Hunter Engineering to Participate in ADAS Showcase at SEMA
Hunter Engineering will take part in a special ADAS Showcase at SEMA 2022 in Las Vegas from Nov. 1-4. A large space will be set aside in Upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for better informing SEMA members about ADAS, promoting awareness of and education about ADAS recalibration and services, and highlighting
eBay Motors Experience to Debut at 2022 SEMA Show
The 2022 SEMA Show will include a brand-new feature – the eBay Motors Experience. Located in more than 100,000 square feet of space in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center, eBay Motors Experience will anchor the outdoor area and welcome Showgoers with engaged and experiential activities as soon as they arrive on site, according
TIA to Offer Six Educational Sessions at GTE and SEMA
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) says it will conduct six educational sessions during this fall’s Global Tire Expo (GTE) and SEMA shows in Las Vegas. The GTE takes place Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. TIA’s pre-show events include a TopGolf government affairs benefit on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2
RoboTire Begins Aggressive Rollout
Tire-changing robots? Yeah, you heard that right. They’re here, and the company that’s bringing them to the tire industry is ready to revolutionize and elevate the role of the tire technician in your shop. Gone are the days of the “tire buster.” Now, we’re ushering in the era of the “RoboTech,” according to the team
Recommending the Right Pick-Up Truck Tires
There are many things in life that we need. For example, most of us need food and water to survive, a shelter and bed to stay comfortable and a car to get around so we can go to work and pay for that food, water and shelter. With my mid-sized sedan, though, I can’t really
TIS Wheels Founder Myles Kovacs Looks to Take Tire Design to New Heights
You may have heard of Myles Kovacs. Most recently, Kovacs’s name has been synonymous with high-end wheels as the owner of TIS Wheels, a cutting-edge off-road wheel brand distributed through American Tire Distributors (ATD). Yet this trendsetter and off-road junkie has taken his talents to the tire space this past year with the launch of
2022 SEMA Show to Highlight EV Trends, Technologies
The 2022 SEMA Show will feature an expanded “SEMA Electrified” section. Located in the North Hall, the specialized exhibit area will feature the latest advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, including new products and solutions for EV platforms and conversions, SEMA says. Although alternative powertrains currently represent just 1% of the 250 million cars, SUVs
The Opportunity of the Emerging CUV Tire Segment
According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association, aka SEMA, CUVs are the fastest-selling type of vehicle in the United States, accounting for 45% of passenger vehicles sold in 2021. They are also the most common type of vehicle on the road, accounting for almost one in four vehicles, according to the new “CUV Market Snapshot”
Specialty-Equipment Parts Sales Increase by $3 Billion
Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history – up from $47.9 billion in 2020. The finding comes from the new “2022 SEMA Market Report,” which is available for download at www.sema.org/research and provides the automotive aftermarket industry a comprehensive review of
2022 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show is now open at www.semashow.com/register. Taking place Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2022 SEMA Show will build upon last year’s event, which the group says connected the $47.8 billion industry in person in what was the largest automotive trade show in North America since the
TIA Selects Bally’s for Global Tire Expo Pre-Show Events
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has selected Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino as its host hotel for events at November’s Global Tire Expo (GTE)/SEMA Show in Las Vegas. TIA says its annual membership meeting, advisory council meeting, cocktail reception and tire industry honors awards ceremony will take place Oct. 31 at the hotel, one
Tires for Pickup Trucks are Picking Up Speed
In recent years, the pickup truck market has grown in more ways than one. While the number of vehicles in the segment continues to climb, the versatility expected of pickups is also on the rise. According to a Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) report in April 2021, the light truck (LT) segment — which includes
