The economy and the environment have been the major drivers for many markets over the last three years, and they have also been consistent topics of conversation among tire and wheel experts. The tire industry underwent a sort of accordion buckling in inventory as the economic slowdown led consumers to balk at anything other than critical expenditures and then pent-up demand caused a sudden resurgence.
In its daily efforts to promote and protect the auto hobby, SEMA continues to partner with state lawmakers from across the country through the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus.
The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is a nationwide partnership between enthusiasts, vehicle clubs and members of the automotive specialty-equipment industry who have joined forces to promote hobby-friendly legislation and oppose unfair legislation.
At the 2009 SEMA Show, 10,603 buyers filled the aisles looking for the latest mobile-electronics products and innovations.
The cool dude in the hat and shades driving Jamie Musselman’s ’33 roadster is Boyd Coddington.
March 2, 2010
The automotive specialty-equipment industry was born in the racing and performance segment. In fact, the original name of SEMA, now the Specialty Equipment Market Association, was the Speed Equipment Manufacturer’s Association.
BMW 1-Series Five-Door Hatch, Ford’s High-Performance Raptor, 2011 Dodge Charger
Numbers Add Up to a Substantial Number of Specialty-Equipment Prospects
SEMA News -- April 2009
RESEARCH
By Ty Michael and Zack Krelle