The Federal Reserve Board issued a proposed rule to limit swipe fees imposed on retailers when accepting debit card payments. Under the recently enacted financial reform law, the Federal Reserve is authorized to define what are “reasonable and proportional” debit card transaction fees.

Brian Watt from Southern California Public Radio recently reported on the station’s Shifting Gears segment on the status of the $30 billion per year specialty-parts industry in the United States—one that generates many jobs in Southern California in particular.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

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

For years, the MPMC Media Trade Conference has provided media reps with an opportunity to visit with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the three days. Media: Register here.

S&W Race Cars & Components appointed veteran racer and motorsports industry professional Jill Canuso as its new director of marketing. She will work from the corporate headquarters in Spring City, Pennsylvania, along with the team at S&W Race Cars, and will focus on executing marketing plans and...

The vibe from the 2010 SEMA Show was overwhelmingly positive, with more than 114,000 industry professionals coming face-to-face with more than 1,900 exhibitors in Las Vegas. In just four days, the specialty-equipment industry defined the newest trends, hottest vehicles and accessories for the year...

The photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com currently carries about 335 photos of Chevrolet vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Available for download, the photos include many offerings from Chevy's stable, both past and present.

It has been said that a rising tide lifts all boats. Well, the industry was buoyed appreciably in November at the 2010 SEMA Show, and I'd like to thank all who participated in once again delivering the industry's most valuable business gathering. We measure the success of the SEMA Show not just by...