#SEMA Coverage

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Check out Mopar Connection's coverage of the 2024 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Las Vegas!

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2023 SEMA SHOW CREATES CONNECTIONS

2023 SEMA SHOW CREATES CONNECTIONS THAT DRIVE FUTURE SUCCESS FOR THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2023) – The SEMA Show returned to Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3, bringing together more than 150,000 automotive aftermarket industry professionals looking to transform four days of relationship-building, networking, sales and marketing into business success and dreams realized.   The proof that the SEMA Show was poised to return to historic levels was found in the packed Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit halls, teeming with more than 2,200 exhibitors, boundary-pushing builds, innovative new products, thought-provoking educational opportunities and more than 150,000 attendees connecting throughout the aftermarket community. The Show creates connections via dedicated product communities, outdoor activations, education and training, award programs, reveals, unique experiences and celebrations.   “The SEMA Show is one of the largest trade shows in the country, but it’s actually comprised of several smaller, distinct communities,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of Events. “The networking that takes place within those groups is where you see the transformative power the Show has to positively impact participants and chart the course of the aftermarket industry.”   Perhaps nowhere else is that transformative power felt more strongly than amongst the companies exhibiting at the Show for the first time. More than 20 percent of the exhibitors were new participants, driving innovation, including Caross USA, manufacturers of portable jump starters and air compressors, based in San Mateo, Calif. The start-up has had products on sale for a mere three months and SEMA was its first trade show. Not only did they meet prospective partners from Canada to Australia, but their networking also gained them exposure via social media and led to a relationship with the television show “Two Guys Garage” and a potential on-air appearance in February. They also won two Global Media Awards (GMA), given by judges comprised of members of the international media to products they feel will be well-received in their respective countries.   “You don’t see a lot of ‘tire kickers’ at SEMA, the buyers are much more serious,” said Global Sales Director Steve Stambaugh. “I can’t say enough about SEMA. Being at this Show has done more for our company in two days than other industries do in 10 years.”   For returning exhibitors, the SEMA Show was an opportunity to continue building on the year-over-year growth that participation creates. For CIC Powerbox of Pittsburg, Kan., a manufacturer of AC-powered truck boxes that first exhibited at the Show in 2018, their participation has led to several partnerships.   “Every time we come to SEMA we come away with new business,” said CEO Mike Windsor, listing the Department of Transportation, the United States Air Force, Goodyear, and several OEMs as just a few of the relationships forged at the SEMA Show. “We’ve also made connections for opportunities we either weren’t aware of or didn’t know how to get into,” he added, including sponsorship of professional drift racer Faruk Kugay and growth of CIC’s social media marketing as examples. “We’ve had exponential growth year over year and if all goes well, this year we’ll go international thanks to the relationships we’ve made at SEMA,” said Windsor.   The Show remains a popular place for OEMs to connect with the aftermarket industry. For Toyota, 2023 was a year to push boundaries. “Toyota has always seen SEMA as a place to let our imagination run wild. This past show was no exception, as we tapped into thrills on the track ... and the trail,” said Mike Tripp, Group Vice President, Toyota Marketing. “The amount of interest in the all-new 2024 Tacoma and Land Cruiser didn't disappoint. And based on the coverage we've received, it's safe to say that builds like our X-Runner Concept and FJ Bruiser were true stars of the show.”   For Ford Performance Parts & Accessories, the Show allows them to forge relationships with attendees and share the benefits of their products. “The SEMA Show gives us the opportunity to showcase the knowledge of our representatives, talk engineering and support our product with assurances that all accessories are fully reviewed for safety, ergonomics, and longevity,” said Natalie Simon, Marketing & Events Manager, Ford Performance Parts & Accessories.      For others, Show participation is a step towards achieving the dream of a career in the automotive aftermarket. Masen Schneider, a freshman studying mechanical engineering at the University of North Dakota, received a SEMA Scholarship, awarded annually to students interested in careers in the automotive industry. “It means a lot to receive a scholarship from an organization like SEMA because as big and impactful as they are, they see your story and experience and want to help propel you towards your dream,” he said. Schneider hopes to one day be an automotive parts designer.   The SEMA Show also remains a center of innovation fueled by passion, as evidenced by the Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. The aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, the program celebrated 10 years of providing builders the ultimate platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience. For Andy Leach, winning builder of the 1960 Buick Invicta Custom, the victory was the culmination of nine years of work. “It’s a dream come true,” said Leach. “I've been chasing this award for nearly a decade. The Buick was a labor of love.”   The SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 5-8, 2024. To learn more about the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com. Read the full article

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Episode 921 - Interesting Product from SEMA?

On tonight’s episode we’ll be asking you… Do you have any Jeep related Thanksgiving traditions? Did you see any new product from SEMA coverage that you might want to pick up? What aftermarket part(s) have you broken or replaced with another upgrade?

Check out this episode!

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SEMA 2020: Chevrolet Performance Adds More LS Crate Engines

SEMA 2020: Chevrolet Performance Adds More LS Crate Engines

If there’s one company that people love to see at SEMA, it is Chevrolet Efficiency . They are always working on innovative new parts and accessories ideal for the LS and LT exchange crowd. And for 2020, nothing is promoting. Even without a physical trade display to attend, Chevrolet Performance has many brand new items that will surely grab the attention associated with any enthusiast. Gen IV…

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#SupraSunday Throwback to this beast spotted at #sema2022 …🧐 —————- And if you need any Tuner performance upgrades and accessories - check out @jdmsport FWU! JDMSportNation.com ————— 📷/🏎: @firm400 / TAG Follow to see more builds like this! #Supra #sema Got boost? If not JDM Sport has the turbo chargers & accessories you need! MORE coverage at Firm400.com ! JDM Sport has ALL your performance parts needs from intakes, exhaust, steering wheels, intercoolers, lowering springs, camber kits, subframe bars, 32-Way JDM Sport Coilovers, and more as featured at #sema2019 ! 😎 🔰 📷/owner: 👉 @firm400 / TAG 👈 Follow: @jdmsportnation @firm400 Get your JDM Sport performance products & accessories at YOUR local authorized dealer TODAY! If they don't HAVE IT - ask why and tell them to carry JDM Sport! Instagram : JDMSportNation Media/Photo: Follow JDM Sport on social media: JDMSportNation.Tumblr.com Twitter: JDMSport YouTube: JDMSportNation JDMSportNation-com AUTHORIZED ONLINE DEALER for JDM Sports Performance Products and Accessories: AJDMParts-com AdvancedJDMParts Online Shop online 24/7 for 1000's of top automotive brands and ALL your tuner performance products! All Media / Content used are Properties of Original Owners / Creators respectfully More media at Firm400.com JDM Sport TV AdvanSpec Network #jdm #japan #jdmsport #jdmsportnation #firm400 #advanspecnetwork #gtr #illest #nissan #honda #drift #racer #streetrace https://www.instagram.com/p/Clhx_kMpX41/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[carshowbernie]

Good morning everyone!!! I'm finally kicking off my SEMA coverage with one of my favorites from this year- this gorgeously slammed Lincoln Continental with suicide doors and custom red interior. #lincolncontinental #suicidedoors #custominterior #sema2021 #semashow #loveagoodcarshow #CarShowBernie (at The SEMA Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV25uktqIrU/?utm_medium=tumblr

[gaugemagazine]

The collection of Import Cars at SEMA 2019 was out of this world. See all the gauge magazine coverage on our website or link in comments! @sema #sema #semashow #gaugemagazine #indianapolis #indiana #coverage #showcoverage #customrides #import #picoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Q3ZtVFv_W/?igshid=ky2m4um1djp4

[loweredlifestyle]

SEMA IS SO SOON OMG. We’ll have live coverage all week long. Is there anything you guys would like to see? 📸 @loweredlifestyle.matt https://ift.tt/1HUHZIM

[protouringtexas]

Y’all ready for Sema? Updates and coverage to come ✌🏼 #protouringtexas #vpracing #slp https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fc9eUg-s5/?igshid=16zy3cfny8ebx

[revkit]

#FridayFavs badass builds doing badass things! 👊🏼 @trailtosema @powerstopbrakes legendary Trail to SEMA is an annual week long off-road adventure from Chicago to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Pushing everyone’s boundaries far beyond whats comfortable on trails that nearly none of us have run! Catch our rig @reverendkit out on this journey, and stay tuned for all our coverage!! — Claim your free build page at → https://revkit.com @trailtosema @powerstopbrakes @reverendkit — 👇🏼Check out the REVKIT Group page featuring all the builds that will take part in this years 2019 @trailtosema Group Page: https://revkit.com/trailtosema https://www.instagram.com/p/B3yIujQpU18/?igshid=wp3sw4nl97qv

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#Skunk2Saturday - @jbuilt_boostedfb6 w/ That SEMA 2019 Drip 💧🔥🤙🏻Leaving Today’s Skunk2 Racing Anti-Garage Sale! Our SEMA 2019 Recap Coverage Featuring @jbuilt_boostedfb6 Coming Soon! S/O @jbuilt_boostedfb6 & DJ For Keeping Us Entertained Throughout The Day & Catching Up After SEMA! Thank You Doug, @skunk2racing @mrvic562 For Having Us @ Your Awesome Chill Event! Make Sure You Guys Checkout @skunk2racing ‘s Performance Parts & Sale Announcements For The Holiday Season! 🙏🏻#Skunk2 #Skunk2Racing #AntiGarageSale #JDMSport #Firm400 ----------------------------------- Follow 👉🏻 @firm400 👈🏻 Subscribe To Our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/firm400 . . . #hondagram #performanceparts #carshow #firm400magazine #firm400popup #youtuber #contentcreators #jdmsportnation #jdmsportvixens #honda #sema2019 #hondacivic #hondas2000 #typer #fk8 #s2kgram #autocross #carculture #civicfb6 #civicsofinstagram #automotiveindustry #drift #motorsports #advanspec (at Skunk 2) https://www.instagram.com/p/B48jBIenzFu/?igshid=1cgby5nqidk9i

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https://www.hotrod.com/features/2024-ousci-driveoptima-ultimate-streetcar-race-results-vegas-and-sema-championship/

Thanks to our friends at Hot Rod Magazine for their coverage of the 2024 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Las Vegas!

[rpmtrish]

2023 SEMA SHOW CREATES CONNECTIONS THAT DRIVE FUTURE SUCCESS FOR THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2023) – The SEMA Show returned to Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3, bringing together more than 150,000 automotive aftermarket industry professionals looking to transform four days of relationship-building, networking, sales and marketing into business success and dreams realized.   The proof that the SEMA Show was poised to return to historic levels was found in the packed Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit halls, teeming with more than 2,200 exhibitors, boundary-pushing builds, innovative new products, thought-provoking educational opportunities and more than 150,000 attendees connecting throughout the aftermarket community. The Show creates connections via dedicated product communities, outdoor activations, education and training, award programs, reveals, unique experiences and celebrations.   “The SEMA Show is one of the largest trade shows in the country, but it’s actually comprised of several smaller, distinct communities,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of Events. “The networking that takes place within those groups is where you see the transformative power the Show has to positively impact participants and chart the course of the aftermarket industry.”   Perhaps nowhere else is that transformative power felt more strongly than amongst the companies exhibiting at the Show for the first time. More than 20 percent of the exhibitors were new participants, driving innovation, including Caross USA, manufacturers of portable jump starters and air compressors, based in San Mateo, Calif. The start-up has had products on sale for a mere three months and SEMA was its first trade show. Not only did they meet prospective partners from Canada to Australia, but their networking also gained them exposure via social media and led to a relationship with the television show “Two Guys Garage” and a potential on-air appearance in February. They also won two Global Media Awards (GMA), given by judges comprised of members of the international media to products they feel will be well-received in their respective countries.   “You don’t see a lot of ‘tire kickers’ at SEMA, the buyers are much more serious,” said Global Sales Director Steve Stambaugh. “I can’t say enough about SEMA. Being at this Show has done more for our company in two days than other industries do in 10 years.”   For returning exhibitors, the SEMA Show was an opportunity to continue building on the year-over-year growth that participation creates. For CIC Powerbox of Pittsburg, Kan., a manufacturer of AC-powered truck boxes that first exhibited at the Show in 2018, their participation has led to several partnerships.   “Every time we come to SEMA we come away with new business,” said CEO Mike Windsor, listing the Department of Transportation, the United States Air Force, Goodyear, and several OEMs as just a few of the relationships forged at the SEMA Show. “We’ve also made connections for opportunities we either weren’t aware of or didn’t know how to get into,” he added, including sponsorship of professional drift racer Faruk Kugay and growth of CIC’s social media marketing as examples. “We’ve had exponential growth year over year and if all goes well, this year we’ll go international thanks to the relationships we’ve made at SEMA,” said Windsor.   The Show remains a popular place for OEMs to connect with the aftermarket industry. For Toyota, 2023 was a year to push boundaries. “Toyota has always seen SEMA as a place to let our imagination run wild. This past show was no exception, as we tapped into thrills on the track ... and the trail,” said Mike Tripp, Group Vice President, Toyota Marketing. “The amount of interest in the all-new 2024 Tacoma and Land Cruiser didn't disappoint. And based on the coverage we've received, it's safe to say that builds like our X-Runner Concept and FJ Bruiser were true stars of the show.”   For Ford Performance Parts & Accessories, the Show allows them to forge relationships with attendees and share the benefits of their products. “The SEMA Show gives us the opportunity to showcase the knowledge of our representatives, talk engineering and support our product with assurances that all accessories are fully reviewed for safety, ergonomics, and longevity,” said Natalie Simon, Marketing & Events Manager, Ford Performance Parts & Accessories.      For others, Show participation is a step towards achieving the dream of a career in the automotive aftermarket. Masen Schneider, a freshman studying mechanical engineering at the University of North Dakota, received a SEMA Scholarship, awarded annually to students interested in careers in the automotive industry. “It means a lot to receive a scholarship from an organization like SEMA because as big and impactful as they are, they see your story and experience and want to help propel you towards your dream,” he said. Schneider hopes to one day be an automotive parts designer.   The SEMA Show also remains a center of innovation fueled by passion, as evidenced by the Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. The aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, the program celebrated 10 years of providing builders the ultimate platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience. For Andy Leach, winning builder of the 1960 Buick Invicta Custom, the victory was the culmination of nine years of work. “It’s a dream come true,” said Leach. “I've been chasing this award for nearly a decade. The Buick was a labor of love.”   The SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 5-8, 2024. To learn more about the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com. Read the full article

[jeeptalkshow]

Episode 921 - Interesting Product from SEMA?

On tonight’s episode we’ll be asking you… Do you have any Jeep related Thanksgiving traditions? Did you see any new product from SEMA coverage that you might want to pick up? What aftermarket part(s) have you broken or replaced with another upgrade?

Check out this episode!

[crazy4tank]

SEMA 2020: Silver Sport Transmissions’ Improved Five-Speed Kits

SEMA 2020: Silver Sport Transmissions’ Improved Five-Speed Kits

While we all know that TREMEC five- and six-speed transmissions are a great update for all enthusiasts, it’s company’s such as Silver Sports activity Transmissions (SST) which make the installs a do-it-yourself procedure. For years, the TKO was the regular in manual-overdrive transmission swaps, and today, a new TREMEC transmission has walked up to help enthusiasts—the TKX. You are able to read…

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#TunerTUE JDM Sport is PROUD to feature our high performance JDM Sport Couplers and Piping Kits (also available in various colors). Constructed of high grade materials to assure continuous performance throughout ownership of your vehicle. JDMSportNation.com Mate with any of our other products or our turbo kits including NEW series JDM Sport Turbo Chargers ! A definite MUST have for all you DRIFT& BOOST fans! Add this on that upgrade wanted list! Upgrade your engine bay and ADD MORE POWER ! As seen at 2019 SEMA featured in the JDM Sport booth! 😳🔰 JDM Sport has the turbo chargers & accessories you need! #couplers #boostlife #fastandfurious MORE coverage at Firm400.com ! JDM Sport has ALL your performance parts needs from intakes, exhaust, steering wheels, intercoolers, lowering springs, camber kits, subframe bars, 32-Way JDM Sport Coilovers, and more as featured at #2019! 😎🔰 Photo: 👉 @firm400 👈 Follow: @jdmsportnation | @firm400 Get your JDM Sport performance products & accessories at YOUR local authorized dealer TODAY! If they don't HAVE IT - ask why and tell them to carry JDM Sport! Instagram : JDMSportNation Media: @jdmsport | Follow JDM Sport on social media: JDMSportNation.Tumblr.com Twitter: JDMSport YouTube: JDMSportNation JDMSportNationcom AUTHORIZED ONLINE DEALER for JDM Sports Performance Products and Accessories: AJDMParts-com AdvancedJDMParts Online Shop online 24/7 for 1000's of top automotive brands and ALL your tuner performance products! All Media / Content used are Properties of Original Owners / Creators respectfully More media at Firm400.com | JDM Sport TV | AdvanSpec Network #jdm #japan #jdmsport #jdmsporttv #jdmsportnation #firm400 #advanspecnetwork #formuladrift #nissan #honda #civic #drift #pipingkits #boost #importtuner #superstreet #toyota https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMwBaGJ0Am/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=