Move from the sidelines to the driver’s seat. Apply to join the HRIA Select Committee and help shape the programs that preserve, promote, and advance the hot rod industry.

By Jeff Grantmeyer The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Select Committee gathered in March for its Long-Range Planning Meeting in Fort Myers, Florida, where we spent two days strategizing and collaborating on priorities that will guide the Council in the year ahead. Long-Range Planning Meetings...

The SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is now accepting applications for its Feature Vehicle Program at the 2026 SEMA Show. Each year, a select group of vehicles is chosen to represent HRIA throughout the Show. Featured vehicles may appear in the HRIA booth, at the HRIA Awards Reception, and in...

On Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will host a General Membership Meeting and Panel Discussion on Building Your Future Workforce: Practical Hiring Pathways for Automotive Businesses. Designed to address the urgent need for sustainable...

By Kevin Oeste, V8TV Productions Inc. The Hammer Down! podcast — the official podcast of the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) — continues to deliver must-hear conversations straight from the hot rod, restoration, and performance automotive world. Hosted by Kevin Oeste, every episode features...

Help guide the programs that empower aftermarket engineers, programmers, and product developers while building your leadership skills and industry network.

On March 7, 2026, the Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) hosted its annual Career Fair at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, bringing together the next generation of talent and leading companies from across the automotive aftermarket. The event welcomed 597 total attendees...

By Bob Morreale (ETTN Chair) and Karen Salvaggio (Chair-Elect) Following its recent Long Range Planning Meeting, SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) leadership is energized and aligned around a clear vision for the future. Together, we focused on how ETTN can better serve its members...

The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) recognized Dean Case as its Engineer of the Year at the 2025 SEMA Show, honoring his long-standing contributions to engineering innovation, industry collaboration, and the development of future talent within the automotive aftermarket. For Case, the...