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SEMA Ignited Is Back for 2022!

SEMA Ignited, the only official SEMA Show after-party, will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in the West Hall parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Credentialed 2022 SEMA Show attendees can access the event for free with their badge. Enthusiasts may purchase tickets at www.semaignited.com beginning June 3, 2022. Tickets available

2022 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show, the premier gathering for the automotive specialty-equipment industry, is now open at www.semashow.com/register.    Taking place November 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2022 SEMA Show will build upon the positive momentum following last year’s event, which successfully connected the $47.8 billion industry in person in what was

Automotive Specialty-Equipment Sales Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

The specialty-equipment industry continues to experience strong growth and demand as the U.S. puts COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. According to the new “State of the Industry–Spring 2022” report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 75% of manufacturers, 68% of distributors, and 53% of retailers/installers report that sales are currently above where they were

Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Legislation Protecting Rights of Car Owners and Restorers

 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) applauds Kansas lawmakers for passing H.B. 2594, “Exempting certain modifications on antique vehicles from vehicle identification number offense seizures and dispositions,” as a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state. The catalyst for the legislation came from an automotive enthusiast

2022-2023 SEMA Board of Directors Election Candidates Announced

The following candidates are vying for a seat on the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors: Manufacturer – (3) Open SeatsBrian Herron, Opus IVSJohn Torvinen, Performance Assembly SolutionsKathryn Reinhardt (Incumbent), 4WP Factory/Pro Comp/Rubicon Express/SmittybiltMarcus Umlauff, Toyota Motor North AmericaMelanie White (Incumbent), Hellwig ProductsNorris Marshall, Marshall Engines/BluePrint Engines Manufacturers Rep – (1) Open SeatMark

Automotive Industry Veteran RJ de Vera Joins SEMA as Vice President of Marketing

SEMA, the host of the aftermarket industry’s premier products trade event, has announced RJ de Vera as its Vice President of Marketing. De Vera comes to SEMA after 12 years at 3M, a Fortune 100 company, including the last seven as Global Leader of Digital Marketing and Public Relations for the Meguiar’s Car Care brand.

Replica Car Companies Rejoice

Small volume motor vehicle manufacturers may begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago now that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a regulation to implement the SEMA-led Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act. SEMA worked with Congress to pass this federal policy change, which became law

New SEMA Emissions Certification Program Helps Manufacturers Get Products to Market Faster

SEMA introduced a new program to make it possible for automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers to meet the legal requirement for emissions compliance under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tampering Policy. The program, called SEMA Certified-Emissions (SC-E), gives manufacturers the ability to verify that a product meets the EPA’s “reasonable basis” criteria and is therefore legal

Nominations Open for 2022 SEMA Hall of Fame

Induction to the Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association and honors the pioneers who have contributed to the growth of the automotive aftermarket over a long period of time.

Specialty-Equipment Industry Supply Chain Issues Expected to Ease by End of 2022

SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has released its “SEMA Future Trends – January 2022” report. The in-depth report, conducted by the SEMA Market Research Team, provides valuable insight and information to help the specialty-equipment industry make vital decisions and plan for the future. The SEMA Future Trends report provides a detailed analysis of the industry’s

SEMA Applauds Public-Private Effort to Save the Bonneville Salt Flats

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) welcomes the installation of a new water well and weather and hydrologic equipment used for measuring salt growth conditions as part of its broader Restore Bonneville program. Federal and state funds were released last year to install the monitoring equipment and help increase the volume of salt pumped onto

Chris Kersting to Retire from SEMA

Following more than 30 years of service to SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), President and CEO Chris Kersting will be stepping down at the end of January 2022 to enjoy retirement. The move comes as SEMA concludes a successful 2021, delivering two of the nation’s largest in-person trade shows since the start of the pandemic