By Jenny Galvan

SEMA’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study covers the retrofit opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Connected Vehicle Technologies (CVT).

While technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Connected Vehicle Technologies (CVT) are becoming common on new vehicles, SEMA developed the Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study to help members produce and sell these products for vehicles not originally equipped with the technology. The study can be used as a resource to guide product and service planning and entry strategies into a burgeoning market.

Download the “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study.”

The developing growth potential for this market is predicted to increase from $977 million to $1.5 billion between now and 2021—a 9.1% annual compound growth rate. With the technological changes happening in the automotive market, these systems represent a significant new opportunity developing in the marketplace.

Visit www.sema.org/market-research to see all of the reports and studies available.

By Jenny Galvan

SEMA’s Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study covers the retrofit opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Connected Vehicle Technologies (CVT).

While technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Connected Vehicle Technologies (CVT) are becoming common on new vehicles, SEMA developed the Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study to help members produce and sell these products for vehicles not originally equipped with the technology. The study can be used as a resource to guide product and service planning and entry strategies into a burgeoning market.

Download the “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study.”

The developing growth potential for this market is predicted to increase from $977 million to $1.5 billion between now and 2021—a 9.1% annual compound growth rate. With the technological changes happening in the automotive market, these systems represent a significant new opportunity developing in the marketplace.

Visit www.sema.org/market-research to see all of the reports and studies available.

In today’s business landscape, upping your game on video marketing has never been more important.

With more than a billion users on YouTube now (according to the company’s statistic page at www.youtube.com/yt/press/statistics.html), upping your game on video marketing has never been more important.

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act of 2017 needs your support. Even if you wrote to Congress in 2016, SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to take action again. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act of 2017 and secure the future of racing today!

By SEMA Editors

Speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media and vehicle customization are encouraged to submit an application to host a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show Education is now accepting applications for industry professionals interested in hosting a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show. Of particular interest to the industry are speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media, and vehicle customization.

To learn more, access the application and read the criteria.

The educational seminars make up an essential component of the SEMA Show. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.

The 2017 SEMA Show education program featured more than 60 sessions. While topics address basic business practices, such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2018 program will emphasize issues that are of greatest concern to businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.

Applications for speaker submissions are available until Monday, February 12, 2018. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 20, 2018. For more details, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.

By SEMA Editors

Speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media and vehicle customization are encouraged to submit an application to host a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show Education is now accepting applications for industry professionals interested in hosting a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show. Of particular interest to the industry are speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media, and vehicle customization.

To learn more, access the application and read the criteria.

The educational seminars make up an essential component of the SEMA Show. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.

The 2017 SEMA Show education program featured more than 60 sessions. While topics address basic business practices, such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2018 program will emphasize issues that are of greatest concern to businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.

Applications for speaker submissions are available until Monday, February 12, 2018. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 20, 2018. For more details, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.

By Juan Torres

The Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to take part in up to 42 private, uninterrupted meetings with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists can still meet with representatives from top motorsports parts manufacturers at the 2018 MPMC Media Trade Conference by registering now.

Taking place Tuesday–Thursday, January 23–25, in Santa Ana, California, the Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to take part in up to 42 private, uninterrupted meetings with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, making it the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audience needs and interests, and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Journalists who registered before the December 21 early-registration deadline and received the automatic confirmation email will receive their schedules by January 12. Those who register after the deadline will have a personalized schedule created and ready for them at the event.

For more details and tips to prepare for the event, visit SEMA’s website or contact Juan Torres at juant@sema.org or 909-978-6722.