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SBN Bronco Auction Raises $59K for SEMA Cares
The 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak–built exclusively by female automotive professionals and enthusiasts–first debuted at the 2022 SEMA Show…
Andy Leach Wins 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders With X-60 Buick Invicta
Based out of Bennington, Nebraska, Leach took nine years to complete the B-52 Stratofortress-inspired build at his Cal Automotive Creations shop…
DEI Receives 3 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show
Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) received three Global Media Awards at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. DEI won Global Media Awards for its Advanced Thermal Acoustic Coating (ATAC), EV Charge Cord Protector and RFI Shield split line sleeve and tape. Every year at the SEMA Show, a panel of international journalists evaluate nearly 3,000… Continue reading DEI Receives 3 Global Media Awards at SEMA Show
Auto Sunroof & Leather Wins PRO Cup Challenge
The New York-based shop received the award for its 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Premium accessory package…
Melissa Parker-Boudreaux Receives SBN Woman of the Year Award
Melissa Parker-Boudreaux, senior sales and marketing manager at ORACLE Lighting, has won the annual She is SEMA Woman of the Year award from the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN), the company announced. The award was announced at the SBN banquet during the 2023 SEMA Show and recognizes the recipient’s outstanding achievements and contributions in the automotive… Continue reading Melissa Parker-Boudreaux Receives SBN Woman of the Year Award
SEMA Names Winner of Inaugural Best Engineered Vehicle Award
Scorpion EV has been named the inaugural winner of SEMA’s Best Engineered Vehicle Award for its all-electric “Venom” Cobra, the organization announced. Venom has been converted to an all-electric powertrain and is designed to demonstrate how internal combustion engine vehicles can be converted to electric power, SEMA said. The car showcases Scorpion EV’s Venom EV… Continue reading SEMA Names Winner of Inaugural Best Engineered Vehicle Award
Ringbrothers Introduces 1965 Mustang Convertible Restomod
The wheel center caps are the only factory components remaining on the custom-built Mustang…
SEMA Presents Person, Gen-III & Content Creator of the Year Awards
SEMA has named Ian Lehn of BOOSTane Octane Engineering as the 2023 SEMA Person of the Year, Jon Delgado of Repairify as 2023 SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year and Vin Anatra of Hoonigan as the 2023 SEMA Content Creator of the Year, the organization announced. In addition, Roy Brizio of Roy Brizio Street Rods… Continue reading SEMA Presents Person, Gen-III & Content Creator of the Year Awards
SEMA Trims 2023 Battle of the Builders Field to Top 12
SEMA has announced the Top 12 for the 2023 Battle of the Builders at the SEMA Show. Each build category has been narrowed to three builders. The top builder in each category will be one of four finalists competing for the Battle of the Builders crown. See the Top 12 builders below: Hot Rod/Hot Rod… Continue reading SEMA Trims 2023 Battle of the Builders Field to Top 12
SEMA Battle of the Builders Narrowed to Top 40
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
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