Nearly 120 manufacturers in the Tools & Equipment section will be showcasing products that make it easier than ever to customize a vehicle.

SEMA will announce the winners of its SEMA Design Awards during the association's press conference set for Tuesday, October 30, at 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center, at the Continental Tire Media Experience, Room S219. About The 2008 SEMA Accessory-Friendly Vehicles

Whether you’re interested in off-road maneuverability or on-pavement performance, the SEMA Show offers two settings that boast action and education. The Motor Trend Proving Ground Powered by Lexus is the place to see on-road vehicle displays, and the Truck Trend Proving Ground Sponsored by Toyota...

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Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities at www.sema.org/classifieds. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member...

SEMA research shows that the street-rod and custom market grew retail sales 66% in the past decade (1997–2006), just beating out the thriving restoration marketplace's 65% retail performance in the same period. The street-rod market encompasses highly-modified vehicles used for street travel and...

A new study conducted by PPG Industries shows that silver is the new favorite exterior color with North American car buyers, with 22% preferring it to the next closest favorite, white (19%). The popularity of silver is dipping slightly, down 2% from last year, while black—the third favorite at 15%...

For urban-lifestyle enthusiasts—those who favor today’s flashy Cadillacs and Chryslers, among other machines—audio and video systems are just as important to their automotive personality as the 22-inch wheels, window tint and exhaust kits they purchase. According to SEMA research, amplifiers are the...