Tag: Trade Groups

New SEMA Show Exhibit Aims to Help Customizers Work with ADAS

The SEMA Show will include, for the first time, a 6,000-sq.-ft. area dedicated to helping businesses understand how to customize and/or repair vehicles that have Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), show organizers announced. Located in Booth #36007 (Upper South Hall), the SEMA Show ADAS Showcase sponsored by Enterprise Holdings will feature ADAS-related tools, equipment, demonstrations… Continue reading New SEMA Show Exhibit Aims to Help Customizers Work with ADAS

TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) has shared its schedule of council-sponsored events at the SEMA Show, the group announced. In addition to the TORA Industry Awards Reception and Pinewood Drags, which benefits SEMA Cares, the organization will also host several educational seminars, a happy hour and a vehicle display located along the outside… Continue reading TORA Shares SEMA Show Plans

SEMA Show to Include Expanded EV Presence

This year’s SEMA Show will include expanded features and activities dedicated to electric vehicles and the opportunities the emerging technology offers the automotive aftermarket, event officials announced. In addition to SEMA Electrified–a 21,000-sq.-ft. area at the SEMA Show that is dedicated to solutions for electric vehicles (EV) platforms and conversions–the four-day annual B2B event will… Continue reading SEMA Show to Include Expanded EV Presence

PRO Council Reveals SEMA Show Event Schedule

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has revealed its event schedule for the 2022 SEMA Show, the council announced. In addition to hosting the PRO Cup Challenge, an annual package-design competition among restylers, the council is sponsoring multiple seminars, including a panel discussion featuring PRO Cup Challenge participants. The PRO Cup Challenge Panel is scheduled… Continue reading PRO Council Reveals SEMA Show Event Schedule

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew Joins 2022 SEMA Show

Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew will give the keynote address on the 2022 SEMA Show’s opening day, show organizers announced. During the on-stage discussion, the comedian and cast of the show will expand on stories from their inaugural television series and what it’s been like to immerse themselves into the car culture, the organization said.… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Muscle Car Crew Joins 2022 SEMA Show

SEMA Names Finalists for Manufacturer, Channel Partner of the Year Awards

SEMA has named the finalist for its Manufacturer of the Year and Channel Partner of the Year awards, the organization announced. This year’s finalists are: SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Baja Designs Diode Dynamics Max Trac Suspension SEMA Channel Partner of the Year English Racing Torqued Distribution Turn 14 Distribution The SEMA Manufacturer of Year award… Continue reading SEMA Names Finalists for Manufacturer, Channel Partner of the Year Awards

SEMA Appoints New Senior VP of Public & Government Affairs

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has hired Karen Bailey-Chapman to lead its Washington, D.C., office as senior vice president, Public & Government Affairs, the organization announced. SEMA represents the $50.9 billion specialty-automotive industry and created the position to strengthen and grow the industry’s legislative and advocacy program, SEMA said in a statement announcing the… Continue reading SEMA Appoints New Senior VP of Public & Government Affairs

VOXX Electronics Plans SEMA Show Appearance

VOXX Electronics will be exhibiting at the 2022 SEMA Show, the company announced. Located in Booth #10809 in the North Hall, VOXX will host live demonstrations and new products, as well as an appearance from national spokesman, Joe Theismann. Theismann will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Nov. 1 for a… Continue reading VOXX Electronics Plans SEMA Show Appearance

eBay Motors Experience to Anchor Outdoor Area at SEMA Show

The 2022 SEMA Show will include a brand-new feature—the eBay Motors Experience, show organizers announced. Located in more than 100,000-sq.-ft. of space in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center, eBay Motors Experience will anchor the outdoor area and will consist of multiple activities taking place simultaneously. Showgoers will be able to see performances at… Continue reading eBay Motors Experience to Anchor Outdoor Area at SEMA Show

AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid aftermarket families affected by Hurricane Ian, the organization announced. “It is very early in the process, but our intention is to explore every avenue to identify aftermarket families that need our help during this natural disaster,” said AACF President Larry Magee. “Although AACF doesn’t… Continue reading AACF Prepares to Aid Aftermarket Hurricane Ian Victims

SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Influencer Award

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the finalists for its first-ever SEMA Automotive Influencer of the Year award. The new award recognizes content creators and social media influencers who have significantly supported and helped build enthusiasm for the automotive industry and car culture, the organization said, and will be presented at the 2022 SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Announces Finalists for Inaugural Influencer Award

AAM Group Names 2022 Scholarship Recipients

The AAM Group has revealed the recipients of the 2022 AAM Scholarship, the organization announced. The educational aid program was established to support full-time employees (and their families) of AAM member warehouses in the pursuit of their educational goals at a two-year community college or technical school or a four-year college at the undergraduate, graduate… Continue reading AAM Group Names 2022 Scholarship Recipients