The laws and regulations that govern how SEMA members do business have an increased and growing impact on the way automotive specialty-equipment products are made, distributed and marketed. As the nation and our industry struggle with a balky economy, SEMA’s charge is to stay on top of every...

The next-generation BMW 1-Series is due to arrive as early as its 2012 model year, says spy shooter Brenda Priddy. And the next-gen effort is likely to lead with this five-door hatchback.

The federal estate tax will likely be repealed for one year starting on January 1, 2010, but will then reappear in 2011 under its previous 55% tax rate on anything above $1 million. Efforts to pass a SEMA-supported bill to permanently freeze the estate tax at its current 45% rate on amounts above $3...

See which cars and trucks the industry selected as most accessory-friendly for 2010.

A photo collection of new products entered into the diesel category of the 2009 SEMA Show New Products Showcase.

The business tips and information delivered through the SEMA webinar program provide SEMA-member companies and their employees with bite-sized learning sessions that tackle the industry’s hottest topics.

Dodge is offering SEMA manufacturing members a hands-on look at the 2010 Ram HD 2500/3500 at its January 20 measuring session in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Go Rhino! and Big Country Truck Accessories announce available warehouse space for lease or rent; Design Engineering names ProRep Marketing its ales agency of record for New England states; Gooding & Co. sets January auction for Scottsdale; MERA hires Chris Cook; and more news from the specialty...

SEMA-commissioned forecasts from the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) feature exclusive insights on changes in vehicle technology, OEM direction/strategy, government regulatory trends and consumer mindset.

SEMA’s Consumer Demand Index rose six points in December, reversing a two-month decline and showing increased consumer interest in the industry's products.