The SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference is a low-cost way for members to explore the Chinese market's business potential.

The all-new SEMA-member Pay Per Buyer (PPB) benefit program is an online auto parts consumer comparison shopping network of more than 60 different websites and forums that draw over four million visitors monthly. Example sites include EnjoyTheDrive.com, StreetPerformance.com, AutoWeek.com and more.

The U.S. Senate passed a SEMA-supported bill to extend various expiring tax credits and deductions, including the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. The House of Representatives passed a different version of the $140 billion bill last December.

SEMA-opposed legislation to provide that the noise from a motor-vehicle exhaust system that has been deemed “disturbing or unreasonably loud” constitutes the crime of disturbing the peace is dead for the year.

The House Resources Committee held a hearing on the “Colorado Wilderness Act,” a bill to designate 850,000 acres in 34 separate areas as wilderness.

A photo collection of more than 60 Toyotas on display at the 2009 SEMA Show.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week.

News and updates from SEMA councils and committees.

Don't wait to reserve your spot at the 2010 SEMA Show—the deadline to submit materials for priority space selection in May 7.

Slightly more than 44% of manufacturers experienced growth in November last year, compared to the same period in 2008. Fewer distributors and retailers, however, said they experienced the same.