Consumer trends and preferences may change over time, but in the automotive sphere, pickups never really fall out of fashion. They’re the ideal multipurpose vehicles that function equally as daily commuters, job-site workhorses or recreational trail toys. For sheer versatility, nothing compares to them, and that’s probably why the bestselling vehicle in the United States for more than 40 years in a row has been a pickup.
Lawmakers in Virginia introduced SEMA-supported legislation to repeal the law tying the state to California’s motor vehicle emissions standards. Under current law, sales of new gas- and diesel-powered vehicles will be banned starting in 2035. Virginia is seen as the most likely state to repeal its mandate and Governor Glenn Youngkin has made it one of his top priorities. However, control of the legislature is narrowly split between Republicans and Democrats, making the final outcome hard to predict.
It’s a popular nostrum that the COVID-19 pandemic provided the accelerant that enabled the explosion in e-commerce sales that continues unextinguished to this day. Cautious consumers under remain-in-place orders stayed away from brick-and-mortar retail outlets in droves, the story goes, and turned to the convenience of the internet as a shopping and purchasing alternative, turning the conventional point-of-sale business model on its head.
As a specialty-equipment market trade association, SEMA’s mission is to help its business members succeed and prosper. To this end, it offers a broad variety of programs. Some are designed to help a business as a whole, while others are tailored toward employees or individuals. Combined, all SEMA programs and benefits offer powerful opportunities to grow brands, careers and industry enthusiasm. But how can members discover and access them all?
The SEMA Show and the new SEMA Fest are separate events being held at two different locations.
News and updates from RealTruck, Polaris, Tread Lightly! and more.
SEMA members are invited to connect with Daryl Sampson, vice president of marketing at Turn 14 Distribution, during the FLN Facebook and Instagram live chat, Wednesday, April 12.
The SEMA and PRI legislative team will provide the industry with an update on the advocacy efforts of the association during an open virtual meeting.
#GRIDLIFE provides young automotive and music enthusiasts a thrilling mashup of the two worlds.
Every approved exhibitor who submits prior to the Exhibit Space Rental Application deadline on April 3 has the opportunity to select their booth space.