Members of the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) showcase their vehicles throughout the SEMA Show each year to promote their products and expertise. TORA recognizes a handful of amazing vehicles from member companies that have supported SEMA Cares Charities during the year by featuring them either in the TORA booth on the Show floor or on the outdoor promenade between the South Hall and the Performance Pavilion. Here is an inside look at some of the TORA feature vehicles that were at the 2016 SEMA Show.
https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/TORA-featured-vehicles-highlight-up-and-coming-builders
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:49
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:17
By SEMA Editors
 The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. |
The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO benefits its member companies.
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.
For the cost of shipping product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits include:
- Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
- Professional product photos available for marketing use.
- Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.
Carlisle attendees can save shipping costs by dropping off and picking up their products on-site.
In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
- Non-Original Interior
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
- Non-Original Exterior/Trim
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
- Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
- Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)
New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show. These New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies.
For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:17
By SEMA Editors
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. |
The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO benefits its member companies.
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.
For the cost of shipping product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits include:
- Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
- Professional product photos available for marketing use.
- Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.
Carlisle attendees can save shipping costs by dropping off and picking up their products on-site.
In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
- Non-Original Interior
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
- Non-Original Exterior/Trim
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
- Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
- Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)
New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show. These New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies.
For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:17
By SEMA Editors
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. |
The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO benefits its member companies.
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.
For the cost of shipping product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits include:
- Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
- Professional product photos available for marketing use.
- Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.
Carlisle attendees can save shipping costs by dropping off and picking up their products on-site.
In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
- Non-Original Interior
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
- Non-Original Exterior/Trim
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
- Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
- Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)
New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show. These New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies.
For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:17
By SEMA Editors
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. |
The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle, Thursday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m., in the ARMO Hot Products tent, conveniently located in the middle of the fairgrounds. Network with industry friends and check out the country’s hottest restored vehicles and restoration products over drinks and appetizers. SEMA staff and council leadership will also be there to discuss council initiatives and how ARMO benefits its member companies.
The ARMO Hot Products Showcase is a valuable opportunity for ARMO-member companies to put their product(s) in front of thousands of restoration consumers and enthusiasts at Spring Carlisle. The Showcase is open Thursday–Saturday, April 20–22, and participation is included in ARMO membership.
For the cost of shipping product(s) to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, participation benefits include:
- Product(s) displayed in the ARMO Hot Products tent, which is located strategically in the center of the event grounds.
- Professional product photos available for marketing use.
- Product photos will be displayed in the ARMO booth at the SEMA Show and in a photo gallery on www.SEMA.org.
Carlisle attendees can save shipping costs by dropping off and picking up their products on-site.
In addition, if a hot product is new this year, it may be entered for an ARMO New Product award in one of nine categories:
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Interior
- Non-Original Interior
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
- Non-Original Exterior/Trim
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- Reproduction of Original Replacement Engine/Engine Component
- Non-Original Engine/Engine Component
- Accessary Item (i.e., 8-track tape, record player, bud vase, etc.)
New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies. Judging is Thursday, April 20, and winners will be announced that evening at the ARMO Industry Mixer, held in the tent. Formal award presentations will be made at the ARMO Awards Reception at the 2017 SEMA Show. These New Product Awards provide yet another marketing opportunity for ARMO-member companies.
For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 10:12
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
 Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. |
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. The bill still requires that light bars be turned off when vehicles are being operated on roads and highways. The measure also raises the number of permissible auxiliary passing lamps and auxiliary driving lamps from one to two.
For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 10:12
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. |
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. The bill still requires that light bars be turned off when vehicles are being operated on roads and highways. The measure also raises the number of permissible auxiliary passing lamps and auxiliary driving lamps from one to two.
For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 10:12
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. |
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. The bill still requires that light bars be turned off when vehicles are being operated on roads and highways. The measure also raises the number of permissible auxiliary passing lamps and auxiliary driving lamps from one to two.
For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 10:12
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. |
Legislation to eliminate the requirement that roof-mounted off-road light bars be covered when vehicles are operated on roads and highways was reintroduced. The bill still requires that light bars be turned off when vehicles are being operated on roads and highways. The measure also raises the number of permissible auxiliary passing lamps and auxiliary driving lamps from one to two.
For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 10:10
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff
 Legislation has been introduced to require the state to create and publicly post a list of state-managed areas where the operation of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) by the public is permitted. |
Legislation has been introduced to require that the state to create and publicly post a list of state-managed areas where the operation of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) by the public is permitted. The bill will be considered by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.