Nominations for SEMA’s Gen-III Innovator of the Year Award are currently being accepted at www.sema.org/awards. Created to identify a youthful innovator whose work is substantially benefiting the automotive aftermarket, the award recognizes an individual who has made a significant breakthrough in...

The year 2020 was a roller coaster, with COVID-19 and the response to it creating an unprecedented and unpredictable disruption throughout the U.S. economy. Still, the specialty-equipment industry showed resilience with industry retail sales climbing from $46.2 billion to new high of $47.89 billion...

With an expanded prize package and increased benefits to applicants, the 9th annual SEMA Launch Pad competition included a record-high number of applications from entrepreneurs of new automotive-related products. At 181, the number surpasses the previous high of 120 applications. “Based on interest...