More than one-sixth of the state of Utah would be off-limits to any form of motorized recreation if Congress approves H.R. 1925, “America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009.”

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended that hydrofluoroolefin (HFO-1234yf) be considered an acceptable substitute for chlorofluorocarbon “CFC-12” (also known as R-12 or Freon-12) in vehicle air-conditioning systems.

Once made up mostly of American speed enthusiasts, the specialty-equipment market is now a global passion, with enthusiasts off-roading and drag racing from Beijing to Dubai. And nowhere is this better illustrated than at the SEMA Show, where thousands of international buyers converge.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Create additional awareness and momentum for your 2009 SEMA Show product intros by submitting new product information for inclusion in SEMA eNews.

Racing news: The International Hot Rod Association plans major overhaul of its Nitro Jam racing series; British driver Jenson Button clinched his first Formula One World Driving Championship, first for Brawn Racing; Formula One racers Rubens Barrichello and Nico Rosberg will essentially switch...

Though consumers and business leaders wait for definitive signs of economic recovery, one message from the specialty-equipment industry is clear: 2010 will be better.

Driver news, championship countdowns and details on coming attractions from the NHRA.

After attending the 2008 SEMA Show, Seth Gortenburg of Chux Trux explains the importance of following up on everything he and his team learned.

An additional 30 companies have signed up for the SEMA Show since the beginning of October, demonstrating a growing confidence in the specialty-equipment industry’s future heading into 2010.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.