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SEMA Awards Nearly $300,000 in Scholarships

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $296,000 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work or are planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA Hires Operations Manager for SEMA Garage Detroit

Kaminsky will be responsible for the overall management of SEMA Garage Detroit services and facilities to assist members with new product development and integration.

Automotive Specialty-Equipment Retail Sales Reach New High

Industry retail sales climbed from $46.2 billion to a new high of $47.89 billion in the U.S. in 2020 despite COVID.

SEMA Show Exhibitors Begin to Select Booth Space

As exhibitors prepare to choose their exhibit locations for the 2021 SEMA Show, excitement continues to grow for the annual trade show taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas.

SEMA Announces Board Election Results

Kyle Fickler of Driven Racing Oil has been elected chairman-elect and will help the SEMA Board of Directors lead the association over the next several years.

Registration for 2021 SEMA Show Now Open

The show already has more than 1,500 companies confirmed to exhibit and many more expected before the event takes place in November.

SEMA Installation & Gala Celebration Set for Las Vegas in July

The SEMA Installation & Gala is a long-established tradition where individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the industry are recognized and celebrated.

Light Truck Sales Continue to Skyrocket, Says SEMA

By 2028, light trucks are expected to make up 82% of all new light vehicles sold, according to new SEMA research.

New SEMA Garage Planned in Michigan

The 45,000-sq.ft. facility will include high-tech equipment, a testing lab and new services for ADAS systems.

SEMA Expands Launch Pad Competition

The Launch Pad will now be open to all qualified participants over the age of 18 years and offer a grand-prize package valued up to $92,000 and promotion for participants’ new products in SEMA websites and social media.

SEMA Show Announces Plans for New West Hall

This year’s show will include exhibit space in the LVCC’s newly constructed West Hall, a 1.4-million square feet facility completed in January during the COVID-19 shutdown.

SEMA Report Reveals New Data on Classic Car Market

More consumers and businesses report that they are modifying classic cars with modern parts and technology.