Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

1575 S. Valley Vista Dr
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
United States
909-610-2030

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A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This trade association consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto restorers, street-rod builders, restylers, car clubs, race teams and more.

SEMA members make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts and accessories to make vehicles more attractive, more unique, more convenient, faster, safer, more fun and even like-new again.

Press Releases

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The 2021 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program makes scholarships available to students pursuing a degree or certification that leads to a career in the automotive...
Jan. 7, 2021
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2020 SEMA Person of the Year, Gen-III Innovator of the Year, and Manufacturer of the Year were awarded through a special online celebration.
Nov. 6, 2020
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The winners, which are selected from more than 2,200 products in the SEMA360 New Products Showcase, represent the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products...
Nov. 3, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order instructing CARB to draft regulations requiring that all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state be zero-emissions...
Sept. 28, 2020
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SEMA360 will take place November 2-6 to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive segment to connect and conduct business.
Sept. 2, 2020
Photo courtesy of Specialty Equipment Market Association
California's Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is among the 10 schools that will participate in the 2019-2020 SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program.
The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program is a project that reaches, inspires, and supports high school students to learn about the automotive aftermarket industry.
Jan. 15, 2020
SEMA's annual New Products Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of products being introduced to the automotive specialty-equipment market ...
Oct. 31, 2017
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $152,000 to 61 individuals this year.
Sept. 22, 2014
SEMA Action Network urges members to email lawmakers in support of the bill.
Jan. 23, 2014
Turnout reflects growing automotive industry, show organizers claim.
Nov. 13, 2013

Blogs

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You may be shocked by what is on display.
Jan. 4, 2016
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This year's AAPEX and SEMA shows could set attendance records.
Oct. 23, 2013

Articles

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The ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act gives a R2R spin to advanced driver assistance systems, giving aftermarket businesses the information to calibrate ADAS systems after modification...
Dec. 17, 2025
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Innovations in vehicle technology and tool/equipment technology challenge the aftermarket like never before.
Dec. 4, 2013
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Many market trends are driving new products in today's aftermarket.
Oct. 3, 2013

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George Lathouris wins SEMA Person of the Year award.
Nov. 12, 2013
Show attendees find new benefits in data management and access to high-tech tools.
Nov. 10, 2013
Bill Bliss, left, shows a 'gimble' ratchet to Chris Tegeles of Kayson Chevrolet, Crompond, N.Y.
Aftermarket professionals find plenty of innovations at the SEMA show.
Nov. 10, 2013
Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler named 2013 SEMA Award winners.
Nov. 6, 2013
Criteria that ranked high included superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship, consumer appeal and marketability.
Nov. 6, 2013
Bartec to also present at TPMS education session.
Oct. 31, 2013
IQV12 Series cordless tools enable technicians to access narrow spaces faster and easier.
Oct. 31, 2013
Reception to highlight efforts to support education and honor donors.
Oct. 29, 2013
Chip Foose will visit the Lincoln Electric booth at the 2013 SEMA Show on Friday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Hot rod designers, bike builders and racers share the Lincoln Electric booth, along with high-performance bike and record-seeking electric dragster.
Oct. 28, 2013