SEMA submitted comments to the Department of Defense/U.S. Marine Corps regarding a potential expansion of the Marine Corps Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, in Johnson Valley, California. The Marine Corps contends that it needs additional land for training and may seek to incorporate the 189,000...

SITTING OUT: Rahal Letterman Racing will sit out at least the first portion of the IndyCar Series until the team finds sponsorship. Team co-owner Bobby Rahal would like to return his team to action for the Indianapolis 500 if funding develops. SOLD: Dover Motorsports Inc. has sold Memphis...

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Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are: SEMA Webinar, "Business Efficiency 101: Using Product Information to Increase Sales, Boost Image and Reduce Costs," February 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (PST)

NASCAR is making strides to make its brand of motorsport more environmentally responsible. SEMA-member companies are also developing innovative products and solutions to lessen environmental impact.

The Fiat 500 is a popular European citycar that could find its way to America through the Fiat/Chrysler partnership.

Skyjacker Suspensions Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Off-roaders, toy haulers and skilled tradespersons alike have gravitated toward fullsize pickups for years. Even as the pickup segment declines in new-vehicle sales, one fullsize pickup—Ford’s F-Series—still remained the top-selling vehicle in 2008, as...