Industry’s Top Award Winners Announced at 2017 SEMA Show
More than 3,000 automotive aftermarket professionals gathered for the industry’s preeminent awards ceremony, the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, held at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas.
SEMA Announces Battle Of The Builders Top 12 Finalists
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the Top 12 finalists in the fourth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition – the event that determines the builder the aftermarket community considers best.
SEMA Announces New Products Award Winners
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Best New Products Award winners this week at the 2017 SEMA Show. These awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2018.
AMSOIL Showcases New Products at SEMA
AMSOIL has launched 13 new products since SEMA 2016 and will be on display in the SEMA New Product Showcase and in the AMSOIL Booth #24859 located in Central Hall.
Royal Purple to Debut New Products and Unveil a GAP Racing 1967 Camaro at the 2017 SEMA Show
Royal Purple has announced it will release two new weights of its renowned XPR line of oil, including 5W-40 and 5W-40 at the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas, October 31 – November 3.
King Engine Bearings Revs Up for a Strong SEMA Show
The 2017 SEMA Show is just around the corner, and King Engine Bearings is revving up for a show full of surprises. King will be showcasing new products, hosting special guests, and offering some fun games for exciting prizes.
LIQUI MOLY to Exhibit Expanded Oil Range at AAPEX and SEMA Shows
At AAPEX, LIQUI MOLY will present a whole range of new motor oils, including a state-of-the-art oil for the latest Audi and Volkswagen models, a new development for Porsche and a whole range of oils with special wear protection.
NHRA to Reveal Untold Stories During Breakfast at SEMA Show
This year’s NHRA Breakfast will feature “Untold Stories of the NHRA” from some of the most prominent and memorable names in drag racing who will share insider information from their time in the sport.
Chicago Pneumatic to Launch New Vehicle Service Tools at SEMA 2017
Chicago Pneumatic announced it will be introducing several new vehicle service tools at SEMA 2017. Launches at the show will include the new CP8849 cordless impact wrench, Chicago Pneumatic cordless angle grinders, and Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service composite drills.
SEMA Board of Director Election Results
Tim Martin from K&N Engineering has been elected the chairman-elect of SEMA and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association for the 2017-2019 term.
SEMA Hall of Fame Names Three New Members
GiGi Carleton, Doug Evans and Barry Meguiar will receive the industry’s highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame. The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation Gala on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, Calif.
Nominations are Open for SEMA News 35 Under 35
For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.
Bonneville Needs BLM Intervention for Survival, SEMA Says
The Bonneville salt flats is an unique land formation in northwestern Utah that beckons visitors from around the world. For racers, its surface is unequaled. The hard salt crust is perfect for both speed and safety. But there is a problem. The once 13-mile racetrack is now less than eight miles long due to salt erosion.
Pennzoil Named a 2017 Global Media Award Winner at SEMA
Pennzoil recently announced its Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Full Synthetic Motor Oil received a 2017 SEMA Global Media Award on November 2, 2016 at this year’s SEMA Show.
SEMA Announces Battle of the Builders Top 10 Finalists
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the Top 10 finalists in the third annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition – the event that determines the builder the aftermarket community considers best.
King Engine Bearings Features New EcoBoost Bearings at SEMA 2016
King Engine Bearings will showcase the 4 and 6 cyl. EcoBoost XP race bearings at the 2016 SEMA show. These EcoBoost race bearings are designed with exclusive XP features including the pMax Black unique tri-metal structure, providing 24% greater load capacity.
Royal Purple to Commemorate 30th Anniversary at SEMA 2016
Royal Purple has announced it will commemorate its 30th anniversary at the 2016 SEMA show in Las Vegas, November 1-4. The Royal Purple booth will feature various custom builds, celebrity autograph signings and an unveiling of a custom Ringbrothers 1969 Camaro build.
Champion to Introduce New Micro Sprint Racing Oil at SEMA
Champion’s Fully Synthetic Micro Sprint Racing Oils, are “non-street legal –race only,” and are the first purpose-built engine oils specially formulated to provide unmatched protection and performance in wet-clutch Micro Sprint engines.
Lincoln Electric to Feature Celebrity Instructors for Welding Classes at SEMA 2016
Lincoln Electric has contracted with master builder and television personality Bryan Fuller and longtime educator and author Mark Prosser to team up to teach several seminars on welding and fabricating at Booth 24643 during SEMA, Nov. 1-4, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
King Engine Bearings Relocates to SEMA Show in 2016
King Engine Bearings moves from AAPEX to the SEMA in Las Vegas, November 1-4. King’s new bearing designs and materials will be positioned front and center in its booth at SEMA. Additionally, King will display bearings featuring new coating technology that provides more than just surface protection.
