Technically known as rapid prototyping or additive fabrication, high-end medical, aerospace and automotive designers have used the process for nearly two decades to develop small thermoplastic prototypes and models for research and development purposes. Thanks to recent advances, however, the...

Providing young automotive enthusiasts with an opportunity to develop and showcase their talents while being exposed to the automotive aftermarket industry, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow launched in 2008 at the Race & Performance Expo in St. Charles, Illinois, and has been invited to compete at the SEMA...

A group of SEMA-member manufacturers recently descended on the Chinese capitol of Beijing, for the second annual SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Program—an intensive three days of networking and one-on-one meetings with Chinese buyers from 24 cities...

Key to the association’s mission and growth are industry leaders and volunteers who tirelessly give of themselves to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors and member councils. To recognize these individuals and to encourage the emergence of other industry volunteers to join their ranks, SEMA...

Here is a collection of photos featuring the SEMA Show New Product Showcase entries for the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler was named the 2011 SEMA Award winner for Hottest 4X4-SUV during the 2011 SEMA Show.

Tire Group International Expands Domestic and International Teams The following new hires were announced by Tire Group International: Enrique Goudie, a 20-year veteran of the tire industry, joined the company's international team as senior category manager; Sherko Hajrasouli joined the company as...

Nominations for the 2012 SEMA Board of Directors are due Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Please take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a Board member position.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

The shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. recently delivered these shots of the next-generation Nissan Altima sedan. The team reports that past prototypes were heavily camouflaged, but this one is sporting just a tad of plastic wrap up front, with the remainder of the body simply covered with form-fitting...

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