The SEMA Battle of the Builders concluded Friday, Nov. 6, during SEMA360, where Brady Ranweiler was named the winner of the annual competition. As per competition rules, the Top 12 finalists performed the judging duties and rated their peers on the quality of their builds. The Top 4 finalists for 2020 were narrowed down just… Continue reading Brady Ranweiler Wins 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders
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Thomas Harrell Awarded YEN Young Executive of the Year Award
Thomas Harrell, CEO of AllPro Distributing, was awarded the Young Executive of the Year Award at this year’s all-virtual SEMA360 event, the group announced. Each year, the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) presents this award to an individual who has made a positive impact on the industry and who has demonstrated exceptional service, integrity, professional… Continue reading Thomas Harrell Awarded YEN Young Executive of the Year Award
SEMA Reveals 2020 Industry Award Winners
SEMA presented its top honors during a special SEMA Awards Celebration held Thursday night during the week of SEMA360. Winners of the prestigious awards are: SEMA Person of the Year: Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing Inc. SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year: Brendan McGrath, Dyme Performance Systems Inc. SEMA Manufacturer of the Year: Redline Detection Although… Continue reading SEMA Reveals 2020 Industry Award Winners
Webinar to Cover Tech of Automotive eCommerce
A Nov. 17 webinar from PDM Automotive, Classy Llama and ThreeKit will discuss the future tech of automotive eCommerce. Three automotive eCommerce experts will discuss managing product data and starting an eCommerce website. The speakers will also cover 3D merchandising techniques and discuss industry trends and insights. The speakers include: Johannes Crepon, CEO and Founder… Continue reading Webinar to Cover Tech of Automotive eCommerce
CURT Wins SEMA Best Exterior Accessory Award
CURT, a supplier of towing products and manufacturer of USA-made custom-fit trailer hitches, has won its second consecutive SEMA award in the category of Best Accessory. The new universal tri-ball coupler lock #23082 was announced as the winner of the SEMA 2020 Best New Exterior Accessory. CURT is now a SEMA award winner two years… Continue reading CURT Wins SEMA Best Exterior Accessory Award
Horizon Global Exhibiting at Virtual RVDA Show
Horizon Global will be participating in the virtual RVDA show from Nov. 9-20, the company announced. This year at RVDA, Horizon Global will feature a fully staffed virtual booth with an array of new product offerings. New towing products from Horizon Global brand REESE include the REESE M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch, REESE Goose Box, REESE… Continue reading Horizon Global Exhibiting at Virtual RVDA Show
The Future Tech of Automotive eCommerce
Join three automotive eCommerce experts as they discuss The Future Tech of Automotive eCommerce. Build better product data and outdo your competition with insights and innovative product merchandising.
SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) today announced the Top 12 builders in the seventh annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 12 finalists are (by category): HOT ROD Andy Leach – 1971 Plymouth Cuda Brady Ranweiler – 1963 Chevrolet two-door wagon Kyle Kuhnhausen – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 12
Pat Musi Racing Engines Hosting Anniversary Open House
Pat Musi Racing Engines will celebrate its 50th year in business with an open house at its facility, located at 379-B Timber Road in Mooresville, North Carolina, on Nov. 14. The open house will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines from the state health department. Musi and… Continue reading Pat Musi Racing Engines Hosting Anniversary Open House
SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Battle of the Builders is a competition to honor and recognize builders at SEMA360, the trade-only online eMarketplace. The 2020 Battle of the Builders Top 40 are (by category): HOT ROD Tony Arme – 1964 Chevrolet… Continue reading SEMA Reveals Battle of the Builders Top 40
EngineLabs Sponsoring Engine Performance Expo
Power Automedia’s EngineLabs is joining the newly announced online event, Engine Performance Expo, as digital media sponsor, the company announced. Scheduled for Jan. 7-9, 2021, this free online event will take place over three days and will feature live lectures, question-and-answer sessions and educational seminars with the performance engine industry parts manufacturers and builders. “The… Continue reading EngineLabs Sponsoring Engine Performance Expo
Toyota Reveals Overland-Ready Tacoma
4WD Toyota Owner Magazine upgraded the Tacoma TRD Pro with a new suspension, a rear bumper with dual swingouts, a cargo bed tent and more…
SEMA Names 2020 Best New Product Winners
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the industry’s Best New Products Award winners, with the products featured this week in the inaugural SEMA360 online trade event. The winners were selected from more than 2,200 products in the SEMA360 New Products Showcase at www.sema360.com. The annual awards, which are typically presented at the SEMA Show,… Continue reading SEMA Names 2020 Best New Product Winners
Roland Hence Wins 2020 SEMA Launch Pad
Roland Hence, founder and director of FrontLane, Inc., was named winner of the eighth annual SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN). The announcement was made Monday, Nov. 2, on SEMA360. With more than 80 applicants, the Launch Pad competition concluded with Hence pitching his invention to a panel of industry… Continue reading Roland Hence Wins 2020 SEMA Launch Pad
KPI – October: State of Business: Automotive Industry
As the aftermarket prepares for SEMA360, the industry continues to wrestle with COVID-related challenges and an uncertain economic and political environment…