Thu, 07/14/2016 - 10:26

The Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance specializes in protecting specialty-equipment companies by offering solutions to protect most aspects of their businesses.

SEMA has partnered with the Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance (SEIA) by Alliant Insurance Services for more than 25 years to provide exclusive savings to association members. SEIA specializes in protecting businesses within the automotive aftermarket, and because of that, its representatives understand the needs of automotive specialty-equipment companies and offer solutions to protect almost every aspect of their businesses.

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 10:26

The Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance specializes in protecting specialty-equipment companies by offering solutions to protect most aspects of their businesses.

SEMA has partnered with the Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance (SEIA) by Alliant Insurance Services for more than 25 years to provide exclusive savings to association members. SEIA specializes in protecting businesses within the automotive aftermarket, and because of that, its representatives understand the needs of automotive specialty-equipment companies and offer solutions to protect almost every aspect of their businesses.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 13:56

By SEMA Editors

Last chance to register for the SEMA Garage Open House Celebration, July 28th, 2016. Join SEMA members and staff to experience the latest product development tools and visit the new emissions compliance center, photo studio and updated conference center. Complimentary food, drink and celebrity appearances included. RSVP by July 21.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 13:56

By SEMA Editors

Last chance to register for the SEMA Garage Open House Celebration, July 28th, 2016. Join SEMA members and staff to experience the latest product development tools and visit the new emissions compliance center, photo studio and updated conference center. Complimentary food, drink and celebrity appearances included. RSVP by July 21.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 13:56

By SEMA Editors

Last chance to register for the SEMA Garage Open House Celebration, July 28th, 2016. Join SEMA members and staff to experience the latest product development tools and visit the new emissions compliance center, photo studio and updated conference center. Complimentary food, drink and celebrity appearances included. RSVP by July 21.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 09:03

By Becca Butler


John Yieser’s F-2000 landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition.

If Ford brought back the ’69 F-100, what would it look like? This was the inspiration behind John Yieser’s F-2000 that landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition. Sponsored by Hella Inc., Yieser purchased the vehicle for $2,000 in quarters more than 10 years ago, and has since transformed it into the perfect blend for both the hot-rod and off-road lover.

The Battle of the Builders competition, which took place during the 2015 SEMA Show, was open exclusively to builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the Show, bringing together the most talented builders and customizers in the country. With nearly 300 vehicles entered in the competition, this F-2000 stood out among the rest, earning itself a spot among the top 21.

Check out this video to learn more about this build, and visit our YouTube channel to see similar videos.

New this year will be the introduction of “Young Guns” (under 35) who will be singled out for special recognition. Builders with vehicles from all market segments are encouraged to enter.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit www.semaignited.com.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 09:03

By Becca Butler


John Yieser’s F-2000 landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition.

If Ford brought back the ’69 F-100, what would it look like? This was the inspiration behind John Yieser’s F-2000 that landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition. Sponsored by Hella Inc., Yieser purchased the vehicle for $2,000 in quarters more than 10 years ago, and has since transformed it into the perfect blend for both the hot-rod and off-road lover.

The Battle of the Builders competition, which took place during the 2015 SEMA Show, was open exclusively to builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the Show, bringing together the most talented builders and customizers in the country. With nearly 300 vehicles entered in the competition, this F-2000 stood out among the rest, earning itself a spot among the top 21.

Check out this video to learn more about this build, and visit our YouTube channel to see similar videos.

New this year will be the introduction of “Young Guns” (under 35) who will be singled out for special recognition. Builders with vehicles from all market segments are encouraged to enter.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit www.semaignited.com.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 09:03

By Becca Butler


John Yieser’s F-2000 landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition.

If Ford brought back the ’69 F-100, what would it look like? This was the inspiration behind John Yieser’s F-2000 that landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition. Sponsored by Hella Inc., Yieser purchased the vehicle for $2,000 in quarters more than 10 years ago, and has since transformed it into the perfect blend for both the hot-rod and off-road lover.

The Battle of the Builders competition, which took place during the 2015 SEMA Show, was open exclusively to builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the Show, bringing together the most talented builders and customizers in the country. With nearly 300 vehicles entered in the competition, this F-2000 stood out among the rest, earning itself a spot among the top 21.

Check out this video to learn more about this build, and visit our YouTube channel to see similar videos.

New this year will be the introduction of “Young Guns” (under 35) who will be singled out for special recognition. Builders with vehicles from all market segments are encouraged to enter.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit www.semaignited.com.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 09:03

By Becca Butler


John Yieser’s F-2000 landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition.

If Ford brought back the ’69 F-100, what would it look like? This was the inspiration behind John Yieser’s F-2000 that landed a spot in the Top 21 of the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition. Sponsored by Hella Inc., Yieser purchased the vehicle for $2,000 in quarters more than 10 years ago, and has since transformed it into the perfect blend for both the hot-rod and off-road lover.

The Battle of the Builders competition, which took place during the 2015 SEMA Show, was open exclusively to builders with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the Show, bringing together the most talented builders and customizers in the country. With nearly 300 vehicles entered in the competition, this F-2000 stood out among the rest, earning itself a spot among the top 21.

Check out this video to learn more about this build, and visit our YouTube channel to see similar videos.

New this year will be the introduction of “Young Guns” (under 35) who will be singled out for special recognition. Builders with vehicles from all market segments are encouraged to enter.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit www.semaignited.com.

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 14:49

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

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The Senate Environmental Quality Committee did not approve legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks.

Legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks was not approved by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Transportation Committee and full Assembly. Current law provides for “an enhanced fleet modernization program” to be administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair based on guidelines adopted by the Air Resources Board. Beginning in the ’16–’17 fiscal year, the bill would have required the agencies to set specific and measurable goals for the program’s expansion. While the bill was granted “reconsideration” by the committee, it is unlikely to re-emerge and is essentially dead for the year.  

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.