By Scott Lowe At the 2024 SEMA Show, the SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology (ETTN) awarded Mike Black of The Tuning School with its second annual Engineer of the Year award.  This award is given to a nominee who has made great engineering achievements within the automotive aftermarket field for the...

A landmark victory in Massachusetts is reshaping the future of the automotive repair industry, ensuring independent shops can access critical vehicle data. With automakers' legal challenge dismissed, the Right to Repair movement takes a major step forward, preventing manufacturers from locking out...

Understanding patents is essential for product development staff seeking to protect their R&D investment and avoid future legal issues. Patent knowledge helps team members identify potentially patentable ideas early in the design process, potentially leading to exclusive rights that protect the...

The SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is proud to welcome the network’s newest members! Aditya Badarinath, Robert Bosch LLC Crue Blakeley, American Expedition Vehicles Josh Goodpaster, Aces Fuel Injection, Inc. Janet Liao, Adesso Inc.