U.S. consumers purchased an unprecedented $38.11 billion of specialty automotive products in 2007, despite a lag in the general U.S. economy. That figure is a 3.78% increase from 2006 to 2007, and it represents the 17th consecutive year of growth.

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has reason to believe that www.expo-guide.com, a company operating out of Mexico, is targeting SEMA Show exhibitors and SEMA members to purchase a three-year commitment of advertising that is cleverly disguised as an offer of a free...

Emcee Dave McClelland hosts proceedings at the 2007 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

The SEMA Board of Directors has approved Street Performance Council (SPC) as the replacement for the Sport-Compact Council (SCC) name. The council’s current Select Committee recommended the change to better serve its members in the extremely diverse street-performance industry.

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“10 Simple Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Website Results Tomorrow,” the last in a four-part webinar series aimed at maximizing online marketing, was presented last Thursday by Brian Offenberger of BizGrowth Solutions for the benefit of all SEMA members.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Get some extra company exposure at the 2008 SEMA Show by offering your products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. Included each week in SEMA eNews, the list is accessed by hundreds of builders seeking the pieces that add extra flair to...

Participate in the next SEMA webinar on June 5, "Managing Your Cash Flow During Challenging Times," to learn budgeting and cash-flow management tips that will help you develop a realistic plan for a slowing economy. Title: Manage Your Cash Flow During Challenging Times When: Thursday, June 5, 10:00...

If you are receiving duplicate SEMA e-mails or letters or just want to reduce the amount of incoming mail, let SEMA know. The membership department will use your comments and feedback to “tighten up” the database and create the best experience for members. E-mail memberinfo@sema.org or call 909/396...

"We’ve been following this SS, this very prototype, from the highways in Australia to the Nürburgring, and now to General Motors’ compound in Milford, Michigan," says spy photographer Brenda Priddy about the newest 'Maro variant.