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SEMA's page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sema.org, recently received fan number 50,000.

More than 1,700 exhibitors have demonstrated confidence in the 2012 SEMA Show by confirming booth space for the world's premier automotive trade show, taking place October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eleven industry professionals are vying for positions on the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors.

After debuting at last year’s SEMA Show, the Collision Repair & Refinish section will return to provide buyers with a dedicated area on the Show floor where they can quickly and easily meet with manufacturers of paint supplies, glass repair and replacement items, safety equipment, vacuum systems and other related products.

FIAT brand is offering customizers Abarth vehicles for the 2012 SEMA Show. This year’s focus will be developing lifestyle and performance vehicles. The FIAT 500 Abarth is equipped with a manual 1.4L 16v MultiAir Turbo Engine rated at 160 hp.

Earlier this week at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, Toyota revealed an all-new electric Toyota RAV4 EV.

Legislation (S.B. 1224) to exempt all motor vehicles prior to the ’81 model year from the emissions inspection requirement will not be reconsidered by the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee after failing its initial vote.

The newest industry icons to be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame are Nick Arias Jr., Bill France Sr., Mark Heffington and Bob Larivee Sr. The SEMA Hall of Fame recognizes an elite group of individuals for raising the stature or growth of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News is searching for the best young talent in the automotive aftermarket industry and we need your input.

It’s that time of year again—please submit your nominations for SEMA's Industry Awards, which are now being accepted for the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA Rep Agency of the Year and SEMA WD of the Year.