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SEMA to unveil the ‘Hottest New Vehicles’

The 2015 SEMA Award for Hottest Car for the Ford Mustang, Hottest Truck for the Ford F-Series and Hottest Sport Compact for the Ford Focus was presented by SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) to Global Director Ford Performance Dave Pericak (centre). The SEMA Award for Hottest 4x4-SUV went to Jeep for the Jeep Wrangler, and was presented to Pietro Gorlier (right), head of Mopar.

Diamond Bar, California — August 30, 2016 — SEMA has promised something interesting to kick off opening night of the 2016 SEMA Show. The Hottest New Vehicles of 2016 will be revealed Tuesday, November 1, on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Chosen by exhibiting manufacturers, the SEMA […]

SEMA to showcase virtual reality technology

Visitors to the SEMA VR Experience will be able to sit in the cockpit of an 850 Horsepower Trophy Truck with Baja 1000 champion Rob MacCachren.

Diamond Bar, California — August 24, 2016 — The hottest trends in virtual reality (VR) video and augmented reality (AR) video will take centre stage at the 2016 SEMA Show, where showgoers can view a series of automotive-themed experiential demonstrations and learn how the technology can be applied to all areas of automotive aftermarket product […]

Battle of the Builders to return at SEMA in November

The hugely popular Battle of the Builders will return to the SEMA Show for a third straight year this November. Pictured above, the 2015 Battle of the Builders winner Bobby Alloway with his 1933 Ford Roadster.

Las Vegas, Nevada — August 23, 2016 — After yet another hugely successful turnout in 2015, SEMA has announced its popular Battle of the Builders competition will make its eagerly anticipated return later this year. Just as it has since its inception back in 2014, the third-annual event will serve to recognize and celebrate established […]

Scanning, advanced materials to dominate SEMA’s OEM Technology Summit

A view of the show floor at the 2015 SEMA Show. The 2016 SEMA Show event will feature the third year of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit.

Prosser, Washington — August 18, 2016 — Constantly advancing technology and repair techniques mean strong links between the OEMs, repairers and insurers are more important than ever before. Details have now been released for the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit, taking place at the 2016 SEMA Show. The 2016 SEMA Show takes place in Las […]

SEMA seeking superstars for next Launch Pad competition

Launch Pad competitors onstage during the third competition. This is the fourth year for SEMA's Launch Pad.

Diamond Bar, California — March 31, 2016 — Young and emerging entrepreneurs in the automotive aftermarket are often full of ideas and are willing to work hard, but they may still need help to jumpstart their business. An announcement from the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) showcases a new opportunity to do just that. SEMA […]

SEMA issues open call for speakers

A panel discussion at the 2015 SEMA Show. The Show has recently issued a call for industry speakers.

Diamond Bar, California — January 25, 2016 — Are you an expert at building a business or promoting it through social media? There might be an opportunity for you to share that knowledge with your peers. Applications are now being accepted at sema.org/speakers for industry leaders to present seminars at the 2016 SEMA Show in […]

BASF-painted cars take multiple accolades

The Ringbrothers 1965 carbon fibre Ford Mustang painted with Glasurit 90 Line Spy Green won the Goodguys’ Gold Award, was named a top Ford by Motor Trend and a top 10 finalist in Battle of the Builders.

Southfield, Michigan — November 23, 2015 — The show’s over, but the awards and announcements continue. Numerous vehicles featuring paint from BASF’s Glasurit and R-M product lines received awards and industry recognition at the 2015 SEMA Show. “It’s an honour for our paint brands to receive recognition at SEMA and be used by some of […]

BASF awards first ever Glasurit paint award to 1966 Ford Bronco

Greg Hillmer, owner of the award-winning 1966 Ford Bronco, and Shefali Cromer, BASF Glasurit Market Segment Manager.

Las Vegas, Nevada — November 16, 2015 — A 1966 Ford Bronco owned by Richard Gochanour and painted by Adam Krause at The Refinery by Adam Krause Inc. with Glasurit 90 Line Refinery Green and Refinery Brown was crowned the winner of the first annual BASF Glasurit Best Paint Award at the 2015 SEMA Show. […]

BASF celebrity event draws unexpected charity bonus

A BASF-sponsored celebrity event at SEMA led to unexpected charitable donations from a number of industry stakeholders. Clockwise, from above left: Richard Petty, Zuby Siddiqui of Crescent Industries and Jay Leno. Mort Hall, GM of White & Peters, Richard Petty and Dave Swenson, GM of Carlson Body Shop Supply. Kelvin Campbell of CSN-Chapman Auto Body and Richard Petty.

By Mike Davey Las Vegas, Nevada — November 13, 2015 — There are plenty of celebrities at SEMA, and one thing the show always offers is a chance to get up close and personal with stars of the automotive world. Sometimes, a lucky few get even closer. A special event presented by BASF offered this […]

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