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• SEMA, more formally known as the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association, is an industry organization of over 7,000 automotive after-market accessory and related manufacturers. The SEMA show, open only to manufacturers and media representatives, is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, in late October or early November. It is held in conjunction with Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week.

• Fast Facts

  1. 2008 show: November 4-7
  2. Founded: 1963Official Site: SEMA History
  3. Original name: Speed Equipment Manufacturers AssociationOfficial Site: SEMA History
  4. 2008 membership: 7,094Official Site: SEMA History
  5. Show features over 2,000 exhibiting companiesOfficial Site: SEMA History
  6. 2008 Chairman: Jim CozzieOfficial Site: SEMA Board of Directors, 2008-2009
  7. 2009 Chairman: Rick RollinsOfficial Site: SEMA Board of Directors, 2008-2009

• Membership

  Membership includes not only accessory manufacturers, but distributors, retail stores, subcontractors, publishers, racing teams and car clubs, among others.Official Site: SEMA History

• SEMA functions

  • Government lobbying
  • Trade shows
  • Market data
  • Industry newsletter
  • Education and training
  • Industry seminars

• SEMA Action Network

  The SEMA Action Network seeks to influence legislation that affects its members. Legislative proposals being addressed in 2008 include working for a special classification for street vehicles in a number of states, opposition to a California bill that would have required pre-1976 cars to be subject to emissions testing requirements, and opposition to a proposal in Hawaii to tax vehicles based on engine size.

• Vehicles and Products Featured at SEMA 2007

  • Heico Sportiv Volvo
  • Jeep JT
  • Cadillac CTS Sport
  • Cadillac Escalade Sport
  • Saturn Astra Tuner Concept
  • Hummer H2 Safari
  • Toyota Tundra TRD
  • Chevrolet Suburban HD Z71 Diesel
  • Chevrolet Silverado HD Crew Z71 Big Red
  • Hummer H3R
  • Honda Accord Coupe HF-S Concept
  • Pontiac Solstice SD-290 Concept
  • Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper
  • 2009 Toyota Corolla
  • Hyundai Elantra Touring Concept
  • Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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