AMSOIL’s 2015 Rapture Challenger to Be Unveiled at SEMA 2014
AMSOIL has signed on as title sponsor and official oil of an exciting project vehicle to be unveiled at SEMA 2014 in Las Vegas. Named Rapture Challenger, the finished vehicle will be a show-stopping display of power and performance on a truly American modern muscle-car.
Dennis Gage, Host of My Classic Car, To Make Appearance at DEI’s SEMA Booth
Dennis Gage, the easily recognized handlebar mustachioed host of My Classic Car, will make an appearance at DEI’s SEMA booth (#20917) on Thursday, November 6 from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. My Classic Car is a weekly television program that captures America’s love affair with the automobile.
Royal Purple to Unveil Custom Car and New Products at 2014 SEMA Show
Royal Purple has announced it will introduce four new products and unveil its latest sponsored custom car built by Ringbrothers as part of its press conference (Booth #23057) during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4 – 7.
SEMA Offers an After Party, Ignited
SEMA invites exhibitors, attendees and media to SEMA Ignited—a new post-Show event open to the public on Friday, November 7.
Overhaulin’ and Chip Foose to Tape Episode at 2014 SEMA Show
Similar to the last episode of “Overhaulin’” that was filmed at the 2012 SEMA Show, 2014 show-goers will be able to watch as Chip Foose and his team customize a vehicle for a future airing of the show.
Herkules to Host NASCAR Driver Brendan Gaughan at SEMA
Herkules Equipment Corporation will be hosting NASCAR Driver, Brendan Gaughan at the 2014 SEMA Show, being held in Las Vegas. Gaughan will be signing autographs and chatting with fans on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4-5.
Royal Purple’s Fourth Annual Show It Off At SEMA Contest
Premium synthetic lubricant manufacturer, Royal Purple, has announced its fourth annual Show It Off at SEMA photo contest will launch on Monday, July 14, on the brand’s Facebook fan page. The winner of the contest will have the opportunity to display his or her vehicle at the 2014 SEMA Show – the largest trade-only automotive
Annual SEMA Installation Gala July 18
Leaders and volunteers from the automotive accessories industry will be honored during the annual SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. Among the individuals being recognized are the 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees: Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler, and Fred C. Offenhauser. Others being recognized
SEMA Hall of Fame Gets Four New Members
Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred Offenhauser will receive the industry’s highest honor and be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame—an elite group of leaders who shaped and inspired the $31 billion automotive specialty-equipment market. The new members will be recognized as part of the festivities during the SEMA Installation Gala, Friday,
SEMA Report Examines the Powersports Accessories Market
A new report focused on the accessorization of utility task vehicles (UTVs, also known as side-by-sides) reveals that approximately 670,000 UTV models were sold in the United States in 2010-2012. Released by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the 62-page report provides auto accessory businesses with an understanding of the needs and purchase habits of
SEMA Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame at http://fs17.formsite.com/ginalsemaorg/form2/index.html. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of, or significantly contributed
‘13 SEMA Show Confirms Resurgence in Automotive Specialty Equipment Industry
The 2013 SEMA Show is history and has left no doubt that the automotive specialty equipment industry is stronger than ever. While final attendance figures are being audited, organizers report that more than 126,000 credentials were issued prior to the event, with thousands more processed onsite. The numbers represented a 7% increase over the previous
Eric Grant — SEMA’s First Executive Director of SEMA Hall of Fame — Passes Away
Eric Grant, SEMA’s first executive director and member of the SEMA Hall of Fame, passed away on Dec. 23. Grant’s contributions to and impact on the specialty-equipment industry are not based on producing performance parts or increasing vehicle speed, but his importance to the growth of the automotive aftermarket and SEMA’s early years cannot be
SEMA Announces 2014 Webinar Series
SEMA will kick off its 2014 webinar series Thursday, Jan. 9, with popular SEMA Show speaker and noted author Christine Corelli (www.christinespeaks.com), who will deliver “Twenty Ideas in 20 Minutes — Driving Business Growth and Fueling High Performance: How to Create a Sales-Service Excellence Culture.” Getting customers is one thing. Between the challenges of escalating
SEMA’s Gen-III Innovator Award Presented to MSD Performance’s Todd Petersen
Todd Petersen, the Chief Innovation Officer of MSD Performance, was awarded the SEMA Gen-III Award during the 2013 SEMA Banquet. The SEMA Gen-III Award credits a young individual that generates a game-changing product or service to our industry. Petersen has been instrumental in leading the MSD Performance team to develop their line of Atomic EFI
SEMA Scholarship Committee Details 2013/2014 SEMA Engine Project
The SEMA Scholarship Committee has announced that its 2013/2014 SEMA Engine project will feature a 700+ horsepower package based on a Dart LS Next cast iron block. The engine will be offered on eBay beginning December 12, 2013 and the proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which aids young men and women seeking
SEMA Recognizes Person of the Year and Other Honors
SEMA, the trade association representing the $31.32 billion specialty automotive industry, honored some of its most respected and influential people at a gala dinner during the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 industry luminaries and business owners gathered at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)’s annual SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet for
The Hybrid Shop To Showcase Hybrid Battery Pack Conditioning at SEMA Show
The Hybrid Shop is building an international dealer network to provide environmentally friendly, cost-saving solution that virtually eliminates need for battery replacement in hybrid-electric vehicles. The Hybrid Shop (THS), a growing international network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), announced that it will exhibit its new method of battery pack
Edelbrock’s 75th Anniversary Mustang Giveaway Winner to be Announced at SEMA
Edelbrock will announce the winner of its 75th Anniversary Mustang Giveaway in the Ford Racing booth on Wednesday November 6. The announcement is the culmination of a nine-month promotion celebrating Edelbrock’s 75 years in business. This once in a lifetime promotion allowed enthusiasts to enter for a chance to win a unique 2013 Ford Mustang
Ford Racing & Flowmaster Added to Morgan’s & Phillip’s SEMA Show Car Project
The car will be used to promote Morgan’s & Phillip’s line of officially licensed Gulf Racing apparel and will be shown at events across the country. Morgan’s & Phillip’s Speed Shop announced that Ford Racing and Flowmaster have both signed on to sponsor the apparel brands latest SEMA show project car. They join other iconic brands such as Cragar Wheels, Scott
