Chevrolet to unveil a K5 Blazer electric crate motor build at SEMA360, but it isn’t exactly a powerhouse
With all the excitement surrounding the return of the Ford Bronco, clearly there is plenty of market interest in retro SUVs. And given the promise...
Worried about the future of the old-car hobby? Relax! SEMA says hot rodding is alive and well.
As manufacturers continue to abandon sedans and coupes in favor of trucks and SUVs, and as automaker lineups continue to trend more toward homogenization and...
An all-virtual SEMA Battle of the Builders 2020? Almost!
If you follow the automotive aftermarket space, you likely know by now that the annual SEMA show will be all-virtual this year, with a trade-only...
It’s official: an all virtual SEMA 2020, branded as SEMA360
It’s hard to imagine that anyone didn’t see this coming. But after a late-August announcement, it’s now official. An all virtual SEMA 2020, operating November...
2020 Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program application window now open, with Part 1 materials due January 27
If you’re a qualified automotive aftermarket manufacturer or designer/restyler looking to show off your chops with a custom build on a 2020 Ford at SEMA...
Congratulations to the Ring Brothers as 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders winners. But does the annual competition have a 1969 Camaro problem?
` Last night, judges crowned Jim and Mike Ring, owners of a legendary custom car building shop in Wisconsin called—surprise, surprise—Ringbrothers, as SEMA Battle of...
12 Battle of the Builders finalists vie for top honors at SEMA Ignited tonight
Making the cut from a field of 300, 12 of the most accomplished car builders in North America with projects on display at the 2019...
Ford attempts to charge-up EV enthusiasm with Mustang Lithium launch at SEMA 2019
If the goal of Ford is to build support among enthusiasts for the idea of a Mustang as something other than a traditional pony car...
♫ ‘You gotta fight… for your right… to buy replica cars!’ ♫ says SEMA, and they’re backing that up by suing the U.S. Department of Transportation—but will this change much for the average enthusiast?
SEMA filed a lawsuit last week against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), contending that the federal government agency is dragging its feet in fulfilling...
The public has voted – and the 10th 2019 SEMA Young Guns contestant is…
After selecting nine contestants from a series of regional competitions for the 2019 SEMA Young Guns category in the annual Battle of the Builders, the...
Nine SEMA Young Guns entrants named for Battle of the Builders 2019—and YOU can help name the 10th
SEMA this week revealed the names of nine emerging custom car builders selected to showcase their creations and compete in the Young Guns category of...
Effort to stop immediate fines for loud car exhaust in California takes a big step forward as bill amendment passes legislature
SEMA-sponsored bill SB 112, which amends a controversial 2018 law prohibiting police from issuing “fix-it tickets” instead of immediate fines to motorists for a loud...
SEMA, Bring a Trailer partner to auction student-built Jeep Wranglers, raising funds for SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program
The future of the car hobby depends on sparking interest among young generations, and SEMA, the trade association serving the automotive aftermarket parts industry, supports...
Application window now open for sixth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, but hurry—the deadline is coming soon
If you’ve got a hot custom car build that you’re already planning to showcase in Vegas at SEMA 2019, take note that a potential opportunity...
Got a 2015 or 2017 F-150 or a 2010 Camaro? SEMA Garage might want to borrow it in exchange for some money or free goodies
SEMA this week announced two additions to the list of vehicles they would like to borrow from private owners for the Emission Testing program at...
Car builders and the passion that drives them featured in upcoming TV special, ‘SEMA: Battle of the Builders’
If you weren’t able to attend the 2018 SEMA Show—or if you were there but too occupied doing business to be able to spend enough...
‘Runs good, some rust, RECARO seats, needs bodywork’: As the taste of car enthusiasts evolves, a legendary seating brand endures—and looks ahead to our driving future
Quick, how many brands of automotive seats can you think of, off the top of your head? Don’t cheat. No Googling allowed. Chances are, unless...
Maybe you haven’t thought about spark plugs much lately, but NGK’s SEMA announcements show the technology continues to drive ahead
If you don’t spend much time thinking about automotive spark plugs these days, don’t feel guilty. You’re in good company. Thinking about spark plugs a...
‘This Hellephant is a beast:’ FCA unveils 1,000-horsepower 426 Hemi engine at SEMA 2018. World so not shocked. World thinks it’s awesome anyway. World right.
You’ve got to give FCA credit: they sure know how to put on one Hellephant of a show at a tradeshow. A ginormous crowd was...
Kia absolutely crushes it at SEMA with stunning custom Kia Stinger, K900 by DUB
At their opening-day press conferences at SEMA 2018 yesterday, some of the other major automakers drew bigger crowds and had more new developments to boast...
Nexen Tire announces more booths at SEMA, salutes injured veterans with Purple Heart Dodge Challenger build
Nexen Tire America announced yesterday that they are expanding their booth locations for the 2018 SEMA Show (Las Vegas, October 30–November 1), where they will...
Yes, young people are interested in driving and accessorizing cars, SEMA research finds
Whether your business is cars or automotive accessories, if you’re a smart business operator you know that a thorough, data-enriched understanding of demographics is critical...
Chevrolet set to show off new Chevy crate engines in delicious vintage builds at SEMA 2018
If the term “crate engine” makes you think only of the “Put a 350 in it, man!” crowd, it might be time for you to...
We’re looking forward to seeing this stunning 1966 Ford Bronco resto-mod at SEMA 2018
Would you prefer an all-original vintage 1960s Ford Bronco, or is a Ford Bronco resto-mod, modernized for a better ride and contemporary amenities, more your...
The votes are in: and the 2018 SEMA Award finalists are…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced yesterday that automotive-industry exhibitors at the upcoming 2018 SEMA Show (October 30–November 2 at the Las Vegas Convention...
SEMA Names New Artist for 2018 Show
SEMA 2018, set for Vegas from October 30 through November 2, will showcase the artwork of Alex Carmona, who will become part of a tradition...