BMW Motorcycles' – A Brief Introduction!

BMW today is widely recognized with the word 'cars', of the finest quality, build and luxury. But, very few people, say hard core bike and auto ethusiasts know that BMW came into existence initially by producing air craft engines! Later it also went a step ahead and introduced it's first motorcycle, R32, in 1923. And the rest is history!

BMW Motorcycles became so popular after their introduction that even some established bike vendors, like Honda, had to rethink their strategy, which led to the uprise of legendary 'Gold Wing'! Well, that's a story to be told apart! BMW literally revolutionised the world of motorcycles in the 70's letting loose their mean machines R90S and R100RS. Later on, many BMW models rolled out from their closet raising the bar and setting new standards, each time a new model was out.

However, the icing on the cake was yet to come! And with the release of R1200GS, BMW achieved record sales and very good business performance in the year 2007. R1200GS went on to become one of the most popular bmw models to have ever been produced! Joining this list later were BMW R 1200 RT and K 1200 LT. Every year BMW displays it's after market accessories and tuner parts at the most raunchy and spicy sema show. Right now, folks at BMW are busy in developing their new BMW S1000RR for the next Superbike World Championship season. March on guys, the whole world is watching!

Debut of "Making Green Cool Zone" at the 2008 SEMA Show

Recognizing the specialty-equipment industry’s commitment to green vehicle products and solutions, SEMA has announced plans to showcase those companies whose involvement in green technologies prove that being environmentally friendly can also be cool. The Making Green Cool Zone will be featured inside the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, Nov 4-7, 2008.

Products, project vehicles and technologies to be featured in the Making Green Cool Zone can be from either exhibiting SEMA-member companies or non-exhibiting companies. The winners will be selected by a panel of experts drawn from relevant automotive fields.

The SEMA industry recognizes that being green extends beyond specific segments of the market. Going green seems to be no longer an option; about 85% of Americans consider themselves environmentalists according to what John Waraniak, SEMA’s vice president of vehicle technology stated.

Greening-up vehicles offer new and exciting business opportunities for SEMA members and the specialty-equipment industry. A lot of green vehicle technologies will be discussed at the SEMA Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminar: “Clean Diesels, Wild Hybrids and Muscle Electrics” to be held on November 5^th at the SEMA Show.

SEMA Show

The SEMA show is a global premier automotive specialty products trade event. It attracts the automotive industry’s brilliant minds and the latest products in the automotive market. The show is however not open to the general public. The event is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It attracts thousands of industry leaders from over 100 countries. The participants who come together hail from diverse areas – cars, trucks, SUV’s and RV markets.

The 2007 show, covering about 2 million square feet of exhibits, drew over 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are categorized under 10 sections and there is a special section for new products with almost 2000 newly introduced parts, components and tools. The show also offers educational seminars, networking opportunities, special events and more.

Continuing a 24-year old history of awarding students pursuing a career in the automotive industry with scholarships, SEMA has listed 93 students to be credited with this benefit for the academic year 2008-2009. More than $130,000 have been allocated for this purpose.

The 2008 SEMA show will be held between Tuesday to Friday, Nov. 4^th – Nov 7^th at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.