SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By Matt Kennedy

The “2020 SEMA Market Report” provides a comprehensive overview of how consumers bought, researched and installed upgrades and modifications to their vehicles in 2019.

The year 2019 marked continued growth for the specialty automotive aftermarket. American consumers spent $46.2 billion on parts for upgrading, modifying and customizing their vehicles—a new historical high.

The “2020 SEMA Market Report” provides a comprehensive overview of how consumers bought, researched and installed upgrades and modifications to their vehicles in 2019.

Example insights from the report include:

• Independent specialty shops accounted for 20% of all retail dollars spent on specialty auto parts.
• Pickups accounted for 31% of U.S. specialty auto aftermarket sales dollars.
• 59% of specialty-automotive consumers are under age 40.
• 63% of all specialty parts bought for SUVs were installed DIY.

You’ll also find information on parts buyers, key industry trends and forecasts, economic indicators and insights into the vehicles currently on the road.

Want to learn more? Head to www.sema.org/research and download the “2020 SEMA Market Report” today. You can also access SEMA’s other research reports, including the monthly “SEMA Industry Indicators” report, which provides regular updates on industry and economic trends.

By Matt Kennedy

The “2020 SEMA Market Report” provides a comprehensive overview of how consumers bought, researched and installed upgrades and modifications to their vehicles in 2019.

The year 2019 marked continued growth for the specialty automotive aftermarket. American consumers spent $46.2 billion on parts for upgrading, modifying and customizing their vehicles—a new historical high.

The “2020 SEMA Market Report” provides a comprehensive overview of how consumers bought, researched and installed upgrades and modifications to their vehicles in 2019.

Example insights from the report include:

• Independent specialty shops accounted for 20% of all retail dollars spent on specialty auto parts.
• Pickups accounted for 31% of U.S. specialty auto aftermarket sales dollars.
• 59% of specialty-automotive consumers are under age 40.
• 63% of all specialty parts bought for SUVs were installed DIY.

You’ll also find information on parts buyers, key industry trends and forecasts, economic indicators and insights into the vehicles currently on the road.

Want to learn more? Head to www.sema.org/research and download the “2020 SEMA Market Report” today. You can also access SEMA’s other research reports, including the monthly “SEMA Industry Indicators” report, which provides regular updates on industry and economic trends.

By SEMA Editors

The U.S. Commercial Service in Turkey is organizing a free webinar to provide a general overview of Turkey’s automotive industry, including its aftermarket and customs regulations.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Turkey is organizing a free webinar on July 22, to provide a general overview of Turkey’s automotive industry, including its aftermarket and customs regulations.  

• Exporting to any country takes research, connections and doing your homework. Turkey is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Turkey’s Customs Union agreement with the EU also makes it an ideal location to penetrate markets in Central Asia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Caucasus for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

Speakers:

Michael Rosales, director – global auto and smart mobility team, U.S. Commercial Service

• Introductions

William Czajkowski, regional senior commercial officer, U.S. Commercial Service Turkey

• General information about Turkey

Naz Demirdoven, U.S. Commercial Service Turkey, automotive specialist

• General automotive industry overview; OEMs, OESs, EV market, auto accessories, imports of Turkey and industry developments

Patrizio Ragusin, Automotive Aftermarket Association of Turkey, general secretary

• General overview of the Turkish automotive aftermarket

Billur Barlin, Solmaz Customs Agency, managing director

• Customs regulations of Turkey in the automotive industry

Cuneyt Sengun, foreign trade senior manager, Ford Turkey

Osman Selcuk Sarioglu, production planning manager, Ford Otosan

Bahar Gurses, import team leader, Ford Otosan

• Operation and supply chain of Ford Otosan

Registration for the free webinar is required by July 22, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).

By Linda Spencer

Join SEMA for the next “Best Practices in Exporting Online” workshop featuring IP Attachés: China, India and the Middle East. These U.S. government officials will compare and contrast U.S. brand protection practices with the regions in which they are based.

In addition to explaining current issues being raised by the U.S. government in these markets, the officials will discuss both best practices for registering and enforcing your trademarks and patents in China, India and the Middle East. 

The one-hour session will be held Thursday, July 23, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT)/11:00 a.m. (EDT).

Register now!

By Richard Hail

At the heart of Cody Medeisis’ first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more.

Cody Medeisis of Chicago has been named the winner in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier for the Great Lakes region.

At the heart of the first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more. Forced induction is provided by the Vortech V-7 YSi-B Supercharger and exits through the custom stainless-steel exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers and Granatelli Motorsports Electronic Exhaust Cutouts. A Pro Series Level 5.5 Powerglide transmission and ProTorque converter bolt up to the modified Ford 9-in. rear end.

Mickey Thompson ET Street tires hug the Billet Specialties Comp 7 and Win Lite wheels and are kept in check by Wilwood brakes. The Camaro is finished nicely with PPG Envirobase high-performance paint. The spirit of drag racing was built into this ’68 Chevrolet Camaro. “I just poured my heart and soul into it like I do everything I lay my hands on,” said Medeisis.

The Battle of the Builders competition celebrates the amazing craftsmanship and talents of people who create and build some of the most unique cars in the world. The “Young Guns” classification is exclusive to up-and-coming builders who are 27 and under who have performed the majority of the work on their vehicles.

To enter the 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition or the SEMA Young Guns program, visit www.semabotb.com or www.semayoungguns.com.

By Richard Hail

At the heart of Cody Medeisis’ first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more.

Cody Medeisis of Chicago has been named the winner in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier for the Great Lakes region.

At the heart of the first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more. Forced induction is provided by the Vortech V-7 YSi-B Supercharger and exits through the custom stainless-steel exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers and Granatelli Motorsports Electronic Exhaust Cutouts. A Pro Series Level 5.5 Powerglide transmission and ProTorque converter bolt up to the modified Ford 9-in. rear end.

Mickey Thompson ET Street tires hug the Billet Specialties Comp 7 and Win Lite wheels and are kept in check by Wilwood brakes. The Camaro is finished nicely with PPG Envirobase high-performance paint. The spirit of drag racing was built into this ’68 Chevrolet Camaro. “I just poured my heart and soul into it like I do everything I lay my hands on,” said Medeisis.

The Battle of the Builders competition celebrates the amazing craftsmanship and talents of people who create and build some of the most unique cars in the world. The “Young Guns” classification is exclusive to up-and-coming builders who are 27 and under who have performed the majority of the work on their vehicles.

To enter the 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition or the SEMA Young Guns program, visit www.semabotb.com or www.semayoungguns.com.

By Richard Hail

At the heart of Cody Medeisis’ first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more.

Cody Medeisis of Chicago has been named the winner in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier for the Great Lakes region.

At the heart of the first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more. Forced induction is provided by the Vortech V-7 YSi-B Supercharger and exits through the custom stainless-steel exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers and Granatelli Motorsports Electronic Exhaust Cutouts. A Pro Series Level 5.5 Powerglide transmission and ProTorque converter bolt up to the modified Ford 9-in. rear end.

Mickey Thompson ET Street tires hug the Billet Specialties Comp 7 and Win Lite wheels and are kept in check by Wilwood brakes. The Camaro is finished nicely with PPG Envirobase high-performance paint. The spirit of drag racing was built into this ’68 Chevrolet Camaro. “I just poured my heart and soul into it like I do everything I lay my hands on,” said Medeisis.

The Battle of the Builders competition celebrates the amazing craftsmanship and talents of people who create and build some of the most unique cars in the world. The “Young Guns” classification is exclusive to up-and-coming builders who are 27 and under who have performed the majority of the work on their vehicles.

To enter the 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition or the SEMA Young Guns program, visit www.semabotb.com or www.semayoungguns.com.

By Richard Hail

At the heart of Cody Medeisis’ first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more.

Cody Medeisis of Chicago has been named the winner in the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns virtual regional qualifier for the Great Lakes region.

At the heart of the first-gen Camaro lies a Dart SHP Iron Block paired to Frankenstein Monster-Series heads replete with a Crower camshaft and hydraulic lifters, JE Pistons, Holley throttle body and more. Forced induction is provided by the Vortech V-7 YSi-B Supercharger and exits through the custom stainless-steel exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers and Granatelli Motorsports Electronic Exhaust Cutouts. A Pro Series Level 5.5 Powerglide transmission and ProTorque converter bolt up to the modified Ford 9-in. rear end.

Mickey Thompson ET Street tires hug the Billet Specialties Comp 7 and Win Lite wheels and are kept in check by Wilwood brakes. The Camaro is finished nicely with PPG Envirobase high-performance paint. The spirit of drag racing was built into this ’68 Chevrolet Camaro. “I just poured my heart and soul into it like I do everything I lay my hands on,” said Medeisis.

The Battle of the Builders competition celebrates the amazing craftsmanship and talents of people who create and build some of the most unique cars in the world. The “Young Guns” classification is exclusive to up-and-coming builders who are 27 and under who have performed the majority of the work on their vehicles.

To enter the 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition or the SEMA Young Guns program, visit www.semabotb.com or www.semayoungguns.com.

By Ashley Reyes

Micah Anderson

Micah Anderson of T-Rex Truck Products has been recognized as this week’s SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) spotlight member.  

Anderson is the Brand Manager at T-Rex Products, an aftermarket grille design and manufacturing company, where he oversees all brand, product and marketing development. In addition to working with agencies to coordinate and formulate brand strategy, Anderson maintains multiple websites for the company’s parent organization and is the lead photographer for all product photography. YEN is proud to have members like Anderson lead the future of the automotive specialty-equipment market.

Get to know what keeps Anderson in the industry in his Q&A with SEMA and YEN:

SEMA: What is the best advice you ever received?

Micah Anderson: Stay positive. You define who you are, not the people you work for.

SEMA: What keeps you in the industry?

MA: Adventure and fellowship.

SEMA: Where can you be found on a Saturday?

MA: At the races or in the desert.

SEMA: How do you prepare for an important meeting?

MA: By being prompt, ready and informed.

SEMA: If you could go to lunch with one industry leader, living or dead, who would it be?

MA: Barry Meguiar. If you never heard his testimony, you need to.

Are you a YEN member? Fill out this form for a chance to be featured as a SEMA Young Executives Network spotlight member and have the opportunity to be featured on YEN’s social media and SEMA eNews.