SEMA Names New Vice President of Marketing
RJ de Vera will lead the association’s continued pivot into a digital-first strategy to support SEMA members, industry.
Automotive Specialty Equipment Market Reaches $36B, According To SEMA Report
Consumer spending on automotive specialty equipment parts and accessories is on the rise, reaching $36 billion in 2014. This number, which represents an 8 percent growth over the previous year and the fifth consecutive year of growth, is reported in the 2015 SEMA Market Report.
SEMA Secures Senate Resolution For ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
SEMA Elects New Board Members
On June 11, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors announced election results, with the addition of several new board members. Wade Kawasaki of the Coker Group has been elected as the chairman-elect and joins the association for the 2015-’17 term.
SEMA Battle Of The Builders TV Special To Premiere March 8
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the first SEMA-produced television special premieres on the Velocity channel at 8 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 8. The one-hour program features the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition highlighting the top 10 builders, their vehicles and their journey to the inaugural competition.
SEMA Secures U.S. Senate Resolution Designating July 11 As ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 493 (S. Res. 493) designating July 11, 2014, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The Resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils.
Small Businesses Seen as Engine for Economic Recovery
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) applauded the signing into law of the “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act” (H.R. 5297), including $12 billion in tax incentives for small businesses and creating a $30 billion resource to activate greater lending to small businesses by community banks.
Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Car Restoration Legislation
Kansas law H.B. 2594 will exempt certain modifications on antique vehicles from VIN offense seizures and dispositions.
Trade Groups Praise FTC On ‘Nixing The Fix’ Report
Industry is calling for action to implement its findings.
SEMA Announces 2021 Board Candidates
Voting will take place online between May 11 and May 25 and is open to current SEMA-member companies.