Tag: Trade Groups

Women in Motorsports North America Partners With Lime Rock Park

Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines, and Lime Rock Park have formed a new partnership that will make Lime Rock Park an ‘Official WIMNA Regional Hub,’ the organization announced. The partnership calls for the development and execution of events, activities, promotions, and… Continue reading Women in Motorsports North America Partners With Lime Rock Park

Tim Tebow to Appear at SEMA Show

Athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Tim Tebow will appear at the 2023 SEMA Show as a keynote speaker for the event’s professional-development experience, event organizers announced. Scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show will highlight Tebow as a keynote speaker on the SEMA Show Main Stage, a new program that will feature… Continue reading Tim Tebow to Appear at SEMA Show

SEMA to Host Webinar on Chassis Dyno Testing an EV

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover chassis dyno testing electric vehicles, the organization announced. Scheduled for July 13, the webinar will feature Michael Caldwell, the sales manager at Mustang Advanced Engineering, who will discuss the following subjects: The difference between dyno testing an EV and an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. How to prepare… Continue reading SEMA to Host Webinar on Chassis Dyno Testing an EV

SEMA Releases 2023 Market Report

The specialty-equipment market reached $51.8 billion in sales with an overall market growth of 2%, according the new 2023 SEMA Market Report. This continues a decade of growth for the industry, even among recent economic turmoil created by the pandemic. While the growth percentage was slightly down from the industry’s typical annual rate of 4% to 5%, the slowing… Continue reading SEMA Releases 2023 Market Report

Nominations Open for SEMA Awards

SEMA has opened nominations for its annual Industry Awards, which will be presented later this year at the 2023 SEMA Show, the organization announced. Nominations are open for the following awards: Person of the Year: Established to honor a person for their outstanding contributions to the automotive specialty-equipment market. Manufacturer of the Year: Honors a… Continue reading Nominations Open for SEMA Awards

2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program

The 2023 SEMA Show will feature an expanded education program with seminars focusing on leadership and skill development, networking, exploration of emerging trends and industry best practices, the organization said. “We want to support our attendees by offering a customizable learning journey for skill development and competency-based education inclusive of the Show and throughout the… Continue reading 2023 SEMA Show to Feature Expanded Education Program

SVP of Operations Miller to Leave SEMA After 16 Years of Service

William “Bill” G. Miller, senior vice president of operations at SEMA since 2007, is leaving the organization, SEMA announced. Miller will continue to provide consultant services through December 2023, SEMA said. A replacement has not yet been named. SEMA thanked Miller for his service with the organization in a post on its website. See that… Continue reading SVP of Operations Miller to Leave SEMA After 16 Years of Service

CAN Connect Conference Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Nominations are now open for the CAN Connect Conference awards, the organization announced. Aftermarket companies who participate in the 2023 CAN Connect Conference are eligible for the awards. Awards will again be given to Manufacturer of the Year, Reseller of the Year, Manufacturer Rep of the Year and Person of the Year. Individuals can nominate… Continue reading CAN Connect Conference Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Austin Hatcher Foundation Adds New Racing-Focused Therapy Program

Backed by support from Hixon Motor Sports (HMS), the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF) is adding a new STEM-based program called “E-Racing” through its Industrial Arts Education Therapy division, the foundation announced. The E-Racing program aims to inspire children who have been affected by childhood cancer to take an interest in engineering, the… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Adds New Racing-Focused Therapy Program

Auto Care Association Now Accepting Award Nominations

The Auto Care Association is now accepting applications for its 2023 industry awards, the organization announced. The group is accepting nominations for the following awards: Impact Award – The Impact Award recognizes four aftermarket professionals under the age of 40 who have made outstanding contributions to the auto care industry. Auto Care Education Award –… Continue reading Auto Care Association Now Accepting Award Nominations

AAPEX Releases Joe’s Garage Training Schedule

AAPEX–scheduled for Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, in Las Vegas–has released the schedule of technical and business management training for the 2023 AAPEX Show, organizers announced. Technical training topics include Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) calibration, battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) services, electronification of the chassis, EVAP diagnostics, J2534 module programming,… Continue reading AAPEX Releases Joe’s Garage Training Schedule

CAN Connect Conference Adds Categories to New Product Showcase

The 2023 CAN Connect Conference, scheduled for Sept. 5-8 at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, is adding three new award categories to its New Product Showcase, organizers announced. New award categories will include Best New Exterior Accessory Product, Best New Interior Accessory Product and Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product, event officials said. The previous… Continue reading CAN Connect Conference Adds Categories to New Product Showcase

SEMA Announces Board of Directors Election Results

SEMA members have elected Melanie White, president of Hellwig Products, and Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, to the 2023-2024 SEMA Board of Directors, the organization announced. White was voted incoming chair and fills the position held for the past two years by Kyle Fickler (ProCharger), who will begin his term as chairman in July… Continue reading SEMA Announces Board of Directors Election Results