President Obama wants Congress to grant him authority to reorganize the federal government, starting with the merger of one department and five agencies that govern business, trade and export issues. Former presidents had such authority for more than 50 years, from the Hoover through Reagan...

After 120 days of voting, SEMA members approved a motion to amend the association bylaws to authorize, among other changes, a smaller board of directors. The vote concluded January 11, with more than 94% of voting SEMA companies registering their approval.

The shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. recently delivered these photos of the Nissan Pathfinder for 2013. The team reports that the new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the 2013 model year.

Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires Charge to Second Overall in Stage 8 of the Dakar Robby Gordon launched an all-out attack on last weekend’s Stage 8 of the Dakar rally. Gordon surged forward with his #303 SPEED Energy/Toyo Tires HUMMER to finish second place in the stage, moving him to second overall in...

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Dodge Challenger SRT8, designed by Chip Foose, will take the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 20. All proceeds from the Challenger auction will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp children charities.

SEMA strongly encourages all companies with council memberships to join us January 16 and be part of a volunteer-focused future. The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) will host a webinar entitled, "Building Your Volunteer Toolkit," Monday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). This session will kick off the...

Robert (Bob) Hirsch, president of the Aftermarket Foundation, has announced the appointment of Scott Luckett, MAAP, vice president of technology standards for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), to its Board of Trustees.

The SEMA Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) welcomes all wheel and tire professionals and is currently accepting new members. Along with the benefit of joining a community of industry leaders, membership in the WTC offers several distinct advantages.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) postponed the start date for a rule requiring employers to display a poster informing workers of their right to unionize and bargain collectively. The rule is now scheduled to take effect April 30, 2012.

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils this year announced July 13, 2012, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role...