As the foundation of the automotive specialty-equipment industry, hot rods and customs remain an integral part of the SEMA Show. In addition to hundreds of booths showcasing custom and specialty parts, tires and accessories for hot rods, visitors to Hot Rod Alley will be treated to some of the most...

Exhibitors, don't forget to let us know of any celebrity autograph sessions or booth appearances by contacting Lisa Schafer at lisas@sema.org. The following personalities are scheduled to appear at the 2007 SEMA Show: -Kenny Youngblood, motorsports artistSuperchips (Booth #24213), Tuesday—Thursday...

You are invited to find out where the youth market is headed by attending Sport Compact Council's (SCC) Youth Focus Panel during the NOPI Nationals, Saturday, September 15, 4:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m., Atlanta Motor Speedway, Infield Media Center. The event features dozens of young consumers speaking...

Whether you're an industry big dog or just want to roll like one, contact Beverly Hills Rent A Car of Las Vegas to seat yourself in an exotic rental for an evening or the whole Show week. Director of Sales & Marketing Mark Barrett says they have everything from Bentley Continental GTs to Lamborghini...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar: Correlating Parts Service to Customer Wants and Needs, September 13, 10 a.m. (PST)>> SEMA Webinar: The Future of Inventory Control-RFID, September 20, 10 a.m. (PST)

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...

Preliminary results from SEMA’s 2007 Automotive Lifestyles survey show that two out of five (41%) people surveyed show an interest in sport-compact vehicles. What kind of specialty-equipment products are these enthusiasts purchasing? The following is an excerpt from the 2006 SEMA Compact Performance...

Roughly 19% of automotive enthusiasts queried in SEMA's 2007 Automotive Lifestyles survey own a light truck, and the following is a short excerpt from the 2006 SEMA Light Truck Personalization Report, which details the top products purchased by light-truck owners per geographic region.

Although August sales of the current Jeep Liberty declined by 51.2% compared to the same period last year, Chrysler hopes its redesigned-for-2008 model will broaden consumer appeal. SEMA research reveals that among enthusiasts surveyed in the 2007 Automotive Lifestyle survey, 4% owned a Jeep and...

Chrysler reported last week that its Five Star dealers had sold a record 10,204 certified pre-owned vehicles in August, a 5% increase from August 2006 sales. Jeep models were the overall winner for the month, with sales surging 19%, while Chrysler brand sales dipped 3%. Dodge brand sales climbed 3%...