The SEMA Board of Directors provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry. There are a total of 10 candidates running for six open seats on the Board for the 2021 election cycle.

SEMA filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Gear Box Z. Inc., arguing against the EPA’s contention that the Clean Air Act (CAA) does not allow a motor vehicle to be converted into a racing vehicle used solely for competition.

If there’s a topic that’s a greater subject of controversy in the automotive world at present than future tech, one would be hard-pressed to name it. By “future tech,” we’re referring to the increased production and popularity of electric and alternative-fuel vehicles; the explosive growth of...

There is something in the air and it smells like a shakedown. Ever since the Volkswagen diesel scandal broke six years ago, it seems like the government has set its sights on the automotive specialty aftermarket. You can’t open the newspaper without reading about another enforcement action or...

’22 Bronco Warthog Hybrid: Unlike the prototype spied last year, the one seen here has a set of orange cables on the undercarriage. ’23 Ford Mustang AWD: Clearly based on the current S550 Mustang GT, the prototype is wearing light checkered camouflage on the front end. ’21 F-150 Raptor: Here’s the...

Industry news from SEMA-member companies, including NASCAR, Classic Instruments, Yokohama Tire Corp. and more.

Economic activity improved significantly in the early months of the year, according to the latest edition of “SEMA Industry Indicators.” The rate of vaccinations is accelerating, and the number of COVID-19 cases, while still high, is improving.