DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.24.23) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced Mike Mohacsi as its new vice president of product development and OEM relations. In his new role, Mohacsi will oversee the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, and Detroit, Michigan.

Mohacsi brings 30 years of experience in the automotive/powersports industry, including product development, testing, manufacturing, operations, project management and quality assurance.

Most recently, Mohacsi worked for Power House Brands (Performance Machine, Progressive Suspension and Burly), which primarily offers aftermarket products for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including braking systems, wheels, suspension and accessories. While there, he provided direction and leadership for all engineering and operations activities for two manufacturing facilities in Cerritos, California, and Tijuana, Mexico.

Prior to Power House Brands, Mohacsi worked at HORIBA Instruments in the automotive segment as the director of West Coast area support, where he was responsible for new test equipment (dynamometers, emission, battery and software) installation projects as well as service for all customers (CARB, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Hyundai, and VW) located on the West of North America (including Mexico).

Mohacsi also managed engine testing operations at Toyota Racing Development in Costa Mesa for five years. While there, he managed five engine testing cells and two valvetrain testing cells. He also led the specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of two new state-of-the-art engine test cells used for NASCAR Cup Series racing from the ground up, including the building and related equipment.

Mohacsi has also worked for many other well-known companies such as Renthal Ltd., Yamaha Motor Corporation, Honeywell Turbocharging Systems, FMF Racing, Answer Products and the Toyota Technical Center.

For more information, visit semagarage.com.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.23.23) – The 2024 SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference is confirmed for January 30-February 1, at the Embassy Suites – Anaheim South in Garden Grove, California. By connecting motorsports parts manufacturers with journalists and content creators, the council’s iconic event helps manufacturers generate coverage and raise brand awareness while providing media with a quick, easy and efficient method of gathering content. 

Unlike traditional trade shows or conferences, the Media Trade Conference consists of private, uninterrupted meetings where media members can interview and learn about a company’s product and news. As a result, manufacturers are able to build strong, long-lasting relationships with individuals who can reach millions of their target audiences.

Read more about the event in the May issue of SEMA News Magazine here.

Manufacturers and media are encouraged to mark their calendars now for the MPMC Media Trade Conference taking place January 30-February 1, 2024. Manufacturer registration will open in mid-June. Go here to learn more about the Media Trade Conference. 

DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.19.23) – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA) (S. 873) by a voice vote. This SEMA-supported bill will help to expand access and increase the $862 billion outdoor recreation economy. As a result, this historic public lands and recreation legislation is the first comprehensive recreation package since 1963. It will help improve and grow America’s outdoor recreation economy while delivering sustainable economic boosts to rural communities. 

The bill requires federal land-management agencies to increase opportunities for motorized and non-motorized access to public lands, and it includes provisions to streamline the process and expenses associated with obtaining special recreation permits. Additionally, the legislation directs the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to make maps available to the public depicting where vehicles are allowed and prohibited and to update them periodically to ensure that the maps do not become outdated.

SEMA, along with our partners that comprise the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, thank Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY) for their leadership in passing this vital legislation that benefits public lands, access to the outdoors, and the economy.

Click here to sign a letter to your U.S. Senators asking them to support S.873.

For more information on the American Outdoor Recreation Act, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.