AAPEX and SEMA Announce Health & Safety Measures
AAPEX will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID PCR test. SEMA is working with state and local officials to announce more health and safety information in the coming weeks.
Automotive Specialty-Equipment Retail Sales Reach New High
The SEMA report provides an overview on the state of the U.S. specialty-equipment market and examines how consumers and businesses adapted to the pandemic, along with how much was spent, and where, on specialty-automotive parts and accessories in 2020.
Specialty-Equipment Industry Sees Growth During Pandemic
Findings from the new “SEMA State of the Industry—Spring 2021” report indicate that 66% of manufacturers, 60% of distributors and 40% of retailers/installers reported increased sales compared to 12 months ago.
TIA To Host 100th Anniversary Events at The Cosmopolitan Hotel
Registration opens for pre-show events, including TIA’s 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration.
New SEMA Garage Planned in Michigan
SEMA says manufacturers will have access to advanced product-development tools and equipment, an emissions testing lab, an ADAS research and development center, and technicians who will help bring products to market.
SEMA Organizers Give Plans for New West Hall
This year’s SEMA Show is currently scheduled to be in-person at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 2-5.
Work ‘On’ Your Business, Making Culture a Priority
Now is a good time to reflect on your business and perform an audit, especially in the areas of company culture and employee retention—two important barometers that impact productivity and profitability.
SEMA360: Emerging Technologies and What’s Next
A panel of automotive experts explored the idea of smart cities, the gamification of engineering, new manufacturing technologies and digital design methods with a goal of social responsibility at SEMA 360’s “Emerging Technologies” session.
SEMA360: Protect Your Reputation with Positive Reviews
Impact Social Media’s Corey Perlman explains how the most important step a business owner can take to motivate customers to come to their shop is to create a process for positive feedback with existing customers.
TIA Dealer Forum: Ingenuity, Tenacity Foster Success
The award-winning panelists provided insights into their dealerships and what has kept them successful.
SEMA Names Best New Products Featured at SEMA360
The winners were selected from more than 2,200 automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2021.
TIA Honors Top Dealers, VAA at Virtual Awards Event
Top tire dealers, the Virginia Automotive Association and Michelin/TIA scholarship winners were among those honored at this year’s virtual awards ceremony.
