attendees to quickly capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display throughout the Show.
Returning to the SEMA Show for 2022, SEMA Overland Experience casts a spotlight on the fast-growing adventure lifestyle sector that encompasses every backcountry activity from camping and fishing to kayaking and ATV riding.
SEMA Overland Experience
West Hall, Booth #62236
With many similarities and connections to off-roading, adventure travel, aka overlanding, has strong roots in Australia and South Africa, and in the United States, its popularity has exploded over the past decade. Buyers at the 2022 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the expanded SEMA Overland Experience area. This special exhibit will include dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, survival accessories and portable kitchen systems all displayed among exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.
The coming wave of electrified vehicles was the talk of the 2021 SEMA Show, and nowhere was this more apparent than at SEMA Electrified, the SEMA Show’s showcase for the latest EV technologies.
SEMA Electrified
North Hall, Booth #11268
As a trade association, SEMA looks down the road for emerging trends in performance and hot rodding, and it views vehicle electrification as a modern-day expression of those enthusiast pursuits. Now SEMA Electrified offers the industry an opportunity to see where this growing segment might take us in the next five to 10 years and beyond. Experience for yourself the surprising technologies that are advancing and redefining the performance aftermarket. At SEMA Electrified, you’ll encounter some incredible custom electric-vehicle conversions and noteworthy parts and products that are currently driving the market.
SEMA Launch Pad
Central Hall, Booth #22970
Fifteen executive-level innovators compete in a “Shark Tank”-like business competition for automotive entrepreneurs. The Top 5 are then selected for an elimination competition to be held on Wednesday, November 2, at SEMA Central, with the final two candidates presenting their pitches at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3. The ultimate winner will then receive a prize package of nearly $100,000. Throughout Show Week, each of the 15 competitors will have their new products on display in the Launch Pad Corral and the Featured Products Showcase. Visit the Corral to learn about the products and businesses.
Another must-see feature, SEMA Battle of the Builders showcases some of the world’s most talented vehicle builders in a day-long competition that concludes SEMA Show week.
SEMA Battle of The Builders
North Hall, Booth #10139
Since its debut in 2014, SEMA’s premier showcase of the builder’s art has become one of the Show’s biggest attractions. It returns for 2022 and runs all during Show week before culminating on Friday, November 4, in North Hall. Forty of the world’s most creative builds will be judged by a panel of industry experts, with the Top 12 vehicles advancing to the finals in four distinct categories that are new for 2022: Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck, 4-Wheel Drive & Off-Road, Sport/Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic and Young Guns (builders under age 29). The winning vehicles will lead the procession at SEMA Cruise, which takes place immediately after the winners are announced.
Open to the public on the Show’s final day, SEMA Cruise gathers hundreds of Show vehicles in a four-wheeled caravan that wends its way toward SEMA Ignited, the Show’s final event.
SEMA Cruise
Silver Drive
Vehicles from the 2022 SEMA Show begin parading out of the Convention Center at Show close—4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4—to the delight of thousands of fans in grandstands along the route.
More than 1,000 vehicles will take part in the SEMA Cruise, which proceeds toward the West Hall parking lot and SEMA Ignited, the Show’s official after-party that’s open the public. Spectators have a ringside seat to view the coolest cars on the planet, and the Cruise has become one of the Show’s most anticipated events.
SEMA Ignited
West Hall Parking Lot
The 2022 SEMA Show culminates at SEMA Ignited, the official after-party that launches immediately after the Show ends on Friday, November 4. The event takes place in the West Hall Parking Lot—just a short walk away—and is free to all credentialed Show attendees.
Introduced in 2014, the annual event is also open to the public, giving consumers the chance to glimpse some of the vehicles and excitement from the world-famous, trade-only SEMA Show. The party is a great way for Showgoers to unwind from the week while enjoying a night of food, entertainment, drifting demonstrations and more. Gates open at 3:00 p.m., and your SEMA Show badge serves as your free ticket. For more information, visit www.SEMAignited.com.
SEMA Gear
Various Locations
For your shopping convenience, SEMA Gear stores are located throughout the Show in the Bronze Lot, the East Lobby, SEMA Central, the Grand Lobby, the Grand Plaza, the Central Hall, the Skybridge and the West Hall. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up gifts and SEMA Show memorabilia for friends and business associates back home. You’ll find T-shirts, hats, bags and more at each store. A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to SEMA Cares charities.
Parking near the convention center is scarce (and expensive) during SEMA Show Week, so the Las Vegas Monorail is an attractive alternative. It connects the convention center with many major hotels, and it runs extended hours during Show week. SEMA members can also get discounted fares.
LVCC Loop
West Hall, Central Hall, Lower South Hall
Walking the SEMA Show floor can eat into valuable time, so Showgoers looking to maximize their efficiency during Show Week can take advantage of the new LVCC Loop. A 1.7-mi. subway tunnel that connects West, Central and South Halls at three dedicated stations, the Boring Company-built Loop can save time by transporting attendees from one end of the Convention Center to another in roughly 4 min., and the system can transport more than 4,000 passengers per hour.
While all of the information contained in this article was accurate at the time this issue went to press, be sure to visit www.SEMAShow.com or the SEMA Show app for the latest updates and schedules.
LINCOLN NE (09.07.22) JVC product training sessions are a standard at K’Fest events. Brandon Claus, Autosounds Of Lincoln, was the raffle winner at the Day-2 JVC training session as his winning raffle ticket was pulled from the hopper. JVC Product Specialist Josh Bowen presented the JVC KW Z1000W raffle prize as the session concluded.
Claus took the JVC prize with him on the trip back to Lincoln NE, placed it on the store’s counter and told his fellow employees about winning the prize.
Brandon Claus (R) holds the JVC KW 1000W prize he won as a training session raffle prize. JVC Product Specialist Josh Bowen made the presentation.
The 12volt Central Studios made a post from K’Fest with information from Seth Halstead and reached out to Claus for input from winning the JVC prize after he returned to Lincoln. He stated it was a very informative training session and was very happy to win the JVC prize. When asked about what he was going to do with the prize there was a surprising response.
“My fiancee wanted a new radio in her Honda. As a matter of fact we are installing it right now in the bay” Claus told 12volt Central Studio staff. Within a couple hours Claus sent an image of a super clean installation of the KW Z1000W in her Honda.
The JVC prize on display at Autosounds of Lincoln.
Autosounds of Lincoln is an established 12volt retailer that has been serving consumers in the Nebraska capitol for decades.
The JVC prize installed in Brandon’s fiancee’s Honda.
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Tri-State Enterprises is pleased to have Anita Graham join the 12V sales team. Anita brings a wealth of experience with 20 years working in the 12V industry. She will be working out of Tri-State’s 492,000 sq ft facility in Arlington, TX. “Anita is dedicated to customer service and that fits perfectly with what we strive for at Tri-State. She has the passion and experience that we were looking for to fill out our 12V sales force,” said Roger Donald, 12V Manager of Tri-State.
Anita Graham is flanked by Barry Beller (L) and Arturo Macias in the Tri-State Arlington TX facility.
Anita said that she will be able to help with the fast growth of Tri-State in the Texas market that was started by the addition of the warehouse in Arlington, Cross-Dock in Houston and upcoming Cross-Docks in San Antonio and Amarillo. “Tri-State is quickly expanding their footprint in my home state and I’m excited to join the team to help grow the business” Anita said.
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2022) – The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $297,250 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work for, or are planning to pursue careers in, the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 103 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, and 16 employees of SEMA-member companies who received loan forgiveness awards to help pay off student loans.
“The SEMA Scholarship Program receives some incredibly impressive applications from students every year,” said SEMA Manager of Recognition Programs Chris Standifer. “This year’s applications were especially noteworthy. The accomplishments, dedication, and passion that came through the applications was remarkable. We’re pleased and honored to be able to support so many individuals through the program.”
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1984 to help support the future of the automotive aftermarket industry. Since its inception, more than $3 million has been awarded to deserving students. One of the primary criteria for scholarship recipients is that the winner must have clearly demonstrated a passion for the automotive industry.
“There are many career tracks and opportunities in the automotive industry,” said Standifer. “We’re here to support students from all majors. Winners go on to pursue a variety of careers; the common denominator is their love for automobiles.”
(Left to right) Kyle Janssen, Michael Langdon, and Boni Yraguen were among the 119 individuals who received a 2022 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund award to assist with their pursuit of a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
September 6, 2022 Lehighton, PA – 1sixty8 media Inc. announced today that it has been selected by Sony Car Audio to manage all of its consumer-facing social media assets in North America. In this role, 1sixty8 media is responsible for managing Sony Car Audio’s social media marketing and growing its consumer following.
“We have seen our relationship with 1sixty8 media grow from a simple advertising relationship to a key partnership that promotes our brand effectively to consumers all over North America,” said Anthony Tozzi, Distribution Account Manager for Sony. “Mitch and his team have proven to be leaders in their field and deliver on their promises and produce quantifiable results. This has lead us to bring on 1sixty8 media to manage all of our consumer-facing social media.”
“We have been fortunate to work with the tight-knit group at Sony Car Audio for several years,” said Mitch Schaffer, Founder and President of 1sixty8 media. “They’re always a pleasure to work with, and we are thrilled to expand our relationship to include managing something as important as the social media of a highly recognized brand like Sony Car Audio.”
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Libertyville, IL – Maxxsonics is adding depth and experience to their Marine business by partnering with The Merifield Company. Bringing 90-plus years of experience, The Merifield Company has been serving in the Marine industry since 1932 and bolsters Maxxsonics with Marine experience. Ivan Cross (Senior Partner), Chris Martorana (Partner), Keith La Marr (Partner), and Jayson Steiner (Associate) specialize in the Marine markets and will be representing Maxxsonics products.
Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product and Marketing at Maxxsonics, said,“MB Quart has been a known commodity in the Marine market for decades, and Maxxsonics’ recent investment in new products and technologies has us positioned for significant growth. We’re happy to partner with The Merifield Company to represent our brands during this exciting period.”
On the critical partnership with Ivan, Chris, Keith, and Jayson from The Merifield Company, Alden Stiefel, President of Maxxsonics, mentioned, “As we continue to enhance our Marine line of products, we could not have partnered up with a better company than Merifield. We are excited to be working with Ivan, Chris, Keith, and Jayson! We look forward to a very successful partnership.”
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POMPANO BEACH FL (07.15.22) RDV Automotive Technology, the go to company for Wireless CarPlay integration, has announced the launch of a Digital Instrument Cluster for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. This new screen adds Wireless CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto. The screen also provides users with the basic vehicle information they would normally find on a gauge cluster. The TESLA-SCREEN IS AVAIABLE NOW!
Rich De Sclafani shows the Tesla Screen in the RDV office in Pompano Beach FL.
Rich De Sclafani the owner stated: We are extremely happy to launch this product. We are adding Wireless CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto to a brand new vehicle that does not come with CarPlay. Most people who do not own or drive Tesla vehicles have no idea they do not come with CarPlay or a gauge cluster. This screen displays vehicle information by providing a gauge cluster that was non existent. This makes it a lot easier to keep the driver’s eyes on the speed and basic vehicle functions.
This image shows the RDV Tesla Screen mounted on a Tesla dash pedestal showing actual engine functions on the screen.
Tesla Screen adds Wireless CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto to an owners Tesla as it should have come from the factory. The RDV Tesla Screen gives the driver a digital instrument cluster that is touchscreen controlled and works with all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The feature set includes Wireless CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto, Battery Life (amount of charge remaining), Speed, Mileage, Indicators (lights, turn signals, seat belt), HD Display, Touchscreen Control and 3 Year Warranty.
The scope of information available is virtually unlimited.
Vehicle COMPATIBILITY: TESLA: MODEL 3: 2017 – 2022 and MODEL Y: 2020-2022.
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