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While most business people enjoy planning for success, preparing for disaster is equally crucial. Whether bracing to endure earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes or man-made events, such as terrorism or other crimes, including physical and cyber attacks, every company should take steps to...

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A Few Words With the Chair-Elect

March 2011

Chris Fairless has been involved in the automotive specialty-equipment industry for 32 years, combining 10 years in retail and wholesale for Van Iderstine Speed Centers with five years in manufacturing for Russell Performance and 17 years as a manufacturer’s representative. He recently became a...

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Study: Specialty-Equipment Influences Auto Sales

More and more, OEMs see that the availability of accessories improves their dealers’ ability to sell vehicles. And they acknowledge that aftermarket manufacturers, who are in touch with enthusiastic car owners, are often the first to recognize important trends. Smart dealers are increasingly...

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Spy Shots—MINI's New Roadster: S Model Spotted Looking Concept-Close

The new MINI Roadster has made several test runs lately, says spy shooter Brenda Priddy, who delivered these first shots of the hotter S model. Not looking much different from the Mini Coupe Concept that debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the production model has a steeply raked windshield...

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Racing News: IZOD IndyCar Series to Offer $5 Million to Winning Driver in Season Finale

BONUS MONEY: The IZOD IndyCar Series will offer a $5 million bonus for a driver from outside the series who can come in and win the season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 16. The event will be known as the IZOD IndyCar World Championships.

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SEMA Heritage: Pete Chapouris, Martin Sheen and the California Kid

It isn't often you can capture this many iconic figures in one candid photograph, but that's exactly what Petersen Publishing photographer Pat Brollier managed to do on a June day in 1974.

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TORA New Products Showcase a Big Hit

March 2011

The inaugural Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) New Products Showcase event, held at the All Truck Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on August 6–8, 2010, proved to be a hit with both the LTAA participants and event attendees. This brand-new LTAA member benefit gave participating companies the...

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More Companies Successfully Selling Overseas—How You Can Fast-Track Export Sales

An often-overlooked resource for SEMA members seeking new overseas markets for their products are export management companies (EMCs). A growing number of SEMA members are already selling their products directly overseas, many with great success. But even a larger number are not fully tapping their...

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How the FTC's Push for "Do Not Track" Will Hamper Your Web Tracking, Advertising

Businesses that rely heavily on web marketing are in for a rude awakening in the coming year. That's when privacy advocates will begin crippling the ability to easily track visitor activity on a company's own website as well as across the Internet. In practice, the backlash against visitor tracking...

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Did You Know: SEMA Hot Rod Bill

March 2011

There may be nothing more American than a hot rod! As the rest of the world continues to adopt elements of our unique cultural identity, there are few things left that are truly American. Classic hot rods and musclecars are 100% American made. Unfortunately, these vehicles have long struggled to...