The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and surrounding countries provide some of the best opportunities for U.S. specialty-parts manufacturers as off-roading, car collecting and motorsports are all growing in popularity.

Consumers are increasingly changing the way they shop, adopting new technologies to help them learn about and purchase the products in which they are interested. Today’s unique economy is increasingly affecting business decisions and outcomes. Staying ahead of these trends and recognizing the...

The eighth annual International Happy Hour (IHH) is the largest annual international networking event for the specialty-parts industry, featuring leading importers, distributors and retailers from more than 120 countries.

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to require companies that sell goods via the Internet and catalogs to collect sales tax in the same manner as “brick-and-mortar” retailers. The “Marketplace Equity Act” (MEA) is similar to the “Main Street Fairness Act”...

Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15%-blend ethanol gasoline (E15) on vehicles and engines.

At the 2011 SEMA Show, Yakima—a designer and manufacturer of vehicle racks for boats, bikes, camping, winter sports gear, trailers and cargo solutions—will introduce a quiet, fuel-efficient roof rack called the Whispbar, which, according to the company, reduces wind drag by up to 70%.

In today’s business environment, companies have to be more creative than ever with their marketing budgets. Some companies are finding success in combining resources to reach a new consumer base using both traditional automotive channels and non-automotive channels. By developing strategic...

Interest in the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, an annual celebration of the industry that provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA's industry awards, has reached an all-time high. As a result, a waiting list—a first for the event—has been established for those who are interested in...

General Motors will once again present its Design Awards for various categories at the SEMA Show. Exhibitors displaying a GM-based project vehicle at the 2011 SEMA Show can apply for GM Design Award consideration by using the GM Design Award Application (pdf).

The industry band Led Foot will once again headline the "SEMA's Got Talent" SEMA Show After Party, as they have done every year since 1999. However, this year, the band plans to invite other industry members up to the stage to sit in and play or sing some of their favorite songs.