The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revised the “Horizontal Merger Guidelines” to reflect changes in the way mergers are reviewed since the guides were last revised in 1992. Horizontal mergers are defined as two or more companies with similar product lines. The...

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

A photo collection of Suzuki vehicles from the 2009 SEMA Show. The photos are part of a gallery on enjoythedrive.com that features more than 1,500 vehicles from last year's Show. More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Racing news: Kyle Busch becomes first NASCAR driver to win in all three national touring divisions at one track during the same weekend at Bristol (Tennessee) Motor Speedway; Wal-Mart possibly in negotiations to sponsor four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon next season; officials...

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 mule was testing alongside a Charger SRT8, and a Challenger SRT8. This only makes sense because we expect the new 6.4L Hemi to arrive in the 2012 Challenger SRT8, 2012 Charger SRT8, and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

The number of first-time exhibitors signed up to attend the 2010 SEMA Show has grown to nearly 250 so far. View all of the first-time exhibitors currently signed up for the Show here.

Blogs (shorthand for “weblogs”) have revolutionized commerce. They allow companies to directly address current customers while developing new business, explaining product benefits and answering customer questions.

Gregory Boutte, vice-president of eBay Motors, will lead a SEMA Show discussion exploring how auto and parts sales will change as the Internet evolves through social networking and mobile marketing.

Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.