Ready or not, electric cars are poised to take the automotive market by storm. The auto industry wants to have 1 million plug-ins on U.S. roads by 2015.

A collection of Suzuki bikes, cars and SUVs from the 2008 SEMA Show.

News and updates from SEMA's council and committees.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced.

New SUV sales in 2008 were down 39% from 2007, but the sport-utility segment is still relevant to the specialty-equipmennt industry.

Specialty-equipment manufacturers are more optimistic about summer business than either retailers or distributors.

Vehicle Sales Rose in May, Reached 924,000

Peugeot won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time in 16 years; NASCAR is talking with other manufacturers about entering the series in the near future; Johnny Benson breaks rib in violent crash and more.

A look at the services and reports available to SEMA members through the Research & Information Center.

California Assemblyman Mike Duvall is the new chairman of the SEMA-sponsored State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus.