SEMA has narrowed the 2023 Battle of the Builders field to the Top 40 builders, the organization announced. Battle of the Builders is a vehicle competition designed to give builders a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills at the SEMA Show, event officials said. See the full list of Top 40 builders below: Hot… Continue reading SEMA Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40
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Dee Zee, Summit Racing Win SEMA Manufacturer, Channel Partner Awards
Dee Zee was named SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and Summit Racing Equipment was named SEMA Channel Partner of the Year at the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. Nominated by SEMA members, the awards aim to recognize the recipient’s contributions to the specialty equipment industry over the past year, SEMA said. Dee Zee Inc.… Continue reading Dee Zee, Summit Racing Win SEMA Manufacturer, Channel Partner Awards
SEMA Announces Best New Product Award Winners
SEMA has announced the winners of its New Product Awards at the 2023 SEMA Show. See the category winners below: Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Product Winner: Ultimate ADAS, Hunter Engineering Company Runner Up: National CDS 360 OEM Laptop, National Calibration and Diagnostic Solutions, Pro Mobile Scan, ADAS Targeting Solutions Runner Up: AiDN, Diagnostic Network… Continue reading SEMA Announces Best New Product Award Winners
SBN to Auction All-Female Bronco Build for SEMA Cares
First unveiled at the 2022 SEMA Show, the build was a collaborative effort of over 125 women in the automotive industry…
SEMA Garage to Demo ADAS Calibration at SEMA Show
The SEMA Garage will feature its research and testing capabilities during the 2023 SEMA Show in an expanded area in the upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the organization announced. The area will allow the SEMA Garage to host real-time testing demonstrations and live calibrations. Attendees can learn from subject-matter experts, exchange… Continue reading SEMA Garage to Demo ADAS Calibration at SEMA Show
SEMA Releases New State of the Industry Report
SEMA has released its new State of the Industry – Fall 2023 market research report, the organization announced. The report covers the following topics: Key industry trends and metrics Data on sales changes over the past year and how businesses are doing Top challenges and opportunities for the automotive aftermarket Industry outlook for 2023 and… Continue reading SEMA Releases New State of the Industry Report
DEI Previews SEMA Show Booth
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) recently offered up a preview of its SEMA Show booth ahead of the annual aftermarket trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced. Exhibiting in booth No. 20613, DEI is highlighting its new Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating (ATAC). The paint-on coating creates a thermal barrier on floors, walls and roofs,… Continue reading DEI Previews SEMA Show Booth
PBS News Host to Moderate SEMA Show Panel on Alternative Fuels
Margaret Hoover, CNN contributor and host of PBS program Firing Line With Margaret Hoover, will moderate a discussion of automotive industry experts on the future of alternative fuels technology during the SEMA Show, event organizers announced. The Future of Automotive Fuel Technology panel will take place on Nov. 2, in the North Hall (Room N258)… Continue reading PBS News Host to Moderate SEMA Show Panel on Alternative Fuels
ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Unveil GMC Canyon AT4 Build at SEMA Show
ICON Vehicle Dynamics will unveil a custom-built 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 at the upcoming 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The truck is owned by Zack Cosby, a fan and enthusiast, who was selected to have his truck upgraded and exhibited at the SEMA Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cosby’s… Continue reading ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Unveil GMC Canyon AT4 Build at SEMA Show
Your Goals for the SEMA Show
This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. I don’t remember the exact year of my first SEMA Show, but I know it was more than 25 years ago. In fact, it was long enough ago that when I ate breakfast at the casino that morning, the steak and eggs… Continue reading Your Goals for the SEMA Show
SEMA Announces Finalists for 2023 Industry Awards
SEMA has announced the finalists for its 2023 Industry Awards, which will be presented during the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. The award finalists include: Channel Partner of the Year Meyer Distributing Motor State Distributing Summit Racing Equipment Manufacturer of the Year Dee Zee Inc. QA1 Turbosmart Content Creator of the Year Alex Taylor,… Continue reading SEMA Announces Finalists for 2023 Industry Awards
2023 Battle of the Builders Application Deadline Nears
The 2023 SEMA Show Battle of the Builders will no longer accept entries after its Friday, Oct. 13 deadline, show organizers announced. To enter, a vehicle must be approved by the show committee to be on display at the SEMA Show and can be either a feature vehicle or a booth vehicle. Click here for… Continue reading 2023 Battle of the Builders Application Deadline Nears
SEMA Announces Annual Vehicle Award Finalists
SEMA has revealed the finalists for its annual vehicle awards, the organization announced. Voted on by SEMA Show exhibitors, the selected vehicles represent the best business opportunities for aftermarket manufacturers, according to SEMA. The winning vehicle in each category will be announced prior to the SEMA Show on Oct. 30, at the Las Vegas Convention… Continue reading SEMA Announces Annual Vehicle Award Finalists
BendPak to Increase SEMA Show Presence
BendPak is expanding its 2023 SEMA Show presence by showcasing its car lifts, evaporative coolers, EV lifts, boat lifts, wheel service equipment and more across four booths at the annual automotive trade show, the company announced. The company will be representing its roster of automotive brands, including BendPak, Ranger, Autostacker, Cool Boss, QuickJack, MaxJax, Ergochair,… Continue reading BendPak to Increase SEMA Show Presence
New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry
The 2023 SEMA Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature a new program designed to help women advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket, show organizers announced. New for 2023, the SEMA Women in Automotive Symposium will provide networking, mentoring, and professional development opportunities with the support of the SEMA… Continue reading New SEMA Show Program Aims to Empower Women in Industry