More than 550 exhibitors are expected at this year's PAACE Automechanika taking place this July 11–13 in Mexico City. To date, 30 SEMA-member companies have signed up to exhibit at the largest automotive-parts trade show in Latin America. The Salon de SEMA section of the show will once again feature...

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Learn how much money you can save on shipping through the SEMA Freight Savings Plan by participating in the SEMA Freight Savings Program webcast today (Thursday, May 3) at 10 a.m. (PST). By using the collective strength of the association’s membership to secure substantial discounts with specific...

At the recent 2007 Global Automotive Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of Vehicle Technology and Phil Martens, president of ArvinMeritor's light vehicle systems, gave a compelling overview of the OEM and aftermarket industries. Their comments referenced and built...

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.