Advanstar Communications will be the Gold Sponsor of the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California, on July 27. The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser is where outgoing Board members are recognized for their service, newly elected...

New York Assemblyman Bill Reilich is the new chairman of the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. The Caucus is supported by SEMA. Reilich succeeds Montana Senator John Brueggeman who served in that capacity since the Caucus’ inception in 2005.

SEMA’s Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is currently leading the other councils in raising funds to benefit childrens' charities. ARMO and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) are leading the momentum behind the inaugural SEMA Charity Golf Tournament, and they’ve challenged other...

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With the introduction of the new Lamborghini Murciélago Superleggera, we wanted to check on the most popular parts in the Italian exotic league. Between March 29–April 27, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati enthusiasts spent $267,000 on parts and accessories via online auction, according to data from...

Accessories Can Rev Dealer Profits Editor’s Note: SEMA commissioned Hedges & Company to complete a research project on behalf of its membership on auto dealership participation and interests at the SEMA Show. This article is a summary of various results from that project.

4Wheel Parts, Colorado Springs, Colorado It’s clear that the folks at 4Wheel Parts had layout in mind when they set up their store. Introducing a few small changes will give the facility polish, making it more visually stimulating to the customer.

From the spy shooters at Brenda Priddy & Company comes these glimpses of the Lamborghini Murciélago Superleggera. Here’s what the company had to say: “Even pushing a reported near-700 hp, our camera crew caught up with this Lamborghini Murciélago Superleggera (so-called "superlight") near the...

As SEMA has reported in the past, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is targeting high-intensity discharge (HID) conversion kits for enforcement actions.

A version of SEMA-model legislation to create a registration category for replica motor vehicles was approved by the Nevada State Assembly. Under the bill, replicas are defined as vehicles manufactured after 1968 to resemble vehicles manufactured before 1968. Replicas would be exempted from all...