SEMA 2017 DAILY HIGHLIGHTS – Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Welcome to Day Two of the 2017 SEMA Show. Opening day was filled with a lot of new product announcements, unveilings, celebrity sightings, and more. From the SEMA Award winners announcement to the Top 40 Battle of the Builders announcement, excitement is in the air.
BREAKING NEWS
SEMA Award Winners Announced
What are the most accessory-friendly vehicles on the market? Who would know best than SEMA Show exhibitors? Exhibitors selected this year’s hottest Coupe, Sedan, Hatch, 4x4/SUV, and Truck, recognizing the most popular vehicles for accessorizing. The winners are:
- Hottest Coupe: Chevrolet Camaro
- Hottest Sedan: Cadillac CTS-V
- Hottest Hatch: Ford Focus
- Hottest 4x4-SUV: Jeep Wrangler
- Hottest Truck: Ford F-Series
Best New Products Selected
Thousands of products are featured at the SEMA Show. The most innovative and cutting-edge products that will be consumable in 2018 were recognized with the SEMA Best New Product Awards. See all the best new product winners in the SEMA Best New Products Award Release here.
Battle of the Builders Top 40 Announced
Building a vehicle for the SEMA Show is a huge honor that few ever accomplish. How do these builders stand out from the others at the premier automotive trade show in the world? The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition recognizes the top builders. Among the breaking news at yesterday’s SEMA Show was the announcement of the Top 40 builders, as noted in the press release. See all 40 winners here.
Obtain all SEMA Show press releases, fact sheets, press kit materials, and photos at www.semashow.com/media.
TODAY’S MEDIA ACTIVITIES
- 11:30-11:50 AM - Battle of the Builders Top 12 Announcement at the Velocity and Discovery’s Motor Village
- 12:00-12:50 PM - New Tech for Old Cars; The Billion Dollar Tech Transformation, SEMA Central, Grand Lobby (lunch provided for media)
Follow the link for the entire SEMA Show Exhibitor Press Conference Schedule.
DON’T MISS
In the Gold Lot, Kia Stinger Ride and Drive Experience.
Kia introduced its new Stinger GT on Tuesday, October 31. Show attendees can observe drift demonstrations and can also drive the Stinger GT both rear-wheel and AWD models.
ALL DAY LONG
Visit www.semaphotos.com
for high-res images that you can download and use in your editorial stories.Thousands of images of new products are already up. The site will be updated regularly, so bookmark the site. You can even create a customize list of product photography by visiting the New Products Showcase, located on the Skybridge between Central and South halls near the Media Center. Simply stop by to use a complimentary scanner, and you will receive details and photos for the products you want.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Battle of the Builders Judging: Friday, November 3, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Velocity and Discovery’s Motor Village)
- SEMA Battle of the Builders Top 3 Finalists Announcement:
Friday, November 3, 3:30 PM (SEMA Stage, Silver Lot)
- SEMA Ignited: Friday, November 3, 3:00 PM -10:00 PM (Gold Lot)
Use these links to see the most recent press releases and press conference schedule to help plan your day:
2017 SEMA Show Textron Off Road Media Center Hours are:
- Wednesday, Nov. 1: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday, Nov. 2: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday, Nov. 3: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
To reach the Media Center by phone, call 702/943-3542.
BADGE PICKUP
If today is your first day at the SEMA Show, visit the Textron Off Road Media Center first to pick up your badge. Whether you’re arriving at the Las Vegas Convention Center by taxi, Monorail or another method, the closest point to the Textron Off Road Media Center is the west side of the South Hall. Click here for directions to the Textron Off Road Media Center. Those arriving via the Monorail should exit at the Convention Center exit.
Media Center hours for today are 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Photo ID will be required to pick up credentials. Bring your printed confirmation with bar code for faster service.
PARKING
Limited parking is available for $10 daily on Show days with no in/out privileges. Parking is available in the Diamond and Platinum Lots: Monday - Friday, and in the Gold Lot: Monday - Thursday. There will be no parking in the Gold Lot on Friday, November 3.